Geographic Information Science, A.S.
The Geographic Information Science (GIS) non-transfer AS degree prepares students for GIS-related careers. For students currently working within these fields, there may be potential for salary and/or career advancement. In addition to the 24-30 units of Geographic Information Science courses, students must also complete all MSJC General Education Option A requirements (a total of 60 units) for the Associate of Science degree in Geographic Information Science.
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MSJC General Education Option A
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG-115 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 2 |
| GIS-540 | Introduction to sUAS (Drone) Systems 1 | 3 |
| GIS-550 | Introduction to sUAS (Drone) Systems Use in Remote Sensing 2 | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| GIS-520 | Intermediate Geographic Information Science (formerly GEOG-520) | 4 |
| CSIS-116E or CSIS-514A | Python Programming - Level 1 or SQL Programming - Level 1 (formerly CSIS-114A) | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics 3 | 3 |
| ART-131 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
| GEOG-105 | Map Interpretation and Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| GIS-525 | Advanced Geographic Information Science (formerly GEOG-525) | 3 |
| GIS-586 | GIS for Web Applications (formerly GEOG-586) | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| GIS-583 | Spatial Database Design and Management (formerly GEOG-583) | 3 |
| DIG-110 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| GEOG-111 | Geography of California | 3 |
| GIS-551 | Digital Imaging with sUAS (Drone) Systems I | 3 |
| GIS-580 | Geospatial Information Systems Practicum I (formerly GEOG-080) | 2 |
| GIS-584 | Water Management with GIS (formerly GEOG-584) or GIS for Catastrophes (formerly GEOG-585) or Digital Imaging with sUAS (Drone) Systems II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
- 1
Take first 8 weeks
- 2
Take second 8 weeks
- 3
AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
Note: AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to complete MSJC's local General Education, Option A, by fulfilling all general education areas. In addition, students must complete all major requirements and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSJC General Education Option A | 24 | |
| Required Geographic Information Science Courses | 14 | |
| Geographic Information Science Electives | 6 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GEOG-115 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 2 |
| GIS-520 | Intermediate Geographic Information Science (formerly GEOG-520) | 4 |
| GIS-525 | Advanced Geographic Information Science (formerly GEOG-525) | 3 |
| GIS-540 | Introduction to sUAS (Drone) Systems | 3 |
| GIS-550 | Introduction to sUAS (Drone) Systems Use in Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GIS-551 | Digital Imaging with sUAS (Drone) Systems I | 3 |
| GIS-583 | Spatial Database Design and Management (formerly GEOG-583) | 3 |
| GIS-586 | GIS for Web Applications (formerly GEOG-586) | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Optional Geographic Information Science Elective Courses | 0-6 | |
| Digital Imaging with sUAS (Drone) Systems II | ||
| Water Management with GIS (formerly GEOG-584) | ||
| GIS for Catastrophes (formerly GEOG-585) | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | ||
| Total Units | 24-30 | |
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