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Duluth Campus
Geographic Information Science MinorGeography & Philosophy
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The minor in geographic information science has as its core the study and use of geographic information systems (GIS). Central to this program are the theoretical and applied fundamentals of the collection, management, analysis, and representation of spatial data. The program builds on this core by exploring both traditional and novel methods for geo-visualization. Methods include teaching about various remote sensing technologies used to collect and classify remotely sensed data and how to use these technologies, critically discussing the implications of geo-spatial technologies on individuals and society, demonstrating how geo-spatial technologies are used effectively in urban and regional planning processes, and by exploring applications of GIS to environmental, resource and policy/management issues. The minor interweaves well with majors in anthropology, biology, chemistry, computer science, criminology, engineering, environmental sciences, geology, history, mathematics, political science, sociology, and statistics.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Students following the fall 2012 or later degree requirements for majors or minors in: geography, environment and sustainability, and urban and regional studies may minor in GIS.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
Minor Requirements
Core (6-7 cr)
GEOG 2552 {Inactive}
[LE CAT2, LOGIC & QR]
(3.0 cr)
GEOG 1304 {Inactive}
[LE CAT6, LECD CAT06, SOC SCI]
(3.0 cr)
or
GEOG 1414 - The Physical Geography
[LE CAT, NAT SCI, SUSTAIN]
(4.0 cr)
Information Science Requirement (4-8 cr)
GIS 3563 - Geographic Information Science I: Theory and Analysis
(4.0 cr)
GIS 3564 - Geographic Information Science II: Applied GIS
(4.0 cr)
or Graduate Level Course (consent required)
GIS 4565 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
Electives (12 cr)
Students must take a minimum of 3 courses or more to reach 12 credits. Other GIS 3xxx-5xxx level courses may apply here.
Take 3 or more course(s) from the following:
·
FORS 3205 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
GEOG 3532 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
·
GIS 3580 - Earth Imagery
(4.0 cr)
·
GIS 3591 - Independent Study in GIS
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
GIS 3597 - Internship in GIS
(3.0-4.0 cr)
·
GIS 3xxx
·
GIS 4533 - Distributed Geographic Information Services: Mobile and Web Based Solutions
(4.0 cr)
·
GIS 4565 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
·
GIS 4585 - Advanced GIS Analytics
(4.0 cr)
·
GIS 4586 - Geoprocessing with Python
(4.0 cr)
·
GIS 4xxx
·
GIS 5571 - Geographic Information Science in Urban Analysis
(4.0 cr)
·
GIS 5572 - Environmental Application of GIS
(4.0 cr)
·
GIS 5573 - GIScience in Regional Sustainability Applications
(4.0 cr)
·
GIS 5581 - Digital Image Processing and Analysis
(4.0 cr)
·
GIS 5591 - Independent Study
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
GIS 5xxx
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
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Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 6.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |