Geographic Information Sciences (GISci) Minor, B.A.; B.A.A.; B.S.
Advisors: Becker, Heumann, Li, Patton, Tian, Wang, Zheng
The Geographic Information Sciences Minor provides both academic and technical training in the three major areas of the Geographic Information Sciences-cartography, GIS and remote sensing. This minor will emphasize both concepts and technical skills that will enable students to apply Geographic Information Sciences principles and techniques to their respective disciplines.
Program Requirements
Required Courses I (9 hours)
| GEO 203QR | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 303 | Geographic Information Systems | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 308 | Fundamentals of Remote Sensing | 3(2-2) |
Required Courses II (3 hours)
| CPS 110 | Information Technology Programming I | 3(3-0) |
| CPS 180 | Principles of Computer Programming | 3(3-0) |
Electives (9 hours)
Select from the following:
| GEL 250/MET 250 | Geoscience Mapping and Resource Evaluation | 3(3-0) |
| GEO 404 | Global Positioning System | 1(1-0) |
| GEO 500 | Advanced Cartography | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 503 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 505 | Mapping and Surveying Technology: CAD, GPS, and UAS | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 508 | Applications of Remote Sensing | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 512 | Quantitative Methods for Spatial Analysis | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 513 | Geographic Information Systems for Social Sciences | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 516 | Advanced Remote Sensing Systems | 3(2-2) |
| GEO 553 | GIS Operations and Practices | 3(3-0) |
| GEO 575 | Special Studies in Geography | 1-6(Spec) |
| GEO 591 | Internship | 1-12(Spec) |
| GEO 597 | Independent Study | 1-9(Spec) |
Note: A maximum of 3 hours of GEO 591 and/or GEO 597 may be applied to the minor.
Total: 21 semester hours