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Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing

York University students may earn a Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing in addition to fulfilling the requirements of the BES program. GIS and Remote Sensing encompasses the art, science and technology involved in collecting and managing geographically-referenced information.

Required Courses (24 credits):

• ENVS 1000 6.0 Approaches to Environmental Studies;
• ENVS 2010 6.0 Methods in Environmental Studies I;
• ENVS 3520 3.0 Geographical Information Systems;
• ENVS 3521 3.0 Environmental Remote Sensing;
• ENVS 4520 3.0 GIS Applications in Environmental Studies;
• ENVS 4521 3.0 Remote Sensing and Image Processing for Geographical Analysis and Environmental Monitoring.

Elective Courses:

• EATS 4220 3.0 Remote Sensing of the Earth's Surface;
• EATS 4230 3.0 Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere;
• ENVS 3011 3.0 Methods in Environmental Studies II;
• GEOG 2130 3.0 Fundamentals of Map Design and Interpretation;
• GEOG 3140 3.0 Retailing, Shopping, Society and Space;
• GEOG 3421 3.0 Intermediate Statistics Methods in Geography;
• GEOG 4240 3.0 The Planning of Urban Public Facilities.

Other Requirements:

• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) in the required courses and achieve a cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+) in all courses; and
• register in the program after completing 24 credits.

Students who have been exempted from any of the required courses or visiting students who have successfully completed the equivalent of any of the required courses must substitute additional credits from the Certificate program elective list, for an overall total of 24 credits in the Certificate program.