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Course Descriptions
GAME-2359 Game and Simulation Group Project (2-4-3) Creation of a game and/or simulation project utilizing a team approach. Includes the integration of design, art, audio, programming, and quality assurance. Prerequisites: GAME-1359, GAME-1353, and GAME-2303 or GAME-2336, GAME-2332, GAME-1304, and GAME-2309 GAME-2386 Internship - Animation, Integration (0-16-3) A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
GISC- Geographic Information Systems GISC-1301 Cartography & Geography in GIS & Global Positioning Systems (2-4-3) Introduction to the principles of cartography and geography. Emphasis on global reference systems and the use of satellites for measurements and navigation. GISC-1311 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (2-4-3) Introduction to Basic Concepts of Vector GIS using several industry specific software programs including nomenclature of Cartography & Geography.
gramming. Students will also design their own Graphical User Interface (GUI). Prerequisites: GISC-2320, ITSE-2305 GISC-2380 Cooperative Education-Cartography (1-19-3) Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisites: GISC-2320 GISC-2381 Cooperative Education - Cartography (1-19-3) Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisites: GISC-2320 GISC-2411 GIS Applications (2-5-4) Application of GIS technology to real workplace applications from public and private sectors. Completion of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) fieldwork required for lab exercises. Prerequisites: GISC2301
GISC-1401 Cartography and Geography in GIS and GPS (3-2-4) Introduction to the principles of cartography and geography. Emphasis on global reference systems and the use of satellites for measurements and navigation.
GRPH- Graphic Arts
GISC-1421 Introduction to Raster-Based GIS (3-4-4) Instruction in gis data sets including raster-based information such as images or photographs, acquisition of such data, and processing and merging with vector data. Prerequisites: GISC-1311, or GISC-1301.
GRPH-1305 Intro Graphic Arts & Printing (2-4-3) History of printing and techniques involved in the production and distribution of printed materials. Includes methods of printing, printing terminology, and identification of career opportunities in the graphics and printing industry.
GISC-2301 Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (2-4-3) Study of the management of geographic information, system life cycles, and costs and benefits. Includes institutional issues such as data providers, data management, combination of attribute and graphical data, information storage and access, Texas and national standards for spatial data; and applications of GIS for data modeling and analysis. Prerequisites: GISC-1311, GISC-1301 OR SRVY1342
GRPH-1309 Press Operations I (2-4-3) Introduction to offset printing. Includes knowledge and skills for operating a small offset press. Emphasizes parts of the press and operation procedures, printing terminology, paper and ink type uses, make ready, and cleanup.
GISC-2320 Intermediate GIS (2-4-3) This course focuses on the study of spatial data structures and the display, manipulation, and analysis of geographic information. Students will study the technical aspects involved in spatial data handling, analysis and modeling. Instruction will include theories and procedures associated with the implementation and management of GIS projects. A variety of GIS software packages will be used in the laboratory. Prerequisites: GISC-1311, or GISC-1301 GISC-2335 Programming for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (2-4-3) Focuses on the use of programming languages to customize and expand the capability of GIS applications. Instruction will include object-oriented and component pro-
Texas State Technical College
GRPH-1319 Bindery and Finishing Operations (2-4-3) An overview of bindery and finishing equipment and techniques. Emphasis on parts and operation. Demonstration of sorting, folding, cutting, labeling, wrapping, packaging, and binding methods. GRPH-1359 Vector Graphics for Productions (2-4-3) A study and use of vector graphics for production. GRPH-1366 Practicum-Graphic & Printing (0-21-3) Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. GRPH-1380 Cooperative Education-Prepress/Desktop Publishing & Digital Imaging Design (1-18-3) Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the
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