Minor in Geographic Information Systems
College of Business and Public Management
Students must complete a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework in their minor.*
This minor explores the fundamental concepts and skills of geographic information systems (GIS) as a tool for data management, spatial analysis, and geovisualization. Students will explore the foundations of spatial data, database management, modeling, cloud-based applications, and the production of analysis and cartographic outputs for research and community engagement. The application and visualization components of this minor align well with disciplines in the earth, computer, and social sciences.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GEO 324 | Intro to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEO 328 | Computer Cartography | 3 |
| GEO 427 | Geodatabase System | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 9 | |
| Select 3 courses in consultation with an advisor (at least one of the courses must be from Geography and Planning). | ||
| GIS for Social Justice | ||
| Introduction to Planning | ||
| Economic Geography | ||
| Intro Business GIS | ||
| Environmental Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | ||
| Internet Mapping | ||
| Internship in Geography and Planning | ||
| Geographic Information Systems Application | ||
| Business GIS Applications | ||
| Archaeological Field Techniques | ||
| Archaeology and the Environment | ||
| Archaeological Field School | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| GIS for Criminal Justice Careers | ||
| Environmental Crime | ||
| Opportunities, Situations, and Crime: Environmental Criminology | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Computer Science II | ||
| Database Systems | ||
| Introduction to Web Design | ||
| Introduction to Web Programming | ||
| Field Geology | ||
| Gen'l Geol Field Studies of SE Pennsylvania | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Geomorphology II | ||
| Remote Sensing | ||
| Geology of Northwestern National Parks | ||
| Risk Assessment | ||
| Program Planning and Evaluation | ||
| Population Health: Analysis, Surveillance, and Intervention | ||
| Research Methods in Health | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 18 | |
*Advanced standing coursework is defined as any 300-level course or above and specific 200-level courses identified by the department.
