Aerial and Geospatial Technology, Certificate

Location(s): West Plains

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The Certificate in Aerial and Geospatial Technology provides students with the knowledge and skills to begin and advance their careers using geographic information systems (GIS) technology and/or small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). Students will learn to use GIS and sUAS technology tools and prepare for drone remote pilot licensure. While the Certificate in Aerial and Geospatial Technology may be completed as a stand-alone program, courses in this certificate may also be used to complete the

Degree Requirements

IST 150 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology Credit Hours: 3
UAS 110 - Introduction to Drones (sUAS) Credit Hours: 3

Select nine (9) credit hours from the following:

CIS 201 - Computer Applications/Business Credit Hours: 3
BIO 215 - Introduction to the Diversity of Life Credit Hours: 2
CSC 130 - The World of Computer Science Credit Hours: 3
EGR 120 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design Credit Hours: 2
IST 299 - Internship in Information Science and Technology Credit Hours: 1-3
UAS 210 - Drone Photo and Video Production Credit Hours: 3
UAS 220 - Drone Mapping and Geospatial Analysis Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours Required: 15

UAS 110 may be substituted with the following:

UAS 115 Introduction to Drones for Commercial Users
UAS 120 Introduction to Drones for Public Safety
UAS 125 Part 107 Test Prep
UAS 130 Drone Flight Training