Computer Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems Emphasis, Associate in Applied Science
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
First Semester
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ITSC 1301 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
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| GISC 1311 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| | OR | |
| GISC 1302 | Understanding Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
Third Semester
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 1316 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
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| GISC 1421 | Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 4 |
| GISC 1391 | Special Topics in Cartography | 3 |
| | Creative Arts Core Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| GISC 2301 | Data Acquisition/Analysis GIS | 3 |
| GISC 2335 | Programming for Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
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| ITSE 2309 | Database Programming | 3 |
| | OR | |
| SRVY 2340 | Advanced Plane Surveying | 3 |
Fifth Semester
| ENGR 1304 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| | OR | |
| DFTG 1309 | Basic Computer-Aided Drafting | 3 |
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| GISC 2131 | Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems | 1 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| ITSC 2286 | Internship- Computer and Information Sciences, General (Capstone) | 2 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60
Computer Science, Engineering and Advanced Technology careers require proficiency in basic keyboarding skills. Students are personally responsible for insuring that they currently possess, or will acquire, the necessary keyboarding skills to successfully complete the chosen degree or certificate program.
Students considering transferring to a four-year degree program at a university should see an advisor.