2014-2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Geographic Techniques Minor
Completion of this minor will provide a student with an important skill set that will serve them well in the job market or in graduate school. Literacy in geospatial techniques will be a strong adjunct to students who, for example, major in public administration, natural resource management, geology, sociology, anthropology, computer science, engineering, business and economics, public health, criminal justice and many more fields of study. Geographic techniques allow for the visualization of complex spatial (geographic) relationships that are essential to understanding underlying processes (for example, social, political, environmental) that help the geographer/analyst understand change over space and time. Literacy in geospatial techniques is also an important enhancement for future employment. Many agencies and employers use geospatial techniques as part of their core business.
Requirements for a Minor in Geographic Techniques
Students are required to complete four required core courses, and at least 13 credit hours from the list of electives below.
Required Courses:
- CIS 160 - Programming with Visual Basic Credits: 3
- CIS 230 - Hardware and Software Credits: 3
- GPY 200 - Computer Cartography Credits: 3
- GPY 307 - Introduction to Computer Mapping/Geographic Information Systems Credits: 0 or 3
Electives:
- CIS 162 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
- CIS 260 - Application Development in Visual Basic Credits: 4
- GPY 370 - Introduction to Remote Sensing Credits: 3
- GPY 407 - Advanced GIS Credits: 4
- GPY 470 - Digital Image Processing Credits: 3
- NRM 250 - Resource Measurement and Maps Credits: 3
- NRM 350 - Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing of the Environment Credits: 4
- NRM 395 - GIS Applications in Resource Management Credits: 3