The Geographic Information Systems AAS degree (AAS_GINS) is offered at LSC-CyFair. For more information, please contact the Engineering Technology Department.

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Program Description

The geographic information systems (GIS) certificates and degree program prepare graduates for wide ranging career possibilities as entry-level technicians to data analysts and project managers in diverse fields of GIS application. From data collection and input, to management and analysis, to project completion and information delivery, individuals will develop the skills to work at many levels of business, industry, government agencies and research and development.

The associate of applied science degree for GIS is awarded for the completion of 66-68 credit hours of course work and cooperative work experience. Graduates will have the essential skills to manage the initiation, development and completion of GIS projects requiring data collection, data management, analysis, map product development and final report writing for presentation.

Employment opportunities are far reaching at the present time. The increasing use of GIS in nearly every field of education, business and government is creating a strong need for skilled personnel.

The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact counselors or GIS, geography or geology faculty for specific information or to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.

First Year Credits

First Semester Credits

Subject	Number	Title	Credits
COSC	1301	Introduction to Computers OR	3
ITSC	1301	Introduction to Computers
GISC	1411	Intro to Geographic Information Systems	4
MATH	1314	College Algebra	3
PHED		Any One Credit Hour Physical Activity Course	1
TOTAL Credits for First Semester :			11

Second Semester Credits

Subject	Number	Title	Credits
GISC	1401	Cartography & Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)	4
GISC	1421	Introduction to Raster-Based GIS	4
ITSW1	1307	Introduction to Databases	3
TOTAL Credits for Second Semester :			11

Third Semester Credits

Subject	Number	Title	Credits
GISC	2401	Data Acquisition & Analysis GIS	4
GISC	1491	Special Topics in Cartography	4
TOTAL Credits for Third Semester :			8

Second Year Credits

First Semester Credits

Subject	Number	Title	Credits
DFTG	1305	Technical Drafting	3
ENGL	1301	Composition & Rhetoric I	3
GEOG	1301	Physical Geography	3
GEOL2	1403	Physical Geology	4
TOTAL Credits for First Semester :			13

Second Semester Credits

Subject	Number	Title	Credits
SPCH	1315	Public Speaking	3
ENGL	2311	Technical Communications	3
DFTG	1309	Basic Computer-aided Drafting	3
Elective3		Humanities/Fine Arts	3
PHED	1164	Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness OR	1
		Any One Credit Hour Physical Activity Course
TOTAL Credits for Second Semester :			13

Third Semester Credits

Subject	Number	Title	Credits
GISC4	2411	Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications	4
TOTAL Credits for Third Semester :			4

 

Total Credits

TOTAL Credits for Geographic Information Systems AAS Degree:

60