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 (14 hours)

GEOG 1050 - Physical Geography Credits: 4 hours
GEOG 2050 - Human Geography Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 2650 - Introduction to Geospatial Technologies Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3030 - Geographic Inquiry Credits: 4 hours

Geographic Information Processing (8 hours)

GEOG 3010 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems Credits: 4 hours
GEOG 5820 - Remote Sensing of the Environment Credits: 4 hours

At least TWO of the following courses (6 - 8 hours)

GEOG 4120 - Professional Practice Credits: 1 to 3 hours
GEOG 5630 - Surveying Techniques Credits: 4 hours
GEOG 5670 - Spatial Analysis Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 5690 - Intermediate GIS Credits: 4 hours

Electives which provide recommended important skills:

Four to five hours to be chosen with consent of advisor. Many geography classes representing your interest can be used, including the remaining courses from the above section.

Recommended Cognates:

PLEASE NOTE: Computer skills are very important. The following courses will help advance your career.

CS 1040 - Introductory C/C++ Credits: 2 hours
CS 1060 - Introductory Visual BASIC Credits: 1 hour

Note:

The following majors or minors are recommended with this major: Anthropology, Biology, Business Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geosciences, Mathematics, Public Administration or Statistics.