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.

	Courses*	Credits
	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
	CISM254-Advanced Computer Programming-Java	4
	ECON110-Principles of Economics	4
	PROGRAM OPTION COURSES
	GEOG201-Urban Geography	3
	GIST101-Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	4
	GIST150-Geospatial Data Collection	3
	GIST201-Digital Mapmaking	4
	TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS	32
	TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE (GIST) EFFECTIVE SPRING 2011	64

* When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.

For information, contact the department chairperson James Taggart, at (609) 343-4950 or e-mail jtaggart@atlantic.edu