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Certificate Programs
Notes: Fundamental program descriptions
are presented below. Further course information can be obtained
through a
course search. Please consult
the Department calendar for complete details.
For general information regarding undergraduate enrollment at
York University, please see Information for Future
Students, and Information
for Current Students.
For further information, please contact
us.
Certificate in Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
Certificate Program
In Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
The Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
and Remote Sensing is offered jointly by the Department of Earth
and Space Science and Engineering (Faculty of Science and Engineering);
Department of Geography (Faculty of Arts); and the Faculty of
Environmental Studies. It is open to both degree and special students.
Rationale
To provide undergraduate students with applied skills in the areas
of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing and
image processing.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) and Remote Sensing, students must achieve a cumulative grade
point average (GPA) of 6.0 in the 24 credits required for the
certificate and achieve and maintain a minimum cumulative grade
point average (GPA) of 5.0 in all courses.
Certificate Requirements
Earth and Atmospheric Science students must successfully complete
the following 24 credits.
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SC/EATS 1010 3.0
SC/EATS 1011 3.0
AS/SC/GEOG 2420 3.0
SC/EATS 3300 3.0
AS/GEOG 3440 3.0
SC/EATS 4220 3.0
SC/EATS 4400 3.0
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The Dynamic Earth and Space Geodesy
Introduction to Atmospheric Science
Introductory Statistical Analysis in Geography
GIS and Spatial Analysis
Environmental Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing of the Earth's Surface
Geographic Information Systems and Data Integration |
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plus 3 additional credits from the following:
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SC/EATS 4230 3.0
AS/GEOG 3140 3.0
AS/GEOG 4240 3.0
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Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere
Retailing, Shopping, Society and Space
The Planning of Urban Public Facilities |
Notes
Students who have been exempted from the 1000-level requirement
may substitute 6 additional credits which must be approved by
the Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering and
which must be chosen from the list noted above.
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