Heavy-duty mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment that is used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, and more. College of the Rockies offers all four levels of Heavy Duty Equipment Technician technical training.
Students in this program acquire a solid background in applied math, physics, cartography, photogrammetry, plane surveying, geodetic surveying and computer applications. Practical skills include field surveying, GPS and total station data collection and analysis together with computer assisted digital mapping using aerial photography and laser scan data. Prospective students should have a genuine interest in mathematics, computers and earth sciences and enjoy working in both field and office environments.
Also known as Earth Science, Geology is the study of the history, materials and processes of our planet, including volcanic eruptions, landslides, earthquakes and floods. Geologists can help guide the safe and stable development of new structures and communities, and are able to locate minerals, natural gas, oil and other things that we use in our everyday lives.
You’ll study the physical and social features of the earth, and examine people’s relationships with natural and human-built environments. Geography bridges the natural and social sciences, spanning a variety of fields, such as economics, urban studies, policing and law, earth sciences, biology and environmental studies.
Geography is the study of the earth’s physical features, climate, and various phenomena. As a student in Geography, you get to explore the links between the natural environment and various other disciplines such as politics, history, culture, economics, and science.
Graduation with this certificate provides you with the knowledge needed to work with geospatial data and technologies. Making data come alive on a map can reveal patterns and trends that are key to making better decisions in government, business, and industry.
Students will be provided with top quality GIS training and education to prepare you with essential skills to succeed in today's ever-changing Geomatics industry. Flexible and adaptable, GIS can be used in a variety of different scenarios, to make evidence-based decisions, understand trends and analyze data, effectively communicate a message and visually tell a story.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology is used to manage and utilize geographic data, and is widely recognized as an essential tool in such diverse fields as forest management, urban planning, engineering, municipal management, business, and environmental studies.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become pervasive across all industries and institutions. A GIS is a combination of mapping software, digital maps, and databases and the processes of combining maps with databases to produce models, maps, and tables for decision-making.
Our General Studies programs offer a multidisciplinary approach to education, allowing you to study a plethora of subjects: arts, science, social sciences and humanities. Follow your passion and create your own program by choosing from a wide range of courses.