Geography (GEOG)
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Associate in Arts Degree -
AA Degree requirements are listed in Section 6 (green pages).
• Advanced Geographic Information Systems
French-General Studies-Geography
Palomar College 2009-2010
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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.
Palomar College 2009-2010 Catalog
Geography
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.