Advanced Geographic Information Systems (AGIS-CT) Certificate

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

Undergraduate Certificate

The advanced certificate in Geographic Information System (GIS) will go into more spatial analysis than the regular certificate. The GIS industry is an expanding sector in the global economy. The tools required in the field have become increasingly complex, prompting a large demand for individuals with formal advanced training in GIS. Students learn how to: acquire geospatial information from a variety of sources, interpret, use and manage geospatial data for a given purpose, and how to use geographic information system software for storage, manipulation, and analysis of geospatial data.

Program Outcomes

Be able to describe the fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including spatial data types and attribute data.
Be able to identify the sources, accuracy, scales, advantages, and the scope of the spatial data.
Be able to analyze different data models such as raster, vector, data entry and editing.
Be able to categorize the concepts of spatial analysis, terrain analysis, and their applications such as in homeland security.
Be able to discuss the advanced topics, such as spatial models, web Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Mashups, Mobile Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geoportals, National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), and applications in e-government.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

Student must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant area; such as Surveying Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields.
Student must have completed the certificate program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Ferris State University, equivalent experience, or havepermission from the instructor

These requirements also apply to Transfer Students.

All Certificate Requirements - 6 Credits Required

Certificate Courses - 6 Credits Required

GISC 382 - GIS Data Analysis-Specializ Credit Hours: 3
GISC 414 - Advanced Topics in GIS Credit Hours: 3

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an undergraduate certificate at Ferris State University:

A GPA of 2.00 or higher must be achieved for the courses within the certificate.
A minimum of 6 credits within the certificate must be earned.
A minimum of 50 percent of certificate credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

All requirements as specified in the All Certificate Requirements section must be met.
A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all certificate courses.

Contact Information

Engineering and Computing Technology - College of Engineering Technology
(231) 591-2633
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