Advanced Geographic Information Systems
Certificate of Achievement Earth, Space and Environmental Sciences · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- Demonstrate technical competencies in performing basic GIS analyses, and expanding the basic GIS program interface.
- Evaluate and apply GIS concepts (including projection, topology, and overlay) that are needed to perform spatial analysis.
- 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 | |