Geographic Information Systems
Associate of Applied Science
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The Geographic Information Systems Associate of Applied Science Degree is a program that integrates the mapping sciences, geographic information systems technology, and spatial analysis in a program related to computer supported data storage, management, and display functions. The program offers students the opportunity to develop the skills and abilities required of professionals in geographic information systems and related fields. Geospatial techniques are used to aid in decision making in fields as diverse as business, marketing, homeland security, public policy, environment, engineering, public health, archeology and criminal justice by identifying patterns between graphical information (maps) and data.
General Education Courses
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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Technical Writing I |
3 |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
(3) |
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Introduction to Statistics: MA1 |
3 |
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Computer Applications for Statistical Procedures |
1 |
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College Algebra: MA1 |
(4) |
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World Regional Geography: SS2 |
3 |
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Physical Geography – Landforms: SC1 |
4 |
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17 |
Other Course Requirements
Visual Basic Programming |
3 |
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Introduction to MS Visual Basic .NET (OOP) |
(3) |
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Complete PC Database |
3 |
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Introduction to PL/SQL |
(3) |
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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
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Introduction to Cartography |
3 |
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GIS Project Management |
3 |
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GIS Applications |
3 |
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Spatial Data Modeling & Analysis |
4 |
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Remote Sensing & Digital Image Processing |
4 |
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Internship |
4 |
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Electives choose thirteen (13) from electives list below |
13 |
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43 |
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Total Credit Hours |
60 |
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Approved Electives
GPS for Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
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Introduction to ArcView 3D Analyst |
3 |
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Introduction to ArcView Network Analyst |
3 |
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Introduction To ArcView Spatial Analyst |
3 |
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Community Assessment & Analysis |
3 |
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Spatial Analyst-Agriculture: GIS Approach |
3 |
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Spatial Hydrology – ArcView GIS |
3 |
NOTE: The Department Chair may approve additional elective choices.
Certificate
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The Geographic Information Systems certificate is designed to develop skills and abilities necessary for successful employment using GIS applications. GIS is a computer based data processing tool used to map, manage, analyze, display and model spatial information.
Enrolling students must be computer literate.
Complete PC Database |
3 |
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or |
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Introduction to PL/SQL |
(3) |
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Visual Basic Programming |
3 |
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or |
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Introduction to MS Visual Basic .NET (OOP) |
(3) |
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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
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GIS Applications |
3 |
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Remote Sensing & Digital Image Processing |
4 |
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Internship |
2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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