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GIS

3 courses with the subject GIS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

GIS 111Introduction to GIS3.00

This course introduces the hardware and software components of a Geographic Information System and reviews GIS applications. Topics include data structures and basic functions, methods of data capture and sources of data, and the nature and characteristics of spatial data and objects. Upon completion, students should be able to identify GIS hardware components, typical operations, products/applications, and differences between database models and between raster and vector systems. Classroom Hours (2.00), Lab/Shop Hours (2.00).

Subject
GIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.montgomery.edu
GIS 121Georeferencing & Mapping ()3.00

This course introduces coordinate systems, fundamentals of surveying, and cartography. Topics include the theory, acquisition, and use of locational data using both continuous and discrete georeferencing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to identify appropriate coordinate systems for a situation and translate data into correct map form. Classroom Hours (2.00), Lab/Shop Hours (2.00)

Subject
GIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.montgomery.edu
GIS 215GIS Data Models3.00

This course covers interpreting and understanding of a variety data formats available in GIS. Topics include the similarities and differences between data models as well as how data is treated differently within each format, to include the conversion of data between different environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of GIS data storage and interoperability. Classroom Hours (2.00), Lab/Shop Hours (2.00).

Subject
GIS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
cr.
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.montgomery.edu

Source: Montgomery Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61