2011 CCBC College Catalog

Geospatial Applications

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

General Education Requirements:
Credits
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of 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 for GIS
3
____GEOA 210 Decision Making Using Geographic Information Systems
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*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 67 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

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.

Students who sucessfully complete the requirements for an A.A.S. degree in Geospatial Applications will be able to:

  1. practice the principles of geospatial applications through laboratory experience, client-based projects, internships and additional outside of class activities and discussions;
  2. determine how GIS can be used to visualize data in other disciplines (e.g., commerce, disaster management and response, politics, homeland security, planning and education, crime, etc.);
  3. evaluate spatial information gathered for timeliness, authority, accuracy, validity and completeness;
  4. prepare maps using GIS and remote sensing software to visually represent data and apply appropriate tools for spatial analysis; and
  5. describe and implement the steps in developing a GIS project and produce appropriate maps and reports.

Program Coordinators:

CCBC Catonsville
Scott Jeffrey
443-840-5936 or sjeffrey@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Essex
Jaime Alvarez
443-840-1315 or jalvarez@ccbcmd.edu