Geographic Information Systems
Mapping the Future
A Geographic Information System is a computerized data management system to capture, store, retrieve, analyze and report geographic and demographic information. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a new and rapidly growing niche for IT professionals. GIS analysts display a wide variety of data as thematic layers related to geographic maps.
GIS provides tools to analyze any comprehensive set of data tied to location information. New data patterns are revealed for complete high level spatial analysis. This affords new ways to glean practical information to help identify solutions to complex, real world challenges. GIS provides businesses, government agencies and industry with an evolving, sophisticated technology to address increasingly refined needs for information.
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Featured Courses
69304 Basic Cartography
Learn basic principles of map making and map reading. Explore issues such as scale, declination, elevation, and location systems. Learn the elements of USGS maps, as well as digital map elements and systems.
Kurt Menke
$495 For: 16 hours
FIA: Sep 28-Oct 5 MWF 8:00am-12:00pm
69305 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Explore the world of GIS and how it’s being used to solve real world problems in this introductory course. Learn about projections, coordinate systems, geodatabase coverage, and GIS data formats. Discuss the various software and hardware tools currently in use, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and efforts to standardize GIS formats.
Prerequisite: 69304 or equivalent experience.
Kurt Menke
$495 For: 16 hours
FIA: Oct 12-19 MWF 8:00am-12:00pm
GIS Certificate
Chart your course to success with our Geographic Information Systems Certificate Programs. On this page, the individual Certificate Title link takes you to a certificate description with a list of the fulfillment courses, so you may review the dates and plan your enrollments. (Note: Fulfilling a certificate is not required to take any Continuing Education course.)
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GIS Free Information Session
Come to this free informational session and learn how to use Geographic Information Systems to help identify solutions for complex, real world challenges. GIS provides tools to analyze any comprehensive set of data tied to location information. More and more businesses are turning to GIS to address their needs for data collection and to make more informed decisions. Program instructors will be on hand to answer questions about the GIS Analyst Certificate and provide information on job opportunities in New Mexico.
Thursday, September 17 5:30pm-7:00pm
Contact
For more information, email: itpro@dce.unm.edu or call 277-6033 for advisement.