Geographic Information Systems AAS
The Geographic Information Systems AAS degree (AAS_GINS) is offered at LSC-CyFair. For more information, please contact the Geography 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
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| COSC | 1301 | Introduction to Computers OR | 3 |
| ITSC | 1301 | Introduction to Computers | |
| GISC | 1411 | Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 4 |
| MATH | 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
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TOTAL Credits for First Semester : |
10 | ||
Second Semester Credits
| Course | 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 |
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TOTAL Credits for Second Semester : |
11 | ||
Third Semester Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| GISC | 2380 | Cooperative Education - Cartography OR | 3-4 |
| GISC | 1491 | Special Topics in Cartography | |
| GISC | 2401 | Data Acquisition & Analysis GIS | 4 |
| GISC | 2411 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications | 4 |
|
TOTAL Credits for Third Semester : |
11-12 | ||
Second Year Credits
First Semester Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| DFTG | 1305 | Technical Drafting | 3 |
| ENGL | 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| GEOG | 1301 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOL | 1403 | Physical Geology | 4 |
|
TOTAL Credits for First Semester : |
13 | ||
Second Semester Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| SPCH | 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL | 2311 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| DFTG | 1309 | Basic Computer-aided Drafting | 3 |
| Elective2 | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| PHED | 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport OR | 1 |
| Any One Credit Hour Physical Activity Course | |||
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TOTAL Credits for Second Semester : |
13 | ||
Third Semester Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| GISC3 | 2381 | Cooperative Education - GISC OR | 3-4 |
| GISC3 | 1491 | Special Topics in Cartography | |
| MATH | 1316 | Trigonometry | 3 |
|
TOTAL Credits for Third Semester : |
6-7 | ||
Total Credits
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TOTAL Credits for |
64-66 |
- ITSE 1302 or ITSE 1332 may substitute for ITSW 1307
- Choose from the AAS Core
- Capstone course