Geospatial Information Science and Technology, Bachelor of Science

The B.S. in GIST provides a quality educational experience that combines proficiency in spatial thinking and geospatial data science analysis with fluency in geographic information systems, remote sensing, and visualization.

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University Studies Program (30 Credits)

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

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- Major Requirements (32 Credits) -

Required Courses (26 Credits)

GIST1001 - GIST Orientation and Portfolio Credits: 1

GIST1200 - Geospatial Foundations Credits: 3

GIST2110 - Techniques in Cartography Credits: 3

GIST2150 - Introduction to Programming in Geospatial Information Science and Technology Credits: 3

GIST2200 - Spatial Data Visualization Credits: 3

GIST2310 - Intro to Geographic Information Systems Credits: 4

GIST3140 - Introduction to Remote Sensing Credits: 3

GIST 3050- Spatial Database Design and Management Credits: 3

GIST 4780- GIS&T Capstone Credits

Experiential Learning Requirements (6 Credits)

Students must take 6 credit hours of experiential learning by taking one of the following:

GIST4870 - Internship in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (6 Credits)

OR

GIST4950 - Undergraduate Research in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (6 Credits)

OR

GIST4870 - Internship in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (3 Credits)
AND
GIST4950 - Undergraduate Research in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (3 Credits)

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GIST Electives (30 Credits)

Students must take 30 credits of GIST electives; up t0 10 credits can be from GIST-related courses from other disciplines,
with approval from their advisor; at least 18 of the 30 must be upper division (3000 or above).

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Discipline Concentration Requirement (varies; 16 - 24 Credits)

GIST is best practiced with a specialized knowledge base outside of GIST. Students must declare a minor in another
discipline or create discipline concentration outside of GIST, with approval of their advisor; a second major can also meet
this requirement.

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Mathematics and Statistics Requirements (9 - 10 Credits)

Students must take 5-6 credits of math and 4 credits of statistics (fulfills USP Q requirement).