2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Geographic Information Systems [GIS]


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The applied geography courses place a strong emphasis upon computer literacy and spatial analysis skills in preparing students for careers in site assessment, marketing and demographic analysis. The department’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) computer lab features state-of-the-art hardware and software.

Career Potential

  • Environmental GIS specialist
  • Land use planner
  • Marketing and business geographics consultant
  • Law enforcement analyst
  • Transportation planner
  • Emergency response planner

B. Core in Geographic Information Technology: 15 credit hours


  • Advanced GRY course in consultation with advisor

C. Introductory Computer Applications (CAP)


Introductory Computer Applications (CAP) course and/or advanced CAP courses in consultation with advisor: Three credit hours

D. Completion of one of the following concentrations:


Computer Techniques [GIS_CTEC]


And at least three hours selected from:


  • CAP 202 - Basic Progamming
  • MCS 388 - Advanced Programming and Data Structures

Demographics and Business Geographics [GIS_DBG]


Six hours from one of the combinations listed below:

Select


Or


Select Either:


And at least three additional hours selected from the from the following:


E. Foreign language: 0-6 credit hours


  • General Education: 28-29 credit hours
  • Other elective course work: 30-39 credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124


Example of the bachelor’s deg. in Geographic Inf. Systems and a minor in Computer Apps. over 4 years


First Year


Second Year


Third Year


Fall Total credit hours: 16


  • Elective
  • Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 16


  • Any WI
  • Elective
  • Elective

Fourth Year


Fall Total credit hours: 16


  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Spring Total credit hours: 15


  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

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