Geographic Information Sciences

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Program Description

The Graduate Minor in Geographic Information Sciences is offered by the department of Geography and compliments a vareity of graduate programs. The plan of study for the minor must be approved by the program advisor. Seminars, current topics or special problems topics and credits vary by seminar and must be approved by the advisor.

Core Requirements

GEOG 573 - GIS Data Creation/Integration
Credits: 3
GEOG 574 - GIS: Vector & Raster Modeling
Credits: 3
GEOG 786 - Geographic Information Systems
Credits: 3
Electives Credits: minimum of 2 additional credit hours from following list:
- ABE 732 - Advanced Hydrology in Agriculture
  Credits: 2
- ABE 733 - Ground Water Engineering in Agriculture
- CSC 533 - Computer Graphics
  Credits: 3
- STAT 541 - Statistical Methods II
  Credits: 3
- WL 712 - Wetlands Ecology and Management
  
  and Lab
  Credits: 3
- SOC 762 - Applied Demography
  Credits: 3

Total Credits: 11

Additional Admission Requirements

Refer to major program of study for further details about admission requirements.

General Requirements (Master’s and PhD)

Graduate students must consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

For additional information see Masters Degree Requirements and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements .

Course Offerings

Geography (GEOG, GSE, PLAN) Course Offerings