Geography Major - Geographic Information Science (32 hours)

Geographic Information Science (GIS) is a new and rapidly growing career field. Many business and governments are adopting GIS to target their markets and clients, and monitor and manage their own activities. This is a computer-intensive field. Students should have completed their computer literacy proficiency before beginning this major.

Required Core (20 hours)

GEOG 1050 - Physical Geography Credits: 4 hours
GEOG 2050 - Human Geography Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 2650 - Map, Chart and Air Photo Reading Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3030 - Geographic Inquiry Credits: 4 hours
Prerequisite: A course in statistics (STAT 1600, 2160, 2600, or 3660 or equivalent)
GEOG 5010 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credits: 4 hours
Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 5820 - Remote Sensing of the Environment Credits: 4 hours
Credits: 3 hours

Electives (12 hours)

In the remaining (12 hours)

In the remaining 12 hrs. of course work, students should complete at least two of the following courses:

Remaining hours are elective, but students should not take more than one regional geography course.

GEOG 4120 - Professional Practice Credits: 2 to 6 hours
GEOG 5660 - Field Geography Credits: 2 to 4 hours
GEOG 5670 - Spatial Analysis Credits: 4 hours
GEOG 5690 - Intermediate Geographic Systems Credits: 4 hours
or

Note:

Students intent on a wider array of career opportunities should also develop proficiency in a computer language, preferably Visual Basic or C++. The following majors or minors recommended with this major are: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, History, Hydrogeology, Journalism, Political Science, Public History, Public Administration, Sociology, or Statistics.