Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems: GIS, CPC

This Aviation UAS GIS CPC provides a stackable certificate that demonstrates proficiency in Geospatial Software, Unmanned Aircraft mapping and mission operations in actual field conditions, and data-gathering processes and GIS product generation.

23 credits

Program Contacts

Cost

Estimated Cost: $ 7,842

  • Resident Tuition: $ 3,335
  • Technology Fees: $ 322
  • General Student Fees: $ 480
  • Online Course Fee: $ 0
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 600 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
  • Program Specific Fees: $ 1,905
  • Other Costs: $ 1,200 (Android Tablet, $200, High performance laptop, $1000 required) 

Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1: Integrate unmanned flights into the NAS safely and effectively utilizing industry-standard documentation methods, including FAA waivers

PLO 2: Safely and effectively plan and execute field missions in a variety of situations utilizing current unmanned aircraft systems

PLO 3: Work safely and effectively within a crew/team environment utilizing a variety of current unmanned aircraft and equipment

PLO 4: Utilize spatial data and GIS technology to create deliverable geospatial products

PLO 5: Effectively apply and utilize Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) strategies to ensure safe and effective UAS operations and procedures

Admission Information

There will be a separate program application submitted by the student to the Program Director, and approval is required to be enrolled in the Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems, AAS. More information can be found on the Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems website.

Program Requirements

All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass).

Program Core Courses

GIS 151Digital Earth

4

GIS 245GIS 1

4

GIS 246GIS 2

4

UAS 123UAS Part 107 License Lab

1

UAS 124AIntro Flight Lab

1

UAS 124BAdvanced Operations Flight Lab

1

UAS 124DUAS Field Operations

1

UAS 124EAdvanced Sensor Lab

1

UAS 230UAS Data Acquisition and Analysis

3

UAS 231Advanced Sensor

3

Notes