Geographic Information Systems Option, Computer Information Systems
Associate in Science
This program is an option to the Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science degree and presents an introductory sequence of courses in geographic information systems. It emphasizes the business applications of geographic information systems along with the application of geospatial technology to an expansive range of issues including route planning, remote sensing, mapmaking, land-use and data collection.
The program responds to the increased demand from area business and industry for trained geographic information systems professionals.
For additional program information, please contact faculty advisor, Loretta Dicker at (609) 343-4820/ldicker@atlantic.edu or contact the department chairperson, Otto Hernandez, at (609) 343-4978/hernande@atlantic.edu.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses. | |
| ENGL101-Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL102-Composition II | 3 |
| MATH155-Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH156-Calculus II | 5 |
General Education Science course (PHYS125 is recommended) |
4 |
| CISM125-Introduction to Computers | 3 |
General Education Social Science course (GEOG110 is recommended) |
3 |
| PHIL110-Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
General Education Humanities course (HIST101 is recommended) |
3 |
| TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS | 32 |
PROGRAM COURSES |
|
| CISM154-Computer Programming-Java | 4 |
| CISM160-Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CISM254-Advanced Computer Programming-Java | 4 |
| ECON110-Principles of Economics | 3 |
| Elective-Choose any other CISM or GIST course | 3 |
| PROGRAM OPTION COURSES | |
| GEOG201-Urban Geography | 3 |
| GIST101-Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GIST150-Geospatial Data Collection | 4 |
| GIST201-Digital Mapmaking | 4 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 32 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE | 64 |
| (GIST) EFFECTIVE SPRING 2011 |