Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 01/27/2010 14:00:46
GEOGRAPHY
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
GEOG 1301 Introduction to Physical Geography
G [31/36] 44228 Lec 008 CYP 2236 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Kamara, Sheka
G [19/24] 44255 Lec 009 NRG 4146 F 12:50pm - 3:30pm OH Jonsson, Don
G [32/36] 40815 Lec 004 NRG 2120 MW 9:10am - 10:25am OH Jonsson, Don
G [30/36] 40816 Lec 005 RGC 125 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Leonard, William
G [32/35] 43950 Lec 002 RGC A250 TTh 5:40pm - 6:55pm OH Kamara, Sheka
G [30/36] 40817 Lec 006 RVS 2265 MW 9:10am - 10:25am OH Lehman, Paul
G [23/36] 40818 Lec 007 SAC 1304 TTh 10:40am - 11:55am OH Pool, Michael
GEOG 1302 Introduction to Cultural Geography
G [22/36] 44229 Lec 006 CYP 2236 MW 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Kamara, Sheka
G [0/20] 40825 Lec 008 FBG 5B T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Bigelow, Ross
G [21/20] 40822 Lec 004 FBG 5B Th 1:00pm - 3:40pm OH Bigelow, Ross
G [21/25] 40821 Lec 003 NRG PB1 TTh 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Jonsson, Don
G [27/36] 40819 Lec 001 RGC 016 MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Leonard, William
G [26/36] 40820 Lec 002 RGC A254 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Leonard, William
G [23/36] 40824 Lec 007 SAC 1317 MW 12:05pm - 1:20pm OH Couch, William
GEOG 1303 World and Regional Geography
G [24/25] 40829 Lec 005 NRG PB1 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Jonsson, Don
G [31/36] 40826 Lec 001 PIN 402 MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Lehman, Paul
G [28/36] 40827 Lec 003 RGC A253 TTh 9:10am - 10:25am OH Leonard, William
G [21/25] 40830 Lec 006 RRH 203 MW 11:00am - 12:15pm OH Hattoh, Francis
G [29/32] 44185 Lec 007 RRH 221 TTh 5:20pm - 6:35pm OH Hattoh, Francis
GISC 1391 Special Topics in Cartography
G+ [0/14] 44034 Lec 001 NRG 2120 Th 7:30pm - 10:00pm OH Brown, Bonnie
GIS CAPSTONE COURSE. Instructor approval required. For more information contact
Bonnie Brown 788-4780 or bbrown1@austincc.edu.
GISC 1491 Special Topics in Cartography
K [11/14] 44138 Lec 001 NRG 3231 MW 7:30pm - 10:00pm OH Howard, Teresa
INTRODUCTION TO CARTOGRAPHY.The following synonyms 44138 and 44362 are scheduled
in block time which will include both lecture and lab portions.
K [0/14] 44362 Lec 002 NRG 3231 TTh 11:35am - 2:05pm OH Brown, Bonnie
GISC 2164 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Cartography
G+ [0/14] 43933 Prat 001 NRG TBA TBA OH Brown, Bonnie
synonym 43933 Instructor approval required. Contact Bonnie Brown at 788-4780 or
bbrown1@austincc.edu.
GISC 2264 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Cartography
G+ [0/14] 44000 Prat 001 NRG TBA TBA OH Brown, Bonnie
synonym 44000 Instructor approval required. Contact Bonnie Brown at 788-4780 or
bbrown1@austincc.edu.
GISC 2280 Cooperative Education - Cartography
G+ [1/14] 44031 Lec 001 NRG 2120 Th 7:30pm - 8:30pm OH Brown, Bonnie
Coop 001 NRG TBA TBA
synonym 44031 Instructor approval required. Contact Bonnie Brown at 788-4780 or
bbrown1@austincc.edu.
GEOG 2470 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
G [14/14] 40834 Lec 004 NRG 3231 TTh 9:00am - 11:30am OH Booth, Mary
The following synonyms 40834 and 40832 are scheduled in block time which will include
both lecture and lab time.
G [12/14] 40832 Lec 002 NRG 3231 TTh 2:15pm - 4:45pm OH Booth, Mary
G [12/24] 40833 Lec 003 SAC 1209 MW 7:00pm - 8:15pm OH Booth, Mary
40833-HYC class:coursework is 50% classroom-based and 50% out of classlab work.
