# Geographic Information Systems (Certificate of Achievement)

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

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/32865

The Geographic Information Systems Certificate program is designed to provide entry-level training for students seeking employment in this fast-growing profession, or to upgrade the skills for those already working in the field of Geographic Information Systems. The program may be completed in one year including summer session.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Design and execute tasks and workflows for GIS projects.
2.  Perform GIS analyses and expand the basic GIS program interface.

| 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 |
| **Total** | | **14** |