# Advanced Geographic Information Systems (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Earth, Space and Environmental Sciences

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The Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate program at Palomar College is designed to provide students with the technical and theoretical knowledge needed to pursue a successful career in the growing field of geospatial analysis. Through a combination of lectures, learning modules, case studies, internships, and projects, students will learn to manage, plan, and implement GIS projects.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Demonstrate technical competencies in performing basic GIS analyses, and expanding the basic GIS program interface.
2.  Evaluate and apply GIS concepts (including projection, topology, and overlay) that are needed to perform spatial analysis.
3.  Explain the interoperability between GIS and other geospatial/drafting technologies, including CAD systems, satellite sensors, utility engineering drawings, and environmental assessment reports.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 14 |
| GEOG 120 | Digital Earth: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GEOG 132 | Database Management and Data Acquisition | 4 |
| GEOG 134 | GIS Applications and Programming | 2 |
| GEOG 136 | Intermediate ArcGIS: GIS Analysis | 2 |
| GEOG 138 | GIS Internship | 2 |
| **Specialized Concentration (Select 2 courses)** | | 2-6 |
| GEOG 140 | Introduction to Remote Sensing and Drone Data Processing | 3 |
| GEOG 142 | Environmental Applications of GIS | 1 |
| GEOG 143 | Introduction to Cartography and Computer Mapping | 1 |
| GEOG 144 | Internet Mapping and Application Development | 3 |
| GEOG 145 | LiDAR Data Processing and GIS Integration | 1 |
| **Electives (Select 1 course)** | | 3 |
| CSIT 155 | Building Web Apps with JavaScript, PHP, and AI | 3 |
| CSIT 150 | Introduction to SQL | 3 |
| CSIT 175 | Python Programming | 3 |
| CSIT 165 | R Programming | 3 |
| DT 101 | AutoCAD I | 3 |
| **Total** | | **19-23** |