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The EHS-Environmental Geospatial Information Science Technician (ENV GIS TECH) Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with a foundation in the natural sciences and a firm understanding of geographic information systems (GIS). Students will complete courses in chemistry, soils, water resources and environmental science while developing skills in mapping and geospatial data management. General Education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, communication and technology skills. The geospatial thinking component of the program helps students develop the skills to effectively collect, map, manage, and analyze data. The foundation gained from this program will prepare students to address and mitigate complex environmental problems. Employment opportunities in this field are vast and include the energy industry, state government, and federal agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management and the National Parks.
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1080 | Intro to Environmental Science | 4 |
| CHEM 1000 | Intro to Chemistry | 4 |
| CMAP 1200 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CPED 1000 | Co-Op Work Experience I: | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENR 2050 | Environmental Field Methods | 3 |
| EHS 2500 | Environmental Compliance Technology | 3 |
| ENGL 2002 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENR 2040 | Environmental Regulatory Agencies | 1 |
| ENR 2425 | Mountain Environments | 4 |
| GIST 2310 | Intro to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GIST 2410 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GIST 2110 | Techniques in Cartography | 4 |
| OR | ||
| GIST 2140 | Survey of Remote Sensing Applications | 4 |
| GIST 2135 | Applied GPS for GIS | 3 |
| GIST 1200 | Geospatial Foundations | 4 |
| MATH 1000 | Problem Solving | 3 |
| OEAC 2025 | Wilderness Navigation | 1 |
| REWM 1300 | Intro to Water Resources | 3 |
| SOIL 2010 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
General Education requirements provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 credits |
| American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) | 3 credits |
| MATH/APPM/LSCI | (in program) |
| Student must complete six (6) credits of general education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL. | |
| ARTS/HUM/IT/ORAL/SOC/WR2 | (in program) |
| UNST | 1 credits |
The EHS Environmental GIS Technician certificate combines hands-on training in field methods and mapping with classroom instruction in environmental science. Students will exit the program with a firm foundation in the field of environmental technology and will enter the professional realm with improved technical skills and a stronger academic background. All of the courses included in the certificate program will count towards completion of an AAS in Environmental Health and Safety – Environmental GIS Technician track.
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1080 | Intro to Environmental Science | 4 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CMAP 1200 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENGL 2002 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENR 2040 | Environmental Regulatory Agencies | 1 |
| ENR 2050 | Environmental Field Methods | 3 |
| GIST 1200 | Geospatial Foundations | 4 |
| GIST 2110 | Techniques in Cartography | 4 |
| GIST 2310 | Intro to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| MATH 1000 | Problem Solving | 3 |
| OEAC 2025 | Wilderness Navigation | 1 |
| Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL | (in program) |
| (in program) | |
| UNST | 1 credits |
The EHS Expedition Science Cert II combines hands-on training in environmental and archaeological field and research skills, with techniques in outdoor leadership and geospatial information science and technology (GIST). The student will learn how to map and present environmental, archaeological and recreation-related data, and will apply mapping skills to field and wilderness based research expeditions. The student will exit the Expedition Science Certificate II program with a firm introduction to the fields of environmental and geospatial science, and new leadership and presentation skills. Depending on course selection, the student may opt to participate in summer long field work in Archaeology and/or internships in other realms. Courses from the EHS Expedition Science certificate program can be applied towards completion of either an Associate of Science in Expedition Science and/or towards the AAS in EHS-Environmental Geospatial Information Science and Tech (ENV GIS TECH).
Choose at least eighteen (18) credits from the following:
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1300 | Intro to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 2020 | Material Culture Studies | 3 |
| BIOL 1080 | Intro to Environmental Science | 4 |
| CPED 1000 | Co-Op Work Experience I: | 3 |
| EDUC 1055 | Introduction to Outdoor Education | 3 |
| ORTM 2470 | Outdoor Education Practicum | 4 |
| ENR 2040 | Environmental Regulatory Agencies | 1 |
| ENR 2050 | Environmental Field Methods | 3 |
| ENR 2425 | Mountain Environments | 4 |
| GEOG 1020 | Intro to Human Geography | 3 |
| OEAC 2020 | Mountaineering: | 1-5 |
| OR | ||
| OEAC 2030 | Wilderness Backpacking: | 1-5 |
| OR | ||
| OEAC 2031 | Combined Expeditions: | 1-5 |
| GIST 2310 | Intro to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GIST 2410 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GIST 2110 | Techniques in Cartography | 4 |
| GIST 1200 | Geospatial Foundations | 4 |
| GEOL 1070 | The Earth: Its Physical Environment | 4 |
| OR | ||
| ASTR 1070 | The Earth: Its Physical Environment | 4 |
| HLED 2010 | Wilderness First Responder | 4 |
| MDIA 2200 | Electronic Media Production | 3 |
| Any NOLS Wilderness Course | ||
| OEAC 1380 | Outdoor Multisport | 1-3 |
| OEAC 2025 | Wilderness Navigation | 1 |
If you have an interest in anthropology, environmental science, geospatial information systems technology (GIST), or outdoor education you can begin your studies and career on top of the Rocky Mountains as part of the Alpine Science Institute at Central Wyoming College.
Jacki Klancher has been an educator for more than 20 years. Originally from Patricia, Alberta Canada, Klancher has been at CWC for more than 10 years as a professor and she was integral in launching the Interdisciplinary Climate Change Expedition. This undergraduate research program has allowed her to integrate the classroom component of the EHS Environmental GIST and Expedition Science programs with wilderness travel and adventure.
INSTRUCTOR OF GIS AND EXPEDITION SCIENCE
Mara grew up in Lander, Wyoming and loves finding ways to connect students to their local environments and communities. She teaches GIS, environmental science and geography, and she helps facilitate and teach summer backcountry research expeditions.
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