Course Descriptions GEOG-111
3 units
GEOG-125
Geography of California
LEC 48-54
Advanced Geographic Information Systems: Applications LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54
This course introduces students to California’s regional diversity and the interrelationships between California’s physical and cultural landscapes. Emphasis is placed on geographic factors that will broaden a student’s knowledge of California’s topography, climate, population, natural vegetation, agriculture, industry and historic development. Prerequisite: None. AA/AS
3 units
GEOG-115
3 units
This course provides practical experience in designing a Geographic Information Systems model. Implementing a research design with spatial data relevant to their field of interest, students sharpen their GIS technical and problemsolving skills. GIS models useful to government, private industry and academic research are examined. Students are prepared with the advanced practical skills necessary to independently plan, implement and manage a GIS project. Prerequisite: GEOG-120 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to CSU only
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
LEC 48-54
GEOG-130
3 units
Geographic Information Systems: Science, Business and Government
LEC 48-54
General Education: B2--Transfers to both UC/CSU--IGETC Area(s): 4E-CSU Area(s): D5--
This course prepares students with the geographic concepts necessary for technical application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics include data structure, acquisition, integration and manipulation.Through practical applications in GIS students will use scientific and technical methods of inquiry to analyze tabular and spatial data for geographic trends, patterns and relationships. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: CSIS-101 or working knowledge of MS Windows programs. Transfers to both UC/CSU
GEOG-115H
3 units
Honors Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
LEC 48-54
This course prepares students with the geographic concepts necessary for technical application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics include data structure, acquisition, integration and manipulation. Through practical applications in GIS students will use scientific and technical methods of inquiry to analyze tabular and spatial data for geographic trends, patterns and relationships. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program. Recommended Preparation: CSIS-101 or working knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs. Transfers to both UC/CSU
GEOG-120
3 units
Intermediate Geographic Information Systems LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This intermediate geographic information systems course prepares students for advanced geographic analysis. Students will integrate geographic concepts and techniques used in spatial analysis, network analysis and 3D analysis with other raster and vector data. Advanced geographic concepts of spatial statistics, network routing and surface modeling are emphasized. Prerequisite: GEOG-115 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to CSU only
GEOG-120H
3 units
Honors Intermediate Geographic Information Systems LEC 32-36/LAB 48-54 This intermediate geographic information systems course prepares students for advanced geographic analysis. Students will integrate geographic concepts and techniques used in spatial analysis, network analysis and 3D analysis with other raster and vector data.Advanced geographic concepts of spatial statistics, network routing and surface modeling are emphasized. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program; GEOG-115 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to CSU only
This course includes an in-depth survey of GIS applications in science (geography, geology, oceanography, archaeology and meteorology), government (city, county, state and federal), and business (marketing, sales and management). Students will benefit from weekly special topic lectures by persons employed in public and private GIS professions.Topics include data acquisition, accuracy, analysis, presentation, techniques and legal issues for various GIS applications. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: GEOG-115 and/or CSIS101. Transfers to CSU only
GEOG-149 Occupational Internship: Geographic Information Systems
1-4 units OI 16-72
The purpose of this course is to enable eligible students to include supervised on-the-job training as an integral part of the total college educational program.This is accomplished through a planned program of learning experiences, which combines academic and vocational learning at school with new learning experiences on the job in an occupational setting. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: Each student must be enrolled for the full semester and complete 7 units (including the occupational internship) or be enrolled in the Alternative Plan. A training agreement must be completed prior to registration. Please refer to the Occupational Internship Student Handbook for specific information. Transfers to CSU only
GEOG-298A-Z Special Topics in Geographic Information Systems
.5-3 units LEC 8-54
Special topics courses in GIS enhance the core curriculum and provide students with an opportunity to develop specialized skills. Whenever the demand for a special topic is adequate, a request for a new course section (with a designation A through Z) may be added to the upcoming schedule. GIS Special Topics are also designed to accommodate individual student needs for specialized courses from ESRI’s Virtual Campus or U.C. Riverside Extension’s geospatial curriculum. Topics and credit will vary. May be taken 4 times for credit. Offered as credit/nocredit only. Prerequisite: None. Transfers to CSU only
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