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2026 - 2027 Catalog Year
Geospatial Technology Programming Specialist (Part-time)

Degree: Short-term Certificate
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Students will need to meet the MAT 0200 or MAT 1120 prerequisite on courses.

This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.

Fall Semester (First Year)
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Description: Introduction to the basic theoretical as well as practical concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), covering spatial representation, visual literacy, and geographic information technology. Students will learn the basics of ESRI's ArcGIS Pro and explore the GIS software system through exercises, labs, a portfolio, and a final project. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.

Notes: Choose GEO 1107 or both GEO 1103 & GEO 1104

Notes: MAT 0200 or MAT 1120 prerequisite

Prerequisites: MAT 0200 or MAT 1120

 

Term hours subtotal:

10

Spring Semester (First Year)
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Description: This course will focus on GIS extensions to apply more complex functions and tools of ArcGIS. Students will learn how to utilize ArcGIS Network Analyst and Spatial Analyst tools to create, query and analyze data sets. Students will also learn to use GPS technology to collect data, build databases and prepare data for analysis using more advanced geodatabase tools. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.

Notes: GEO 1107 prerequisite. Spring only.

Prerequisites: GEO 1107

Description: This course introduces students to analyzing data using Python. The basics of Python will be taught. Students will learn how to obtain, cleanse and prepare data for analysis. Data analytic and statistical tools will be used to visualize data, predict outcomes, and categorize data.

Notes: MAT 0200 prerequisite

Prerequisites: MAT 0200

Description: Introduction to database management system in a client/server environment. The course covers Structured Query Language (SQL) and development and administrative tools. Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data, and create blocks of application code that can be shared by multiple forms, reports, and data management applications.

Notes: CSC 2165 prerequisite

Prerequisites: CSC 2165

 

Term hours subtotal:

10

This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances. View current catalog.