Course Overview
Introduces the latest versions of the Esri Desktop GIS software family and data models. Students use Desktop GIS software to create and edit GIS data, and perform mapping, data management and geographic analysis. Successful completion of this course will give you a background in GIS concepts, help you to operate the basic components of the Esri Desktop GIS software, and assist you in planning and executing a GIS project.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$863.60 - $881.16 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student should be able to:
- Describe the essential components and architecture of commercial vector-based GIS software.
- Describe the format and topological concepts of common Vector GIS data models.
- Perform the steps for a successful GIS project, from planning to completion.
- Construct a GIS database using spatial data in digital formats.
- Create new spatial relationships by editing existing spatial data using a variety of tools.
- Perform spatial analysis of geographic data, using buffering, spatial overlays and spatial update operations.
- Perform a tabular analysis of geographic data by creating new attributes, designing selection sets and joining and relating tables.
- Generate cartographic elements and symbology.
- Design a map which will clearly outline the results of your analysis.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
ArcGIS 1: Introduction (GIST 7128) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Full-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of GIST 7128 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 61851
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 29 Loading
- CRN 61851
- $863.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tony Bonnici
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- For more information about online courses at BCIT, please visit: www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml Students must check your my.bcit.ca e-mail account for start-up instructions sent upon registration of this course. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 4-6 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Most of our online learning courses require a textbook. You can search for your course textbook at : www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ If no textbook is listed, course material will be provided via e-mail.
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Status
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Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of GIST 7128 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 33962
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 30 Loading
- CRN 33962
- $881.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tony Bonnici
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- For more information about online courses at BCIT, please visit: www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml Students must check your my.bcit.ca e-mail account for start-up instructions sent upon registration of this course. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 4-6 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Most of our online learning courses require a textbook. You can search for your course textbook at : www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ If no textbook is listed, course material will be provided via e-mail.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 47524
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 47524
- $881.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 01 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tony Bonnici
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- For more information about online courses at BCIT, please visit: www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml Students must check your my.bcit.ca e-mail account for start-up instructions sent upon registration of this course. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 4-6 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Most of our online learning courses require a textbook. You can search for your course textbook at : www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ If no textbook is listed, course material will be provided via e-mail.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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