GIS 202 CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN FOR GIS Prerequisite: GIS 201
equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair typical solid-state device circuits. 3 Credit Hours
This course provides a comprehensive study of GIS-applicable cartography including cartographic principles, data acquisition techniques, and methods of base map development. The course will include map projections, map scales, types of thematic maps, and map accuracy. Scanning, digitizing and coordinate geometry techniques used in GIS base map development will be introduced through hands- on exercises and computer-assisted mapping projects. 3 Credit Hours
ETC 104 DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS Prerequisite: As required by the college.
This course provides instruction on basic logic gates, flip-flops, registers, counters, microprocessor/computer fundamentals, analog to digital conversion, and digital analog conversion. Emphasis is placed on number systems, Boolean algebra, combination logic circuits, sequential logic circuits, and typical microprocessor data manipulation and storage. This course also has an embedded lab with exercises designed to develop skills required by industry. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze digital circuits, draw timing diagrams, determine output of combinational and sequential logic circuits and diagnose and troubleshoot electronic components as well as demonstrate knowledge of microprocessor and computer circuits. 3 Credit Hours
GRAPHICS & PRINTING (GPC)
GPC 112 INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY Prerequisite: As required by the college
This course provides an introduction to the graphic arts and printing industry. Emphasis is placed providing students an overview of all aspects of the industry. Upon completion, students should be able to use industry terminology, understand current and emerging trends in technology, and make decisions about career options. 3 Credit Hours GPC 128 ELECTRONIC PAGE LAYOUT AND ASSEMBLY Prerequisite: As required by the college This course introduces students to electronic page layout. Topics include importing, combining and manipulating text and graphic elements for composite page layout and production. Upon completion, students should be able to produce single-page, spread-page, and continuous-page digital documents suitable for low- or high- resolution output as well as electronic prepress file submissions. 3 Credit Hours
ETC 108 MOTOR CONTROLS I Prerequisite: As required by the college.
This course is a study of the construction, operating characteristics, and installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on the control of three phase AC motors. This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, pushbutton stations, multiple control stations, two wire control, three wire control, jogging control, sequence control, and ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of motor starters, overload protection, interpret ladder diagrams using pushbutton stations and understand complex motor control diagrams. 3 Credit Hours
GPC 134 DIGITAL PREPRESS Prerequisite: As required by the college
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This course provides an in-depth study of electronic production techniques for printing and prepress applications. Topics include file preparation in compliance with industry standards; troubleshooting, correct and preflight files; correct line art and grayscale images and trap color images. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot and resolve technical prepress problems associated with software applications, fonts and font management, cross-platform conversions, digital imaging and page layout and imposition. 3 Credit Hours
GEO 102 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY II Prerequisite: As required by the college . Physical Geography II is the second in a two-part sequence including topics such as landforms, landscapes, soil, and vegetation of the earth. Laboratory is required. 4 Credit Hour
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
GPC 136 ESTIMATING COSTS IN PRINTING AND GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS Prerequisite: As required by the college
GIS 101 INTRODUCTION TO GIS TECHNOLOGY Prerequisite: As required by the college . This is an introductory GIS course focusing on maps, map analysis, and an introduction to computers. Emphasis is placed on raster GIS capabilities, data acquisition, spatial databases, and using GIS and GIS trends. Upon completion, students will demonstrate the ability to use GIS in spatial analysis, output, graphics output design issues, modes of user/GIS interaction, generating complex products and using GIS for archives. 2 Credit Hours
This course provides students with a thorough understanding of the costs and dynamics of running a profitable graphics and printing business. Emphasis is placed on estimating jobs and producing competitive bids with or without computer software. Upon completion, students should be able to estimate the cost of producing a variety of projects, apply essential problem-solving techniques, exercise self-management techniques and be able to work in a group or team environment. 3 Credit Hours GPC 170 ON-LINE GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS Prerequisite: As required by the college This course focuses on the Internet and design principles for web uses. Emphasis is placed on software necessary for the creation and maintenance of a web site. Upon completion, students should be able to design, and maintain on-line communications. 3 Credit Hours GPC 180 CURRENT TOPICS IN GRAPHICS AND PRINTING COMMUNICATIONS Prerequisite: As required by the college This course is a survey of current trends in the graphic communications industry and provides specialized instruction in
GIS 201 GIS FUNDAMENTALS Prerequisite: As required by the college .
This course introduces students to the concepts, techniques, and tools of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which is a computer-based data processing tool used to manage and analyze spatial information. Topics covered include data acquisition, management, manipulation, and analysis, and cartographic output for applications of GIS in scientific and technological operations such as environmental assessment, analysis or natural hazards, site analysis for business and industry, resource management, and land-use planning. Through hands-on exercises and/or projects with related software packages, students will acquire basic skills in GIS. 3 Credit Hours
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