Geospatial Technology, CTS (Moratorium)

This program has been placed into moratorium and is not accepting new students at this time.

Knowledge of geospatial technology is an increasingly sought-after skill in industries ranging from natural resources to public health. This certificate program teaches skills needed to successfully use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and other related technologies in a professional setting. This program contains significant hands-on experiences in GIS, Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping, remote sensing, and unmanned aerial mapping systems, as well as individual capstone projects. This certificate complements any major at FVCC and provide an opportunity for working professionals to develop geospatial skills. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

• Use a variety of GIS application programs to create and analyze geospatial data;
• Acquire geospatial data from GPS devices, existing Earth observation satellites, and unmanned aerial mapping systems;
• Design database structures to store and retrieve data;
• Present cartographic results in both print and web formats; and
• Implement independent projects to include formulating spatial questions, identifying and acquiring necessary data, developing and implementing appropriate workflows, and summarizing results in both written and map formats.