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Course Description

This course reinforces and introduces additional key geographic concepts and techniques related to the theory and application of geographic information systems (GIS). Topics such as geographic coordinate systems, automation, geoprocessing, raster data processing and management, vector digitizing, and various forms of spatial data management are given in-depth treatment during this intensive seminar. Spatial data literacy, data formats, and data manipulation practices are also emphasized. Students are trained in the use of both open-source (QGIS) and commercial (Esri's ArcGIS for Desktop) GIS software platforms. In addition to exposing students to the variety of settings and situations in which GIS data management techniques are used, students also learn how to implement such techniques through completion of practical exercises.

Students will be earning transferable UCLA course credit for all courses in the certificate program. This course is accredited and approved by the UCLA Academic Senate as a credit-bearing course. It carries upper-division undergraduate credit. Weekly activities include reviewing video lectures, technical screencasts, and readings. Completing practical assignments involve the use of GIS methods to address real-world scenarios; Self-assessment using automated non-graded quizzes; and more.

Course Outline

This intermediate course reinforces additional key geographic concepts and techniques related to GIS, including coordinate systems, data management, spatial databases, geoprocessing, raster processing and analysis, digitizing and various types of spatial analysis.

Notes

Estimated Cost

Application & Candidacy Fee: $200.00

Estimated Program Tuition: $7875.00

Estimated Program Textbook/Materials: $400.00

Estimated Total Cost: $8475.00

 

Contact:

Dale Steinbacher

(310) 825-1833

dsteinbacher@unex.ucla.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Application

Name
Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technology
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Section Title
Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 30, 2024 to Dec 09, 2024
Contact Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,800.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Oct 04, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 04, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Dec 09, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Required course in the GIS & Geospatial Technology certificate program.

This is an online course, wherein all course content is delivered online and all interaction among the instructor and the participants will take place online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam.

Technical requirements: Students are responsible for providing a personal computer with a minimum of 4GB of RAM that is capable of running Windows 10. Apple hardware running macOS can be used provided that Windows 10 is installed either using Boot Camp or virtualization (VirtualBox, Parallels, etc.) with at least 4GB of RAM allocated to Windows. Hardware specifications in excess of these minimum requirements will offer better performance and a better student experience. Students will be provided with a student license for ArcGIS as long as they are enrolled in program courses for which ArcGIS is required.

Enrollment limited to 50 students; early enrollment recommended. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials
  • (Optional) Essentials of Geographic Information Systems, 2.0 2nd edition
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