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Associate of Applied Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS): 2008-2009 Catalog
Programs of Study

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Associate of Applied Science

WNC's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 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: $37,641–$57,239 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Slower than average growth through 2014

Good To Know: Use analytic & technical skills; heavy computer use

WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Science, Mathematics & Engineering Division.


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Total Requirements: 60 credits

 
Program Requirements 36 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 170B GIS Applications on Conservation Issues 1
GIS 171B GIS Applications in Urban & Regional Planning 1
GIS 172B 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 Credits
English/Communications Requirement 6
Human Relations Requirement 3
Humanities/Social Science Requirements (Recommended: GEOG 106) 3
Mathematics Requirement (MATH 126 or higher is required. STAT 152 is recommended) 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 Degree Requirements page.
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