Geomatics, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Program Descriptions
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Geomatics is designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree or master's degree in fields other than Geomatics or Geographic Information Science and desire to continue their education to prepare for the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying examination to become a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Texas. Candidates for the certificate are required to complete 33 credit hours of surveying related courses; 20 of these credit hours must be taken at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The Coordinator of the Geographic Information Science program or a designee may waive certain courses if a student has previously completed appropriate surveying courses. Students must apply for the certificate and complete a Certificate Plan approved by the Coordinator of the Geographic Information Science program or a designee.
Student Learning Outcomes
The graduates will have at the time of graduation:
- Ability to measure, collect, and evaluate accuracy of geospatially referenced data and manage geospatially referenced data from different sources into common surveying information and mapping systems.
- Ability to analyze and process geospatial data to produce technically sound and accurate GIS data products, maps, survey designs (e.g., as-builts), reports, and field instructions.
- A sound understanding of the professional, ethical, and social responsibilities required for the execution of geomatics projects.
For Additional Information
Website:
http://gisc.tamucc.edu/
Mailing Address:
Geographic Information Science Program, Unit 5797
College of Science and Engineering
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5797
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required GISC Courses | ||
GISC 1336 | Digital Drafting and Design | 3 |
GISC 1470 | Geospatial Systems I | 4 |
GISC 2470 | Geospatial Plane Measurement I 1 | 4 |
GISC 3325 | Geodetic Science | 3 |
GISC 3412 | Geospatial Plane Measurement II | 4 |
GISC 4305 | Legal Aspects of Spatial Information | 3 |
GISC 4315 | Satellite Positioning 1 | 3 |
GISC 4318 | Cadastral Systems | 3 |
GISC 4340 | Geospatial Computations and Adjustment 1 | 3 |
GISC 4350 | Boundary Surveying and Professional Practice 1 | 3 |
Total Hours | 33 |
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It is assumed that the student has completed all prerequisites and corequisites for the required courses.
Note:
Students must earn at least a 2.5 overall grade point average in all GISC courses.
Course Sequencing
Certificate Coordinator: Dr. Hongzhi Song
Students should take the courses in the following sequence to complete in the most timely manner:
First Year | ||
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Fall | Hours | |
GISC 2470 | Geospatial Plane Measurement I | 4 |
GISC 3300 or MATH 3342 | Geospatial Mathematical Techniques (Prerequisites for GISC 4340) or Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
GISC 1470 | Geospatial Systems I | 4 |
Hours | 11 | |
Spring | ||
GISC 1336 | Digital Drafting and Design | 3 |
GISC 3412 | Geospatial Plane Measurement II | 4 |
Hours | 7 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
GISC 3325 | Geodetic Science | 3 |
GISC 4315 | Satellite Positioning | 3 |
GISC 4318 | Cadastral Systems | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Spring | ||
GISC 4350 | Boundary Surveying and Professional Practice | 3 |
GISC 4340 | Geospatial Computations and Adjustment | 3 |
GISC 4305 | Legal Aspects of Spatial Information | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Total Hours | 36 |
Courses
* May be taken concurrently.