Geographic Information Science
General
Program Title
Geographic Information Science
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
Students who pursue a minor in geographic information sciences will be ready to claim jobs in a global atmosphere where geographic knowledge is rapidly becoming more important to the interaction of humans with the environment. You'll learn to use the latest hardware and software and the newest research methods to build marketable skills in mapping, aerial photo, satellite image interpretation and Geographic Information Science (GIS).
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Status
Active
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Demonstrate and appropriately apply geographic methods.
Outcome
Observe globalization processes and effects related to geography.
Outcome
Discover spatial processes and patterns at the local, national and global scales.
Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of the key geographic concepts of place, space, landscape and region.
Degree Maps
Major Code
1126
Program Code
1126.01