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GIS Web Specialist

... A specialization in Geospatial Technology

Upon successfully completing all required coursework, TSTC will award you an AAS degree in GIS—GIS Web Specialist. A full-time, academically prepared student can earn the degree in approximately two years.

GIS Web Specialist
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits: 71

First Semester			Credits
MATH	1314	College Algebra	3
ITSE	1302	Computer Programming	3
IMED	1316	Web Page Design I	3
LAWT	1270	Cyberspace Laws and Ethical Issues	2
GISC	1311	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems(GIS)	3
Semester Total 14

Second Semester			Credits
GEOL	1403	Physical Geology	4
ITSE	1307	Introduction to C++ Programming	3
GISC	1401	Cartography and Geography in GIS and GPS	4
GISC	2320	Intermediate Geographic Information Systems	3
Semester Total 14

Third Semester			Credits
ITSE	1311	Web Page Programming	3
ITSE	2305	Windows Programming	3
ITSW	1307	Introduction to Database	3
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
GISC	1421	Introduction to Raster-based GIS	4
Semester Total 16

Fourth Semester			Credits
GEOG	1302	Cultural Geography¹	3
SOCI	1301	Introductory Sociology	3
GISC	2301	Data Acquisition and Analysis in GIS	3
ITSE	2317	Java Programming	3
ITMT	2303	Administrating Microsoft SQL Server Database	3
Semester Total 15

Fifth Semester			Credits
GISC	2335	Programming for Geographic Information Systems	3
GISC	2359	Web-based GIS	3
ITNW	1325	Fundamentals of Networking	3
INEW	2338	Advanced Java Programming	3
Semester Total 12

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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