Geographic Information Systems
A Geographic Information System (GIS) degree prepares a student to combine layers of information about a geographic location to create a “smart” map. The layers of information depend on the purpose, for example: finding the best location for a new store, projecting environmental changes, detecting crime patterns, analyzing emergency response routes. At the completion of this program, the training will provide the appropriate skills for employment in an entry-level position with national, state, and local government agencies, as well in the private sector.
Prior to completion of the Associate of Applied Science program, the student is expected to have completed 320 hours of an external learning experience.
For printable degree plan for this program, please click HERE.
| Core Curriculum (45 Credits) |
| FIRST SEMESTER |
| MATH 1414 College Algebra** |
4 |
| COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
| GISC 1311 Introduction to GIS |
3 |
| DFTG 1305 Technical Drafting |
3 |
| DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER |
| GISC 2320 Intermediate GIS |
4 |
| SRVY 1315 Surveying Calculations I |
3 |
| DFTG 2319 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting |
3 |
| GISC 1301 Cartography & Geography in GIS and GPS |
3 |
| SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication** |
3 |
| THIRD SEMESTER |
| DFTG 2321 Topographical Drafting |
3 |
| SRVY 1313 Plane Surveying |
3 |
| GISC 1321 Introduction to Raster-Based GIS |
3 |
| ITSE 1431 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming |
4 |
| PSYC 2301 General Psychology or SOCI 1301** |
3 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER |
| GISC 2311 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications |
3 |
| ITSE 2409 Database Programming |
4 |
| GISC 2301 Data Acquisition and Analysis in GIS/GPS |
3 |
| DFTG 2330 Civil Drafting |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 Composition** |
3 |
| FIFTH SEMESTER |
| Program Elective |
3 |
| Humanities Elective** |
3 |
| GISC 2364 CAPSTONE: GIS Practicum |
3 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVES |
| SRVY 1342 GPS Techniques for Surveying and Mapping |
3 |
| SRVY 2309 Computer-Aided Mapping |
3 |
*Courses to be chosen from Field of Study
**Identifies courses to fulfill minimum 15 credit hour General Education Requirement
***Please refer to catalog for course prerequisites
