Geographic Information Science B.S.

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Bachelor of Science Degree
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Geography and Anthropology
(678) 797-2373

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Geographic Information Science (GISc) integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology with applied research domains. The principal objective of the proposed program is to produce high caliber graduates who are well trained in the technology, theory, and usage of GIS, information systems (IS), and basic geography. This knowledge will then be applied to one of two content areas: environmental systems, or urban systems. These two systems represent the largest and most common areas in which GIS is used in our society. Where GIS provides students with the technological tools, the specific content areas cited above provide the requisite theory and context.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

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University-Wide Fitness For Living Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (16-18 Credit Hours)

Lower Division Concentration (6-8 Credit Hours)

(Choose one of the following concentrations):

Environmental Systems

Urban Systems

Major Requirements (39 Credit Hours)

Professional Skills Related Courses (12 Credit Hours)

IS 2200 - Information Systems and Communication

Choose three of the following:

Upper Division Major Requirements (27 credit hours)

Major Concentration

(Select one concentration):

Environmental Systems (15 Credit Hours)

STAT 3125 - Biostatistics

Choose four of the following courses:

Urban Systems (15 Credit Hours)

GEOG 3300 - Urban Geography

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Free Electives (5-8 Credit Hours)

Any courses in the university curriculum.

Geographic Information Science B.S.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Fitness For Living Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (16-18 Credit Hours)

Lower Division Concentration (6-8 Credit Hours)

Environmental Systems

Urban Systems

Major Requirements (39 Credit Hours)

Professional Skills Related Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Choose three of the following:

Upper Division Major Requirements (27 credit hours)

Major Concentration

Environmental Systems (15 Credit Hours)

Choose four of the following courses:

Urban Systems (15 Credit Hours)

Choose four of the following courses:

Free Electives (5-8 Credit Hours)

Program Total (123 Credit Hours)