# Geographic Information Systems (Certificate of Achievement)

Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Geography

Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/geography/geographic-information-systems-coa/

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.

##### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Design, compile, and develop a spatial database and a set of analytical tools into a system appropriate to solve a geospatial problem.
2.  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.
3.  Effectively communicate and present project results in oral, written, and graphic forms.

**Certificate Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| GEOG-120 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
| GEOG-121 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
| GEOG-130 | Data Acquisition and Management in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
| GEOG-131 | Remote Sensing | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **12** |