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Geospatial Analysis Certificate Program
Students wishing to earn a Certificate in Geospatial Analysis will need to complete a series of core and advanced course requirements and demonstrate proficiency in application of these skills in the completion of a research project.
Geospatial analyses (GIS, satellite remote sensing and GPS data collection) are a rapidly growing approach to problem solving across a growing array of environmental and earth science disciplines. The curriculum is intended to augment the educational tracks of a wide number of students from across the Nicholas School.
In addition to providing a more focused and deeper treatment of these skills, the certificate program will provide visible recognition for mastery of these tools. Students completing this program will be highly sought after in both analytical and management positions.
Sequence of Classes for Geospatial Analysis Certificate Program
The Certificate in Geospatial Analysis requires the following course and research requirements
- A fundamentals course:
- ENVIRON259 Fundamentals of Geospatial Analysis
- A topical geospatial analysis course (one of the following):
- ENVIRON261 Geospatial Analysis for Conservation Management
- ENVIRON265 Geospatial Analysis for Coastal & Marine Management
- ENVIRON287 Geospatial Analysis for Water Resources Management
- An advanced course (one of the following):
- ENVIRON359 Advanced Geospatial Analysis
- ENVRION357 Satellite Remote Sensing
- ENVIRON352 Spatial Analysis (offered every other year)
- A field skills module:
- ENVIRON298.57 Field Data Collection
- Demonstrated use of geospatial analysis methods in the students masters project or other independent research project.
There will be three advanced course options for students to choose from that will fulfill the requirements for the geospatial certificate program. One of these advanced courses, ENVIRON359, will be offered by video-conference to the marine lab in Fall 2007.