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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geographic Information Science, B.S.

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Bachelor of Science Degree
Department of Geography and Anthropology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences 
http://chss.kennesaw.edu/geoanth
(470) 578-2373

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Geographic Information Science (GISc) integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology with applied research domains. The GISc program aims at producing high caliber graduates who are well trained in the theory and application of GIS and geospatial technologies. Students receive fundamental knowledge of geospatial skills, along with specific content in one of two systems: human-environment systems, or information systems. GISc provides students a set of skills to manipulate, analyze, assess, and visualize data by way of digital maps and/or map imagery to solve problems. Graduates of the major have obtained geospatial jobs related to crime analysis, emergency services, engineering, epidemiology, environmental management, forestry, housing, marketing, military sciences, sustainability, transportation, urban planning, and utilities, among others.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

See listing of requirements.  

Note:  Students should see their advisor for specific general education requirements in their concentration.  

Recommended General Education Courses Specific to the Major

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

Major Requirements (21 Credit Hours)

Geospatial Skills Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Select four from the following: Note: GEOG 4500 may be taken more than once as long as the topics are different

Major Concentration (12 Credit Hours)

Select one concentration:

Human-Environment Systems

Physical and Environmental Courses

Select one from the following:

Human and Society Courses

Select one from the following:

Additional Courses

Select any two additional courses from the Physical and Environmental Courses and Human and Society Courses

Information Systems

Select any four courses from the following:

Free Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Any courses in the university curriculum.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Degree Requirements (3 Credit Hours)

See listing of requirements.   

Graduation Credit Hour Total (123 Credit Hours)

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