LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Geographic Resource and Environmental Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0224 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004)
GRET combines computer technology, mapping technologies, aerial photography,
and satellite imagery with the most current environmental resource management
and environmental analysis software. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
technicians work with computer drafting, design, database management, graphic
design, and computer analysis. Environmental technology requirements include
a working knowledge of natural systems and related regulations and their
assessment, planning, restoration, and management. GIS technicians are
employed with engineering and design firms, state and federal agencies,
environmental firms, parks and recreation departments, and with municipalities
and local government units. Not all courses in this program transfer to all
colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or
counselor before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics.
For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page
22.
INFORMATION
Contact the Technology Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center,
Room 136, telephone number (517) 483-1336.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 51 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
GRET 203 Beginning MicroStation 3
GRET 204 MicroStation Graphic Environ 3
GRET 205 Principles Geographic Info Sys 3
GRET 208 Advanced Techniques in GIS 3
GRET 209 Applications in GIS 3
GRET 210 Global Positioning Systems 3
GRET 220 Hydrological Systems 3
GRET 221 Landforms/Soil Systems in GIS 3
GRET 223 Environmental Resource Mgmt 3
GRET 240 Basic Map Orient/Construction 3
GRET 241 Air Photo/Remote Sensing 3
GRET 243 ORACLE/Geographic Info Sys 3
GRET 255 Beginning ARC/Info 3
LAND 150 Principles of Landscape Arch 3
LAND 180 Landscape Ecology 3
LAND 242 Ecological Land Planning 3
WRIT 124 Technical Writing 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 15-16 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement)
CHOICE 2: Additional Related Courses 6-7 Credits
GRET 211 GIS Mapping Systems 3
GRET 213 Advanced MicroStation 3
GRET 214 G.R.A.S.S. Beginning 3
GRET 248 GIS/GPS Field Systems 3
GRET 253 Basics of ARC/View 1
LAND 181 Landscape Restoration/Manage 3
LAND 282 Computer Draft/Dsgn Land Arch 3
LAND 283 Beginning LANDCADD 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 66
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
GRET 203 GRET 204 GRET 208 GRET 209
GRET 205 GRET 210 GRET 221 GRET 223
GRET 220 GRET 241 GRET 243 Lim.Ch.
GRET 240 LAND 242 GRET 255 Lim.Ch.
LAND 180 WRIT 124 LAND 150 Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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