Associate Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography at Anoka - Ramsey Community College |
Anoka - Ramsey Community College
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Anoka - Ramsey Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus with 7,860 students in Coon Rapids, MN.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Anoka - Ramsey Community College - Coon Rapids Campus
Associate degree
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography
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Program Information: The field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) deals with data manipulation and mapping in “layers” to best analyze and present data. It is an essential tool for assessing markets for new products, planning land use, and analyzing environmental issues. This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of GIS and also provides the first two years of a bachelor's degree in GIS/Cartography. Coursework will transfer to the University of Minnesota. Because of differing requirements at transfer institutions, students should meet with an advisor to plan a program of study.
Program Goals: By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:
1) Demonstrate an ability to apply geographic analysis principles to problems in the social and biological sciences, natural resources and business environments;
2) Understand theory and implementation of relational databases and data models relevant to GIS;
3) Understand and apply the principles of map design and production;
4) Demonstrate proficiency in GIS software commonly used in the field; and,
5) Demonstrate an ability to locate and create data appropriate for a wide variety of GIS applications.
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