Geographic Information Science

Geographic Information Science

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From local events to multi-scale processes, the department is  developing and applying advanced  Geographical Information Systems (GIS) that will help us to develop the next generation of GIS technologies and progress our understanding of the world’s geography.  Our strengths include advanced computer modeling, geographic visualization, geocomputing, and spatial statistics. Students in this track will learn technical GIS skills that are broadly applicable to both the human and physical systems.

 

  • Requirements -
     

GIS Major

 

  • Career options

Cartographer and Photogrammetrist

Digital Cartographer

Surveying and Mapping Technician

Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist

Geospatial Analyst

Graphics Editor

GIS Developer

Logisitics Analyst

Transportation Planner

Environmental Consultant

Commercial Pilot

Surveyor

GIS Technician

Statistical Assistant

Architect
 
(see esri's website for more possibilities)  

 

  • Advisor

Dr. Ronald Luna
Geographical Sciences
2181M Lefrak Hall
(301) 405-4073
Email: @email

GIS Major Worksheet