Geographic Information Systems (AAS)
Associate Of Applied Science (AAS)
LSC-CyFair
Cypress, TX
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Geographic Information Systems (AAS) is an Associate Of Applied Science (AAS) program offered by Lone Star College in Cypress, TX. The program takes 60 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $6,660.
Program Overview
- The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program prepares graduates for wide ranging career possibilities as entry-level technicians to data analysts and project managers in diverse fields of GIS application.
- Program Highlights
- From data collection and input, to management and analysis, to project completion and information delivery, individuals will develop the skills to work at many levels of business, industry, government agencies, and research and development.
- Credentials and Careers
- The GIS Technician Level 1 Certificate focuses on proficiency in GIS software applications and data management.
- The GIS Systems Analyst Level 2 Certificate provides graduates additional skills to develop and analyze data and prepare projects for delivery to clients.
- The Associate of Applied Science in Geographic Information Systems provides graduates with the essential skills to manage the initiation, development and completion of GIS projects requiring data collection, data management, analysis, map product development and final report writing for presentation.
- Employment opportunities are far reaching at the present time; the increasing use of GIS in nearly every field of education, business and government is creating a strong need for skilled personnel.
- Transferability
- Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing, and Trades Management.
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
- Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
Program Schedule
- Prerequisite: Completion of GIS Systems Analyst, Level 2 Certificate (36 Credit Hours)
- This award requires 60 credit hours in total; the course list below is the 24 credit hours specific to it.
- Lone Star College reports 1392 contact hours for this award.
- Where the course list shows "Choose N credit hours", those courses are the options for one elective slot, not additional requirements.
- Lone Star College's program page states this award is offered at: LSC-CyFair, LSC-Cypress Center. LSC-Cypress Center is a satellite center, not one of the seven colleges; the campuses shown for this award come from the catalog, which names colleges only.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply essential skills required for spatial data collection, and the creation of spatial datasets, utilizing techniques such as GPS field data collection, digitizing, and internet research.
- Apply essential skills required for the management of GIS data, utilizing tools such as attribute queries, location queries, and relational joins.
- Apply essential skills required for the spatial analysis within the GIS, using tools such as proximity functions, overlay processes, raster statistical functions.
- Apply essential skills required for the production of cartographic deliverables, utilizing techniques for the proper and effective use of map elements and cartographic design.
- Create final reports of GIS analysis and present reports and maps to an audience.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 60 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($14,940.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($18,780.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
Program Notes
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Third Semester | ||
| ENGL1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| GEOL1403 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| Subtotal | 7 | |
| Third Semester / Choose 3 credit hours - Elective - Program Elective | ||
| DFTG1305 | Introduction to Technical Drawing | 3 |
| ITSE1371 | Intermediate Python Programming | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester / Choose 3 credit hours - Elective - Program Elective | ||
| DFTG1309 | Basic Computer-aided Drafting | 3 |
| ITSE2371 | Advanced Python Programming | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ENGL2311 | Technical & Business Writing | 3 |
| GEOG1301 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester / Choose 3 credit hours | ||
| ARAB2311 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB2312 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| CHIN2311 | Intermediate Chinese I | 3 |
| CHIN2312 | Intermediate Chinese II | 3 |
| ENGL2322 | Survey of British Literature: Anglo-Saxon through the Eighteenth Century | 3 |
| ENGL2323 | Survey of British Literature: Romantic through the Present | 3 |
| ENGL2327 | Survey of American Literature: Exploration through the Civil War | 3 |
| ENGL2328 | Survey of American Literature: Civil War through the Present | 3 |
| ENGL2332 | Survey of World Literature - Ancient World through the 16th Century | 3 |
| ENGL2333 | Survey of World Literature- 17th Century through the Present | 3 |
| ENGL2341 | Forms of Literature | 3 |
| ENGL2351 | Mexican-American Literature | 3 |
| FREN2311 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| FREN2312 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| GERM2311 | Intermediate German I | 3 |
| GERM2312 | Intermediate German II | 3 |
| HUMA1301 | Early Global Cultures | 3 |
| HUMA1302 | Later Global Cultures | 3 |
| HUMA1305 | Introduction to Mexican-American Studies | 3 |
| HUMA1311 | Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation | 3 |
| HUMA2319 | Minority Cultures in the United States | 3 |
| ITAL2311 | Intermediate Italian I | 3 |
| ITAL2312 | Intermediate Italian II | 3 |
| JAPN2311 | Intermediate Japanese | 3 |
| JAPN2312 | Intermediate Japanese II | 3 |
| PHIL1301 | Introduction To Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL1304 | Introduction To World Religions | 3 |
| PHIL2306 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL2307 | Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL2316 | Classical Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL2321 | Philosophy Of Religion | 3 |
| PORT2311 | Intermediate Portuguese I | 3 |
| PORT2312 | Intermediate Portuguese II | 3 |
| SGNL2301 | Interm American Sign Language I | 3 |
| SGNL2302 | Interm American Sign Language II | 3 |
| SPAN2311 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN2312 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN2313 | Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I | 3 |
| SPAN2315 | Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers II | 3 |
| ARTS1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ARTS1303 | Art History: Prehistory to Gothic | 3 |
| ARTS1304 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| ARTS1311 | 2-D Design | 3 |
| ARTS1312 | 3-D Design | 3 |
| ARTS1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| DANC2303 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DRAM1310 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| DRAM2366 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| MUSI1303 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUSI1306 | Appreciating Music | 3 |
| MUSI1307 | Music Literature | 3 |
| MUSI1310 | American Music | 3 |
| Subtotal | 156 | |
| Fourth Semester / Choose 1 credit hours | ||
| PHED1112 | Weight Training I | 1 |
| PHED1127 | Karate I | 1 |
| PHED1128 | Yoga I | 1 |
| PHED1131 | Basketball I | 1 |
| PHED1132 | Volleyball I | 1 |
| PHED1133 | Softball I | 1 |
| PHED1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness | 1 |
| PHED1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| PHED1304 | Personal/Community Health | 3 |
| PHED1306 | First Aid | 3 |
| PHED1331 | Kinesiology - Elementary Ed Majors | 3 |
| PHED1346 | Drug Use & Abuse | 3 |
| PHED2112 | Weight Training II | 1 |
| PHED2127 | Karate II | 1 |
| PHED2128 | Yoga II | 1 |
| Subtotal | 25 | |
| Fourth Semester / Choose 1 credit hours - Program Capstone | ||
| GISC2131 | Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems | 1 |
| Subtotal | 1 | |
| Program Total | 207 | |