Description
The Mapping/Cartography Career Pathway Certificate of Completion is designed for students who hold degrees in other areas or are already in the workforce and are looking to enhance their skills related to the basic use and production of maps focusing on field techniques and use of basic geographic information systems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Interpret maps for the implementation of natural resource management.
While this program has no formal entrance requirement, individual courses may have prerequisites which must be met before enrollment.
Additional Program Costs (Beyond Standard Tuition/Fees and Textbooks)
Material Costs
Students are expected to provide their own appropriate field clothing and tools.
Course Requirements
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| FOR 230A | Map, Compass and GPS | 3 |
| FOR 230B | Forest Surveying | 3 |
| GEOG 211 | Cartography | 4 |
| GEOG 265 | Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Advising Notes
It will take two quarters to complete this career pathway certificate.
Performance Standards
- Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
