Drafting and Design Technology - Geographic Information Systems Technology, AAS

Program Description:

This program prepares a person for entry-level positions in the geographical information systems field. A geographical information system (GIS) is an integrated database management system used to store, organize, retrieve, and analyze geographical and resource data for decision-making. The curriculum includes computer- assisted drafting, map making, database management, surveying, and applications of geographical information systems.

GIS technicians work under the supervision of GIS engineers, managers, cartographers, surveyors, and other professionals to store, organize, retrieve, and analyze resource data for planning and decision-making. The need for technicians in this area continues to grow with the rapid development and implementation of GIS technology.

A minimum of 69 semester credit hours is required to receive the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Geographical Information Systems Technology. Students who complete a minimum of 36 semester hours in the program may be eligible to receive a certificate in Geographical Information Systems.

1st Year

2nd Year

*Approved Electives:

• DDT 1324 - Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) 4 SH
• DDT 2344 - Advanced Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) 4 SH
• DDT 2443 - Advanced Surveying 3 SH
• DDT 2453 - GPS/GIS Surveying 3 SH
• GIT 2133 - Principles of Imaging Processing 3 SH
• GIT 2923 - Supervised Work Experience in Geographic Information Systems 3 SH

Completion Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree 68 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirement: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take LLS 1312 /RST 1312 /RSV 1312 - Orientation  course in order to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

A CPAS exam is required to graduate from this program.