MCC CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Geospatial Information Science Technology
A.A.S. DEGREE - Career Program
Program Code: GG10
| Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER |  |
| GEG 130 Digital Earth (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| GEG 131 Cartography (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| GEG 133 Introduction to Remote Sensing (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| MTH 160 Statistics I | 3 |
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
First Semester Total: | 16 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| GEG 100 Physical Geography I Laboratory | 1 |
| GEG 101 Physical Geography I (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| GEG 230 Spatial Analysis and GIS | 3 |
| GEG 237 Web Mapping | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
Second Semester Total: | 16 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| GEG 102 Human Geography | 3 |
| GEG 236 Geospatial Data Acquisition and Management | 3 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE* | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
Third Semester Total: | 15 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| GEG 238 Introduction to Geospatial Programming | 3 |
| GEG 239 Capstone Course in Geospatial Technology | 2 |
AAD 104 Introduction to Graphic Design, 2D OR
COM 115 Computer Generated Images OR
CPT 101 Introduction to Computing OR
AAD 105 Typography OR
ENG 251 Technical Communication OR
MIS 100 Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3-4 |
GEG 220 Geography of Genocide OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
Fourth Semester Total: | 14-15 |
TOTAL CREDITS: | 61-62 |
* Students should consult with their advisor to select GIST electives. Choose from: GEG 104, 111, 200, 211, 215, 220.
Revised 5/29/2024
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