Room 2023 Ward Beecher Hall
(330) 941-3616
Department Chairperson: Dr. Snjezana "Snow" Balaz (sbalaz@ysu.edu)
Administrative Specialist: Jill Mogg (jmmogg@ysu.edu)
The certificate in Geospatial Science and Technology provides a program for students and professionals interested in geospatial careers and technologies (including Geographic Information Science, Remote Sensing, the Global Positioning System, Cartography, and spatial data handling and analysis). The Certificate signifies academic proficiency in Geospatial Science and Technology and is administered by the Department of Physics, Astronomy, GIS, Geology, and Environmental Science. It is rendered upon completion of the requirements below and includes both a physical copy of the certificate plus an entry on student transcripts.
Students must take a minimum of 18 s.h. (6 courses) as listed below and complete them with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (B) or higher and no course grade below a C. The certificate is available to undergraduates and non-degree seeking professionals who meet course requirements. Note that some classes may require prerequisite courses for entrance.
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 s.h.) | ||
| GIS 2611 | Geospatial Foundations | 3 |
| GIS 3701 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| GIS 3702 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GIS 4801 | Advanced Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| Select two elective courses from the following (6-7 s.h.): | 6-7 | |
| Map Use and Interpretation | ||
| Thematic Map Design and Symbolization | ||
| Geographic Information Sciences Application for the Social Sciences | ||
| GIS Applications for the Natural Sciences | ||
| Geographic Information Science Applications to Urban and Regional Studies | ||
| Special Topics in GIS | ||
| Advanced Remote Sensing | ||
| GPS and GIS | ||
| Directed Research in GIS | ||
| STEM Internship 1 | ||
| Development of Databases | ||
| Visual/Object-Oriented Programming | ||
| Surveying and Surveying Laboratory | ||
| GIS Applications to Geology | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 18-19 | |
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These courses are allowed for credit in the GSAT certificate only if they contain a significant GIS / geospatial / remote sensing focus, are taken for 3-4 s.h. of credit, and are given approval by the chairperson.