Geospatial Technologies Minor

Required Core Courses:

• GGY 215 - The Digital Globe or
• GGY 220 - Cartography and Data Visualization

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• GGY 281 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• GGY 322 - Introduction to Remote Sensing

Electives:

At least 6 hours at 300-level or above selected from the following:

• ANT 311 - Field Methods in Archaeology (3-6 credits, but only 3 count toward the minor)
• BIO 366 - Ecology (1-6 credits, but only 3 count toward the minor)
• BIOL 366 - Ecology Laboratory (1-6 credits, but only 3 count toward the minor)
• BIO 466 - Conservation Biology (1-6 credits, but only 3 count toward the minor)
• CSC 370 - Computer Graphics
• CSC 455 - Database Design and Implementation
• GGY 222 - Quantitative Methods in Earth Sciences
• GGY 328 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems
• GGY 333 - Applied Climatology
• GGY 421 - Spatial Programming
• GGY 424 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems
• GGY 426 - Environmental Geographic Information Systems
• GGY 428 - Advanced Remote Sensing
• GGY 433 - Weather Analysis and Forecasting
• GLY 390 - Field Methods in Geosciences
• GLY 470 - Field Course in Geology
• GLY 471 - Techniques in Applied Geology
• MIS 315 - Management of Database Systems
• OCN 390 - Field Methods in Oceanography
• OCN 471 - Oceanographic Cruise Techniques

Additional Information:

Other courses may be applied toward the minor at the discretion of the Geospatial Technologies minor coordinator or the Chair of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences.

Students must earn at least a “C” (2.00) average in courses counted toward the Geospatial Technologies minor. This minor is available for students majoring in any discipline including geography and geology. A maximum of 12 credit hours counted toward a student’s major may be applied toward completion of core or elective requirements in Geospatial Technologies.