Geographic Information Science

Degree Programs in Geographic Information Science

The following provides the degree options available for the Geographic Information Science (GIS) program:

  • Program Description

    The Bachelor of Science degree program in Geographic Information Science (GISc) integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology with applied research domains. The GISc program aims at producing high caliber graduates who are well trained in the technology, theory, and application of GIS and information systems. Students receive fundamental knowledge of human and physical geography, along with specific content in one of two systems: environmental systems or urban systems. GISc provides students a set of skills to manipulate, analyze, assess, and visualize data by way of digital maps and/or map imagery to solve problems in areas like urban and regional design, marketing and industrial location, transportation, precision agriculture, forestry, environmental systems, engineering, epidemiology, emergency services, crime analysis, and utilities.

    For more information regarding this program please visit the College of Humanities and Social Sciences website.

  • Program Description

    Geographic Information Sciences is a multidisciplinary certificate that considers fundamental questions related to the use of geographic information systems (GIS). GIS is computer-based mapping technologies that visualizes, edits, manipulates and analyzes spatial data and imagery for decision makers. GIS is an essential tool in understanding what is where, and is used in urban and regional design, marketing and industrial location, transportation, precision agriculture, forestry, environmental systems, engineering, emergency services, epidemiology, crime analysis, and utilities, among others. The Certificate can be completed in-class or online.

    Students must earn a “B” or higher cumulative grade in all the required courses, with a “C” or higher grade in each course.

    Applications for admission to the program are available in the Department of Geography and Anthropology.

     

    For more information regarding this program please visit the College of Humanities and Social Sciences website.

 

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