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Central New Mexico
Community College
Geographic Information Technology, Technologies Department
525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Larry Rose
lrose@tvi.edu
www.tvi.edu
Program Description
Certificates in GIT and Geomatics
The Geographic Information Technology (GIT) program takes the position that private industry and government agencies are looking for both a one-year certificate trainee in the short term and a two-year associate degree employee in the long term. Therefore, both these options are offered as stand-alone choices for the student, with completion of the introductory certificate courses becoming the foundation for the more rigorous associate degree curriculum.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs as geographic information system technicians that utilize a variety of hardware and software applications prevalent in industries such as civil engineering, landscape architecture, information technology, market research, health industry needs analysis, business development and analysis, disaster preparation, migration pattern interpretation, federal land management, cartography, mapping, and surveying.
Theoretical concepts couple effectively with the lab exercises, where examples of realistic situations are conceived, designed, analyzed, and evaluated for their applicability and effectiveness.
A keyboarding skill of 25 words per minute is recommended for entry into the program. In addition, students entering the GIT program must meet the prerequisites of MATH 100B, RDG 099 or equivalent, and CP 176 or equivalent.
Information about this program is available from the Advisement Centers at 505-224-3177 or 505-224-5646 and from the program chair at 505-224-3340.
A suggested schedule per term includes
Term 1: ARDR 180, COMM 232, CP 213, GEOG 101, MATH 120
Term 2: CP 220, GEOG 102, GEOG 275, GIS 101, GIS 101L, MT 281, PHIL 156
The above terms satisfy certificate requirements.
Term 3: CM 261L, CP 107, GIS 202, MATH 121
Term 4: ARDR 181, CP 284, GIS 203, MATH 123
Term 5: CP 261L, ENG 101, GIS 207, GIS 220
Completion of all the above courses satisfies associate degree requirements.
Certificate and Degree Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ARDR | 180 |
Fundamentals of Computer-Assisted Drafting | 3 |
| or DDET | 106L | Basic CADD | 3 |
| COMM | 232 |
Business and Professional Communication Studies | 3 |
| CP | 213 |
Database Management (MS Access) | 3 |
| CP | 220 |
Advanced Database Concepts | 3 |
| or CP | 221 |
Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL | 3 |
| GEOG | 101 |
Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG | 102 |
Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG | 275 | Cartography | 3 |
| GIS | 101 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Theory | 2 |
| GIS | 101L |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab | 1 |
| MATH | 120 |
Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| MT | 281 |
Statistical Controls | 3 |
| PHIL | 156 |
Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
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Total Credits for Certificate | 34 |
Additional Associate Degree Requirements
| ARDR | 181 |
Intermediate Computer-Assisted Drafting | 3 |
| CM | 261L |
Construction Surveying | 3 |
| CP | 107 |
Programming Logic and Design | 3 |
| or DDET | 115L | Intermediate CADD | 3 |
| CP | 261L |
Image Processing | 3 |
| CP | 284 |
Visual Basic I | 3 |
| or CP | 278A |
C++ Programming I | 3 |
| ENG | 101 |
College Writing | 3 |
| GIS | 202 |
Geographic Information Systems Software Applications I | 3 |
| GIS | 203 |
Geographic Information Systems Software Applications II | 3 |
| GIS | 207 |
Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GIS | 220L |
Introduction to 3D Computer Visualization Techniques | 3 |
| MATH | 121 |
College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH | 123 |
Trigonometry | 3 |
| | Total Credits for Associate Degree | 67-70 |
| ARDR 180 | Fundamentals of Computer-Assisted Drafting | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: CP 176 or equivalent) Introduces the fundamentals of computer-assisted drafting using AutoCAD. |
| ARDR 181 | Intermediate Computer-Assisted Drafting | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: ARDR 180) Continue ARDR 180 with an introduction to paper space layouts. Architectural desktop, 3D concepts, and practical applications to architectural projects are explored. |
| CM 261L | Construction Surveying | 3 |
| (Pre- or corequisite: MATH 123 or department approval) Introduces the basic techniques and equipment used in surveying including tape, level, and theodilite; leveling, distance, and angle measurement; traversing; and note keeping. |
| COMM 232 | Business and Professional Communication Studies | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: RDG 100) Emphasizes developing, organizing, and supporting ideas in interpersonal business encounters, groups, teams, meetings, interviews, and platform presentations. |
| CP 107 | Programming Logic and Design | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: RDG 099, MATH 100B, and CP 176)
(DESCRIPTION PENDING) |
| CP 213 | Database Management (MS Access) | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: CP 105, CP 176, or permission of director) Presents general concepts, organization, and application of database systems. Introduces the use of database management on the microcomputer. Includes designing databases; accessing, searching, and updating files; and designing and producing printed reports. Read and interpret written and oral instructions of a technical nature. |
| CP 220 | Advanced Database Concepts | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: CP 213 or permission of director) Continues CP 213 and a multiuser network environment with emphasis on relational databases, custom forms, intermediate report design, OLE objects, advanced queries, SPL, macros, and incorporating Visual Basic within Access. |
| CP 261L | Image Processing | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: CP 278A or permission of director) Use and apply PC- and UNIX-based development environments. Includes application on image processing, data manipulation, and scientific visualization. |
| CP 278A | C++ Programming I | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: CP 105 or permission of director) Includes structured programming techniques, programming logic, and control using C++. Covers data types, variables, arithmetic, control statements, basic functions, pointers, arrays, and structures. Students who have successfully completed similar introductory C++ programming courses, such as those at APS/CEC, may have this course waived and proceed to CP 278B. |
| CP 284 | Visual Basic I | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: CP 105, a programming language, DDET 115L, or permission of director) Introduces the capabilities of the development environment and common programming techniques required to create simple, useful applications. |
| DDET 106L | Basic CADD | 3 |
| Utilizing an advanced computer-aided design laboratory, students will learn basic skills for the most popular software packages. Students will be able to generate, edit, dimension, and plot 2D engineering drawings. |
| DDET 115L | Intermediate CADD | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: DDET 106L) In this intermediate-level course, students will acquire more advanced CAD skills. Topics will include producing, viewing, and editing 2D and 3D drawings. The course is primarily geared toward application problems, which include individual and team projects. |
