MISSION:
The mission of Geographic Information
Systems program is to provide students to
the technology used to view and analyze data
from a geographic perspective. The
technology is a multibillion dollar industry
which effects business and governments. The
computer based programs can assist in
choosing sites, targeting market segments,
planning distribution networks, and
responding to emergencies.
GIS helps companies and governments look for
patterns in both the man-made and natural
realms so they can better understand the
world. This new technology in mapping is
booming. The Geographic Information
System process takes the numbers and words
from the rows and columns in databases and
spreadsheets and places them on maps. This
process highlights characteristics such as
the location of new customers, where
environmental degradation is occurring, the
identification of roads and water systems
needing repairs, and identifies ways to
increase farm production and manage land
more efficiently. Mapping geologic
features and ground temperatures can assist
exploration geologists look for minerals,
gas, oil, and other materials underground.
This program consists of one short
certificate.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS*
Short Certificate 29 Credit Hours
Note: PSY 100 Orientation and WKO 107
Workplace Skills Preparation are required
during the first semester of attendance for
all students entering this program.
