The minor in Geospatial Information Science for Natural Resources provides students with fundamental geospatial skills in natural resource science and management. Geographic information systems, global positioning systems, and remote sensing are key tools for the 21st century workforce.
This minor is designed for students desiring to gain technical skills and to increase their employment potential in an applied area. The minor in Geospatial Information Science has a broad interdisciplinary appeal due to the ability to adapt and use these technologies in many disciplines.
Effective Fall 2019
Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division | ||
| CS 152 | Introduction to Programming (CS0)-Python | 2 |
| GR 220 | Mapping, Cartography, and Spatial Thinking | 3 |
| Required Upper Division | ||
| NR 322 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| NR 323/GR 323 | Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation | 3 |
| NR 423 | Applications of Global Positioning Systems | 1 |
| NR 426 | Programming for GIS I | 2 |
| Required Upper Division Applications – select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Wildlife Habitat Use and Management | ||
| GIS Applications in Natural Resource Management | ||
| Independent Study 1 | ||
| Upper Division Electives | 2-3 | |
| Land Change Science and Remote Sensing | ||
| Programming for GIS II | ||
| Applications in Conservation Planning | ||
| Seminar on GIS and Remote Sensing Applications | ||
| Independent Study 1 | ||
| Integrated Planning for Conservation | ||
| Program Total Credits | 21-22 | |
| 1 | NR 495 Independent Study must include geospatial applications and be approved by the minor advisor. |