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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geographic Information Sciences Certificate


Contact Information

Phone: (470) 578-2373

Program Description

Geographic Information Sciences is a multidisciplinary certificate that considers fundamental questions related to the use of geographic information systems (GIS). GIS is computer-based mapping technologies that visualizes, edits, manipulates and analyzes spatial data and imagery for decision makers. GIS is an essential tool in understanding what is where, and is used in urban and regional design, marketing and industrial location, transportation, precision agriculture, forestry, environmental systems, engineering, emergency services, epidemiology, crime analysis, and utilities, among others. The Certificate can be completed in-class or online.

Students must earn a “B” or higher cumulative grade in all the required courses, with a “C” or higher grade in each course.