General Information

• Name: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• Discipline: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Science, Mathematics & Engineering
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Introduces GIS software and hardware systems, including operating systems, screens, functions, file types, file management, movement of data from databases and spreadsheets into GIS, and survey of security systems and issues. Mapping concepts and the use of GPS will also be discussed.

II: Course Objectives

Upon course completion, the student will acquire an understanding of:
•The basic components of map making
•Map projections and distortions
•GIS software used in mapmaking
•The concept of spatial association

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

•Provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the GIS field
•Meet educational criteria for employment.
•Prepare the student for possible transfer to other college or universities to meet higher educational and professional goals.