Geospatial Technology (AAS)
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
No. of credits required: 60
For more information: Contact Associate Professor Tamara Biegas, 443-412-2304, tbiegas@harford.edu; or Admissions, 443-412-2109.
Program Description
The Geospatial Technology Program provides students with the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience to pursue a career in geospatial technology. The Geospatial Technology Program offers a comprehensive array of Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, and Global Positioning Systems. Geospatial Technology can be applied in a variety of fields including, but not limited to Education, Public Safety, Local, State, and Federal Government, Banking, Health and Human Services, Transportation, Utilities, Natural Resources, Business, Manufacturing, and Telecommunication to make informed data driven decisions by analyzing geospatial data.
Program Goals
Upon completion of the Geospatial Technology program, students will be able to:
- Apply techniques and knowledge of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems, and Remote Sensing.
- Develop maps using GIS and remote sensing software to visualize geospatial data.
- Apply principles of geospatial technology through experiential learning with real world data in a laboratory setting, cooperative education, classroom discussions.
- Describe the design, management and implementation of a geospatial project.
- Evaluate, generate, manage, acquire, and process geospatial information.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Transfer Information
Students interested in transferring to a four-year institution should seek advising.
Employment Information
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, GIS geographers with a bachelor’s degree will earn an average of $97,200 per year for 2024-2034. GIS Mapping Technicians will see a 5% growth rate in 2024-2034 with an average salary of $51,590.
Degree Requirements
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 102 | Introduction to Information Sciences (GI) | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| MATH 101 | College Algebra (GM) | 3 |
| GEOG 101 | Physical Geography (GB) | 3 |
| GEOG 203 | Fundamentals of Geospatial Technology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CMST 101 | Speech Fundamentals (GI) | 3 |
| GEOG 204 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GEOG 210 | Remote Sensing and Global Positioning Systems | 3 |
| MATH 216 | Introduction to Statistics (GM) | 4 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| DSCI 103 | Database Management and Database Systems | 3 |
| ENG 209 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| GEOG 220 | Advanced Geospatial Information Systems | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) | 3 | |
| Program Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| GEOG 230 | Geospatial Project | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL) | 4 | |
| Program Electives | 7 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Program Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CADD 101 | Introduction to CADD | 3 |
| CIS 111 | Programming I: C/C++ | 4 |
| CIS 115 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| CIS 229 | Python Programming Language | 4 |
| CMST 106 | Business & Professional Speech | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Human Geography (GB) | 3 |
| GEOG 103 | World Regional Geography (GB) | 3 |
| GEOG 207 | Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS)/Drone Remote Pilot Training | 1 |
| GEOG 208 | Introduction to Drone Technology and Applications | 3 |
| ENV 111 | Introduction to Environmental Science (GS) | 3 |
| ENV 112 | Environmental Science Laboratory (GL) | 1 |
| MATH 203 | Calculus I (GM) | 4 |
| GEOG 283 | Geography Internship | 3 |
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)