Geographic Information Systems:
Geographic Information Systems is a professional discipline that focuses on the computer-based solutions to problems involving the collection, synthesis, analysis, and communication of spatially related information within a geographic jurisdiction or area. Local, State, and Federal government agencies and private industries have been rapidly converting paper-based systems used to manage spatially referenced data and information to highly automated graphic systems that integrate digital mapping with computerized databases.
A summary of the hours necessary for graduation is as follows:
| I. University Core Curriculum | 48 |
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| II. Foundations required for Geographic Information Science Program | 27 |
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| III. Core required for Geographic Information Science Program | 27 |
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| IV. Designated electives | 30 |
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| Total | 123(125) |
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I.University Core Curriculum 48
| See “University Core Curriculum Programs” | 48 |
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| Including MATH 2413 Calculus I | 3 |
| Including PHYS 2425 University Physics I | 3 |
| Including PHYS 2426 University Physics II | 3 |
| Total Core Curriculum | 48 |
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II.Foundations Required for the Geographic Information Science Program
| Course # | Course Title | Sem. Hrs. |
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| MATH 2413 | Calculus I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2425 | University Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2426 | University Physics II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 3342 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| COSC 1435 | Problem Solving w/ Computers I | 4 |
| GISC 1436 | Digital Drafting and Design | 3 |
| GISC 2438 | Geospatial Software Systems I | 4 |
| GISC 3400 | Geospatial Mathematical Techniques | 3 |
| GISC 4315 | Satellite Positioning | 3 |
| Total | (GIS Foundations) | 27 |
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III.Core Required for the Geographic Information Science Program
| Course # | Course Title | Sem. Hrs. |
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| GISC 1470 | Geospatial Systems I | 4 |
| GISC 2470 | Geospatial Plane Measurement I | 4 |
| GISC 3301 | Geospatial Systems II | 3 |
| GISC 3325 | Geodetic Science | 3 |
| GISC 3421 | Visualization for GIS | 4 |
| GISC 4280 | Geospatial Systems Internship | 2 |
| GISC 4305 | Legal Aspects of Spatial Information | 3 |
| GISC 4431 | Remote Sensing | 4 |
| Total | (Core Required for the GIS Program) | 27 |
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IV. Geographic Information Systems Emphasis
| Course # | Course Title | Sem. Hrs. |
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| Geographic Information Systems | (all) | 18 |
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| GISC 3416 | Public Information in GIS | 4 |
| GISC 3420 | Geospatial Software Systems II | 4 |
| GISC 4335 | Geospatial Systems III | 3 |
| GISC 4350 | Geospatial Systems Project | 3 |
| GISC 4420 | Geospatial Systems Design | 4 |
| Computing Sciences Electives | - | 12 |
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| Total | (GIS Emphasis) | 30 |
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| Total | for GIS Degree | 129 |
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Courses
- GISC 3416 PUBLIC INFORMATION IN GIS
- Sources and uses of geographic information required for public policy information and analysis. Use of census data. The decision making process in public administration. The role of information policy in environmental sustainability. **Prerequisites: GISC 3421 and GISC 3301.
- GISC 3420 GEOSPATIAL SOFTWARE SYSTEMS II
- GIS related applications. Topics covered include development and design of GIS web servers using SQL, Oracle and DB2. Real time GIS solutions with hand held mobile platforms. GIS wireless communication, VPN’s, and Geospatial Database Engines will be covered.
- Prerequisite: GISC 2438.
- GISC 4335 GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS III
- 3D spatial analysis in GIS. Networking functions in GIS. GIS WWW servers. Visualization and data quality issues. User needs and management of geographic information systems; system life cycle; development; costs and benefits. A significant part of course work will include GIS assignments using ArcInfo.
- Prerequisite: GISC 3301 and GISC 2438.
- GISC 4420 GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS DESIGN
- Design and engineering of a GIS solution. Research of integrated Earth monitoring systems with real-time data flow analysis. Communication network systems, data quality analysis, and user needs and management of geographic information systems; system life cycle; development; costs and benefits.
- Prerequisite: GISC 4335.
- GISC 4350 GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS PROJECT
- Requires a formal proposal of study to be completed in advance of registration and to be approved by the supervising faculty.
- Prerequisite: GISC 4435.
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