- Home
- Academics
- Departments + Programs
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology CC
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology CC
WAFE Department | C.C. Certificate of Completion | One year
Clackamas Community College’s Geographic Information Systems Technology program will help you map out the landscape using the latest in geographical technology.
Join the world of geography where you'll get to know the lay of the land with G.I.S. using cutting-edge geographic technology such as drones to create aerial photography and video. You'll also use GPS and GIS software to create 3D maps, utilize programming languages such as Python to write scripts and more. You'll gain field experience while learning the fundamentals of math and electronics.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology CC
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- Create high-quality digital maps using GIS, LIDAR and CAD data
- Understand and successfully use many aspects of the ArcGIS software
- Create and design advanced Geodatabases for use in GIS
Careers
Career opportunities may include:
- GIS technician,
- GIS analyst,
- mapping technician
- survey
- remote sensing technician.
Job Market
Search related careers and regional data on wages and job outlook on Career Coach.
Gainful Employment
Learn more about the cost of education.
PROGRAM CODE: CC.GISTECHNOLOGY
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology Certificate offers instruction in the fields of geography, data analysis, cartography, global positioning systems (GPS), database theory and mathematics. The program also includes instruction in research skills, technical mathematics, computer programming, human relations skills and other field competencies.RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES
Computation (1 course- MTH 050 Technical Mathematics I or MTH-065 Algebra II)
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems
Communication (1 course- WR-121 English Composition)
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences
Human Relations (3 credits- See the Career Technical Programs page for course list)
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- apply geographic knowledge and GIS software techniques to create high quality digital maps;
- create and design advanced geodatabases from original and proprietary sources for use in GIS projects;
- apply programming and geoprocessing tools to automate the capture, analysis and reporting of GIS data;
- analyze and interpret GIS data from remote sources including LIDAR and GPS signals;
- capture and transform data to GIS format from a variety of vector and raster sources.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology Core Requirements
Complete 3 credits of GIS-280
- GIS-280
- GIS/CWE
- 3
Complete GEO-100 or GEO-130
- GEO-100
- Introduction to Physical Geography
- 4
- GEO-130
- Introduction to Environmental Geography
- 4
Complete the following Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology Core Requirements
- GIS-101
- Maps and Geospatial Concepts
- 2
- GIS-205
- Cartography and Map Making
- 3
- GIS-232
- Data Collection & Application
- 2
- GIS-236
- Introduction to Programming for GIS
- 3
- GIS-237
- Advanced Programming for GIS
- 3
- GIS-238
- GIS Web Mapping and Services
- 2
- GIS-240
- Geospatial Database Development and Management
- 3
- GIS-281
- ArcGIS I
- 3
- GIS-282
- ArcGIS II
- 3
- GIS-286
- Remote Sensing
- 3
Computation Related Instruction
Complete MTH-050 or MTH-065
- MTH-050
- Technical Mathematics I
- 4
- MTH-065
- Algebra II
- 4
Communication Related Instruction
Complete WR-121
- WR-121
- English Composition
- 4
Human Relations Related Instruction
Complete 3 credits. Please refer to page 82 of the catalog for a list of approved Related Instruction Courses.
