Academic programme
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems [from 2023]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- Candidates must have obtained at least five (5) subjects with grades I or II prior to 1998 or III from 1998 at the CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency) or IGCSE/GCE 'O' level grades A, B, or C. Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, Information Technology/ Electronic Documentation and Preparation Management and Biology/Geography/Integrated Science/Social Studies, or any other approved by the Faculty.
- Candidates with any post-secondary education in earth, natural or social sciences.
- Candidates with a Secondary Trained Teachers Certificate (Social Studies) with at least a pass with credit.
- Mature applicants (21 years and over) who do not possess these qualifications but have creditable work experience for three or more years.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Annual Attachment
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIS1002 | Field and Research Methods in GIS | 4 | — |
| GIS1004 | Foundations of Remote Sensing | 3 | — |
| GIS1001 | Geographic Information Systems and Cartography | 3 | — |
| GIS1003 | Introduction to Spatial Analysis | 4 | — |
| GIS1005 | Problem-solving with GIS: Profile and Practice | 6 | — |