Architecture & Environmental Design
Associate in Science Degree - M.A.P.S. / GIS*
*M.A.P.S. (Metropolitan Access Planning System)
*GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
The M.P.A.S./G.I.S Program is designed to train students to work in the information system side of architecture and urban planning. This career option focuses on the issues of design and theory as these relate to large systems such as transportation, infrastructure, and global communication. The individual completing the M.A.P.S./GIS option will be prepared as both viewer (preparing reports) and analyst (asking what if) of the complex data structures that compose Geographic Information Systems. Students will learn how to design and maintain complex data systems that are managed in a spatial environment.
GIS is expected to be one of the fastest growing employment fields in the 21st century. Los Angeles and the surrounding areas are on the cutting edge of modern architecture, construction, and many other industries the employ graphical information. Individuals possessing the skills necessary to operate such software are in great demand. Urban planning, the motion picture industry, transportation and global communications are just some of the areas that are utilizing M.A.P.S./GIS systems.
Requirements for the Associate in Science degree in MAPS/GIS may be met by completing the required 52 to 53 units of course work, below, along with 18 units of general education courses meeting Plan B graduation requirements. Information on the Plan B requirements may be found in the catalog under Graduation/Transfer requirements.
Students successfully completing this program will have the skills needed to enter the information system side of architecture and urban planning. Graduates will be prepared to work on large systems such as transportation, infrastructure, and global communications. They will have the skills to design, and maintain large complex data systems that are managed in a spatial environment. General education classes provide a well rounded education, imparting the knowledge and skills needed to successfully participate in all aspects of society.
Required Courses
First Semester
ARC 222
GEOG 1*
CO INFO 700
SECOND SEMESTER
DRAFT 60
ARC 201
BIOLOGY 3
ENGLISH 101*
THIRD SEMESTER
DRAFT 62
CO INFO 709
ARC 341
COMPLAN 1
MATH 240*
FOURTH SEMESTER
ARC 261
CO INFO 733
ARC 342
CO INFO 741
MATH 225*
– or –
MATH 227*
Beginning Architectural Graphics
Physical Geography
Computer Concepts
CADD Introduction
Beginning Architectural Design I
Introduction to Biology
College Reading and Composition
CAD for Architects
Visual Basic Programming
GIS/Metropolitan Access Planning I
Introduction to Community Planning and Economic Development
Trigonometry
Computer Aided Design for Architecture I
Introduction to Data Base System Design
GIS/Metropolitan Access Planning II
Visual C++
Introductory Statistics
Statistics
UNITS
TOTAL UNITS
UNITS
3
3
3
UNITS
3
3
4
3
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
UNITS
3
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
52-53
*These courses apply towards general education graduation requirements.
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