Associate in Science degree - Geographic Information Systems/Global Positioning Systems
Catalog and Addendum 2009-2010
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, GAS 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 better. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however the units are only counted once.
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Required courses |
Units |
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Major requirements |
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GEOG 125 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
3 |
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GEOG 126 |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
3 |
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GEOG 127 |
Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) |
3 |
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GEOG 128 |
Advanced Global Positioning Systems (GPS) |
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 Computer 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 |
Using Visual Basic for Applications |
2 |
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COMSC 172 |
UNIX and Linux Installation and Local 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 |
1-3 |
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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 units for the major |
31 |
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Associate in science degree in Geographic Information Systems/ Global Positioning Systems (DataTel code AS.GEOGS.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to analyze the inter-disciplinary applications of GIS, GPS, and remote sensing.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to synthesize data from various sources and different formats for spatial analyses.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to apply spatial tools and techniques in a research or work environment.
SLOs updated 11/19/2009 4:46:46 PM
