- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides theoretical exposure to fundamental GIS algorithms and spatial information data structures. Students will also gain a practical understanding of 3D GIS computer applications. Topics covered include raster and object file formats, data conversion and display, view transformations, feature generalization, and 3D operations.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$846.61
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student should be able to:
- Complete 3D GIS applications using a current industry standard software.
- Describe how to read ASCII coordinate data.
- Discuss how binary files are compressed using a run-length encoding algorithm.
- Identify how to extract image band data from image files.
- Research and present a GIS technical topic to an advanced level GIS audience.
- Compare the problems in various GIS issues by listening to presentations by GIS researchers.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Technical Issues in GIS (GIST 8100) 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
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of GIST 8100 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 76557
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 25
- 12 weeks
- CRN 76557
- Domestic fees $846.61
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Josh MacDougall
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.
- 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 of our online learning 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.