Applied Geospatial Science, Minor

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Applied Geospatial Science is a flexible minor that can meet the learning needs of a broad range of student backgrounds for acquiring fundamental geospatial skills. The minor focuses on using geospatial technology such as Geographical Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and other field-based information produced by the latest technology among sensors and instruments to address real-world problems applicable to a variety of disciplines.

Understand the fundamentals of GIS, including geospatial data models, coordinate systems, map projections, geospatial software, and mapping.
Develop skills to collect, store, organize, manage and manipulate geospatial data from multiple sources.
Analyze geospatial data and models applied to real-world problems.

Applied Geospatial Science Minor (21 Hours)

Required Courses

Students who are Applied Geospatial Science minors are required to complete this set of courses. (15 Hours).

Please note: GEOG 4220 , GEOG 4250 , or GEOG 4260 cannot be double counted in both ‘Required Courses” and ‘Electives’.

Electives

Students who are Applied Geospatial Science minors are required to complete 2 courses from this list. (6 Hours).

Please note: GEOG 4220 , GEOG 4250 , or GEOG 4260 cannot be double counted in both ‘Required Courses” and ‘Electives’.