- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This course in GIS customization introduces the Esri Desktop GIS development environment using Python scripting. Topics include writing Python Scripts, extending the functionality of GIS models, importing external .txt files, creating custom tools and integrating with other development environments.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$829.82
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of GIST 8138 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 55890
Duration
Thu Apr 04 - Thu Jun 20 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 55890
- Domestic fees $829.82International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04 - Jun 20 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Rob Hewlett
Course outline
Credits
3
Domestic fees
$829.82
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- 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.
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Students must be accepted into the GIS program and completed the prerequisites prior to registration of this course. To receive approval, please email your BCIT Student ID to gis@bcit.ca. 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 and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop custom labels and field calculations using python.
- Automate existing models by adding python scripting.
- Create custom class and function definitions in python.
- Use existing GIS software components to create a customized set of tools.
- Investigate other development environments used by Desktop GIS software.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
ArcGIS 3: Customization and Modelling (GIST 8138) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- 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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