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Nov 25, 2024
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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geography BS, GIScience Specialization
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This GIScience specialization recognizes the increasing importance of spatial information in understanding and managing environmental and human systems, providing majors training in the processing, display, and analysis of geographical data. Students develop familiarity with the theoretical underpinnings of spatial analytical tools and techniques as well as their application to real-world problems. Issues pertaining to the collection, management, analysis, and dissemination of spatial information are covered through courses in GIS, aerial photo interpretation, remote sensing, and quantitative analysis. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for employment as managers and analysts of spatial information, including positions in business, governmental agencies, and private consulting, as well as graduate study and advanced professional certification.
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Geography Core
Admission to the Major
All students who wish to major in geography must:
- Have a 2.25 minimum GPA in all coursework taken up to the time of admission
- Apply for acceptance into the geography major
- Upon acceptance into the program, meet with their assigned advisor to develop a major contract
- Earn a C- or higher grade in each of the courses in their major contract
Total Core Requirement Credits: 25
Required Courses Credits: 29-30
Upper-level Geography Courses Credits: 13-15
Human/Regional Geography (one course required):
Physical Geography (one course required):
Human-Environment Relationships (one course required):
Culminating Experience Credits: 4
Department-Approved Electives Credits: 12
(minimum 12 credits total)
Total Specialization Credits: 58-61
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