Geography (GEOG)

 Contact the Earth, Space, and Aviation Sciences Department for further

information.

(760) 744-1150, ext. 2512

Office: NS-110G

 

Associate in Arts Degree -

AA Degree requirements are listed in Section 6 (green pages).

• Advanced Geographic Information Systems

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Certificates of Achievement -

Certificate of Achievement requirements are listed in Section 6 (green pages).

• Advanced Geographic Information Systems

 

Certificates of Proficiency -

Certificate of Proficiency requirements are listed in Section 6 (green pages).

• Geographic Information Systems

 

PROGRAM OF STUDY

 

Advanced Geographic Information Systems

The Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate program at

Palomar College is designed to provide students with the technical and theoretical

knowledge needed to pursue a successful career in growing field of geospatial

analysis. Through a combination of lectures, learning modules, case studies,

internships, and projects, students will learn to manage, plan, and implement GIS

projects.

 

A.A. Degree Major or

Certificate of Achievement*

 

Program Requirements Units

GEOG 120 Intro to Geographic Information Sys/GIS Software 4

GEOG 132 Database Management and Data Acquisition 4

GEOG 134 GIS Applications 2

GEOG 136 Intermediate ArcGIS: GIS Analysis 2

GEOG 138 GIS Internship 2

 

Specialized Concentration (Select 2 courses)

GEOG 140 Introduction to Remote Sensing 1

GEOG 141 Transportation Systems Analysis 1

GEOG 142 Environmental Applications of GIS 1

 

Electives (Select 1 course)

CSIT 170 Visual Basic I 4

DT 110 Technical Drafting I with AutoCAD 4

TOTAL UNI TS 20

 

* Advanced Geographic Information Systems A.A. Degree Major or Certificate

of Achievement pending approval by the California Community Colleges System

Office at the time of catalog publication.

 

PROGRAM OF STUDY

 

Geographic Information Systems

The Geographic Information Systems Certificate program is designed to provide

entry-level training for students seeking employment in this fast-growing profession,

or to upgrade the skills for those already working in the field of Geographic

Information Systems. The program may be completed in one year including

summer session.

Associate in Arts degree requirements are listed in Section 6 of the catalog.

Certificates of Achievement or Proficiency require a minimum grade of ‘C’ in each

of the required courses.

 

Certificate of Proficiency

Program Requirements Units

GEOG 120 Intro to Geographic Information Sys/GIS Software 4

GEOG 132 Database Management and Data Acquisition 4

GEOG 136 Intermediate ArcGIS: GIS Analysis 2

GEOG 138 GIS Internship 2

 

Electives (Select 1 course)

CSIT 170 Visual Basic I 4

GEOG 134 GIS Applications 2

TOTAL UNI TS 14 - 16

 

COURSE OFFERINGS

 

GEOG 100 Physical Geography (3)

3 hours lecture

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC; TCSU GEOG 120

A study of earth’s physical environment with emphasis on weather, climate,

landform, soils, and natural vegetation and the interrelationship between these

elements within unique physical landscapes.

 

GEOG 100L Physical Geography Laboratory (1)

3 hours laboratory

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOG 100, or concurrent enrollment

in GEOG 100

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC; TCSU GEOG 120

Laboratory and field investigations in weather elements, climate regions, soils,

world ecosystems, and Earth’s landform features. Satisfies laboratory requirement

in physical sciences.

 

GEOG 103 World Regional Geography (3)

3 hours lecture

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

Critical survey of the major world regions with specific focus on physical and

cultural components, such as development, economics, population and migration,

political structure, and natural resources and the physical environment.

 

GEOG 105 Introduction to Human Geography (3)

3 hours lecture

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC; TCSU GEOG 130

Human elements of geography, including population distribution, general land

use patterns, religion, trade and economy, and their correlation with the physical

elements. Emphasis on world cultural regions with attention paid to interdependence

and globalization.

 

GEOG 110 Meteorology: Weather and Climate (3)

3 hours lecture

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

Elements of weather including temperature, moisture, air pressure, and circulation

of the atmosphere; air masses, storms, and their geographical distribution.

Practical applications in the use of weather instruments, and the reading and

interpretation of weather maps and climatological data.

 

GEOG 115 N atural Disasters and Environmental Hazards (3)

3 hours lecture

Note: Cross listed as ES 115

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

Examination and analysis of natural disasters and environmental hazards

including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic activity, hurricanes, flooding, air and

water pollution, and global climate change.

