Geographic Information Science and Technology
Program Description
Colorado Mesa University offers a certificate and a minor in Geographic Information Science and Technology. The courses are open to all students interested in broadening their knowledge and enhancing job-related skills in a rapidly expanding market of computer-based technology. The multidisciplinary nature of geographic information science and technology allows students from a wide variety of fields to participate in this exciting program.
There is a strong demand for people who are trained in geographic information science and technology and this certificate assists students in securing jobs in this rapidly growing field. GIS/GPS can be used for cartography, geology, business, biology, environmental science, history, archaeology and criminal justice.
Contact Information
Dr. Verner Johnson, vjohnson@coloradomesa.edu, 970.248.1672
Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences
Wubben Science 232
970.248.1993
GIST 305 Cartography for GIS 1 Credit
Introduction to maps as tools for communication and analysis of locationally-related information.
GIST 321 Introduction to Remote Sensing 2 Credits
Fundamentals of remotely sensed data, with emphasis on processing and interpretation of Landsat satellite imagery. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: GIST 332/GIST 332L.
Corequisites: GIST 321L.
GIST 321L Introduction to Remote Sensing Laboratory 1 Credit
Lab component required for GIST 321.
Prerequisites: GIST 332/GIST 332L.
Corequisites: GIST 321.
Fees: Yes.
GIST 332 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 2 Credits
Fundamentals of GIS and digital mapping, including basic GIS skills and an introduction to geospatial databases and analyses. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: GIST 305 or GEOG 131.
Corequisites: GIST 332L.
GIST 332L Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Laboratory 1 Credit
Lab component required for GIST 332.
Prerequisites: GIST 305 or GEOG 131.
Corequisites: GIST 332.
Fees: Yes.
GIST 375 Global Positioning Systems for GIS 2 Credits
GPS techniques and applications as they relate to GIS data collection.
Prerequisites: GIST 332/GIST 332L.
Corequisites: GIST 375L.
GIST 375L Global Positioning Systems for GIS Laboratory 1 Credit
Lab component required for GIST 375.
Prerequisites: GIST 332/GIST 332L.
Corequisites: GIST 375.
Fees: Yes.
GIST 396 Topics 1-3 Credits
Course may be taken multiple times up to maximum of 15 credit hours.
GIST 396L Topics Lab: 1-2 Credits
Course may be taken 10 times for credit.
GIST 422 GIS Data Management and Editing 2 Credits
Further exploration of GIS, involving creating, editing, and managing geospatial data and working with different types of GIS software. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: GIST 332/GIST 332L.
Corequisites: GIST 422L.
GIST 422L GIS Data Management and Editing Laboratory 1 Credit
Lab component required for GIST 422.
Prerequisites: GIST 332/GIST 332L.
Corequisites: GIST 422.
GIST 432 Spatial Analysis and Modeling in GIS 2 Credits
Exploration of GIS techniques and analysis with emphasis on raster-based GIS technology, processing, and geospatial analysis. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: GIST 332/GIST 332L.
Corequisites: GIST 432L.