GISG 270 - Geographic Information Systems Work Experience

    Recent Professors
    Rachel Russell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    1–4 students
    Credits
    1–4
    Prerequisite
    GISG 111 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GISG 270
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a directed field study where students apply classroom instruction to real world Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects in the community. Students arrange for faculty and department chair approval prior to enrolling in work experience Students are supervised by a college faculty member while participating in a short-term work experience/internship program in a business or government agency that uses GIS. Work experience students meet periodically with their assigned faculty member, complete interim reports and present a final report. One unit of credit may be earned for every 54 hours of work experience. A maximum of fourteen credit hours for all work experience subject areas may be earned during one enrollment period.