GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS/APPLIED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Associate of Science Degree Geographic Information Systems · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The courses listed will lead to the Associate of Science in Applied Geographic Information Systems. The degree prepares students for either technician or analyst careers using GIS in the fields of civil engineering, biology, public safety, planning and landscape architecture, public health, social sciences, and public administration. Completion of this program is designed to prepare students to transfer into a bachelor's degree program.
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Applied Geographic Information Systems, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 17-20 | |
| GIS 120 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis | 4 |
| GIS 220 | GIS Applications | 4 |
| GIS 221 | Cartography Design and Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GIS 280 | Geospatial Programming and Web Services | 4 |
| GIS 290 | Work Experience Education/Internship for Geographic Information Systems-Related Fields | 1-4 |
| Choose two courses from one of the following specialization tracks: | 7-8 | |
| Civil Engineering Specialization Track | 4 | |
| ENGT 150 | AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications | 4 |
| orENGT 170 | MicroStation for Basic CADD Applications | 4 |
| GIS 130 | Field Data Applications for GIS | 4 |
| CIV 142 | Introduction to Land Surveying and GPS | 4 |
| Enviromental Specialization Track | ||
| GIS 130 | Field Data Applications for GIS | 4 |
| GIS 230 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Environmental Technology | 3 |
| Data Analyst Specialization Track | ||
| GIS 281 | Crime Mapping and Analysis | 4 |
| PSY 190 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| Total | 24-28 | |