Computer Office Technology Geographical Information Systems - Great Basin College

Computer Office Technology Geographical Information Systems from Great Basin College is a Campus Associate Management degree that prepares you for a Business career. Mission Statement The Computer Office Technology Department implements Great Basin College's mission by delivering computer technology education to a diverse, far-flung, and changing population. To focus curriculum on current and future needs and employment opportunities, the department develops courses and programs by collaborating with students, community, industry, and other GBC departments. The department believes that in order for all students to become more productive citizens, they need to understand that today most computers function within the context of technically networked environments. The department offers all GBC degree-seeking students several core technology choices to increase employment success and to enhance life skills. For students continuing beyond the associate's degree level, several upper-division courses offer additional skills. Degree Outcomes The recipient will be able to: Use computers efficiently and ethically in the workplace. Solve business-oriented problems using MS Office products. Efficiently work with a PC operating system. Add interactivity and efficiency to completed activities using programming concepts. Demonstrate completion of a course of study in a COT emphasis area of choice. Student Learning Outcomes The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Emphasis provides an opportunity to develop skills in computer technical applications to enhance job placement and continued career growth. Often employees must integrate MS Office productivity software, graphic packages, CAD software, and GIS when analyzing information to create reports or presentations. Some jobs available for graduates include Technical Applications Specialist, GIS Technician, and Cartographic Technician. Graduates of this degree program will have the knowledge and skills to: Use a variety of computer applications for problem solving in technical fields. Build and link relational database tables in technical software. Transfer and link data from different applications (AutoCAD, GIS, MS Office, and more). Research the use of different operating systems for running technical applications in a networked environment. Use the most popular technical software for the desktop (now AutoCAD and ArcGIS) to create aesthetically pleasing, standardized technical visual presentations. Use basic customization features of technical software. View more details on Great Basin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management courses.