A computer capable of running ArcGIS software required. See http://www.austincc.edu/mbooth/HYCIntroTechReq.html
for details.Internet access required.For more information email
mbooth@austincc.edu, www.austincc.edu/mbooth/HYCIntro.html, or call 223-4023.
GEOG 2471 GIS II
G+ [0/14] 40831 Lec 002 NRG 3231 S 9:00am - 2:00pm OH Parr, David
The following synonyms 40831 & 44137 are scheduled in block time which will include
both lecture and lab time.
G+ [9/14] 44137 Lec 001 NRG 3231 TTh 4:55pm - 7:25pm OH Brown, Bonnie
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
GEOG 1301 Introduction to Physical Geography
G [24/48] 40814 OPC 003 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Pool, Michael
40814 - Internet access required. M. Pool, 223.1790 x 22402. For MANDATORY Orientation
information, email mpool@austincc.edu after 8/21.
GEOG 1302 Introduction to Cultural Geography
G [29/36] 40823 OPC 005 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Jonsson, Don
40823 - Internet access required. D. Jonsson, 223.4051 - MANDATORY: email djonsson@austincc.edu
from 8/21-27
GEOG 1303 World and Regional Geography
G [72/60] 40828 OPC 004 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Davis, Clinton
40828 - Internet access required. C. Davis, 223.3389, email: cdavis@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/cdavis ONLY during the 1st week
of class
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
GEOG 1301 Introduction to Physical Geography
G [16/24] 43289 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Pool, Michael
43289 - Internet access required. M. Pool, 223.1790 x 22402. For MANDATORY Orientation
information, email mpool@austincc.edu after 9/21.
GEOG 1302 Introduction to Cultural Geography
G [32/36] 43290 OPC 009 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Jonsson, Don
43290 - Internet access required. D. Jonsson, 223.4051 - MANDATORY: email djonsson@austincc.edu
from 9/18-9/24.
GEOG 1303 World and Regional Geography
G [72/60] 43291 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Davis, Clinton
43291 - Internet access required. C. Davis, 223.3389, email: cdavis@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/cdavis ONLY during the 1st week
of class
GEOG 1301 Introduction to Physical Geography
This course introduces the student to an area of study that brings together and interrelates the important elements of the physical environment of humans. The nature and characteristics of the physical environment, their development and distribution are emphasized.
GEOG 1302 Introduction to Cultural Geography
This course explores how humans create "places" through culture and their adaptation to the physical environment. Formal and functional aspects of spatial decision making are stressed.
GEOG 1303 World and Regional Geography
This course focuses on the culture and physical environments of the world's geographic regions. It is both a survey course and an introduction to the discipline of geography.
GISC 1391 Special Topics in Cartography
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
GIS Capstone - A capstone instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in Geographic Information Systems. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of Geographic Information Systems. Prerequisite: GEOG 2470.
GISC 1491 Special Topics in Cartography
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Cartography - This course introduces the student to reference and thematic map use and design. It examines basic cartographic mapping techniques for quantitative and qualitative data, teaches about geospatial analysis and interpretation, and enables students to design basic maps that communicate information effectively. Topics covered include the basics in mapping (i.e. scale, spatial reference systems, and projections), data acquisition and organization, key techniques for thematic mapping, and the principles of cartographic abstraction and design.
GISC 2164 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Cartography
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. A capstone experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field. This is a practical, general workplace training experience supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. It involves a written agreement between the educational institution and a government agency, business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college that directly relate to specific occupational outcomes. This may be paid or unpaid experience and may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: GEOG 2471.
GISC 2264 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Cartography
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. A capstone experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field. This is a practical, general workplace training experience supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. It involves a written agreement between the educational institution and a government agency, business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college that directly relate to specific occupational outcomes. This may be paid or unpaid experience and may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: GEOG 2471.
GISC 2280 Cooperative Education - Cartography
This course focuses on career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization 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. It includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: GEOG 2471.
GEOG 2470 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a computer-based tool that uses spatial (geographic) data to analyze and solve real-world problems. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles and techniques of GIS. The lab material will emphasize GIS data collection, entry, storage, analysis, and output using ArcGIS.
GEOG 2471 GIS II
Advanced GIS is designed for the student who wants to pursue a career in GIS. The course will focus on sophisticated spatial analyses such as density mapping, least-cost analysis, map algebra, line-of-sight analysis, and spatial modeling using ESRI's Spatial Analyst and 3-D Analyst extensions. The course also will explore geodatabases, as well as planning, designing, and implementing a scalable, enterprise-wide GIS. Prerequisite: GEOG 2470.