AAS Geographic
Information Systems
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AAS Geographic
Information Systems
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allows students to view, understand, question, interpret and visualize data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns and trends in the form of maps, reports and charts. The GIS programme integrates hardware, software and data for managing, analyzing and displaying all forms of information. The use of this technology has expanded rapidly and GIS professionals are now in demand in many different types of public and private sector agencies, regionally and internationally.
Five (5) CSEC (CXC)/GCE O’Level subjects, inclusive of English A, mathematics and a science subject, Grades 1,2,3* or A,B,C.
*Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 or beyond
Applicants who possess CAPE or A’Level qualifications may be considered for advanced standing (the award of credits towards your degree programme).
COURSES IN THE MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. |
| ENVS 160 | Environmental Studies I | 3 | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| ENVS 204 | Surveying and Drawing | 3 | COMM 118 | Communication in the Workplace | 3 |
| GISY 172 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 | LIBS 130 | Fundamental Research Skills | 3 |
| GISY 174 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | 3 | SPAN 100 | Introduction to Spanish | 3 |
| GISY 175 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Programming | 3 | MATH 117 | College Algebra | 3 |
| GISY 272 | Spatial Database Design | 3 | Total Core Curriculum Courses | 15 | |
| GISY 274 | Principles of Cartography | 3 | SUPPORT COURSES | ||
| GISY 276 | Geographic Information Applications in the Workplace | 3 | GEOG 121 | Concepts in Geography | 3 |
| GISY 299 | Senior Project – Geographic Information Systems | 3 | ITEC 115 | Information Systems Project Management | 3 |
| LAWW 165 | Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy | 3 | ITEC 240 | Web Page Design | 3 |
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 30 | STAT 120 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 | |
| Total Support Courses Credits | 12 | ||||
| GUIDED ELECTIVE COURSES | |||||
| Approved Core Curriculum Course | 3 | ||||
| Total Guided Elective Course Credits | 3 | ||||
The table below provides a summary of fees payable to the College. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to receive government’s GATE funding for tuition expenses listed hereunder.
| Fees | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
| Applications: Paper-based | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Application |
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit |
| Administrative Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Insurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
Included in the college fees, is basic insurance coverage for accident and injury. However, CARICOM and international students are also required to secure additional insurance to cover medical expenses.
All students of COSTAATT are required to pay an annual insurance fee of $30.00. Completed student insurance forms must be submitted to the College at the beginning of the first semester in which students register for the academic year. Coverage is restricted to students who are between ages 16 to 65.
The College accepts the following methods of payment:
Institutional fees are non-refundable. Students who officially withdraw from the College may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Academic Calendar. Please note that students in receipt of GATE funding are not eligible for tuition refunds.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses programme (GATE) provides free tuition to all eligible citizens of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing approved programmes at public and private tertiary level institutions. Information on eligibility and conditions for accessing GATE funding is available at the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Important:
Students must note that GATE funding is available for the duration of their course of study and one year beyond. Students who fail to complete their programme within the stipulated time frame will be required to meet the cost of programme completion.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme is a one hundred per cent, tuition fee funding programme offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to apply, and students must be registered in a course of study leading to a tertiary level qualification.
For further information on the GATE programme please visit the website of the Ministry of Education.
The vast majority of the College’s programmes are eligible for GATE.
Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)
The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) is a special loan facility made available to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who are enrolled in an approved tertiary level programme at a registered tertiary institution to meet the following expenses:
For further information on the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) students can visit the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further details: [email protected]
To be awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree in Geographic Information Systems, students must successfully complete 60 credits with a minimum of GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:
| Courses in the major area of study | 30 credits |
| Total Courses in Major Area of Study | 30 credits |
| Core curriculum courses | 15 credits |
| Support courses
Guided Elective courses |
12 credits
3 credits |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | 60 credits |
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