Geographic Information Systems
Associate of Applied Science
WNC's Geographic Information Systems program offers students access to rapidly growing career tracks in agencies and industries using computer software packages to store and present information about resources, water, soils, geography, land uses, development patterns, utilities and other mapping related functions of planning and management.
Salary: $41,520–$65,040 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Slower than average growth
Good To Know: Uses analytic & technical skills; heavy computer use
WNC Academic Division: Science, Mathematics & Engineering
Total Requirements: 60 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 36 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| GIS 109 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 110 | Principles of Cartography | 3 |
| GIS 111 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GIS 112 | Introduction to ArcInfo | 3 |
| GIS 170 | GIS Applications on Conservation Issues | 1 |
| GIS 171 | GIS Applications in Urban & Regional Planning | 1 |
| GIS 172 | Current Trends in GIS | 1 |
| GIS 205 | GIS Applications | 3 |
| GIS 212 | Intermediate ArcInfo | 3 |
| GIS 235 | Spatial Analysis in GIS | 3 |
| GIS 250 | GIS Database | 3 |
| GIS 270 | GIS Extensions | 3 |
| GIS 280 | Internship in GIS | 3 |
| GIS 290 | GIS Careers / Portfolio | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 24 Units (Credits) | |
| English/Communications Requirements | 6 | |
| Human Relations Requirement | 3 | |
|
Humanities/Social Science Requirements Recommended: GEOG 106 |
3 | |
|
Mathematics Requirement |
3 | |
|
Science Requirement Recommended: GEOG 103 |
6 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements | 3 | |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science page. | ||
Suggested Course Sequence
1st Year
First Semester: 15 Credits
Second Semester: 16 Credits
2nd Year
Third Semester: 16 Credits
Fourth Semester: 13 Credits
Mission and Outcomes
Mission: The Associate of Applied Science degree in Geographic Information Systems will provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the Geographic Information Systems field. The degree will meet educational criteria for employment and prepare the student for possible transfer to other colleges and universities to meet higher educational and professional goals.
Student Learning Outcomes: Associate of Applied Science in Geographic Information Systems graduates are expected to:
- identify spatial problems
- demonstrate technical skills
- implement analysis concepts
- work collaboratively and create industry based presentations
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