powered by
Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation Not Found
Major: 3108
Effective Term: 2011 Fall   

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 60
CIP Code: 45.0701

Instructional Council: Geography (30)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code:


Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Geospatial Technologies prepares students for entry level positions within the field of Geographic Information Systems. The Geospatial Technologies program will also provide students with the educational foundation necessary for a four-year degree. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) is also available.



Required Courses
GCU102 Introduction to Human Geography (3) OR
GPH111 Introduction to Physical Geography (4) OR
GPH230 Spatial Database I (3) 3-4

+GPH219 Introduction to GIS Using ArcGIS 3
+GPH220 Intermediate GIS Using ArcGIS 3
GPH270 Introduction to Cartography and Geospatial Technologies 3
+GCU/GPH298++ Special Projects (any suffixed course) 1-3

AND

Students must select one of three (3) tracks.

Track I: User/Analyst Credits: 12
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3
+CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I 3
+GPH273 Advanced GIS Using ArcGIS (3) OR
GPH275 Introduction to Remote Sensing(3) 3

Track II: Developer Credits: 14
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3
+CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) 4
CSC181AB Applied Problem Solving with Visual Basic 4
+GPH273 Advanced GIS Using ArcGIS (3) OR
GPH275 Introduction to Remote Sensing (3) 3

Track III: Transfer Emphasis Credits: 17
+CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) 4
CSC181AB Applied Problem Solving with Visual Basic 4
+CSC200AB Principles of Computer Science (Java) 4
+MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
Credits: 25-33

Program Competencies
1. Identify the technology of geographic information systems, including system components, database concepts, applications, and implementation (GPH220)
2. Use desktop Geographic Information Systems technology using ArcView software. (GPH219)
3. Interpret various types of maps and map projections, and trace the history of mapping; describe other geographic technologies, including remote sensing, Global Positioning System, Geographic Information System, and statistical analysis (GPH270)
4. Explain computer information systems, computer concepts, microcomputer applications, and programming techniques. (CIS105)
5. Use the basic elements and components of the Microsoft Access program, and analyze common database management problems related to the program. (BPC/CIS117DM)
6. Write, debug, document, and run programs to solve a variety of business problems using Visual BASIC. (CIS159)
7. Demonstrate advanced techniques in Geographic Information Systems using ArcView, including 3-D Analyst, Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, and Avenue Programming (GPH273)
8. Contribute to independent research related to uses of Geographic Information Systems. (GPH298++)
9. Explain concepts of problem solving, structured and object-oriented programming in Java, fundamental algorithms and techniques, and computer system concepts; identify and explain social and ethical responsibilities associated with the use of computerized information systems. (CSC110AB)
10. Explain the concepts of systematic definition of problems, solution formulation, and testing; use Visual BASIC programming language to solve problems in mathematics, science, and business. (CSC181AB)
11. Explain fundamental concepts of computer science, including software development, data organization, machine architecture, algorithmic machines, and ethics in computing; perform programming in Java (CSC200AB)
12. Perform the operation of differentiation and integration on functions of one variable. (MAT220)
13. Explain basic photogrammetric techniques for processing satellite imagery. (GPH275)
14. Identify the systematic study of human use of the earth (GCU102)
15. Describe spatial and functional relationships among climates, landforms, soils, water, and plants. (GPH111)
16.Identify and model spatial data within a relational database management system. (GPH230)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 23, 2010

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.