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 (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)
Select one of the following:
| BIO 500 | Biological Statistics | 3(2-2) |
| CPS 180 | Principles of Computer Programming | 3(3-0) |
| CPS 190 | Introduction to Programming in Python | 3(3-0) |
| GEL 420 | Applied Geostatistics | 3(2-2) |
| STA 282QR | Introduction to Statistics | 3(3-0) |
| STA 382QR | Elementary Statistical Analysis | 3(3-0) |
Electives (9 hours)
Select from the following:
| 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 528 | Environmental Modeling with GIS | 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