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Geomatics Major

Provides students with knowledge and skills related to geographic information systems, information technology, spatial data management, analysis and visualization.

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Total Credits Required for Degree 124
Liberal Studies 30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major 58
Core 50
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science [III] 4
CIS 155 Software Development I 4
CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design 4
GC 100 Physical Geography [III] 4
GC 164 Human Geography [IV] 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
GC 489 Human Impact Upon the Environment 4
Electives 8
Choose 8 credits from the following: 
AD 118 Introduction to Graphic Communication (4 cr.)
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [V] or
         CS 120A Accelerated 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 326 Object-Oriented Design (3 cr.)
CS 422 Algorithms Design and Analysis (3 cr.)
CS 442 Advanced Networking (4 cr.)
DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD (4 cr.)
DD 110 CAD Productivity and Customization (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.)
Other Required Courses 5
AIS 101 Introduction to Information Resources 1
CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems [V] 4
This major does not require a minor. 

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