Certificate in Geographic Information Science & Technology

Undergraduate GIS Certificate Coordinator: Scott Wade (236-A Brewster Building; 252 328-6029; wades@ecu.edu)

The course of study for the geographic information science (GIS) certificate provides theoretical and technological competencies that prepare students to develop and manage geographic information projects and to interpret and implement GIS as a decision support system. The program enhances basic and applied research capacity at the undergraduate level. A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA is required for admission. The student must maintain a B (3.0) average in the certificate courses to remain in the program and receive the GIS certificate.

The certificate requires a minimum of 15 s.h. as follows:

Core – 9 s.h.

• GEOG 2420 – Cartography
• GEOG 3420 – Remote Sensing of the Environment I
• GEOG 3430 – Geographic Information Systems I

Electives – 6 s.h.

• GEOG 3450 – Introduction to the Global Positioning System
• GEOG 3460 – GIS Applications Programming
• GEOG 4150 – Advanced Spatial Analysis
• GEOG 4410 – Advanced Cartographic Design and Production
• GEOG 4420 – Remote Sensing II
• GEOG 4430 – Geographic Information Systems II
• GEOG 4440 – Coastal Applications of GIS
• GEOG 4450 – GIScience, Society and Technology
• GEOG 4460 – Digital Terrain Analysis