GIS Technician (CERT1)
Level 1 Certificate (CERT1)
LSC-CyFair
Cypress, TX
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GIS Technician (CERT1) is a Level 1 Certificate (CERT1) program offered by Lone Star College in Cypress, TX. The program takes 18 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $1,998.
Program Overview
- The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program prepares graduates for wide ranging career possibilities as entry-level technicians to data analysts and project managers in diverse fields of GIS application.
- Program Highlights
- From data collection and input, to management and analysis, to project completion and information delivery, individuals will develop the skills to work at many levels of business, industry, government agencies, and research and development.
- Credentials and Careers
- The GIS Technician Level 1 Certificate focuses on proficiency in GIS software applications and data management.
- The GIS Systems Analyst Level 2 Certificate provides graduates additional skills to develop and analyze data and prepare projects for delivery to clients.
- The Associate of Applied Science in Geographic Information Systems provides graduates with the essential skills to manage the initiation, development and completion of GIS projects requiring data collection, data management, analysis, map product development and final report writing for presentation.
- Employment opportunities are far reaching at the present time; the increasing use of GIS in nearly every field of education, business and government is creating a strong need for skilled personnel.
- Transferability
- Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing, and Trades Management.
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
- Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
Program Schedule
- This award requires 18 credit hours in total.
- Lone Star College reports 416 contact hours for this award.
- Lone Star College's program page states this award is offered at: LSC-CyFair, LSC-Cypress Center. LSC-Cypress Center is a satellite center, not one of the seven colleges; the campuses shown for this award come from the catalog, which names colleges only.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply essential skills required for spatial data collection, and the creation of spatial datasets, utilizing techniques such as GPS field data collection, digitizing, and internet research.
- Apply essential skills required for the management of GIS data, utilizing tools such as attribute queries, location queries, and relational joins.
- Apply essential skills required for the spatial analysis within the GIS, using tools such as proximity functions, overlay processes, raster statistical functions.
- Apply essential skills required for the production of cartographic deliverables, utilizing techniques for the proper and effective use of map elements and cartographic design.
- Create final reports of GIS analysis and present reports and maps to an audience.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 18 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($4,482.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($5,634.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
Program Notes
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| GISC1411 | Intro to Geographic Info Systems | 4 |
| GISC1421 | Introduction to Raster-Based GIS | 4 |
| COSC1301 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ITSC1301 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| EDUC1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GISC1401 | Cartography & Geography in Geographical Information Systems | 4 |
| Subtotal | 4 | |
| Program Total | 21 | |