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    Major:

    Geographic Information Science

    Degree:

    Geographic Information Science A.S.

    Department:

    Technology

    Description:

    Geographical Information Science (GIS) is a growing, diverse field which uses digital technology to help people work with geographic information. GIS technology majors learn to use software and other tools to gather, assemble, and present detailed geographic data in maps and other forms. Graduates will also gain knowledge of how to design a geo-database to store, query, and manipulate geographic information and spatial data. This degree allows students to combine their computer science skills with various science disciplines.

    Requirements:

    Geographic Information Science AS General Edu Req
    • Complete CSS-100
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      CSS-100 College Student Success
    • Complete the following groups:
      • COMPLETE ENG-101
      ENG-101 College Composition I
      • COMPLETE ENG-102
      ENG-102 College Composition II
    • Complete the following groups:
      • CSC-100 and PHY-111
      CSC-100 Intro to Computers & Computing
      PHY-111 Engineering Physics I
      • COMPLETE 1 MATH/LAB SCI ELEC: MAT-112, CHP-111, BIO-107, BIO-115
      MAT-112 Calculus II
      CHP-111 College Chemistry I
      BIO-107 Human Biology
      BIO-115 Principles of Biology I
    • Complete the following groups:
      • COMPLETE ENG-112
      ENG-112 Speech
      • COMPLETE 1 DIVERSITY ELECTIVE
    • Complete 1 Social Science Elective.
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    • Complete 1 Humanities Elective.
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    • Complete 1 Social Science or Humanities Elective.
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    Geographic Information Science AS Major Requ
    • Complete the following courses:
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      GIS-104 Introduction to Geographic Information
      GIS-105 Cartography & Visualization of Geospatial Data
      GIS-204 Advanced Applications in Geographic Information Systems
      GIS-205 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
      CSC-113 Computer Logic & Discrete Math
      CSC-226 Database Design and Concepts
      MAT-111 Calculus I
    • Complete CSC-115 or CSC-117
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      CSC-115 Programming in C++ for Comp Science
      CSC-117 Java Programming
    • Complete 2 Approved GIS Electives: GIS-201, GIS-206, GIS-207
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      GIS-201 Surface Analysis
      GIS-206 Three Dimensional (GIS) Visualization

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