Program: Geographic Information Systems Minor [GIS] - SUNY Cortland

2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 11, 2025

Geography Department
Old Main, Room 138
607-753-4107

The minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides an opportunity for students not majoring in Geography or GIS to attain sophisticated technology skills and competencies in computer mapping, cartography, spatial analysis and advanced geospatial applications. The department's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) computer lab features state-of-the-art hardware and software.

A. Required Courses: 18 credit hours

CAP 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications (3 cr. hr.)
GRY 324 - Introduction to Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (3 cr. hr.)
GRY 327 - Service Learning: Computer Mapping (4 cr. hr.)
GRY 328 - Geographic Information Systems (4 cr. hr.)
GRY 330 - Advanced GIS Techniques (4 cr. hr.)

B. Electives selected from the following courses: 3-4 credit hours

GRY 326 - Computer Graphics in GIS (4 cr. hr.)
GRY 331 - Global Position System Technology (4 cr. hr.)
GRY 334 - Historical Geographic Information Systems (4 cr. hr.)
GRY 337 - Programming in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (4 cr. hr.)
GRY 400 - Geographical Analysis (4 cr. hr.)
GRY 495 - Independent Study in Geography (3 or 4 cr. hr.)
GRY 499 - Internship in Applied Geography (3 cr. hr.)
and/or other advanced GRY courses in consultation with advisor

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A. Required Courses: 18 credit hours

B. Electives selected from the following courses: 3-4 credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for the Minor: 21-22

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