Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 05/27/2010 08:25:54
GEOGRAPHY
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
GEOG 1301 Introduction to Physical Geography
G [36/36] 08420 Lec 004 CYP 2227 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Kamara, Sheka
G [23/24] 07066 Lec 001 NRG 4220 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Jonsson, Don
G [30/36] 07067 Lec 002 PIN 411 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Couch, William
G [30/36] 07068 Lec 003 RGC 016 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Lehman, Paul
G [24/36] 07070 Lec 007 SAC 1319 TTh 10:40am - 11:55am OH Pool, Michael
GEOG 1302 Introduction to Cultural Geography
G [26/36] 08421 Lec 003 CYP 2230 MW 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Kamara, Sheka
G [29/30] 07071 Lec 001 NRG PB3 MW 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Jonsson, Don
G [19/25] 07072 Lec 002 NRG 4204 TTh 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Jonsson, Don
G [28/36] 07073 Lec 004 RGC 125 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Leonard, William
G [28/36] 07074 Lec 005 RGC 016 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Leonard, William
G [25/30] 07075 Lec 006 RVS 8132 MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Lehman, Paul
GEOG 1303 World and Regional Geography
G [29/30] 08425 Lec 009 CYP 2221 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Kamara, Sheka
G [36/32] 04745 Lec 005 FBG 5B T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Bigelow, Ross
Sections 04745 and 07079 are a live Interactive Video Class (IVC). Instructor may
be at either site for class meetings.
G [28/30] 04525 Lec 008 NRG PB3 F 12:50pm - 3:30pm OH Jonsson, Don
G [36/32] 07079 Lec 006 PIN 400 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Bigelow, Ross
Sections 04745 and 07079 are a live Interactive Video Class (IVC). Instructor may
be at either site for class meetings.
G [28/35] 07077 Lec 001 RGC A255 MW 9:10am - 10:25am OH Leonard, William
G [23/25] 07080 Lec 007 RRH 203 MW 11:00am - 12:15pm OH Hattoh, Francis
G [24/25] 08314 Lec 004 RRH 258 TTh 5:20pm - 6:35pm OH Hattoh, Francis
GISC 1391 Special Topics in Cartography
G+ [0/14] 04269 Lec 001 NRG 2120 TBA OH Brown, Bonnie
GIS CAPSTONE COURSE. Instructor approval required. For more information contact
Mary Beth Booth 223-4023 or mbooth@austincc.edu.
GISC 1401 Cartography and Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems
G+ [9/14] 04510 Lec 001 NRG 3231 S 8:00am - 1:00pm OH Brown, Bonnie
Synonym 04510 is scheduled in block time which will include both lecture and lab
time.
GISC 1421 Introduction to Raster-based Geographic Information Systems
G+ [7/14] 07086 Lec 001 NRG 3231 TTh 4:55pm - 7:25pm OH Brown, Bonnie
Synonym 07086 is scheduled in block time which will include both lecture and lab
time.
GISC 2164 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Cartography
G+ [0/14] 04310 Prat 001 NRG TBA TBA OH Brown, Bonnie
synonym 04310 Instructor approval required. Contact Mary Booth at 223-4023 or mbooth@austincc.edu.
GISC 2264 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Cartography
G+ [1/14] 04521 Prat 001 NRG TBA TBA OH Brown, Bonnie
synonym 04521 Instructor approval required. Contact Mary Booth at 223-4023 or mbooth@austincc.edu.
GISC 2280 Cooperative Education - Cartography
G+ [2/14] 04546 Lec 001 NRG 2120 TBA OH Brown, Bonnie
Coop 001 NRG TBA TBA
synonym 04546 Instructor approval required. Contact Mary Booth at 223-4023 or mbooth@austincc.edu.
GISC 2401 Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
G+ [11/14] 07087 Lec 001 NRG 3231 TTh 7:30pm - 10:00pm OH Moran, Sean
Synonym 07087 is scheduled in block time which will include both lecture and lab
time.
GEOG 2470 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
The following synonyms 07081 and 07083 are scheduled in block time which will include both lecture and lab time.
G [13/14] 07081 Lec 001 NRG 3231 TTh 11:35am - 2:05pm OH Booth, Mary
G [13/14] 07083 Lec 003 NRG 3231 TTh 2:15pm - 4:45pm OH Eissler, Charles
GEOG 2471 GIS II
G+ [0/14] 07084 Lec 001 NRG 3231 TTh 9:00am - 11:30am OH Booth, Mary
G+ [14/24] 07085 Lec 003 SAC 1209 M 6:30pm - 9:00pm OH Booth, Mary
07085-HYC class:coursework is 50% classroom-based and 50% out of class lab work.A
computer capable of running ArcGIS software required. See http://www.austincc.edu/mbooth/HYCAdvTechReq.html
for details. Internet access required. For more information email mbooth@austincc.edu,
www.austincc.edu/mbooth/HYCAdv.html, or call 223-4023.
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
GEOG 1301 Introduction to Physical Geography
G [41/60] 07069 OPC 005 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Pool, Michael
07069 - Internet access required. M. Pool, 223.1790 x 22402. MANDATORY Orientation
info: email mpool@austincc.edu after 1/15
GEOG 1302 Introduction to Cultural Geography
G [31/36] 07076 OPC 007 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Jonsson, Don
07076 - Internet access required. D. Jonsson, 223.4051, MANDATORY: email djonsson@austincc.edu
from 1/15-1/21
GEOG 1303 World and Regional Geography
G [27/36] 07078 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Davis, Clinton
07078 - 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 February 15 - May 16
GEOG 1301 Introduction to Physical Geography
G [51/72] 03420 OPC 006 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Booth, Mary
03420 - Required: Internet access M. Booth, 223.4023. MANDATORY online orientation
information: email mbooth@austincc.edu from 2/12-2/18.
GEOG 1302 Introduction to Cultural Geography
G [30/36] 03421 OPC 008 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Jonsson, Don
03421 - Internet access required. D. Jonsson, 223.4051, MANDATORY: email djonsson@austincc.edu
from 2/12-2/18
GEOG 1303 World and Regional Geography
G [23/36] 03422 OPC 003 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Davis, Clinton
03422 - 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 1401 Cartography and Geography in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems
This course introduces the student to the principles of cartography and geography. The course emphasis is on global reference systems and the use of satellites for measurements and navigation. Prerequisite: GEOG 2470.
GISC 1421 Introduction to Raster-based Geographic Information Systems
This course focuses on instruction in GIS data sets including raster-based information such as images or photographs, acquisition of such data, and processing and merging with vector data. Prerequisite: GEOG-2470.
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.
GISC 2401 Data Acquisition and Analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This course studies the management of geographic information, system life cycles, and costs and benefits. It examines institutional issues such as data providers, data management, combination of attribute and graphic data, information storage and access, and state and national standards for spatial data. The course introduces the student to GIS applications for data modeling and analysis. Prerequisite: GEOG 2470.
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.