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Geographic Information Systems

... A specialization in Geospatial Technology

Upon successfully completing all required course-work, TSTC will award you an Associate of Applied Science degree in Geographic Information Systems. A full-time, academically prepared student can complete the program in about two years.

Geospatial Technology
Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Total Credits: 72

First Semester			Credits
TECM	1343	Technical Algebra and Trigonometry	3
ITSC	1309	Integrated Software Applications I (TP)	3
DFTG	1313	Drafting for Special Occupations	3
GISC	1311	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems(GIS)	3
LAWT	1270	Cyberspace Laws and Ethical Issues	2
Semester Total 14

Second Semester			Credits
GEOL	1403	Physical Geology	4
ITSW	1307	Introduction to Database	3
SRVY	1342	Global Positioning System(GPS) Techniques for Surveying and Mapping	3
GISC	1401	Cartography and Geography in GIS and GPS	4
GISC	2320	Intermediate Geographic Information Systems(GIS)	3
Semester Total 17

Third Semester			Credits
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
GISC	1421	Introduction to Raster-based GIS	4
ITSE	2305	Windows Programming	3
SOCI	1301	Introductory Sociology	3
Semester Total 13

Fourth Semester			Credits
ITSE	1345	Introductory to Oracle SQL and PL/SQL	3
MATH	1342	Statistics	3
ITSE	2349	Advanced Visual BASIC Programming	3
GISC	2301	Data Acquisition and Analysis in GIS	3
SRVY	1313	Plane Surveying	3
Semester Total 15

Fifth Semester			Credits
GISC	2411	Geographic Information Systems(GIS) Applications	4
GISC	2335	Programming for Geographic Information Systems	3
GEOG	1302	Cultural Geography¹	3
ITSE	2333	Implementing a Database on Microsoft SQL Server 7.0	3
Semester Total 13

¹A humanities elective may be substituted for GEOG 1302 Cultural Geography


Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

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