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Phase I of a state-mandated initiative — aimed at simplifying student transfer and ensuring uniformity
in course numbers across California Community Colleges — is underway for Fall 2025. This impacts six Foothill courses plus their honors course
version. View the six courses listed here.
When viewing a course in the schedule of classes, you will see a letter at the end
of the class course section number IF that class is NOT being taught FULLY in person
on campus. View section letter code definitions.
Foothill offers many courses with free ($0) or low-cost (under $30) materials.
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4 classes scheduled
GIST 11
INTRODUCTION TO MAPPING & SPATIAL REASONING
4 units
- Description: 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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- 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.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
GIST-011.-01Y
Course Number (CRN):
30988
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
15 of 15 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| IN-PERSON some wkly online | Check Bookstore | This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
GIST 12
INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY
4 units
- Description: Study of geospatial technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), cartography, remote sensing, and spatial analysis. Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science to spatial data management. Assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems and georeferencing. Identification and acquisition of spatial data.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: This is an introductory level course in the applications of GIST, and assumes no prior knowledge of the discipline; concurrent or prior enrollment in GEOG 11 or GIST 11 recommended; not open to students with credit in GEOG 12.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
GIST-012.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
32816
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
35 of 35 seats open
15 of 15 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
GIST 52
GEOSPATIAL DATA ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT
4 units
- Description: Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Data acquisition using GPS, digitizing and scanning techniques. Data management. Editing and verifying. Raster data manipulation and importing. Database management. Advanced queries and database manipulation.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: This is an intermediate level course in GIS, and assumes solid understanding of GIST and the ability to use industry standard software; successful completion of GEOG 11 or GIST 11 and GEOG 12 or GIST 12 strongly recommended; not open to students with credit in GEOG 52.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
GIST-052.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
31016
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
35 of 35 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | < $30 Check Bookstore |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
GIST 58
REMOTE SENSING & DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
3 units
- Description: Physical basis of remote sensing. Aerial photography and high resolution multi-band imaging. Satellite multi-band optical remote sensing. Other forms of remote sensing (RADAR, SAR, LIDAR). Applications of remote sensing.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: This is an intermediate level course in GIST, and assumes the ability to use industry standard software; successful completion of GEOG 11 or GIST 11, and GEOG 12 or GIST 12 strongly recommended; not open to students with credit in GEOG 58.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
GIST-058.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
31291
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
35 of 35 seats open
15 of 15 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
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