{
  "college": "napa-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Geography",
  "id": "geography--geographic-information-systems-coa",
  "name": "Geographic Information Systems",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "geography",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/geography/geographic-information-systems-coa/",
  "blocks": [
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate provides students the geospatial problem-solving skills and knowledge needed to either enter, or advance, in a variety of careers including urban planning, emergency services, resource extraction, environmental science, agriculture, business development. In the program, students work with ESRI ArcGIS software to develop their skills.\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Design, compile, and develop a spatial database and a set of analytical tools into a system appropriate to solve a geospatial problem.\n2.  Understand how to use Geographic Information Systems to make maps that communicate, perform analysis, and share information related to complex problems, and develop a practical project plan for addressing those problems.\n3.  Effectively communicate and present project results in oral, written, and graphic forms."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "title": "Certificate Requirements",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG-120",
          "title": "Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG-121",
          "title": "Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG-130",
          "title": "Data Acquisition and Management in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG-131",
          "title": "Remote Sensing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "12"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}