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GEO 500 Advanced Cartography

Advanced methods and theories concerning the field of cartography including: cartographic communication and visualization, digital map compilation and multivariate data representation. Prerequisite: GEO 303 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

GEO 303 or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

GEO 501 Principles of Geographic Information Systems

Fundamentals of GIS and its applications in environmental, social and economic analysis (for nongeography majors or minors only).  Prerequisites: GEO 203 or senior standing or graduate standing.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

GEO 203 or senior standing or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

GEO 503 Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Advanced techniques of geospatial analysis, with applications in social and environmental systems. Prerequisites: GEO 303, 308; or GEO 501; STA 282 or 382 or BIO 500.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

GEO 303, GEO 308; or GEO 501; STA 282 or STA 382 or BIO 500

Corequisites

None.

GEO 505 Mapping and Surveying Technology: CAD, GPS, and UAS

Concepts and practice of professional mapping technology including 2- dimensional ComputerAided Design (CAD), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and integration between technologies. Prerequisites: GEO 203QR, 303, 308; or GEO 501.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

GEO 203QR, GEO 303, GEO 308; or GEO 501

Corequisites

None.

GEO 508 Applications of Remote Sensing

Applications of active and passive remote sensing to investigate patterns and processes of the environment. Prerequisites: GEO 303, 308; or GEO 501. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: STA 282 or 382 or BIO 500.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

GEO 303, GEO 308; or GEO 501

Corequisites

None.

GEO 510 Python Programming for GIS

Review of programming basics, Python scripting syntax and library modules, accessing software APIs, automating the workflow of GIS tasks, and creating GIS application tools. Prerequisites: CPS 180, GEO 303 or GEO 308; or GEO 501; or graduate standing in M.S. GIS program.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

CPS 180, GEO 303 or GEO 308; or GEO 501; or graduate standing in MS GIS program

Corequisites

None.

GEO 512 Quantitative Methods for Spatial Analysis

Statistical techniques for solving spatial problems. Descriptive and inferential spatial statistics. Spatial pattern analysis. Regression modeling with spatial data.  Prerequisites: GEO 303, STA 382; or GEO 501, graduate standing in the Data Mining or Health GIS certificate program; or graduate standing in the MS GIS program.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

GEO 303, STA 382; or GEO 501, graduate standing in the Data Mining or Health GIS certificate program; or graduate standing in the MS GIS program

Corequisites

None.

GEO 513 Geographic Information Systems for Social Sciences

Spatial data visualization and analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with emphasis on application to social sciences, planning, public policy, and business research.  Prerequisite: GEO 303 or GEO 501.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

GEO 303 or GEO 501

Corequisites

None.

GEO 515 Environmental Management and Policy

Examination of the interrelationships between decision-makers, stakeholders, and the environment for issues spanning local to international scales. Prerequisite: ENV 310, GEO 331 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ENV 310, GEO 331 or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

GEO 528 Environmental Modeling with GIS

GIS model design and implementation as directed towards environmental issues. Raster data models, concepts, structure, functions, examples, and modeling capabilities are explored. Prerequisites: GEO 203, 303 and 305; or GEO 501. Recommended: GEO 503.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

GEO 203, GEO 303 and GEO 305; or GEO 501

Corequisites

None.

GEO 540 Health Data Visualization

Theories and techniques of geo-visualization for health data analysis and information communications.  Prerequisite: GEO 303 or 501.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

GEO 303 or GEO 501

Corequisites

None.

GEO 553 GIS Operations and Practices

Practices and procedures utilized by professionals in the implementation and maintenance of large-scale GIS operations. Prerequisites: GEO 503 or Graduate Status in the MS GISci Program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

GEO 503 or Graduate Status in the MS GISci Program

Corequisites

None.

GEO 575 Special Studies in Geography

See course search and registration.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

GEO 591 Internship

Experiences in applying geographic techniques to environmental analysis, resource management, and business applications. Up to 3 hours of internship credit can be applied to the geography/earth science major. A full-time internship position for one semester may qualify for 12 hours of credit. Prerequisite: permission of program advisor.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

permission of program advisor

Corequisites

None.

GEO 597 Independent Study

Qualified students may explore self-directed geographic and environmental topics of special interest with faculty guidance. Prerequisites: At least 12 hours of GEO or ENV credits or graduate standing and completion of Geography and Environmental Studies Departmental independent study approval form and approval by Geography and Environmental Studies Chairperson.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

At least 12 hours of GEO or ENV credits or graduate standing and completion of Geography and Environmental Studies Departmental independent study approval form and approval by Geography and Environmental Studies Chairperson.

Corequisites

None.