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.
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| Total Credits Required | 30 |
| Technical Concentration | 22 |
| 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: | |
| CIS 155 Software Development I (4 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 302 Unix System Administration (4 cr.) | |
| CS 326 Object-Oriented Design (3 cr.) | |
| CS 410 Database Development for Scientists (4 cr.) | |
| DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD (4 cr.) | |
| DD 110 CAD Productivity and Customization (2 cr.) | |
| GC 445 Advanced Aerial Photograph Interpretation and Photogrammetry (2 cr.) | |
| GC 455 Digital Image Processing (2 cr.) | |
| GC 491 Internship (2 - 6 cr.) | |
| Other Required Courses | 8 |
| GC 235 Quantitative Methods or equivalent | 4 |
| MA 103 Finite Mathematics [QUAR] or higher | 4 |
| MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 cr.) [QUAR] preferred | |
Bulletin Year:
2017 - 2018 Undergraduate Bulletin
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