The 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Programming and Web Map Development helps geospatial professionals become skillful developers of software for the GIS and web mapping industries.
Our convenient, online format is an ideal choice for working adults who wish to study on a part-time basis and at a distance. Instructor-led courses are asynchronous, so you are not required to login for class at a specific time. The program focuses on peer and faculty engagement to provide a dynamic and enriching learning experience.
Course List - Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Programming and Web Map Development
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
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| GIS Programming and Software Development | GEOG 485 | Solve geographic problems by modifying interfaces and automating GIS and mapping tasks using the Python programming language. Technologies: Python, ArcGIS Customizing Prerequisite: GEOG 484 or equivalent experience |
3 credits |
| Open Web Mapping | GEOG 585 |
Design, development, and implementation of web mapping applications using OGC standards and open source software. Prerequisite: GEOG 485 |
3 credits |
| Web Application Development for the Geospatial Professional | GEOG 863 | Focuses on how geospatial professionals can create applications using industry-relevant geospatial APIs. Students will build applications using the core web technologies of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Technologies: Javascript, ArcGIS API for Javascript, ArcGIS Online, CSS |
3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartography and Visualization | GEOG 486 | Theory and practice of cartographic design, emphasizing effective visual thinking and visual communication with geographic information systems.
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3 credits |
| GIS Application Development | GEOG 489 | Advanced applications of Python for developing and customizing GIS software, designing user interfaces, solving complex geoprocessing tasks, and leveraging open source.
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3 credits |
| Cloud and Server GIS | GEOG 865 |
Theory and practical applications of using cloud computing and server resources to solve geospatial problems. Prerequisite: GEOG 484 |
3 credits |
| Spatial Database Management for the Geospatial Professional | GEOG 868 | Advanced topics in the storage, management and retrieval of geospatial data using common proprietary and open-source relational database technologies. Technologies: SQL, PostGIS, ArcSDE/Multiuser Geodatabases, QGISAdvanced |
3 credits |
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