Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – CREDIT PROGRAM
as offered jointly by the Department of Earth Sciences and the Department of Engineering
Learning Outcomes
Students will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts and practice of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and will be able to apply this knowledge and hands-on skills to various fields including, but not limited to, planning, engineering, geography, criminology, real estate, biotech, public utilities, transportation, forestry, ecology, resource management, emergency response, business/marketing.

Requirements for the Certificate of Completion.
Students may obtain the Certificate of Completion in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by completing the following courses with a grade of C or higher in each course. A minimum of two of the courses must be taken at City College of San Francisco.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Completion in Geographic Information System (GIS)

  • GIS 110 or GEOG 110 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (2 units)
  • GIS 111 or GEOG 111 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems Applications (3 units)
  • GIS 112 or GEOG 112 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3 units)
    Total Units: 8
GIS 110/GEOG 110. Introduction to GIS (2)
Lec-1.5, lab-1.5
A primer course for GIS technology. History, structure, uses, and current trends of GIS, related fundamental concepts, basic query and cartography operations using an industry-standard GIS software such as ESRI’s ArcView version 9 or ArcExplorer. CSU

GIS 111/GEOG 111. Intermediate GIS Applications (3)
Lec-2.5, lab-1.5
Foundational use of GIS software. GIS database design, data collection, sophisticated analysis. Production of professional maps. Interface customization. Hands-on training using industry-standard GIS software (ESRI’s ArcView version 9). Introduces Global Positioning Systems (GPS) as they relate to GIS. CSU

GIS 112/GEOG 112. Advanced GIS (3)
Lec-2.5, lab-1.5
Prereq.: GIS/GEOG 111
Hands-on training in advanced application of GIS technology. Network modeling, suitability analysis, web GIS, mobile GIS, software customization using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) on ESRI’s Arc View version 9 platform. CSU
Find out more about the CCSF GIS Education Center
(noncredit offerings -- short courses, etc.).

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