Designed to provide students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to enter the rapidly expanding field of geographic information science.
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/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 30 |
| Technical Concentration | 18 |
| GC 225 Introduction to Maps | 2 |
| GC 335 Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GC 337 Computer Cartography | 4 |
| GC 425 Remote Sensing | 4 |
| GC 428 Spatial Analysis | 4 |
| Electives: | 4 |
| 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 455 Digital Image Processing (2 cr.) | |
| GC 491 Internship (2 - 6 cr.) | |
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| Other Required Courses | 8 |
| Choose two courses from the following: | |
| GC 235 Quantitative Methods or equivalent | 4 |
| DATA 109 Introduction to Statistics [QUAR] (preferred) or | 4 |
| MA 113 Finite Mathematics (4 cr.) [QUAR] or higher | |
Bulletin Year:
2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.