Applied Geographic Information Systems AS Degree

The courses listed will lead to the Associate of Science in Geographic Information Systems. The degree prepares students for either technician or analyst careers using GIS in the fields of civil engineering, biology, public safety, planning and landscape architecture, public health, social sciences, and public administration. Completion of this program is designed to fulfill the requirements for transfer to a CSU or UC campus.

Based upon the number of students who have completed similar programs we estimate that a GIS certificate would result in approximately 20-35 new awards per year. 

The goal is to prepare students for employment as a GIS technician in various fields including civil engineering, transportation, business, sciences, public safety, public health, and social sciences. A secondary goal of this program is for students who are employed with the potential for advancement, this award will provide the knowledge necessary to advance to an analyst position within their respective fields. 

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Geographic Information Systems, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following required courses and completion of courses in one of the three specialized tracks:

Title of Required Core Courses Units. GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis ……4 GIS 220 GIS Applications ……4 GIS 221 Cartography Design and Geographic Information Systems ……4 GIS 280 Geospatial Programming and Web Services ……4 GIS 290 Cooperative Work Experience/Internship for Geographic Information Systems Related Fields …1-4 Civil Engineering specialization track ENGT 150 or 170 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications or Microstation for Basic CADD Applications ……4 CIV 142 Introduction to Land Surveying and GPS ……4 Environmental specialization track GIS 230 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Environmental Technology ……3 GIS 130 Field Data Application for GIS......4 Data Analyst specialization track GIS 281 Crime Mapping and Analysis ……4 PSY 190 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences ……4