Earth and Environmental Science – Geographic Information Science AS: Full-time

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Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Science degree in 2 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

First Year

Fall Semester (16 credits)			Spring Semester (15 credits)
☐ GEOG 1000 Earth’s Environments (PS) - 3 credits			☐ GEOG 1300 Regional Geography (IG) - 3 credits
☐ ENVS 1400 Environmental Science (LS) - 3 credits			☐ GEOG 1400 Human Geography (IG) - 3 credits
☐ American Institutions (AI) - 3 credits			☐ GEOG 1800 Mapping Our Changing World (CM) - 3 credits
☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (EN) - 3 credits			☐ ENGL 2010 Intermediate College Writing (EN) - 3 credits
☐ MATH 1050 College Algebra (QL) - 4 credits			☐ Fine Arts (FA) - 3 Credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)			Spring Semester (15 credits)
☐ GEOG 2100 Cartographic Principles - 4 credits			☐ GEOG 2750 Remote Sensing and GIS - 3 credits
☐ GEOG 2500 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems - 4 credits			☐ GIS Emphasis Elective - 3 credits
☐ GIS Emphasis Elective - 3 credits			☐ PHIL 2300 Introduction to Environmental Ethics (HU) - 3 credits
☐ International & Global (IG) - 3 credits			☐ Social Science (SS) / Diversity (DV) - 3 credits
☐ Lifelong Wellness (LW) - 1 credit			☐ Communication (CM) - 3 credits

► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation

Advising Notes

This emphasis is designed for transfer to Geography and GIS programs of study within USHE, with strong articulation agreements with the University of Utah, Utah Valley University, and Weber State University. The requirements for these programs at the 4-year institutions differ, so students are encouraged to contact their intended transfer institution and department for up-to-date program information.
Students are strongly recommended to meet with an academic advisor during their first semester to plan the appropriate academic pathway based on their goals. This emphasis is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in geospatial technology, with an emphasis on geographic information systems, global positioning systems, satellite imagery, and drone technology.