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State Board Approval Date: |
10/1/03 |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall 2003 |
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Last Updated: |
September 9, 2009 |
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM
STANDARDS |
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GIS2-02-01 |
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GIS2-02-04 |
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GIS2-03-02 |
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GIS2-03-03 |
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Standard Number: GIS2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Geographic Information Systems, Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program are:
a.
attainment
of 16 years of age;
b.
documentation
of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency
Certificate requirements;
c.
achievement
of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as
specified in TCSG document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores; and
d.
proper completion
of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Geographic Information Systems program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a.
regular
admission and good standing at a regionally accredited degree or diploma
granting institution; and
b.
proper completion
of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: GIS2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program are:
a.
attainment
of 16 years of age;
b.
documentation
of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency
Certificate requirements;
c.
achievement
of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math
as specified in TCSG document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or
recommendation by program faculty and designated admission personnel on the
basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and
d.
proper completion
of application and related procedures.
All Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: GIS2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Program Major Code of GIS2 and Program CIP Code of 450702 are applied to the Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program.
Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code GIS2 and Program CIP Code 450702 to the Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.
Standard Number: GIS2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code GIS2 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of GIS2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Geographic Information Systems, Diploma
The Geographic
Information Systems Diploma program prepares students for employment in a
variety of professions as GIS technicians. GIS technicians learn to create,
analyze, and maintain digital mapping layers that allow organizations to make
complex and informed decisions based on natural resource features, location of
manmade structures, population density, and other related geographic data.
Topics include mapping of natural resources and manmade structures, mapping and
cartographic fundamentals, statistical analysis, global positioning systems,
database design and management, spatial analysis and modeling, and Internet
mapping.
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General Core Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Fundamentals
of English I [P]
ENG 097 or entrance English score in accordance with approved TCSG admission
score levels; and RDG 097 or entrance reading score in accordance with
approved TCSG admission score levels. |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Algebraic
Concepts [P]
MAT 098 or entrance algebraic score in accordance with approve TCSG admission
score levels. |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Interpersonal
Relations and Professional Development [P]
Provisional admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
13 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
13 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Introduction
to Microcomputers [P]
Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Introduction
to GIS [C]
SCT 100 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Intermediate
GIS [P]
GIS 1101 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Introduction
to Global Positioning Systems [P]
GIS 1101 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Special
Topics in GIS [P]
GIS 1105 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Advanced
GIS: Application and Development [P]
GIS 1103 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Spatial
Analysis in GIS [P]
GIS 1103 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Introduction
to Raster-Based GIS [P]
GIS 1101 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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GIS
in Natural Resources, Business, and Government [P]
GIS 1103 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Cartographic
Design and Management in GIS [P]
GIS 1103 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Database
Design and Management in GIS [P]
GIS 1101 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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GIS
Internet Mapping [P]
GIS 1101 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
23 |
72 |
0 |
95 |
59 |
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Geographic Information Systems , Diploma
72 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
Accreditation and Certification
The Geographic Information Systems, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
Geographic
Information Systems, Diploma Program Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Geographic Information Systems, Diplomal program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Geographical Information Systems, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
First Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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MAT 1013 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction to
Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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GIS 1101 |
Introduction to GIS |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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GIS 1105 |
Introduction to Global
Positioning Systems |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Total |
8 |
12 |
0 |
20 |
14 |
Second Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ENG 1010 |
Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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GIS 1103 |
Intermediate GIS |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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GIS 1109 |
Special Topics in GIS |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Total |
8 |
12 |
0 |
20 |
14 |
Third Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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GIS 1114 |
Advanced GIS: Application
Development |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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GIS 1116 |
Spatial Analysis in GIS |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Total |
4 |
16 |
0 |
20 |
12 |
Fourth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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GIS 1120 |
Introduction to Raster-Based
GIS |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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GIS 1124 |
Cartographic Design in GIS |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Total |
4 |
16 |
0 |
20 |
12 |
Fifth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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GIS 1122 |
GIS in Science, Business,
and Government |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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GIS 1126 |
Database Design and
Management in GIS |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Total |
4 |
16 |
0 |
20 |
12 |
Sixth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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EMP 1000 |
Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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GIS 1127 |
GIS Internet Mapping |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Total |
8 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
8 |