2025-2026 Academic Catalog

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Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Minor Courses
CS 1064	Introduction to Programming in Python	3
GEOG/GEOS 4084	Modeling with Geographic Information Systems	3
GEOG/GEOS 4354	Introduction to Remote Sensing	3
or FREC 4214	Forest Photogrammetry and Spatial Data Processing
Subtotal		9
Geographic Information Science Options
Select three of the following:		9
FREC 4114	Information Technologies for Natural Resource Management
GEOG 4254	R Programming for Geospatial Applications
GEOG 4314	Spatial Analysis in Geographic Information Systems
GEOG 4324	Algorithms in Geographic Information Systems
GEOG 4334	Geospatial Information Technology for Land Change Modeling
GEOG 4374	Remote Sensing and Phenology
GEOG 4394	Introduction to Web Mapping
GEOG 4404	Geovisualization
Subtotal		9
Total Credits		18

A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 In these courses is required to complete the minor.
All minors must Include 6 or more credits at 3000 level or above.
All courses must be taken for an A-F grade unless they are only offered P/F.

Steps for completing the minor in Geographic Information Science-G

Declare minor using a 'Major/Option/Minor Form' found in the CNRE Advising Center, 138 Cheatham Hall.
Include minor information when updating the application for degree in Hokle Spa.
Some courses In the minor requirements listed above have prerequisites, so be sure to consult the University Catalog or check with the Minor advisor.
Students cannot graduate until they have either:
1. satisfied the requirements for the minor or
2. withdrawn from the minor by notifying CNRE Academic Programs office In 138 Cheatham and revised their DARS.