 

GEOG 120 Introduction to Geographic Information

Systems and GIS Software (4)

3 hours lecture-3 hours laboratory

Recommended preparation: GEOG 100 and CSIT 105

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

An introduction to the mapping sciences with a primary focus on Geographic

Information Systems (GIS). Covers the trends, history, structure, application,

hardware and software, and basic operations of GIS in order to provide a foundation

for the use of GIS software. Related geographic technologies to be examined

include mapping, aerial and satellite imagery, and Global Positioning Systems

(GPS). The lab portion will provide introductory training in the use of ArcGIS

software including identifying, evaluating, and inputting spatial data, developing and

using raster and vector data sets, converting data from one form to another, and

applying programming with GIS software.

 

GEOG 125 California Geology and Geography (3)

3 hours lecture

Note: Cross listed as GEOL 125

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC

Emphasizes the physical geographic and geologic factors that have combined to

form the varied landscapes of California. Climate and vegetation patterns, as well

as the various geomorphic processes will be studied.

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Students must receive a grade of ‘C’ or better in each course that applies to an A.A. Degree Major or Certificate

 

GEOG 132 Database Management and Data Acquisition (4)

4 hours lecture

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOG 120, or concurrent enrollment

in GEOG 120

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Course provides students with knowledge and practical experience in the fundamentals

of database management, and the acquisition, conversion, and

creation of spatial data within Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics to

include strategic design, querying, modeling techniques, data appropriateness and

accuracy, hardware and software requirements, conversion of digital data, creating

digital data using digitizers, scanners and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and

utilization of remote sensing, photogrammetry, and web-based data. This course

provides hands-on experience with database management and data acquisition

using ArcGIS software.

 

GEOG 134 GIS Applications and Programming (2)

4 hours lecture/laboratory

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOG 120

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Course provides students with advanced knowledge and practical experience in

developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications. Students will learn

the fundamentals of GIS and database programming, as well as the customization

of GIS applications. The lab portion of this course provides hands-on experience

with GIS programming using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), data management

using geodatabases, and applications development using ArcObjects.

 

GEOG 136 Intermediate ArcGIS: GIS Analysis (2)

4 hours lecture/laboratory

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOG 120

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Course will focus on performing complex operations using the ArcGIS software.

Students will gain hands-on experience in advanced querying operations, Spatial

Analyst and Network Analyst, coordinate geometry, ArcGIS ModelBuilder, and the

application of ArcGIS in a variety of disciplines.

 

GEOG 138 GIS Internship (2)

6 hours laboratory

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOG 120

Transfer acceptability: CSU

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) internship is a directed program

allowing students to apply classroom instruction to real-world GIS problem

solving by working with a government or private agency. Students will be under

the supervision of an instructor from the college and an advisor from the agency

while working in one or more aspects of GIS operations.

 

GEOG 140 Introduction to Remote Sensing (1)

1 hour lecture

Recommended preparation: Basic familiarity with computers and the windows

operating system.

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC (Pending)

Provides students with a basic understanding of remote sensing theory and

implementation. Topics include satellite imageries, data acquisition, and image

interpretation.

 

GEOG 141 Transportation Systems Analysis (1)

1 hour lecture

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOG 120

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Provides students with more advanced practical experience in applying GIS to

transportation systems. Students will gain more advanced hands-on experience

using GIS as a tool to help model transportation planning, find the shortest

routes, and analyze service areas and optimum routing. Introduces students to

ESRI’s network analyst extension and the various ways this tool can enhance

transportation analysis.

 

GEOG 142 Environmental Applications of GIS (1)

1 hour lecture

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in GEOG 120

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC (Pending)

Provides students with knowledge and practical experience in the application of

GIS in an environmental setting. We will explore how location-based GIS tools

are used in many areas of environmental management such as natural disasters,

biodiversity, water resources, and pollution. Case studies will be used to explore

and understand how GIS is being used to help preserve the earth’s resources and

environment.

 

GEOG 195 Regional Field Studies in Geography (1,2,3)

2, 4, or 6 hours lecture/laboratory

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC – Credit determined by UC upon review of

course syllabus.

Extended field studies of the geography of selected regions. Emphasis upon field

observation and interpretation of climate, meteorology, vegetation, soils, and

landforms.

 

GEOG 295 Directed Study in Geography (1,2,3)

3, 6, or 9 hours laboratory

Prerequisite: Approval of project or research by instructor

Note: May be taken 4 times for a maximum of six units

Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC – Credit determined by UC upon review of

course syllabus.

Independent study for students who have demonstrated skills and/or proficiencies

in geography subjects and have the initiative to work independently on

projects or research outside the context of regularly scheduled classes. Students

will work under the personal supervision of an instructor.