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Courses Applicable to Each Department

The following two generic course descriptions are available to each department listed on this page.

Department Prefix 888 (Course Name) 1-6 cr. hrs.

Designates a course taken at another institution and accepted for transfer credit by the department. This course number is used whenever no comparable course exists in the college catalog. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

Department Prefix 998 (Course Name) Variable Credit

Designates a new course offered by the department which is being evaluated as to the appropriateness of the course to the major and/or the interest of students in enrolling in this particular topic. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

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Abbreviations

(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit

Course Descriptions by Curriculum

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Social Science

 
GP-101
INTRO TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPY
This course deals with contemporary aspects of geography, both physical and environmental. Specific topics will include the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere of the earth. F/S (C, N, S)
 
GP-103
INTRO TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
This course will focus on the spatial organization of human activities, including the following patterns of movement; the spatial diffusion of innovations, patterns of land use, location of cities, and environmental perception. F/S (C, N, S)
 
GP-105
WORLD GEOGRAPHY CURRENT ISSUES
This course is designed as an introduction to the world community for students with an interest in world issues and their impacts on conditions in and policies of the United States. The course consists of a comparison of world regions on the basis of their level of development, political systems, and social religious structures; interaction among these regions (including trade flows and the role of international institutions and transnational corporations); and the impact of these interactions on conditions and policies in the United States. No previous knowledge in geography, economics, or political science is required or assumed. F/S (C, N, S)
 
GP-150
Introduction to Gis(geographic Info Sys)
This course will provide an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course will explore the following: the variety of uses of spatial analysis; the basic terms and concepts in GIS; issues of data collection, appropriateness, and handling, and introduce some techniques in spatial analysis. During the course, students will learn to use ArcView GIS software. It is assumed that students have no prior knowledge about GIS. This course serves as a foundation course in the GIS Certificate Program. Students should have basic computer skills (creating, saving, retrieving files) and some familiarity with Windows operating system.
 
GP-250
GIS SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
This course will focus on the development of skills and techniques useful in the analysis of spatial data in a geographic information system. The following skills and techniques will be emphasized: data management, map digitizing, map editing, creation of spatial data with Autodesk Map and Raster Design, programming to expand GIS software functionality, and concerns and problems in project management. During the course, students will refine their use of Autodesk and ESRI ArcGIS products as they apply to GIS analysis. It is assumed that students have either taken GP150, Introduction to GIS, or can demonstrate to the instructor an equivalent knowledge of GIS. This course serves as a second-level course in the GIS Certificate Program. Prerequisite: GP150 or instructors permission. May be taken concurrently with GP290.
 
GP-290
Advanced Topics in Gis
This course will provide an advanced treatment of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Information Technology (IT) concepts and applications. This third course builds on the experience and knowledge gained in GP 150 (Introduction to GIS) and GP 250 (GIS Skills and Techniques). Students will gain practical experience by performing a number of GIS tasks such as: database development, design, document conversion, analysis, and training. Experience will be gained via small in-class projects for a local government agency or business. Prerequisite: GP 150 or instructor permission. May be taken concurrently with GP 250. in-class projects. Prerequisite: GP150 or instructor permission. May be taken concurrently with GP250.
 
GP-295
Gis Internship
This course will provide hands-on GIS workplace experience for the student by placing him/her in a GIS work environment. The student will perform GIS tasks and analysis for a private company or government agency under the supervision of the course instructor and the hosting internship coordinator at the site. The specific GIS activities performed by the student will vary according to placement, but will be itemized in a written contract and agreed to by both the course instructor, the student, and the hosting organization. Total work hours will be no less than 75 hours and no more than 90 hours for the semester.