Geographic Information Science Major, 39 hours: B.S.-Minor Required

Location(s): On Campus

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CIP: 450701

Geographic Information Science (GIS) explores how spatial data can be used to better understand and represent the Earth. Students enrolled in this program will gain experience using GIS software to analyze and interpret spatial data from a range of disciplines, as well as basic geographic fundamentals. As GIS is one of the fastest growing industries in today’s job market, this program will provide students with the necessary tools to be knowledgeable and competitive in the world of geospatial technology.

Requirements

The Northwest Core (44-47 hours)

Institutional Requirements (4 hours)

Geography Fundamentals (18 hours)

GEOG 32101 - Introduction to Geography Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32102 - People and Cultures of the World Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32201 - Maps and Spatial Reasoning Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32221 - Economic Globalization Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32365 - Geographic Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32410 - Geographic Approaches to Research Credit Hours: 3

Note:

GEOG 32101 and GEOG 32102 fulfill Northwest Core requirements as well as requirements of the major, but the number of credit hours may be counted only once toward the total number of credit hours required for graduation.

GIS Emphasis Requirements (15 hours)

MATH 17114 - General Statistics Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32362 - Introduction to Cartography Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32364 - Survey of Geospatial Technology Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32455 - Applied Geospatial Data Analytics Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32463 - Remote Sensing Credit Hours: 3

GIS Emphasis Electives (6 hours)

Choose 6 hours from the following courses:

GEOG 32462 - Advanced Cartography and Geovisualization Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32465 - Introduction to Customized GIS Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32565 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
CSIS 44141 - Computer Programming I Credit Hours: 3

Minor requirements and/or free electives as needed to reach minimum 120 graduation hours

Students majoring in Geographic Information Science cannot use the Geospatial Technology minor to fulfill their minor requirement. Students must choose a different minor, in consultation with their advisor, to complete this requirement.