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Geographic
information systems/global positioning system
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 completion or
achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate
requirement with a “C” grade or better. Required courses are available in the
evening and during the day. Students may also earn an associate in science
degree. See the A.S. degree requirements listed in the “DVC associate degrees ”
Certificate of completion
| required courses |
units |
| GEOG 125 Introduction to GIS |
3 |
| GEOG 126 Advanced GIS |
3 |
| GEOG 127 Introduction to GPS |
3 |
| GEOG 128 Advanced GPS |
3 |
| ANTHR 126 Introduction to Archeological
Field Methods |
3 |
| BIOSC 126 Nature Study and Conservation
|
4 |
| BIOSC 170 Environmental Science
|
3 |
| BUSMK 148 Retailing and Merchandising
|
3 |
| COMSC 100L Introduction to Computer
Software |
1 |
| COOP 170 Occupational Work Experience
|
1-3 |
| ENGIN 126 Computer Aided Design and
Drafting – AutoCAD |
4 |
| GEOG 120 Physical Geography |
3 |
| GEOG 121 Physical Geography Lab
|
1 |
| GEOG 162 Maps and Cartography |
3 |
| GEOG 298 Independent Study |
1-3 |
| GEOL 120 Physical Geology |
3 |
| GEOL 122 Physical Geology Lab |
1 |
|
Total units required
|
15 |
Certifcate of achievement
| required courses |
units |
| GEOG 125 Introduction to GIS |
3 |
| GEOG 126 Advanced GIS |
3 |
| GEOG 127 Introduction to GPS |
3 |
| GEOG 128 Advanced GPS |
3 |
| GEOG 160 Remote Sensing |
4 |
| GEOG 162 Maps and Cartography |
3 |
| plus at least 6 units from: |
| COMSC 100 Introduction to Computer and
Information Systems |
3 |
| COMSC 100L Introduction to Computer
Software |
1 |
| COMSC 110 Introduction to Programming
|
4 |
| COMSC 138 Using Visual Basic for
Applications |
2 |
| COMSC 172 UNIX and Linux Installation and
Local Administration |
2 |
| COMSC 245 Programming with Visual
Basic.NET |
4 |
| COMSC 255 Programming with Java
|
4 |
| plus at least 6 units from: |
| ANTHR 126 Introduction to Archeological
Field Methods |
3 |
| BIOSC 126 Nature Study and Conservation
|
4 |
| BIOSC 170 Environmental Science
|
3 |
| BUSMK 148 Retailing and Merchandising
|
3 |
| COOP 170 Occupational Work Experience
|
1-3 |
| ENGIN 126 Computer Aided Design and
Drafting – AutoCAD |
4 |
| GEOG 120 Physical Geography |
3 |
| GEOL120 Physical Geology |
3 |
|
Total units required
|
31 |
|
