By using geographical data and today’s leading computer technology, students will learn to assemble, manipulate, analyze, and visualize spatial data in order to solve problems and make decisions. Students gain familiarity with cartography, spatial and statistical analysis, computer science, remote sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and visualization.
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, https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1299.02
| Total Credits Required | 24 |
| GC 225 Introduction to Maps | 2 |
| GC 335 Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GC 337 Cartographic Design | 4 |
| GC 425 Remote Sensing | 4 |
| GC 428 Spatial Analysis | 4 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Choose from the following: | |
| CN 254 Construction Survey and Layout (3 cr.) | |
| CS 101 Web Site Construction (4 cr.) [INTT] | |
| 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.) | |
| DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD (4 cr.) | |
| GC 412 Database Development (4 cr.) | |
| GC 431 Landscape Dynamics and Analysis (4 cr.) | |
| GC 491 Internship (2 - 6 cr.) | |
Bulletin Year:
2023 - 2024 Undergraduate Bulletin
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