For more information, visit the Dallas College Geographic Information Systems webpage and your academic advisor at the Brookhaven campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Geographic Information Systems Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Geographic Information Systems Specialist Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Visit the catalog for official degree requirements.
The Geographic Information Systems Technology Program would prepare graduates to perform duties of a GIS specialist (upon completion of an associate degree). The students would be able to use a variety of GIS application programs; acquire and correlate data from geographical positioning system (GPS) surveying and other sources; design the database for storage of the data; and present the results in a cartographic format. The program combines classroom and laboratory experience with cooperative experience. Courses that complete the degree also complete Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate (GC) and are listed below.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
GISC 1125 – Concepts and Careers in Geographic Information Systems (Course also applies to GC)
GISC 1411 – Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to GC)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better. (Course also applies to GC)
MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better. (Course also applies to GC)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 2
GISC 1401 – Cartography and Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (Course also applies to GC)
GISC 2320 – Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to GC)
GISC 1147 – Three-Dimensional Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (Course also applies to GC)
GISC 1421 – Introduction to Raster-Based Geographic Information Systems (Course also applies to GC)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 3
GISC 1391 – Special Topics in Cartography (Course also applies to GC)
GISC 2311 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications (Course also applies to GC)
GISC 2401 – Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to GC)
GISC 1145 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Engineers (Course also applies to GC)
GISC 1191 – Special Topics in Cartography (Course also applies to GC)
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 4
GEOL 1403 – Physical Geology This is a Core course.
SOCI 2319 – Minority Studies This is a Core course. (Course also applies to GC)
GISC 2335 – Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Course also applies to GC)
GISC 2380 – Cooperative Education-Cartography (Course also applies to GC)
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 5
GISC 2231 – Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) This is the capstone experience for this award.
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
GISC 2459 – Web-Served Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS
- After successfully completing the coursework listed above, apply for graduation for the Geographic Information Systems-Specialist A.A.S.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 12
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS