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Associate in Science degree - Geographic Information Systems/Global Positioning Systems
Catalog 2012-2013
The associate in science degree program in geographic information systems (GIS)/global positioning system (GPS) is designed to prepare students for entry into careers that employ generalized or specialized applications of GIS. GIS is a versatile and powerful technology that allows data input, data management, analysis and display of result within a single setup. Most local, state, and federal government agencies use GIS, as do businesses, planners, architects, foresters, geologists and a host of other occupations. Students learn technical and analytical skills for research as well as practical skills necessary to enter the job market and obtain positions with such titles as GIS technician, GIS specialist, GIS analyst, GIS programmer, GIS coordinator, GIS supervisor and GIS manager. To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or higher and complete graduation requirements as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and other general education requirements; however the units are only counted once.
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Major requirements |
Units | |
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GEOG 125 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
3 |
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GEOG 126 |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
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GEOG 127 |
Introduction to Global Positioning Systems |
3 |
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GEOG 128 |
Advanced Global Positioning Systems |
3 |
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GEOG 160 |
Remote Sensing |
4 |
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GEOG 162 |
Maps and Cartography |
3 |
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Plus at least 6 units from: |
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COMSC 100 |
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems |
3 |
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COMSC 100L |
Introduction to Computer Software |
1 |
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COMSC 110 |
Introduction to Programming |
4 |
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COMSC 138 |
Advanced Microsoft Office Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
2 |
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COMSC 172 |
UNIX and Linux Administration |
2 |
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COMSC 255 |
Programming with Java |
4 |
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Plus at least 6 units from: |
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ANTHR 126 |
Introduction to Archeological Field Methods |
3 |
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BIOSC 126 |
Nature Study and Conservation |
4 |
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BIOSC 170 |
Environmental Science |
3 |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience |
1-4 |
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ENGIN 126 |
Computer Aided Design and Drafting – AutoCAD |
4 |
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GEOG 120 |
Physical Geography |
3 |
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GEOL 120 |
Physical Geology |
3 |
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Total minimum required units |
31 |
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Program-level SLOs. Associate in science degree in Geographic Information Systems/Global Positioning System [ (Datatel code AS.GEOGS.D)]
#1. analyze the inter-disciplinary applications of GIS, GPS, and remote sensing.
#2. synthesize data from various sources and different formats for spatial analyses.
#3. apply spatial tools and techniques in a research or work environment.
SLOs updated May 15, 2013 1:29:28 PM
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Certificate of Achievement - Geographic Information Systems/Global Positioning Systems
Catalog 2012-2013
The geographic information systems (GIS)/global positioning system (GPS) program is designed to prepare students for entry into careers that employ generalized or specialized applications of GIS. GIS is a versatile and powerful technology that allows data input, data management, analysis and display of result within a single setup. Most local, state, and federal government agencies use GIS, as do businesses, planners, architects, foresters, geologists and a host of other occupations. Students learn technical and analytical skills for research as well as practical skills necessary to enter the job market and obtain positions with such titles as GIS technician, GIS specialist, GIS analyst, GIS programmer, GIS coordinator, GIS supervisor and GIS manager.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day.
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Required courses |
Units |
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GEOG 125 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
3 |
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GEOG 126 |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
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GEOG 127 |
Introduction to Global Positioning Systems |
3 |
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GEOG 128 |
Advanced Global Positioning Systems |
3 |
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GEOG 160 |
Remote Sensing |
4 |
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GEOG 162 |
Maps and Cartography |
3 |
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Plus at least 6 units from: |
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COMSC 100 |
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems |
3 |
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COMSC 100L |
Introduction to Computer Software |
1 |
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COMSC 110 |
Introduction to Programming |
4 |
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COMSC 138 |
Advanced Microsoft Office Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) |
2 |
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COMSC 172 |
UNIX and Linux Administration |
2 |
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COMSC 255 |
Programming with Java |
4 |
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Plus at least 6 units from: |
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ANTHR 126 |
Introduction to Archeological Field Methods |
3 |
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BIOSC 126 |
Nature Study and Conservation |
4 |
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BIOSC 170 |
Environmental Science |
3 |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience |
1-4 |
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ENGIN 126 |
Computer Aided Design and Drafting - AutoCAD |
4 |
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GEOG 120 |
Physical Geography |
3 |
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GEOL 120 |
Physical Geology |
3 |
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Total minimum required units |
31 |
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Program-level SLOs. Certificate of achievement in Geographic Information Systems/Global Positioning System [ (Datatel code CA.GEOGS.D)]
#1. analyze the inter-disciplinary applications of GIS, GPS, and remote sensing.
#2. apply spatial tools and techniques in a research or work environment.
#3. synthesize data from various sources and different formats for spatial analyses.
SLOs updated May 15, 2013 1:29:28 PM
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Certificate of Accomplishment - Geographic Information Systems/Global Positioning Systems
Catalog 2012-2013
The geographic information systems (GIS)/global positioning system (GPS) program is designed to prepare students for entry into careers that employ generalized or specialized applications of GIS. GIS is a versatile and powerful technology that allows data input, data management, analysis and display of result within a single setup. Most local, state, and federal government agencies use GIS, as do businesses, planners, architects, foresters, geologists and a host of other occupations. Students learn technical and analytical skills for research as well as practical skills necessary to enter the job market and obtain positions with such titles as GIS technician, GIS specialist, GIS analyst, GIS programmer, GIS coordinator, GIS supervisor and GIS manager.
To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day.
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Required courses |
Units |
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GEOG 125 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
3 |
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GEOG 126 |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
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GEOG 127 |
Introduction to Global Positioning Systems |
3 |
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GEOG 128 |
Advanced Global Positioning Systems |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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ANTHR 126 |
Introduction to Archeological Field Methods |
3 |
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BIOSC 126 |
Nature Study and Conservation |
4 |
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BIOSC 170 |
Environmental Science |
3 |
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COMSC 100L |
Introduction to Computer Software |
1 |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience |
1-4 |
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ENGIN 126 |
Computer Aided Design and Drafting - AutoCAD |
4 |
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GEOG 120 |
Physical Geography |
3 |
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GEOG 121 |
Physical Geography Laboratory |
1 |
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GEOG 162 |
Maps and Cartography |
3 |
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GEOG 298 |
Independent Study |
1-3 |
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GEOL 120 |
Physical Geology |
3 |
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GEOL 122 |
Physical Geology Laboratory |
1 |
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Total minimum required units |
15 |
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Program-level SLOs. Certificate of accomplishment in Geographic Information Systems/Global Positioning System [ (Datatel code CC.GEOGS.D)]
#1. analyze the inter-disciplinary applications of GIS, GPS, and remote sensing.
#2. synthesize data from various sources and different formats for spatial analyses.
#3. apply spatial tools and techniques in a research or work environment.
SLOs updated May 15, 2013 1:29:28 PM
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