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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a four-year BAS Degree in Geospatial Science and enter the workforce. Students explore both theoretical and practical experience in geospatial science. This degree path prepares students to perform professional geospatial science-based work using geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, programming, databases, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technologies. Upon completion, students will be qualified for career opportunities in numerous fields such as analyst, scientist, instructor, and biological science or security agency environments. Students will also be qualified to continue on to a Master's program in a geospatial field if desired.
This BAS degree is intended to be a continuation of the AAS in GIS from Front Range Community College, but the courses are open to non-degree seeking students as well. All students must complete the GIS Certificate coursework along with MAT 135 (Introduction to Statistics), and ENG 121 (English Composition I) prior to beginning upper-level coursework for the BAS.
Transfer credits from accredited programs will be considered.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GIS 101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 110 | Intro to Cartography for GIS | 3 |
| GIS 150 | Relational Database Mgmt for GIS | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | BUS 217 or MAR 216 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GIS 131 | Global Positioning Sys for GIS | 3 |
| GIS 210 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| MAT 135 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| GIS 212 | GIS Remote Sensing - Digital Image | 4 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GIS 211 | Spatial Data Modeling & Analysis for GIS | 4 |
| GIS 261 | GIS Survey II | 3 |
| GIS 205 | Geographic Information Systems Applications | 3 |
| GEN EDU | GEO 111 or GEY 135 | 4 |
| CAPSTONE | GIS 280 or GIS 289 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fifth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GIS 335 | Geospatial Statistics | 4 |
| CSC 119 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| GIS 301 | GIS for Natural Sciences | 3 |
| GIS 350 | Advanced Database for GIS | 4 |
| GEO 106 | Human Geography | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Sixth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ELECTIVE | MGD 112, MGD 133, or MGD 141 | 3 |
| GIS 410 | Geomorphology and GIS | 4 |
| GIS 411 | Hydrology Analysis with GIS | 4 |
| CSC 160 | Computer Science I: (Language) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Seventh Semester
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| GIS 312 | Advanced Remote Sensing | 4 |
| GIS 311 | Advance Spatial Analysis | 4 |
| GIS 305 | Programming for GIS | 3 |
| GEN EDU | PHY 105, BIO 105, BIO 221, CHE 105, or GEO 111 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Eighth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GIS 412 | Photogrammetry and LiDAR | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | Emphasis Course:__________ | 2-3 |
| ELECTIVE | Emphasis Course:__________ | 2-3 |
| GIS 488 | Practicum | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |