2025-2026 Academic Catalog
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| CS 1064 | Introduction to Programming in Python | 3 |
| GEOG 2084 | Principles of Geographic Information Systems | 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 | 12 | |
| Geographic Information Science Options | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Information Technologies for Natural Resource Management | ||
| Cartography | ||
| R Programming for Geospatial Applications | ||
| Spatial Analysis in Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Algorithms in Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Geospatial Information Technology for Land Change Modeling | ||
| Remote Sensing and Phenology | ||
| Introduction to Web Mapping | ||
| Geovisualization | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| 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 for Non-Majors:
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