Geospatial Intelligence Certificate   

This course introduces learners to numerous subjects related to geospatial data and technologies used today. From sources and types of geospatial information, geospatial data models, geodesic science, metadata standards, and requirements, we conduct a full review of technologies and science involved in using geospatial data and technology. Participants will learn how to utilize geospatial technology to address social and environmental issues while grasping fundamental knowledge of geospatial organizations that help conform to standards established by the government and civilian organizations.

Credit: Completion of this course earns 3 undergraduate credits from Radford University. Applicability of the undergraduate credit to a degree program may vary.

Prerequisite: None.

This course introduces learners to numerous subjects related to geospatial data and technologies used today. From sources and types of geospatial information, geospatial data models, geodesic science, metadata standards, and requirements, we conduct a full review of technologies and science involved in using geospatial data and technology. Participants will learn how to utilize geospatial technology to address social and environmental issues while grasping fundamental knowledge of geospatial organizations that help conform to standards established by the government and civilian organizations.

Credit: Completion of this course earns 4 undergraduate credits from Radford University. Applicability of the undergraduate credit to a degree program may vary.

Prerequisite: In order to add this course, you must have successfully completed:
•    GEOS 125 - Introduction to Geospatial Data and Technologies

This course introduces learners to numerous subjects related to geospatial data and technologies used today. From sources and types of geospatial information, geospatial data models, geodesic science, metadata standards, and requirements, we conduct a full review of technologies and science involved in using geospatial data and technology. Participants will learn how to utilize geospatial technology to address social and environmental issues while grasping fundamental knowledge of geospatial organizations that help conform to standards established by the government and civilian organizations.

Credit: Completion of this course earns 4 undergraduate credits from Radford University. Applicability of the undergraduate credit to a degree program may vary.

Prerequisites: In order to add this course, you must have successfully completed:
•    GEOS 125 - Introduction to Geospatial Data and Technologies
•    GEOS 250 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

This course covers the basics of data visualization and exploratory data analysis. Using Tableau, a user-friendly data analytics, and visualization tool, we effectively provide step-by-step methods to apply data visualization techniques in quality analysis. Much of what we show focuses on the visualization approach for practical quality analysis. We do this to explore the data, analyze it, and bring it together using Tableau and other modern methods and tools.

Credit: Completion of this course earns 3 undergraduate credits from Radford University. Applicability of the undergraduate credit to a degree program may vary.

Prerequisites: In order to add this course, you must have successfully completed:
•    GEOS 125 - Introduction to Geospatial Data and Technologies
•    GEOS 250 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
•    GEOS 315 - Intermediate GIS Concepts

This course is an orientation to the geographic foundations of geospatial intelligence and its applications in national security and disaster management. Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) leverages geographic information science and technology, including cartography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems. We will explore how these technologies are applied to the intelligence tradecraft to develop intelligence products that support national security, disaster response, and international relief efforts. In addition to exploring how geospatial technologies help reveal what, who, where, and how events are taking place, it is less helpful in explaining why events occur or what response is most appropriate. Therefore, learners will also learn that human geography's political, cultural, historical, and economic perspectives are needed to put GEOINT analyses in context. The course will challenge learners to analyze critically, consider alternative viewpoints and explanations, and question their assumptions

Credit: Completion of this course earns 3 undergraduate credits from Radford University. Applicability of the undergraduate credit to a degree program may vary.

Prerequisite: In order to add this course, you must have successfully completed:
•    GEOS 125 - Introduction to Geospatial Data and Technologies
•    GEOS 250 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
•    GEOS 315 - Intermediate GIS Concepts
•    CBIT 343 - Data Quality and Visualization