Geomatics advising guide
- Program: Geomatics,ÌýAssociate of Applied Science, 98 credits
- Faculty Department Chair: Christina Friedle
- Geospatial Programs Advisor:Ìýgis-advising-group@pcc.edu
- Prerequisites: RD/WR 115 and MTH 58/65
There is no separate application process to begin the Geomatics program °µÍøTV. Students can register for any class that does not have a prerequisite. We strongly recommend that you follow this guide and meet with a program advisor before you start the program or during your first term.
First year
| Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|
| Fall – 16 credits | Fall – 16 credits |
| GEO 170: Maps and Geospatial Concepts (4 credits)* | GEO 170: Maps and Geospatial Concepts (4 credits)* |
| GEO 265: Intro to GIS (4 credits)* | GEO 265: Intro to GIS (4 credits)* |
| MTH 111: College Algebra (5 credits)* | MTH 111: College Algebra (5 credits)* |
| General education requirement (3 credits) | General education requirement (3 credits) |
| Winter – 16 credits | Winter – 16 credits |
| CCET 140: Intro to Civil and Construction Drafting (3 credits)
or CADD 126: Introduction to AutoCADD (3 credits)* |
CCET 140: Intro to Civil and Construction Drafting (3 credits)
or CADD 126: Introduction to AutoCADD (3 credits) * |
| WR 121: English Composition (4 credits) or higher* | WR 121: English Composition (4 credits) or higher* |
| MTH 112: Elementary Functions (5 credits)* | MTH 112: Elementary Functions (5 credits)* |
| GEO 266: GIS Analysis (4 credits) | GEO 266: GIS Analysis (4 credits) |
| Spring – 16 credits | Spring – 16 credits |
| GEO 248: Fundamentals of Drone Operations (4 credits) | GEO 248: Fundamentals of Drone Operations (4 credits) |
| GEO 244: Interactive Map Design (4 credits) | GEO 244: Interactive Map Design (4 credits) |
| WR 227: Technical Writing (4 credits)* | WR 227: Technical Writing (4 credits)* |
| GEO 240: Cartography (4 credits) | GEO 240: Cartography (4 credits) |
| Summer – 4 credits | Summer – 3 or 4 credits |
| GEO 252: Geospatial Modeling with Drones I (4 credits) | General education requirement (3 credits)
or STAT 243Z: Elementary Statistics I (4 credits)** |
Second year
| Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|
| Fall – 16 credits | Fall – 16 credits |
| CCET 210: Intro to Surveying (4 credits)* | CCET 210: Intro to Surveying (4 credits)* |
| GEO 254: Geospatial Modeling with Drones II (4 credits) | GEO 252: Geospatial Modeling with Drones I (4 credits) |
| GEO 223: GPS Theory and Design (4 credits) | GEO 223: GPS Theory and Design (4 credits) |
| CIS 125D: Database Application Development I (4 credits) | CIS 125D: Database Application Development I (4 credits) |
| Winter – 15 credits | Winter – 15 credits |
| GEO 246: Remote Sensing (4 credits) | GEO 246: Remote Sensing (4 credits) |
| GEO 260: Boundary Surveys and Maps (4 credits) | GEO 260: Boundary Surveys and Maps (4 credits) |
| CCET 220: Computer Applications for Surveying (3 credits)* | CCET 220: Computer Applications for Surveying (3 credits)* |
| CIS 122: Introduction to Programming Logic (4 credits) | CIS 122: Introduction to Programming Logic (4 credits) |
| Spring – 14 credits | Spring – 14 credits |
| GEO 270: Creating a Map Portfolio (1 credit) | GEO 270: Creating a Map Portfolio (1 credit) |
| CCET 230: Intermediate Surveying (4 credits)* | CCET 230: Intermediate Surveying (4 credits)* |
| GEO 267: Geospatial Applications (4 credits)
or GEO 280A: Cooperative Ed (4 credits) |
GEO 267: Geospatial Applications (4 credits)
or GEO 280A: Cooperative Ed (4 credits) |
| GEO 242: GIS Programming (5 credits) | GEO 242: GIS Programming (5 credits) |
| Summer – 3 or 4 credits | Summer – 4 credits |
| General education requirement (3 credits)
or STAT 243Z: Elementary Statistics I (4 credits)** |
GEO 254: Geospatial Modeling with Drones II (4 credits) |
*Classes are also part of the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology AAS degree.
**STAT 243: Elementary Statistics I is a recommended course that can be used to meet a general education requirement. This course is not required as part of the curriculum, yet it’s used in the geospatial field and can be taken to deepen skills and prepare you for employment in geospatial technologies.