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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) A.S. Degree

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
GEOG 330
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
3
IIb
Req
GEOG 334
Introduction to GIS Software Applications
3

Semester 2 (Spring)

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC
GE
STAT 300 / 480 H
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
MC
GE
any PE activity course
1
IIIa

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
GEOG 340
Cartographic Design for GIS
3
Req
GEOG 360
Database Design and Management in GIS
3

Semester 4 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
GEOG 331
Exploring Maps and Geographic Technologies
3
IV
Req
GEOG 342
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing
3
GE
COMM 321
Interpersonal Communication
3
IIIb

Third Year

Semester 5 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Elec
GEOG 300
Physical Geography: Exploring Earth's Environmental Systems
3
Req
GEOG 344
Spatial Analysis and Modeling in GIS
3
Req
GEOG 350
Data Acquisition in GIS
3

Semester 6 (Spring)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
ART 320
Design: Fundamentals
3
I
GE
HIST 311 / 484 H
History of the United States (1865 - Present)
3
Va

Fourth Year

Semester 7 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
GEOG 310
Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes
3
VI
GE
GEOG 320
World Regional Geography
3
Vb
Req
GEOG 385
Introduction to Web Based GIS Application Development
3

Semester 8 (Spring)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
GEOG 362
Advanced Database Design and Management in GIS
3
Req
GEOG 375
Introduction to GIS Programming
3
Req
GEOG 498
Work Experience in Geography
1

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

We prepare our students for careers as GIS Specialists, Technicians, and Analysts. Many students enter the program with expertise in a different field, such as biology, geology, public health, or archaeology, and augment their expertise with GIS skills learned in our program.

Our graduates work primarily for government agencies including the Cities of Sacramento, Roseville, and Folsom; State of California agencies including Fish and Wildlife, Water Resources, and Department of Health; county agencies including the Counties of Sacramento, Yolo, and El Dorado; federal agencies including Environmental Protection, Geological Survey, and National Parks; and public safety agencies including Fire, Police, and Emergency Services. Other employers include engineering, archaeological, and consulting firms.

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Scheduling Notes:

  • All classes begin at 6:00 PM, except GEOG 330 which is offered at 6:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
  • GEOG 350, 360, and 385 are offered in the fall.
  • GEOG 342, 362, and 375 are offered in the spring.

Other Notes:

  • An internship (GEOG 498) is required as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn at least 1 unit for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through GEOG 498. This course also works toward satisfying GE Area IIIb. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published April 12, 2024

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