- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Develops skills for using database software with GIS. Topics include database server architecture, Enterprise Geodatabase architecture, Database Versioning and GIS database Web server programs.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in GIST 7132
- Course registration is restricted to current students registered in a BCIT GIS program.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$863.60
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe database server architecture.
- Create and query tables.
- Use utilities and scripts to import and export data.
- Write web server-side scripts to display database tables over the web.
- View spatial data stored in Enterprise Geodatabase.
- Load vector and raster data into Enterprise Geodatabase.
- Create and reconcile database versions.
Effective as of Fall 2020
Related Programs
GIS Database Systems 2 (GIST 8132) 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 8132 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 71718
Dates
Jan 09 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 71718
- $863.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Wright
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students must be accepted into the GIS program and completed the prerequisites prior to registration of this course. Students need to receive approval to register for 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 online 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
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.