- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Introduces students to the operational use and role of computer aided drafting software in GIS. Students will gain hands-on experience with Autodesk products and be exposed to other CAD software and vertical products used in industry. Topics include AutoCAD basics, 2D entity constructions and manipulations, data entry, data editing, data integrity, data exchange.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$863.60
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student should be able to:
- Create, manipulate and modify entities with AutoCAD.
- Produce maps and plans using CAD software.
- Link attribute data to entities in CAD drawings.
- Explain file formats for data exchange.
- Describe vertical products used in CAD.
- Explain how CAD and GIS are used in industry for geospatial data handling.
Effective as of Fall 2007
Related Programs
CAD for GIS (GIST 7111) 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 Diploma Full-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of GIST 7111 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 89767
Dates
Jan 12 - Mar 30 Loading
- CRN 89767
- $863.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Shannon Cox
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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 3.25 times the domestic tuition. 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
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.