2009 CCBC College Catalog

Geospatial Applications

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

General Education Requirements:
Credits
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3
____ENGL 101 College Composition I
3

____MATH 135

Applied Algebra and Trigonometry

3

____CINS 120* Diversity in a Technological Society
3
General Education Electives:
 
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses.)
____Biological/Physical Science with lab
4
____Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
____Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
* Fulfills the CCBC Diversity requirement
Total General Education Requirements:
22
 
 
Program Requirements:
 
____GEOG 101 Introduction to Physical Geography
3
____GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural Geography
3
____GEOA 101 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
3
____GEOG 111 World Regional Geography
3
____GEOA 110 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems
4
____GEOA 150 Remote Sensing and Global Positioning
3
____GEOA 210 Geospatial Analysis and Decision Making
4
____GEOA 250 Advanced Geospatial Applications
3
____ENGL 102 College Composition II
3
____ENGL 213 Technical Writing
3
____CADD 101 Introduction to CADD
3
 
 
Program Electives:
 
____Computer Electives (2 courses)
6
____Biological and Physical Science
3
 
 
Total Program Requirements and Electives:
44
Total Credits for Degree:
66

  

Program Description:

The Geospatial Applications program provides a comprehensive instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), photogrammetry and remote sensing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Geospatial techniques are used to aid in decision making in fields as diverse as business, marketing, homeland security, public policy, environment, engineering, public health, archeology and criminal justice by identifying patterns between graphical information (maps) and data. A unique aspect of the CCBC Geospatial program is the incorporation of real-world situations in all courses, starting at the introductory level. Students learn software and development techniques in a realistic environment.

The Associate of Applied Science degree is offered for students planning to transfer to a four year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree. The sequence of courses may be taken full or part time. Courses are offered both day and evening. Students may enter the program at a level commensurate with their experience.


Program Coordinator:

Program Coordinator
CCBC Catonsville
Scott Jeffrey
410-455-6936 or sjeffrey@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Essex
Jaime Alvarez
410-780-6315 or jalvarez@ccbcmd.edu