Geographic Information Systems
2 courses · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
GISG 104 Geographic Information Science and Spatial Reasoning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 40 - 45 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement based on California Title 5 regulations.
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is placed on the fundamental concepts of GIS. Topics include an overview of cartography, remote sensing, and global positioning systems (GPS) as well as GIS data sources, implementation steps, spatial analysis, and applications in government and business. Students are provided the hands-on experience required to visualize information and identify spatial patterns. This course is designed for all students interested in GIS and for professionals who want to know how to use GIS to better understand and analyze geographic data in their field.
GISG 110 Introduction to Mapping and Geographic Information Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 40 - 45 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a practical study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is placed on the use of ArcGIS software to map, analyze, and model geographic information relevant to fields such as forestry, economics, cartography, city planning, and health. Topics include map making, GIS data creation and management, and map projections and coordinate systems. This course is designed for students majoring in geographic information systems and professionals in the field who want to update their skills.