- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Provides students with short-term GIS industry work experiences. The practicum involves GIS project or production work and presents the opportunity to interact with supervisors in a mentoring relationship. Allows students to develop technical, interpersonal and employability skills, and gain first-hand insight into the organizational context of GIS.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
13.0
Domestic fees
$1,261.32
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Work productively in a GIS industry environment.
- Solve technical GIS problems independently using technical documentation, Internet resources, and peer tutoring.
- Apply resources, data, and personal organization techniques to manage GIS work.
- Demonstrate the development of advanced technical GIS skills.
- Describe the organizational setting of a GIS.
Effective as of Fall 2005
Related Programs
GIS Industry Practicum (GIST 8126) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Full-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of GIST 8126 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 82335
Dates
Fri Jan 10 - Fri Jun 20
- 24 weeks
- CRN 82335
- Domestic fees $1261.32
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Jun 20 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Carmen Heaver
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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is for students who have recently completed GIST 7122 (or GIST 7120) and have an approval for practicum completion. Students need to receive approval to register for this course. To receive approval, please email your BCIT Student ID to gis@bcit.ca.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.