Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 11/29/2011 14:21:09


GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

(see Geography Dept. for GEOG 2470 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GEOG 2471 GIS II )



CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
GISC 1391 Special Topics in Cartography
G+	[0/14]	21372	Lec	001	NRG	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Moran, Sean
21372 - GIS CAPSTONE COURSE. Instructor approval required. For more information 
contact Sean Moran 223-4944 or smoran@austincc.edu.
GISC 1491 Special Topics in Cartography
G	[11/14]	20899	Lec	001	NRG	3231	U	12:00pm -  5:20pm	OH Noyes, Theresa
20899 - INTRODUCTION TO CARTOGRAPHY.The following synonym 20899 is scheduled in 
block time which will include both lecture and lab portions. 
GISC 2164 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Cartography
G+	[1/14]	21371	Prat	001	NRG	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Brown, Bonnie
21371 - Instructor approval required. Contact Bonnie Brown at 788-4780 or bbrown1@austincc.edu.
GISC 2231 Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
G+	[8/14]	20894	Lec	001	NRG	3231	S	11:00am -  1:40pm	OH Brown, Bonnie
GISC 2250 Scripting for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
G	[11/14]	20892	Lec	001	NRG	3231	S	 9:00am - 10:50am	OH Howard, M
GISC 2264 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Cartography
G+	[0/14]	21370	Prat	001	NRG	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Brown, Bonnie
21370 - Instructor approval required. Contact Bonnie Brown at 788-4780 or bbrown1@austincc.edu.
GISC 2280 Cooperative Education - Cartography
G+	[2/14]	17590	Lec	001	NRG	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Moran, Sean
			Coop	001	NRG	TBA	TBA	                 	   
17590 - Synonym 17590 Instructor Approval Required. Contact Sean Moran at 223-4944 
or smoran@austincc.edu.
GISC 2411 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
G+	[7/14]	18139	Lec	001	NRG	3231	TTh	 4:45pm -  7:20pm	OH Smith, Kevin
18139 - The following synonym is scheduled in block time which will include both 
lecture and lab portions.
GISC 2459 Web-Served Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
G+	[10/14]	20886	Lec	002	NRG	3231	TTh	 7:25pm - 10:00pm	OH Porter, Brent
20886 - The following synonym is scheduled in block time which will include both 
lecture and lab portions. 


DISTANCE LEARNING 
Course Descriptions All Courses 
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 2231 Advanced Problems in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This seminar course is designed for the final semester of a degree or certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Projects will include individual and group studies of GIS applications using the skills acquired in previous courses. The student will produce a professional project and present the results to a panel consisting of peers, instructors, and/or practicing GIS professionals. Prerequisite: GEOG 2470.

GISC 2250 Scripting for Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This course focuses on using scripting languages to automate tasks in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environments. It introduces scripting and model building techniques used to enhance and customize GIS applications. Instructor's approval.

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.

GISC 2411 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
This course focuses on the application of GIS technology to real workplace situations in both the public and private sectors. Completion of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) fieldwork is required for lab exercises. Prerequisite: GISC 1401.

GISC 2459 Web-Served Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This course focuses on the delivery of geographic data via the Internet. It includes composition of the map features distributed and introduction to the use of markup languages to customize web-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Prerequisite: GISC 1491.