| ENG 101 | College Writing | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent and RDG 100 or equivalent) Emphasizes text-based essay composition including critical reading, summary writing, and synthesis. |
| GEOG 101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: RDG 100) Introduces the geography of the natural environment: weather systems; climate regions; vegetation; soils; water resources; plate tectonics; and volcanic, structural, erosional, fluvial, coastal, desert, and glacial landforms. |
| GEOG 102 | Human Geography | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: RDG 100) Introduces the cultural landscape: population, migration, languages, religions, folk customs, political units, economic development, agriculture, industry, urbanization, and systematic analysis of global environmental issues. |
| GEOG 275 | Cartography | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: GEOG 101, 102, or 201) Cartography covers the basic history of mapmaking and the various projections. The course introduces basic concepts and techniques for the manipulation, analysis, and graphic representation of spatial information. The course includes processing, compilation, and symbolization of spatial data and the application of related statistical techniques. Effective map layout and the latest cartographic techniques are included. |
| GIS 101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Theory | 2 |
| (Prerequisite: CP 176, CP 213, MATH 120, or permission of program chair) Introduces the concepts of geographic information systems including applications, components, mapping, topology, data, and data capture. (two theory hours a week) |
| GIS 101L | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab | 1 |
| (Prerequisite: CP 176, CP 213, MATH 120; pre- or corequisite: GIS 101 or permission of program chair) Designed to complement the GIS 101 course by providing lab exercises that clearly demonstrates a number of the typical uses for a commonly available GIS software application package. Emphasis is placed on understanding the types of general software knowledge that will allow crossover to any number of packages currently being used in the field. (three lab hours a week) |
| GIS 202 | Geographic Information Systems Software Applications I | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: GIS 101, GIS 101L) Building upon concepts introduced in GIS 101, this course covers analysis procedures commonly utilized in geographic information systems including overlay, buffering, classification, network analysis, and surface analysis. (two theory plus three lab hours a week) |
| GIS 203 | Geographic Information Systems Software Applications II | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: GIS 202, programming language, or permission of the program chair) Applying knowledge gained from previous courses, students will develop individualized projects of interest. Project development will encompass the full range of procedural approaches from planning, data acquisition, and analysis to output and presentation. (one theory plus six lab hours a week) |
| GIS 207 | Remote Sensing | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: ARDR 180, CM 261L, GIS 101, MATH 120, or permission of program chair) This course introduces students to the basic concepts in remote sensing and explores the applications of current technology. Topics to be covered will include image analysis, the application and usage of various sensor devices, target interactions, interpretation of aerial photographs, the uses of quantitative satellite data, laser scanning, and GPS. (two theory plus three lab hours a week) |
| GIS 220L | Introduction to 3D Computer Visualization Techniques | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: CP 176, GIS 101L; pre- or corequisite: CP 261L or permission of program chair) Currently accepted computer visualization software, with uses in related fields of study, is utilized to give the student a broad base from which to create effective presentation materials strongly influenced by GIS applications. Additional lab hours outside the regular class time are required. (two theory plus three lab hours a week) |
| GIS 296 |
Survey of Geographic Information Systems |
5 |
| (Prerequisites: None, Corequisites: None) The purpose of this course is to raise public awareness and interest in the exciting new field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It is designed to present basic, introductory knowledge about the rapidly expanding field which is identified under this broad heading. Topics covered will include concepts of GIS, map types and their uses, effective use of cartographic symbols, data capture techniques, basics of photogrammetry, introduction to remote sensing, applications of the Global Positioning System (GPS), effective use of 3-D visualization, familiarity with available GIS software. Scheduled field trips and guest lecturers from industry are expected to be a component of the curriculum. |
| GIS 296 | Topics | 1-6 |
| (Prerequisite: permission of program chair) Topics vary based on the requests from the community and available software, hardware, and instructors. |
| GIS 297 | Special Problems | 1-6 |
| (Prerequisite: permission of program chair) The student and instructor define a specific problem in the area of the student's interest and directly related to the program. The student develops and executes a solution using analytical techniques appropriate to the problem. An oral presentation may be required. |
| GIS 298 | Internship | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: permission of program chair) In cooperation with local industry, the student works for one term on a cooperative basis in an appropriate training program. The position is not paid. |
| GIS 299 | Cooperative Education | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: permission of program chair) In cooperation with local industry, the student works for one term on a cooperative basis in an appropriate training program. The position is paid. |
| MATH 120 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| (Prerequisite: MATH 100B) Emphasizes linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, exponents, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and quadratic equations. Includes introduction to graphing and functions. |
| MATH 121 | College Algebra | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: MATH 120) Focuses on functions and their graphs; investigation of linear quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. |
| MATH 123 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: MATH 121 or 150) Uses graphing calculators to study trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, radian and degree measure, basic trigonometric identities, polar coordinates, solving triangles, and other applications. |
| MT 281 | Statistical Controls | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: MATH 100B or higher) Features the use of hardware and software as they apply to quality assurance. Study design of experiments, sampling techniques, SPC, control chart application and development, and process reliability. |
| PHIL 156 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| (Prerequisite: RDG 100) Introduces the tools of reason helpful in everyday decision making, skill for argument analyses, and effective communication of ideas. Surveys informal fallacies and formal deductive systems. |
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