# Geographic Information System (GIS) (Skills Certificate)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Geography

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/geography/#Certificate

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 | Technical 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** |