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GIST 11
INTRODUCTION TO MAPPING & SPATIAL REASONING · 4 units · used in 23 transfer pathways
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of geospatial technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), map reading, and cartography. Exploration of how geospatial technologies are used in addressing human and environmental issues and can promote sustainability.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCGIST 11INTRODUCTION TO MAPPING & SPATIAL REASONINGFull1 section · 0 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 20322 · 01Full · 0
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: This is an introductory level course in the applications of GIST, and assumes no prior knowledge of the discipline; Elementary Algebra or equivalent recommended; not open to students with credit in GEOG 11.”
Transfer pathways that use GIST 11
ASSIST maps GIST 11 to a requirement in 23 published pathways from Foothill College.
- RECREATION, PARKS AND TOURISM ADMINISTRATIONFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTIONFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNINGFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- PUBLIC HEALTHFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- FOREST AND FIRE SCIENCESFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- ANTHROPOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHYFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENTFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- MARINE SCIENCESFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH AND SOIL SCIENCEFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- GeographyFoothill → UC Santa Barbara
- Geography, B.A. - Geographic Information Science EmphasisFoothill → UC Santa Barbara
- Physical GeographyFoothill → UC Santa Barbara
- Physical Geography, B.S. - Ocean Science EmphasisFoothill → UC Santa Barbara
- Social Science B.A. Online Degree Completion - Specialization Studies OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- Social Science B.A. - Specialization Studies OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- Geography B.A. - Landscape Studies OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- Geography B.A. - Environmental Studies OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
- GeologyFoothill → CSU Los Angeles
- Natural ScienceFoothill → CSU Los Angeles
- GeographyFoothill → CSU Los Angeles
- BiologyFoothill → CSU Los Angeles
- PhysicsFoothill → CSU Los Angeles
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