Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Track

This track focuses on the use and applications of geospatial technologies and analysis techniques. The department offers 11 GIS courses as well as courses with integrated GIS components and exercises. Students develop skills and experience through lab assignments, course projects, internships, collaborative research and the Senior Seminar. GIS is a rapidly expanding field. It is a $5 billion global industry with double digit growth over the last decade. This track prepares students for a number of career choices and for graduate study in geography, earth sciences, planning, or related disciplines.

Required Courses

In addition to the general education requirements, foreign language requirements, and geography major core requirements, students in this track are required to take the following courses (9 semester hours).

GEO 324 Introduction to GIS
GEO 328 Computer Cartography
GEO 424 GIS Applications

Elective Courses

Two additional elective courses (6 semester hours) are selected from other GIS courses:

GEO 213 GIS for the Social Sciences
GEO 215 GIS for Criminal Justice
GEO 325 Business Geographics
GEO 338 Environmental Applications of GIS
GEO 401 Internet Mapping
GEO 403 Planning Design
GEO 415 Internship in Geography and Planning
GEO 425 GIS: Business Applications
GEO 427 Geodatabase Systems

Four additional geography courses (12 semester hours) are selected under advisement based on the student's interests.

For more information on this track, please contact Gary W. Coutu .