GIS Index

Main Courses:

 Geography 85 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Related Technologies

 Geography 86 - Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for GIS

 Geography 90 - Introduction to GIS (note: cross-listed)

 Geography 91A - Introduction to ArcGIS (note: software course, cross-listed)

 Geography 91B - Intermediate ArcGIS

 Geography 92 - Intermediate GIS

 Geography 93 - Advanced GIS

The Geography Department offers a GIS Skills Certificate program -- 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 chose from additional courses, such as computer-aided design (CAD), database management, computer programming, surveying, spatial analysis, and are encouraged to participate in an internship.

Required Core Courses for GIS "Skills Certicate" Program: Geography 86, Geog. 90, Geog. 92, Geog. 93

Plus 6 additional units from the following list:
(Also see new Course Flow Chart):

  • Geog 91B - Intermediate ArcGIS (1 units)
  • Geog 94 - GeoSpatial Analysis (3 units) - new & highly recommended
  • Geog 95 - Internship in Geography (1 - 4 units)
  • CIS 90 - Database Management (3 units)
  • CSCI 12 - Object-Oriented Programming (3 units)
  • CSCI 52 - Introduction to SQL (3 units)
  • DES 5 - Computer-Aided Drafting 1A (3 units)
  • DES 6 - Computer-Aided Drafting 1B (3 units)
  • ENGR 10 - Engineering Survey Measurements (4 units)
  • When or before you complete your coursework, submit "petition" form with Admissions and Records to receive your "Skills Certificate" from Sierra College.
  • Complete this petition process one semester in advanced -- as deadlines are early.
  • For any classes waived, you must submit "substitution" form.
  • Note: Changes apply Fall 2012