Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Natural 资源 Undergraduate Certificate
The geographic information systems (GIS) in natural resources certificate program prepares 学生 to 应用 GIS skills to analyze features and patterns of natural resources based on location and spatial relationships.
Program Overview
This certificate offers options in a variety of courses for you to gain well-rounded skills related to GIS across several disciplines. You will learn to 应用 GIS applications in areas of environmental conservation, endangered species, wildlife, forestry, fisheries, watersheds, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and nature education using Global Positioning Systems and software such as ESRI ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.
This certificate is open to all degree and nondegree-seeking 学生.
Why Study Applied GIS in Natural 资源 at Grand Valley?
- Hands-on, experiential learning in indoor and outdoor field-based classes.
- Understand how to collect field-based location data and imagery
using state-of-the-art technology.
- Develop spatial analytical skills emphasizing problem-solving,
communication through maps, and the use of online GIS applications.
- Gain well-rounded skills related to GIS across several disciplines.
- Earn an extra credential to give you an edge over peers in the current job market.
Admissions
For new 学生, visit the Admissions 网站 for undergraduate requirements. Upon acceptance and for current 学生:
- Declare your certificate via my横幅 (Login to 横幅 Self-Service, click on Student, Student Records, Add a Certificate or Badge to your Program, Select the appropriate certificate from the drop down list, and click 提交)
- Speak with the appropriate certificate coordinator to ensure criteria are being met (you will be able to track your progress toward the certificate in myPath as well!)
- Once you are done with the requirements, 应用 to receive the certificate via my横幅.
- Once the completion of your certificate has been verified, the certificate will be posted to your student record and will be viewable on your transcript.
Coursework
The certificate is 12-13 credits. Required:
- NRM 250 Natural Resource Measurements and Mapping
- NRM 405 GIS Applications in Natural 资源
- NRM 450 Applied Spatial Analysis of Natural 资源
And one of the following:
- CIS 160 Learn to Code in Python
- GEO 425 GIS Applications in Geology
- GPY 370 Introduction to Remote Sensing
- GPY 407 Advanced GIS
- STA 418/518 Statistical Computing and Graphics with R
Career Options
According to market analysis, the number of unique monthly job postings specifying competency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has increased by 285% over the past 5 years. GIS is a common "add-on" skill for jobs related to wildlife biology, fisheries science, landscape ecology, field ecology, and natural resources management. 更多的 than 10% of job postings in those fields required GIS skills (事实上.com, May 28, 2021).
Helpful Links
For 更多的 Information
Biology Department
博天堂官方.edu/biology
3300a
Kindschi Hall of Science
(616) 331-2470