Geographic Information Systems
1-Year Advanced Diploma at Castlegar
Program Calendar
2012
- January 3 - Winter semester instruction begins
- February 13 - 17 - Reading break
- April - August - Semester 3 Practicum
- September 4 – Get Connected student orientation
- September 5 – Fall semester instruction begins
- December 7 – Fall semester instruction ends
- December 10 – 21 – Fall semester examinations
2013
- January 2 – Winter semester instruction begins
- February 11-15 – Reading Break
- April 5 – Winter semester instruction ends
- April 8-16 – Winter semester examinations
Program Objectives
The Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (ADGIS) is a 12-month program that utilizes advanced geospatial technology to provide leading-edge training. The program prepares individuals to be trained geospatial experts in the environmental planning, business, industry and resource sectors. Emphasis in the program will be upon providing opportunities for learners to work oreal world projects that require the latest technology enabling them to build advanced expertise in Geographic Information Systems, (GIS) remote sensing, Internet mapping technology, database management applications, global positioning systems (GPS), 3D visualization and a variety of related software applications. This is an intensive program designed for learners entering with a recognized diploma/associate degree or higher and a background in the aforementioned computerized technologies; however, applicants with the requisite work experience and a background in GIS will be considered.
The ADGIS diploma is required as course credit toward the Bachelors of GIS (BGIS) degree.
Co-op Education
Advanced Diploma In GIS students have the opportunity to enrol in Co-op Education. This program consists of four-month work terms that allow students to access unique experiential learning. Co-op work terms are administrated as regular course work with both cost and reporting requirments. Benefits include maintenance of full-time student status as well as access to employment and experience unavailable outside of the Co-op program. For more information, contact the Co-op Education Office at (250) 365-1280.
