Advisor: Dr. Michael Hernandez 801-626-8186

» Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in all courses used toward the certificate (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). An overall GPA of 2.75 is required for the six core courses in the Certificate Program.

» Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 16 credit hours from the Department of Geosciences, and 6 credit hours from the Department of Computer Science and/or Department of Information Systems & Technologies. 

Course Requirements for Institutional Certifiate

Geosciences Courses Required (16 credit hours)

• GEO 3400 Remote Sensing I (4)
• GEO 4210 Intro to Computer Mapping & Geographic Info Systems (4)
• GEO 4220 Technical & Applicational Issues in GIS (4)
• GEO 4400 Remote Sensing II: Digital Image Processing (4)

and 

Computer Science Courses Required (6 credit hours)

• CS SI1023 Selected Programming Language (4)
• CS SI1410 Object-Oriented Programming (4)
• IST SI2110 Software Development (3)
• IST 3210 Database Design and Implementation (4)
• IST 3720 Software Development II (3)

Other applicable computer programming or database courses may be considered at the discretion of the Certificate Program Director. 

A slected sample of degree programs that will compliment the Geomatics Certificate include Applied Environmental Geosciences, Geology, Computer Science, Information Systems and Technologies, Georgraphy, Archaeology, or a combination of three emphasis areas for a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) Degree.  The Geomatics Certificate provides students with the essential skills necessary for today's geospatial applications.