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

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3

ITSC 1301Introduction to Computers

3

ITSC 1305Introduction to PC Operating Systems

3

GISC 1311Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

3

OR

GISC 1302Understanding Geographic Information Systems

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
MATH 1314College Algebra

3

GISC 2420Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

4

ITSE 1329Programming Logic and Design

3

ITSE 1303Introduction to MySQL

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
MATH 1342Elementary Statistical Methods

3

OR

MATH 1316Plane Trigonometry

3

GISC 1421Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

4

GISC 1491Special Topics in Cartography (GIS)

4

Core Creative Arts Core Elective

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
GISC 2301Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

3

GISC 2335Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

3

ITSE 2309Database Programming

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGR 1304Engineering Graphics I

3

OR

DFTG 1309Basic Computer-Aided Drafting

3

GISC 2131Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

1

SPCH 1321Business and Professional Communication

3

ITSC 2286Internship - Computer and Information Sciences, General (Capstone)

2

ECON 2301Principles 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.