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2206.10The Geographic Information Systems and Technology program educates students in the skills needed to gather, manage, model, interpret, analyze, and display spatial data. This program uses a variety of mapping and data collection methods, and provides training in industry standards, cartographic techniques, and developing technologies. Students who complete this program are prepared for careers in Geographic Information Systems, with special skills in related industries including environmental consulting, drafting, and programming.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct geospatial data entry, digitization and conversion, and geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, and incorporate industry related technologies.
- Perform analysis of geospatial data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, tabular data, or 3D models.
- Communicate effectively through the design or preparation of graphic digital, web-based and mobile representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Build and manage existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases utilizing professional workflows.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 011 | INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOG 012 | MAP INTERPRETATION AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| GEOG 113 | DATA ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| GEOG 114 | CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN | 3 |
| Required Electives | ||
| Choose 2 of the following (6 units) | ||
| GEOG 115 | ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS WITH GIS | 3 |
| CIS 012 | INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN PYTHON | 3 |
| ENGR 001A | SURVEYING | 3 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 18 | |
Recommended Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 030 | FIELD STUDIES AND METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY | 1 |
General Education Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree
- General Information
- PCC Local Gen Ed
- Students who have previously been awarded a bachelor‛s degree or higher from a U.S. institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education and elective course requirements for the Associate in Science degree.
- Cal-GETC
- Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.