All GIS courses are online and flexibly scheduled, with weekly deadlines to provide structure. We strike the right balance between flexibility and structure; we move through course content together as a cohort, but when you review the content and complete the required activities each week is up to you. No synchronous online or in-person meetings are required.
Weekly activities include:
- Reviewing video lectures, technical screencasts, and readings
- Completing practical assignments involving the use of GIS methods to address real-world scenarios
- Self-assessment using automated non-graded quizzes
No high stakes exams are required; all activities are project-based and centered around practical applications of GIS techniques. Weekly practical assignments are the cornerstone of the program's structure. Assignments encourage critical thinking and problem solving, and completing the projects helps in development of intuitive mastery of GIS tools and methods.