COURSE DESCRIPTIONS GISC 2131. ADVANCED PROBLEMS IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) (0-2-1) 45.0702
Seminar course designed for the final semester of a degree or certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Projects will include individual and group studies of GIS applications using the skills acquired in previous courses. The student will produce a professional project and present the results to a panel consisting of peers, instructors, or practicing GIS professionals. Prerequisites: Permission of GIS advisor. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
GISC 2301. DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) (2-4-3) 45.0702
Study of management of geographic information, system life cycles and costs and benefits. Topics include demographic management and institutional issues such as data providers, data management, combination of attribute and graphical data, information and storage and access, Texas and national standards for spatial data; and applications of GIS for demographic modeling and analysis. Course offered only in the Fall semester. Prerequisite: GISC 1421. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
GISC 2420. INTERMEDIATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) (3-3-4) 45.0702
Focus on the study of spatial data structures and the display, manipulation and analysis of geographic information. Study on the technical aspects involved in spatial data handling, analysis and modeling. Includes theories and procedures associated with the implementation and management of GIS projects. A variety of GIS software packages will be used in the laboratory. Course offered only in the Spring semester. Prerequisite: GISC 1311. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
GISC 2435. PROGRAMMING FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) (3-3-4) 45.0702
Focuses on the use of programming languages to customize and expand the capability of GIS applications. Instruction will include object-oriented and component programming. Students will also design their own Graphical User Interface (GUI). Prerequisite: Permission of GIS advisor. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
GOVT - Government
Students who have taken a government course at another college or university should contact an advisor or the Department of Social Sciences before enrolling in a Del Mar College government course.
GOVT 2301. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT I: FEDERAL AND TEXAS CONSTITUTIONS (3-0-3) 4510025125 (TCCN: 2301)
United States and Texas constitutions; federalism; civil liberties and rights; political socialization and public opinion; political parties; interest groups; political participation, including voting; electoral processes; the media. Note: GOVT 2301 will complete the Texas requirement in government for those who already have three semester hours in U.S. Government and need three additional semester hours that include the government, history and constitution of Texas. Students who have taken a government course at another college or university should contact an advisor or the Department of Social Sciences before enrolling in a Del Mar College government course. Also offered as an online course. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
GOVT 2302. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT II: FEDERAL AND TEXAS TOPICS (3-0-3) 4510025125 (TCCN: 2302)
Legislative, executive and judicial functions at national and state levels; bureaucracies; local governments; domestic policy, including finances, regulations and services; foreign policy. Also offered as an online course. Students who have taken a government course at another college or university should contact an advisor or the Department of Social Sciences before enrolling in a Del Mar College government course. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1.
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