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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 non-teaching 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 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 Major50
Core42
CS 101 Web Site Construction [INTT] 4
GC 100 Physical Geography [SCII] or4
     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 or4
     GC 488 Earth and Environmental Science Capstone Research (4 cr.)
Electives8
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.


Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.