2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Geographic Information System 
Career Cluster:	Information Technology

CCC	
CIP Number	0545070213	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	21 credit hours	
CTSO	Phi Beta Lambda, BPA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	15-1199 – Computer Occupations, All Other	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Computer Information Technology AS degree program (1511010305).

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills and knowledge of all aspects of the Information Technology career cluster.

The content includes but is not limited to the creation of maps; creation of geographic data files; manipulation of geographic data; and analysis of geographic data using appropriate software.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Perform general computer application activities.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of geographic coordinate systems.
03.0	Perform map creation activities.
04.0	Perform GIS data file creation activities.
05.0	Perform GIS data file manipulation activities.
06.0	Perform GIS analysis activities.
07.0	Perform database operations.

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Geographic Information System 
CIP Number:		0545070213
Program Length:	21 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		15-1199

This certificate program is part of the Computer Information Technology AS degree program (1511010305).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Perform general computer application activities.  ̶   The student will be able to:	
01.01	Select the most efficient method of file organization for a given situation.	
01.02	Identify security procedures to maintain integrity of files.	
01.03	Create reports using a word processing application.	
01.04	Analyze numerical information using a spreadsheet application.	
01.05	Create a database for storing information using a database application.	
01.06	Communicate using an e-mail program.	
01.07	Retrieve information from the Internet.	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of geographic coordinate systems.  ̶   The student will be able to:	
02.01	Differentiate between different models for the shape of the earth.	
02.02	Describe the characteristics of a global coordinate system.	
02.03	Describe the characteristics of a geographic datum.	
02.04	Compare and contrast different map projections.	
02.05	Detail the characteristic of the Cartesian coordinate system.	
02.06	Detail the UTM, UPS and State Plane coordinate systems.	
03.0	
Perform map creation activities.  ̶   The student will be able to:	
03.01	Set the appropriate geographic coordinate system for a map in the GIS application.	
03.02	Add geographic data layers to a GIS application.	
03.03	Manipulate data files that do not align correctly.	
03.04	Symbolize each layer appropriately.	
03.05	Label map features as needed.	
03.06	Add map components such as legends, titles, scale bars, north arrows.	
03.07	Publish the complete map in paper and electronic formats.	
04.0	Perform GIS data file creation activities.  ̶   The student will be able to:	
04.01	Subset existing GIS data files to create new files.	
04.02	Combine existing, adjacent GIS data files together to create new files.	
04.03	Collect coordinate information using a GPS receiver in the correct geographical coordinate system.	
04.04	Create new GIS data files using coordinate information.	
04.05	Register aerial photographs or satellite images to a specific geographical coordinate system.	
04.06	Create new GIS data files by digitizing on top of registered images.	
05.0	Perform GIS data file manipulation activities.  ̶   The student will be able to:	
05.01	Create, delete and move GIS files between folders and computers.	
05.02	Add metadata to GIS files.	
05.03	Set coordinate system information for a GIS file.	
05.04	Reproject GIS files to different coordinate systems.	
05.05	Add and delete fields to a GIS database.	
05.06	Manipulate values of field within the GIS database.	
06.0	
Perform GIS spatial analysis activities.  ̶   The student will be able to:	
06.01	Generalize maps by merging adjacent areas if they contain the same or similar attributes.	
06.02	Overlay GIS files that cover the same area to create new files.	
06.03	Create buffers around map features.	
06.04	Manipulate digital elevation models (DEM’s) to create slope, aspect, view shed and hill shade layers.	
06.05	Create density maps from point features.	
06.06	Interpolate point features to create continuous surfaces.	
06.07	Generate spatial statistics on GIS files.	
07.0	Perform database operations.  ̶   The student will be able to:	
07.01	Build a relational database.	
07.02	Query, display and format data.	
07.03	Save, retrieve and run queries.	
07.04	Build and format reports.	
07.05	Group and summarize data.	
07.06	Insert, update, automatically generate and delete data.	
07.07	Control transaction processing.	
07.08	Create, confirm, modify and remove tables to store data.	
07.09	Apply business rules to ensure data integrity.	
07.10	Restrict user access to tables.	
07.11	Improve query performance.	
07.12	Develop programs in PL/SQL.	
07.13	Insert and manipulate data with PL/SQL.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Phi Beta Lambda and Business Professionals of America (BPA) are the intercurricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml