Associate in Science - Computer Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: CIASGIS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.0103
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: '1511010307
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialization provides students the skills required to work on and/or build advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/ Remote Sensing (RS) projects. Program topics include displaying, managing, querying, symbolizing, and creating geospatial data using concepts that include spatial variables, scale, map projection, and map coordinate systems.
Refer to the Associate in Science Degree Programs overview to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
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Specialization Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Computer Programs - Core Courses | ||
| CET 1176 | Computer Maintenance and Repair | 3 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| COP 1000 | Principles of Programming | 3 |
| COP 2700 | Database Techniques | 3 |
| CTS 1142 | Information Technology Project Management | 3 |
| CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
| CTSC 1134 | Network+ | 3 |
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization | ||
| COP 2047 | Python Programming | 3 |
| ETDC 2320 | AutoCAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| GIS 2040 | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 2047 | Applications of GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GIS 2060 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GRAC 2150 | Raster Graphics | 3 |
| Technical Electives | 2 | |
| Microcomputer Applications-Advanced | ||
| Internship | ||
| Service Learning Field Studies 1 | ||
| Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| Web Page Authoring | ||
| Linux Networking and System Administration | ||
| Network Security Fundamentals | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Service Learning Field Studies 1 | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
- 1
Students may choose to add GIS 2948 Service Learning Field Studies 1 as a 4th quarter credit
Learning Outcomes
- Differentiate between storage devices and storage media
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Identify computer viruses such as Worms, and Trojan Horses
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Organize data for entry into a spreadsheet application
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Create constraints enforcing data integrity in relational databases
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Code an SQL statement that selectively lists rows and columns from two or more joined tables
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Code an SQL statement that uses aggregate functions
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Install an Operating System
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Classify types, characteristics, and uses of common components on a motherboard
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Explain a scope statement framework
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Describe a project charter framework
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information