General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses.

Program Requirements

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

• Geospatial Technology AAS: Full-time  
•  Time to completion is 5 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase the time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes  in brackets.

• Identify, explain, and find meaning in spatial patterns and relationships, such as site conditions, how places are similar and different, the influence of a land feature on its neighbors, the nature of transitions between places, how places are linked at local, regional, and/or global scales. [1,4,5,6,7,8]
• Compare and contrast the elements of geospatial data quality, including geometric accuracy, thematic accuracy, resolution, precision, and fitness for use. [1,4,5,9]
• Apply the necessary components, role, and operations of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), including the Global Positioning System and similar systems. [1,4,9]
• Use the concept of the electromagnetic spectrum to explain the difference between sensors (e.g., optical, microwave, multispectral, hyperspectral, etc.) across multiple remote sensing platforms. [1,4,9]
• Differentiate the several types of resolution that characterize remotely-sensed imagery, including
  spatial, spectral, radiometric, and temporal across multiple remote sensing platforms. [1,4,9]
• Demonstrate foundational skill sets on which geographic information systems (GIS) are based, including the problem of representing change over time and the imprecision and uncertainty that characterizes all geographic information. [1,4,8,9]
• Acquire and integrate a variety of field data, image data, vector data, and attribute data to create, update, and maintain GIS databases. [1,3,4,8,9]
• Compare advantages and disadvantages of standard spatial data models, including the nature of vector, raster, and object-oriented models, in the context of spatial data used in the workplace. [1,4,5,8,9]
• Use geoprocessing software to perform essential GIS analysis functions. [1,3,4,9]
• Apply Earth geometry and geodesy techniques such as datums, coordinate systems, and map projections to geospatial applications. [1,2,3,4,9]
• Apply modeling and spatial analysis skill sets using geographic information systems (GIS) technology. [1,3,4,9]
• Recognize GIS tasks and computer programming software that is amenable to automation, such as route generation, incident response, and land use change analysis. [1,3,4,9]
• Employ cartographic design principles to create and edit visual representations of geospatial data, including maps, graphs, and diagrams. [1,2,4,8,9]
• Demonstrate how the selection of data classification and/or symbolization techniques affects the message and communication of thematic maps to specific audiences. [1,2,4,9]
• Develop professional, networking, critical thinking, ethical, and teamwork skills related to the discipline of geospatial technology. [1,2,4,5,6,7,8]
• Determine trends in geospatial technology and applications including mobile apps, sUAS/drones, cloud applications, and web-based mapping. [1,4,6,7]
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems, including airframe, flight instruments, and navigation. [1,4,9]
• Compare and contrast various types of sUAS for fixed-wing and rotar-wind aircrafts. [1,4,5,8]
• Apply image acquisition and analysis techniques from images acquired by sUAS. [1,3,4,9]
• Select the type of sUAS for a specific mission and identify the types of payloads to be carried and sensors needed to complete a flight mission. [1,2,4,7,8]
• Demonstrate competency to pass the FAA Part 107 flight exam successfully. [1,4]