Computer Information Systems: Geographic Information Systems Emphasis, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
ITSC 1301	Introduction to Computers	3
ITSC 1305	Introduction to PC Operating Systems	3
GISC 1311	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	3
	OR
GISC 1302	Understanding Geographic Information Systems	3

Second Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
MATH 1314	College Algebra	3
GISC 2420	Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	4
ITSE 1329	Programming Logic and Design	3
ITSE 1303	Introduction to MySQL	3

Third Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
MATH 1342	Elementary Statistical Methods	3
	OR
MATH 1316	Plane Trigonometry	3
GISC 1421	Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	4
GISC 1491	Special Topics in Cartography (GIS)	4
Core	Creative Arts Core Elective	3

Fourth Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
GISC 2301	Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	3
GISC 2335	Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	3
ITSE 2309	Database Programming	3

Fifth Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
ENGR 1304	Engineering Graphics I	3
	OR
DFTG 1309	Basic Computer-Aided Drafting	3
GISC 2131	Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	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

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate in Applied Science degrees.

Students considering transferring to a four-year degree program at a university should see an advisor.