Geographic Information System (GIS)
Skills Certificate Geography · Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Designed for students to gain a solid foundation in GIS theory and related technologies, such as GPS and remote sensing. Sequence of courses build upon each other to provide hands-on technical skills demanded of the professional workforce, culminating with a professional map portfolio and repertoire of spatial analysis skills. Opportunities for interns and entry-level positions are abundant, provided students learn industry-standard software, GPS skills, database management and mapping design. Students must choose from additional courses, such as computer-aided design (CAD), database management, computer programming, surveying, spatial analysis and are encouraged to participate in an internship. A skills certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 0086 | Global Positioning System (GPS) for GIS | 1 |
| GEOG 0090 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 4 |
| GEOG 0093 | Advanced GIS | 4 |
| Select 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| ADVM 0001 | Computer Aided Design for Mechanical Design and Drafting I | |
| CSCI 0012 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I | |
| CSCI 0052 | Introduction to SQL | |
| ENGR 0151 | Engineering Graphics | |
| GEOG 0085 | Application of Geospatial Technologies | |
| GEOG 0091A | Beginning Geospatial Design | |
| GEOG 0091B | Intermediate Geospatial Design | |
| GEOG 0094 | Geospatial Analysis | |
| GEOG 0095 | Internship in Geography (up to 3 units) | |
| IT 0055 | Database Management | |
| IT 0075 | Python for Many Uses | |
| Total Units | 15 | |