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Geographic Information Science Major
Provides students with knowledge and skills related to information technology, spatial data management, analysis and visualization.For department information or additional degree requirements, click here
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 Total Credits Required for Degree  124
 Liberal Studies  30-40
 Health Promotion Requirements  2
Required Courses in Major 46
 CIS 155 Software Development I  4
 GC 100 Physical Geography [III] 4
 GC 205 Introduction to Geographic Research  4
 GC 225 Introduction to Maps  2
 GC 235 Quantitative Methods  4
 GC 335 Geographic Information Systems  4
 GC 337 Computer Cartography  4
 GC 425 Remote Sensing  4
 GC 428 Spatial Analysis  4
Electives 12
Choose from the following: 
 CIS 100 Computer Concepts  (2 cr.)    
 CIS 355 Web Applications Programming  (4 cr.)    
 CS 120 Computer Science I  (4 cr.) [V]   
 CS 122 Computer Science II  (4 cr.)    
 CS 201 Programming in C++  (3 cr.)    
 CS 222 Data Structures  (4 cr.)    
 CS 302 Unix System Administration  (4 cr.)    
 CS 326 Object-Oriented Design  (3 cr.)    
 CS 470 Artificial Intelligence  (4 cr.)    
 GC 330 Planning Theory and Practice  (2 cr.)    
 GC 445 Advanced Aerial Photograph Interpretation and Photogrammetry  (2 cr.)    
 GC 455 Digital Image Processing  (2 cr.)    
 GC 491 Internship  (2-6 cr.)    
 MA 240 Discrete Mathematics  (3 cr.)    
Other Required Courses 9
 AIS 101 Introduction to Information Resources  1
 CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems [V] 4
 GC 164 Human Geography [IV] 4
Minor or Cluster Minor 20