Geographic Information Systems

CRTG 1402. UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (lecture 2, lab 4). CREDIT 4.
This is an introductory course covering the theory and application of geographic information sciences (GIS). The course includes an overview of the general principles of GIS and experience in its use.

CRTG 1444. USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (lecture 2, lab 4). CREDIT 4.
Thiscourse covers the theory and application of Geographic Information Science (GIS) and the relationship between the principles of cartography, geography and their use in geospatial analysis. Emphasis is on global reference systems (GPS technology). This course will use satellite and GPS technology for measurement and navigation. Field Data collection required for this course. Prerequisites: CRTG 1402, work experience or consent of the instructor.

CRTG 1491. SPECIAL TOPIC IN CARTOGRAPHY
(lecture 2, lab 4). CREDIT 4.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Selected topics for this class may include but are not limited to:

CRTG 2311. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS (lecture 2, lab 4). CREDIT 3.
This course will teach the application of GIS technology to real-world workplace applications from public and private sectors. Completion of Global Positioning System (GPS) field work is required for lab exercise.

CRTG 2335. PROGRAMMING FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (lecture 2, lab 4). CREDIT 3.
This course focuses on the use of Visual Basic to customize and expand the capability of GIS applications. Instruction will include object-orientedand component programming. Students will customize the GIS Graphical User Interface (GUI). Students will learn to interact with users via GUI dialogs. Students will access GIS components and data within their created tools or program/s. Students will create and/or edit GIS data with created program/s. Students will learn to reduce convoluted routines programmatically.

CRTG 2380. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - CARTOGRAPHY. CREDIT 3.
Co-op comprises Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization, offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. This course includes a lecture component.

CRTG 2401. DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (lecture 2. lab 4). CREDIT 4.
Students in this course study the management of Geospatial information, system life cycles, and costs and benefits. Topics include demographic management and institutional issues such as data providers, data management, combination of attribute and graphical data, information, storage and access. Topics also include Texas and national standards for spatial data and applications of Geospatial modeling and analysis. During this course, students will utilize industry standard software. Students will develop and implement applications using the concepts and principles of:

CRTG 2402. GIS DESIGN WITH RASTER ANALYSIS (lecture 2. lab 4). CREDIT 4.
This course is designed to familiarize the student with raster/remote sensing principles, technologies and applications. Students will learn how to process raster imagery into useful information to be used in a GIS. The student will also be
instructed on geo-referencing and image classification. This class will utilize lecture, demonstration and hands-on training. Emphasis is placed on a final project in which students will present a project to the class that demonstrates raster and remote sensing techniques.

CRTG 2404. GIS DESIGN WITH VECTOR ANALYSIS (lecture 2. lab 4). CREDIT 4.
The introductory course in GIS answered the basic question “What is GIS”? This continuation of that class will take the basics learned and begin to explore the question “Why use GIS”? Students will learn to use GIS as a problem solving tool from the first stages of designing an analysis project, through the data collection and manipulation phase to the final phase of presenting the project. Emphasis is placed on making the final project both thorough and presented in a good, graphic manner.

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