Geographic Information Science, A.S.
In addition to the 20 units of the certificate program in Geographic Information Science, 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-105 | Map Interpretation and Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| LEAD-500 or CSCR-116 | Leadership Development (formerly LEAD-101) or Integrative Career/Life Planning (formerly GUID-116) | 3 |
| GEOG-582 | Programming for GIS (formerly GEOG-082) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| GEOG-115 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 2 |
| GIS-580 | Geospatial Information Systems Practicum I (formerly GEOG-080) | 2 |
| CSIS-116E or CSIS-114A | Python Programming - Level 1 or SQL Programming - Level 1 | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| CSIS-126E or CSIS-124A | Python Programming - Level 2 1 or SQL Programming - Level 2 | 3 |
| GIS-584 | Water Management with GIS (formerly GEOG-584) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| GEOG-520 | Intermediate Geographic Information Science | 4 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| GIS-585 | GIS for Catastrophes (formerly GEOG-585) | 3 |
| GEOG-111 | Geography of California | 3 |
| GEOG-583 | Spatial Database Design and Management (formerly GEOG-083) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| GEOG-525 | Advanced Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| GIS-586 | GIS for Web Applications (formerly GEOG-586) | 3 |
| GEOG-108 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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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 follow MSJC's General Education, Option A and complete all general education areas, 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-105 | Map Interpretation and Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| GEOG-115 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 2 |
| GEOG-520 | Intermediate Geographic Information Science | 4 |
| GEOG-525 | Advanced Geographic Information Science | 3 |
| GIS-580 | Geospatial Information Systems Practicum I (formerly GEOG-080) | 2 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Elective courses are identified under the following concentration areas. Students must complete 6 units (any combination) under one concentration area to earn a Certificate in GIS. Once a Certificate in GIS has been earned, additional Certificates in GIS may be awarded for completion of 6 units in other concentration areas. | 6 | |
| Cooperative Work Experience: Geographic Information Science (formerly GEOG-149) | ||
| Programming for GIS (formerly GEOG-082) | ||
| Spatial Database Design and Management (formerly GEOG-083) | ||
| Water Management with GIS (formerly GEOG-584) | ||
| GIS for Catastrophes (formerly GEOG-585) | ||
| GIS for Web Applications (formerly GEOG-586) | ||
| Total Units | 20 | |
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