Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) Major

The Geographic Information Science & Technology (GIST) Major provides students with knowledge and skills related to geographic information systems, geospatial technology, information technology, spatial data management, analysis, and visualization.

As a requirement for graduation, all earth, environmental and geographical sciences department majors must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 for all courses constituting the major curriculum. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department's appeal committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental
and Geographical Sciences department page.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	50

Core	42
CS 101 Web Site Construction [INTT]	4
GC 100 Physical Geography [SCII] or	4
GC 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4 cr.) [INTT] or
GC 164 Human Geography (4 cr.) [SOCR]
GC 205 Introduction to Geographic Research	4
GC 225 Introduction to Maps	2
GC 235 Quantitative Methods	4
GC 335 Geographic Information Systems	4
GC 337 Computer Cartography	4
GC 412 Database Development	4
GC 425 Remote Sensing	4
GC 428 Spatial Analysis	4
GC 489 Human-Environment Capstone or	4
GC 488 Earth and Environmental Science Capstone Research (4 cr.)

Electives	8
Choose 8 credits from the following:
AD 118 Graphic Design: Foundations (4 cr.)
CN 254 Construction Survey and Layout (3 cr.)
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [QUAR]
CS 122 Computer Science II (4 cr.)
CS 201 Programming in C++ (3 cr.)
CS 222 Data Structures (4 cr.)
CS 365 Client-Side Web Programming (4 cr.)
CS 465 Server-Side Web Programming (3 cr.)
DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD (4 cr.)
GC 455 Digital Image Processing (2 cr.)
GC 491 Internship (2 - 6 cr.)

This major does not require a minor.

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