Geographic Information System (GIS)

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.

FIRST SEMESTER
GISC 1311 Introduction to GIS 3
TECM 1303 Technical Mathematics 3
COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications 3
DFTG 1305 Technical Drafting 3
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 3
SECOND SEMESTER
POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication 3
GISC 2320 Intermediate GIS 3
GISC 1301 Cartography & Geography in GIS and GPS 3
DFTG 2319 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting 3
Program Elective** 3
THIRD SEMESTER (Summer Session)
GISC 1364 CAPSTONE: GIS Practicum 3
Total credits 33
**PROGRAM ELECTIVES
GISC 1321 Intro. to Raster-Based GIS 3
SRVY 1315 Surveying Calculations I 3
SRVY 1315 Surveying Calculations I 3