Geographic Information Systems
Certificate of Proficiency Geography · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate is designed to train students with GIS software, a widely used technology that creates data driven graphics in addition to data management, processing and analytics. This software is used in companies in the Bay Area and across the country. The certificate provides career preparation and lifelong learning by offering courses that meet workforce needs. The program provides students with a solid foundation in the use of GIS technology, map layout, 3D modeling, and aerial platforms.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Identify significant spatial relationships and patterns in society including interactions between humans and their natural environment.
- Demonstrate competency in techniques of spatial overlay of themes, design and production of map layouts, graphical presentation of spatially distributed data, and analysis of geocoded database information.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 1 | Introduction to Physical Geography (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 1L | Introduction to Physical Geography Laboratory (Active) | 1 |
| GEO 20 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 21 | Spatial Analysis with GIS (Active) | 3 |
| GEO 22 | Advanced GIS Applications (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Environment
Program Control Number:
TOP Code: 220610 - Geographic Information Systems
CIP Code: 45.0702 - Geographic Information Science and Cartography