Course Overview
Allows students to research project topics, present a project proposal, establish supervisors, identify sources of data and begin data acquisition.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$881.16
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Use project management software to prepare time and Gantt charts.
- Use the Internet, conference proceedings, and library resource to review the literature on a project or practicum.
- Use audio-visual tools and communication skills to make a presentation on a project / practicum.
- Select a project or practicum topic and identify project resources and possible problems.
- Start work on your selected project or practicum topic.
Effective as of Fall 2005
Related Programs
GIS Project/Practicum Planning and Proposal (GIST 7120) 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
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of GIST 7120 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50430
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 50430
- $881.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mike Hill
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- To receive approval, please email BCIT Student ID to gis@bcit.ca. This section is for students in the GIS program who have completed all, or most of GIST Technical Core courses.
Confirmation
Required
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No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
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