Geographic Information Systems, Associate of Applied Science
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
Second Semester
| GISC 2420 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 4 |
| ITSE 1329 | Programming Logic and Design | 3 |
| DFTG 1305 | Introduction to Technical Drawing | 3 |
| | OR | |
| ENGR 1304 | Engineering Graphics I | 3 |
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
Third Semester
| GISC 1421 | Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 4 |
| GISC 1491 | Special Topics in Cartography (GIS) | 4 |
| GISC 1372 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| | OR | |
| GISC 2131 | Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 1 |
| Core | Creative Arts Core Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| ITSE 1303 | Introduction to MySQL | 3 |
| GISC 2301 | Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
| ITSE 1359 | Introduction to Scripting Languages | 3 |
| | OR | |
| COSC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II | 4 |
Fifth Semester
| GISC 2335 | Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 1316 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
| ITSC 2286 | Internship - Computer and Information Sciences, General (Capstone) | 2 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60–63
Additional Information
Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.
Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course requirements.
It is strongly suggested that the student complete ITSC 1301 or COSC 1301 before starting GISC 1311.
Students may select either ITSE 1359 or COSC 1437 to meet requirements for the GIS-AAS (CGIS.AAS).
Students may select either GISC 2131 or GISC 1372 to meet requirements for the GIS-AAS (CGIS.AAS).
Creative Arts Core Elective: ARTS 2356 is strongly suggested.
It is strongly suggested that students select courses that bests fit their academic and occupational goals. Students should meet with their advisor concerning GIS occupational plan. Many courses from CGIS.AAS Occupational Degree will transfer. Consult your program advisors.
Students considering transferring to a four-year degree program at a university should see an advisor.