2012-2013 Catalog - Columbus State Community College
2012-2013 Catalog - Columbus State Community College
2012-2013 Catalog - Columbus State Community College
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programs and transfer requirements in foreign languages and literature.<br />
Lecture: 4 hours<br />
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100 Lab fee: $10.00<br />
FREN 1102 Beginning French II (A, SP, SU)<br />
4 credits<br />
This course is a continuation of FREN 1101, with further development of<br />
listening, reading, speaking and writing skills and further study of French<br />
culture. FREN 1102 meets elective requirements in the Associate of Arts<br />
and Associate of Science Degree programs and transfer requirements in<br />
foreign languages and literature.<br />
Lecture: 4 hours<br />
Prerequisite: FREN 1101, minimum grade of “C” Lab fee: $10.00<br />
FREN 1103 Intermediate French (A, SP, SU)<br />
4 credits<br />
FREN 1103 focuses on the reading and discussion of French short<br />
stories, novels, plays, newspapers, and magazines, emphasizing literary<br />
appreciation and the development of French culture. FREN 1103 meets<br />
elective requirements in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science<br />
Degree programs and transfer requirements in foreign languages and<br />
literature.<br />
Lecture: 4 hours<br />
Prerequisites: FREN 1102 or FREN 101 and FREN 102 and FREN 103<br />
Lab fee: $10.00<br />
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)<br />
GIS 1100 Introduction to GIS (A, SP)<br />
3 credits<br />
The course introduces the fundamentals of Geographic Information<br />
Systems (GIS) including basic cartographic principles, map scales<br />
coordinate systems and map projections. Specific topics addressed include<br />
GIS terminology, raster and vector structures, data sources, data accuracy,<br />
methods of data conversion and input, requirements for metadata, an<br />
introductory look into working and interfacing with spatial databases and<br />
an introductory look into spatial analysis. These topics will be reinforced<br />
in hands-on lab exercises. There will be several tests for this course that<br />
are administered in the Testing Center.<br />
Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 3 hours<br />
GIS 1101 Acquiring GIS Data (A, SP, SU)<br />
2 credits<br />
This course introduces students to acquiring geographic data and to<br />
learning to recognize and understand different data types used in the GIS<br />
applications. This course is designed for the beginning student who has<br />
limited knowledge in accessing existing databases. Students also develop<br />
skills for participating in distance learning courses and submitting class<br />
projects using the Internet.<br />
Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 3 hours Lab fee: $20.00<br />
GIS 1102 GIS in Industry (A, SP, SU)<br />
2 credits<br />
This course is to introduce members of construction, engineering, business,<br />
real estate, health, emergency management and utility industries to GIS.<br />
Students learn how to use ArcGIS tools to perform basic GIS tasks such<br />
as accessing, displaying, querying, and editing geographic data. In the<br />
course, students will learn the core GIS skills they need to support their<br />
organizations’ missions using terminology, exercise scenarios, and data<br />
relevant to many industries. The course concludes with a group project<br />
in which students will apply what they have learned to work through a<br />
particular industry chosen scenario.<br />
Lecture: 1 hour Lab 3 hours Lab fee: $15.00<br />
GIS 1200 GIS Software I (A, SP, SU)<br />
2 credits<br />
This course is the first in a two-part series of specific application software<br />
usage training using Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop. The students will learn the<br />
basics of ArcMap and Arc<strong>Catalog</strong> and explore how these applications<br />
inter-relate in a complete GIS software solution. This course covers the<br />
fundamental GIS concepts as well as how to create, edit and work with<br />
spatial data. Students will manipulate, query, present data in maps and<br />
make decisions from the presented information.<br />
Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 3 hours<br />
Prerequisite: GIS 1100 Lab fee: $30.00<br />
GIS 1201 GIS Software II (A, SP, SU)<br />
2 credits<br />
This course is second in a two-part series of specific application software<br />
usage training using Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop. The students will learn the<br />
basics of ArcMap and Arc<strong>Catalog</strong> and explore how these applications<br />
interrelate in a complete GIS software solution. This course covers<br />
the advanced applications of the software and reinforces the important<br />
concepts and functionality for successfully working with ArcGIS Desktop.<br />
It recommended that the student complete GIS 1200 and GIS 1201 in the<br />
same semester.<br />
Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 3 hours<br />
Prerequisite: GIS 1200 Lab fee: $20.00<br />
GIS 1202 Planning and Implementing GIS (SP) 2 credits<br />
This course focuses on the methodology for planning and implementing<br />
a GIS. This course examines the procedures and methods for designing<br />
a GIS, Project Management skills, evaluating system requirements &<br />
data sources, evaluating various methodologies, testing, hardware and<br />
software planning, cost benefit analysis/ROI, system implementation<br />
and project lifecycle.<br />
Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 3 hours Lab fee: $20.00<br />
GIS 2100 Introduction to GIS Databases (A)<br />
3 credits<br />
This course focuses on the design, use and maintenance of a GIS database.<br />
Students will be introduced to structured query language (SQL) and SQL<br />
server as they relate to GIS databases. The course covers ArcGIS personal<br />
geodatabases and includes concept of ArcSDE software. Student should<br />
have some familiarity with ArcGIS Desktop before taking this course. It<br />
recommended that the student enroll concurrently with GIS 1201.<br />
Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 4 hours<br />
Prerequisite: GIS 1200<br />
Corequisite: GIS 1201 Lab fee: $30.00<br />
GIS 2110 Introduction to Spatial Analysis (A)<br />
3 credits<br />
This course explores a range of spatial and analytical techniques and their<br />
implementation in GIS software. Students will apply different spatial<br />
techniques with the software and become familiar with the essential<br />
methodological and practical issues involved in spatial analysis. It<br />
recommended that the student take GIS 1201 concurrently.<br />
Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 4 hours<br />
Prerequisite: GIS 1200<br />
Corequisite: GIS 1201 Lab fee: $30.00<br />
GIS 2120 Intro to GIS Programming (A)<br />
3 credits<br />
This course introduces different types of programming used in GIS.<br />
Students will learn to use model-builder and they will learn how to use<br />
and customize scripts for use with ArcGIS. They will also be introduced<br />
to object-oriented programming. Students should have some familiarity<br />
with ArcGIS Desktop and concepts of programming. It is recommended<br />
the student take GIS 1200 concurrently.<br />
Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 4 hours<br />
Prerequisites: ITST 1102, GIS 1200<br />
Corequisite: GIS 1201 Lab fee: $30.00<br />
GIS 2130 Georeferencing & Editing (A)<br />
2 credits<br />
This course explores georeferencing existing GIS data so that it can be<br />
properly spatially referenced within your current GIS system. Students<br />
will also discover different methods of editing and creating GIS data.<br />
Students will understand different georeferencing and editing methods<br />
and errors associated with each method.<br />
Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 3 hours<br />
Prerequisite: GIS 1201 Lab fee: $30.00<br />
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