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Provides students with knowledge and skills related to geographic information systems, information technology, spatial data management, analysis 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, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos315.htm

Total Credits Required 124
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major58
Core50
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science [Div II] 4
CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design 4
CS 101 Web Site Construction [Div V] 4
GC 100 Physical Geography [Div II] 4
GC 164 Human Geography [Div II] 4
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 425 Remote Sensing 4
GC 428 Spatial Analysis 4
GC 489 Human Impact Upon the Environment 4
Electives8
Choose 8 credits from the following:
AD 118 Introduction to Graphic Communication (4 cr.)
CIS 464 Database Management Systems (4 cr.)
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [Div V] or
         CS 120A Accelerated Computer Science I (4 cr.) [Div V]
CS 122 Computer Science II (4 cr.)
CS 201 Programming in C++ (3 cr.)
CS 222 Data Structures (4 cr.)
CS 326 Object-Oriented Design (3 cr.)
CS 422 Algorithms Design and Analysis (3 cr.)
CS 442 Advanced Networking (4 cr.)
CS 460 Advanced Web Programming (3 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.)
This major does not require a minor.


Bulletin Year: 2013 - 2014 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.