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3.00 Credits
This course will present a study of the geological history and evolution of the Earth. The course focuses on the relationship between geologic events throughout Earth's history and the evolution of its plants and animals. Prerequisite: GEOL 1303, R, W
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This course studies the earth as a habitat. The main focus is on the interrelationships between humans and the environment with emphasis placed on the geological aspect. Some topics to be included are water resources, mass wasting, geology and climate interactions, soil resources, mineral and energy resources, and pollution. Environmental law and land use planning may also be studied. Prerequisite: GEOL 1303. R,W
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the principles of cartography and geography. Emphasis on global references systems and the use of satellites for measurements and navigation. Lab fee $24.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to basic concepts of vector GIS using several industry specific software programs including nomenclature of cartography and geography. ArcGIS? software will be used. Lab fee $24.
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3.00 Credits
Instruction in GIS data sets including raster-based information such as images or photographs, acquisitions of such data, and processing and merging with vector data. Lab fee $24.
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3.00 Credits
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge's, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relative to the professional development of the student. Lab fee $24.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the management of geographic information, system life cycles, and costs and benefits. Includes institutional issues such as data providers, data management, combination of attribute and graphical data, information storage and access, Texas and national standards for spatial data; and applications of GIS for data modeling and analysis. Lab fee $24. . Prerequisite: GISC 1301, GISC 1311, or instructor's approval.
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3.00 Credits
Application of GIS technology to real workplace applications from public and private sector. Completion of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) fieldwork required for lab exercises. Lab fee $24. Prerequisite: GISC 1301, GISC 1311, or instructor's approval.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the study of spatial data structures and the display, manipulation, and analysis of geographic information. Students will study the technical aspects involved in spatial data handling, analysis and modeling. Instruction will include theories and procedures associated with the implementation and management of GIS projects. A variety of GIS software packages will be used in the laboratory. Lab fee $24. Prerequisite: GISC 1301, GISC 1311, or instructor's approval.
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3.00 Credits
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: GISC 1301, GISC 1311, or instructor's approval.
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