- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
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
$817.82 - $829.82 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of GIST 7128 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 33962
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Mon Dec 04 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33962
- Domestic fees $817.82International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 04 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Tony Bonnici
Course outline
Credits
3
Domestic fees
$817.82
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 47524
Duration
Wed Sep 13 - Tue Dec 05 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47524
- Domestic fees $817.82International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Dec 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Tony Bonnici
Course outline
Credits
3
Domestic fees
$817.82
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Winter 2024
Below are two offerings of GIST 7128 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 88496
Duration
Thu Jan 11 - Wed Apr 03 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88496
- Domestic fees $829.82International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Apr 03 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Domestic fees
$829.82
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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 the Learning Hub or e-mail.
Status
Seats Available
1 seat remaining as of Mon December 4, 2023 at 1:05 am (PST). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 87535
Duration
Wed Jan 10 - Tue Apr 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 87535
- Domestic fees $829.82International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Apr 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Domestic fees
$829.82
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
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 the Learning Hub or e-mail.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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:
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
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