My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
This two-year degree prepares you to work in high-tech fields, including photogrammetry, cartography, geographical information systems, global positioning systems, and satellite remote sensing. Students learn how to: acquire geospatial information from a variety of sources, interpret, use and manage geospatial data for a given purpose, and how to use geographic information system software for storage, manipulation, and analysis of geospatial data.
Career Opportunities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for individuals with geospatial technology skills are expected to grow 10 to 20 percent over the next decade. It is a high-technology field with the significant job growth occurring in both the public and private sectors. Career areas include photogrammetry, cartography, geographical information systems, global positioning systems, and satellite remote sensing.
Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Geospatial Science, a graduate will be able to:
- Acquire geospatial information from a variety of sources.
- Use, combine, and manage geospatial data for a given purpose.
- Interpret and analyze geospatial information.
- Use geographic information system software for storage, manipulation, and analysis of geospatial data.
For more information about employment and career pathways:
www.frontrange.edu/docs/default-source/programs-courses/plans-of-study/geographic-information-systems.pdf?sfvrsn=3
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| GIS101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS110 | Introduction to Cartography | 3 |
| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GIS150 | Relational Database Management Systems for GIS | 3 |
| BUS217 | Business Communication and Report Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| GIS131 | Global Positioning Systems for Global Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS210 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| MAT-REQ | Mathematics Requirement: ___________ | 3-4 |
| GIS212 | GIS Remote Sensing - Digital Image | 4 |
| COM220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| GIS165 | Project Management | 3 |
| GIS260 | GIS Survey I | 3 |
| MAN225 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| GIS211 | Spatial Data Modeling and Analysis | 4 |
| MAN216 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| GIS261 | GIS Survey II | 3 |
| GIS205 | Applications | 3 |
| GIS-REQ | Geospatial Science Requirement:__________ | 4 |
| INT-CAP | Select a GIS Internship or Capstone:__________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |