Sample Courses
Intro to GIS/LIS:
Introduction to the principles and
concepts of geographic and land
information systems. Study of
coordinate systems, data models,
structures, formats and hands-on
training with ESRI GIS software.
Intermediate GIS/LIS:
Continued instruction in the hands-on
technical applications of GIS.
Exercises in working with different
data formats, creating data, address
geocoding and editing.
Building Geodatabases:
Practical applications in applying
the geodatabase structure to
spatially related feature classes. The study of geodatabase
behavior, advantages, topology
and geometric network
capabilities.
Summit College
Since 1964, thousands of people have advanced
their careers at Summit College. Today you can
choose from approximately 40 associate degree
programs, 12 bachelor’s degree programs,
many certificate programs and professional
development opportunities.
Find out more by visiting
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The University of Akron
The University of Akron is the public
research university for Northern Ohio.
The Princeton Review listed UA among
the “Best in the Midwest” in its
2008 edition of Best Colleges:
Region-by-Region. Serving 29,300
students, the University offers
approximately 300 associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral
and law degree programs and
100 certificate programs at sites
in Summit, Wayne, Lorain, Medina
and Holmes counties.
For more information, visit
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GIS/LIS Project:
Practical application and
presentation of a student
project using the principles
and concepts of cartographic
and geographic information.
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Summit
College
Geographic and Land
Information Systems
(GIS/LIS)
Map yourself a
career in GIS
Geographic and Land Information Systems (GIS/LIS)
GIS/LIS is an academic discipline based on
computer solutions of geographic or spatially
referenced data. It combines the technology
of computer graphics (mapping) with the
features of the earth (geodatabase). The
use of GIS is rapidly becoming a major
benefit for many disciplines that have a
need to analyze and store geographic data.
The program prepares graduates to enter
the job market as GIS/LIS technicians for
business or industry.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS GAINED:
Do you like to work
with computers
and maps?
GIS IS FOR YOU!
• Cartographic map making
• Basic spatial data design
• ESRI software
• Creating digital GIS data
• Editing digital GIS data
• Basic spatial analysis
• GIS problem solving
ACADEMIC OPTIONS
Certificate:
• GIS/LIS Certificate 18 creduts
Associate Degree Offered:
• Associate of Applied Science 66 credits
Bachelor’s Degree offered:
• Follow on Bachelor of Science Degree
in Surveying and Mapping
Specific Employment
Opportunities:
• Local and national government agencies
• County and state GIS and auditor offices
• Local and national mapping, surveying
and GIS agencies
• Census Bureau, EPA, FEMA
• Land Management
• Park Services
Recent Employers of UA Graduates:
• Muskingum Watershed
Conservatory District
• Corps of Engineers
• Accurate Technologies
• Atwell, LLC
• Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Corp
• Stark County GIS