Geographic Information Science
Bachelor's degree
In Michigan Center (USA)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Michigan center (USA)
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Start date
Different dates available
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Geographic Information Science provides a rigorous, in-depth program for students interested in the application of information technology to the spatial dimensions of the Earth’s human and physical systems. It is an ideal program for those pursuing a career in the spatial technology sector, or for those considering graduate study in geography and related disciplines. Students attain substantial general quantitative and technical skills, as well as practical experience in the application of skills to solving problems drawn from local, regional, and global settings.
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Subjects
- Technology
Course programme
Two of the following courses (7 or 8 credits):
Technical Computing and Problem Solving
Introduction to Programming I
Introduction to Programming II
One of the following courses (3 credits):
Introduction to Economic Geography
Introduction to Human Geography
Geography of Michigan and the Great Lakes Region
All of the following courses (18 credits):
Introduction to Geographic Information
Introduction to Geographic Information Laboratory
Remote Sensing of the Environment
Geographic Information Systems
Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Geographers
Advanced Remote Sensing
Two of the following courses (6 to 8 credits):
Cartographic Design and Production
Digital Terrain Analysis
Metropolitan Environments: Urban Forms and Land Uses
Internship in Geography
The following course (3 credits):
Problems in Geographic Information Science (W)
Geographic Information Science