The Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) Emphasis provides an opportunity to develop skills in computer
technical applications to enhance job placement and continued career growth.
Often employees must integrate MS Office productivity software, graphic packages,
CAD software, and GIS when analyzing information to create reports or
presentations. Some jobs available for graduates include Technical Applications
Specialist, GIS Technician, and Cartographic Technician.
The Program Requirements and Suggested
Course Sequence below may assist you in planning your course of study and determining
course availability. However, if you are currently enrolled in the program, your specific
requirements may vary from what's shown here (see the appropriate GBC
Catalog). All AAS students should consult with a departmental adviser in planning
course work.
Program Requirements
| Program Outcomes |
Graduates of this degree program will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Use a variety of computer applications for problem solving in technical fields.
- Build and link relational database tables in technical software.
- Transfer and link data from different applications (AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MS Office,and more).
- Research the use of different operating systems for running technical applications in a networked environment.
- Use the most popular technical software for the desktop (now ArcGIS) to create aesthetically pleasing, standardized technical visual presentations.
- Use basic customization features of technical software.
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Suggested Course Sequence
| NOTICE: The following sequence is simply a suggestion and may not be appropriate for all students. For example, some students will have to take from one to four developmental courses before they are prepared to take specific college level courses. Many students will need to take fewer courses each semester due to obligations in their lives. Full-time status is 12 credits per semester, but many programs provide students with the flexibility of taking fewer credits. Meeting with an adviser is crucial to establishing the best course sequence for each student. |
| Year 2 |
| Fall Semester |
| CIT 129 |
3 |
| GIS 270 |
3 |
| PSC 103 |
3 |
| Science General Education |
3 |
| GIS Elective (select with adviser) |
3 |
| Total Year 2 Fall Credits |
15 |
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| Spring Semester |
| GIS 212 |
3 |
| GIS 290 |
3 |
| Humanities General Education |
3 |
| PSY 208 |
3 |
| Science General Education |
3 |
| Total Year 2 Spring Credits |
15 |
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