Storage, management, and retrieval of geospatial data in the desktop and enterprise environments. Design and implementation of geospatial databases. Prerequisites: GEO 503, 508.

Directed research on advanced topics in Geographic Information Sciences. A prospectus of the proposed research project must be approved prior to registration. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Arrangements must be made with supervisor or project supervisor prior to registration.

A written thesis and oral department seminar on the thesis research. Registration requires Plan A thesis prospectus on file in the Geography Department office. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Thesis prospectus must be approved by the department chairperson prior to registration.