BS - Geospatial Sciences - Information Systems Concentration 24
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The Bachelor of Science with a major in Geospatial Sciences (GSS) integrates various geospatial technologies with applied research domains. The GSS program aims at producing high caliber graduates who are well trained in the theory and application of geospatial technologies, including GIS, remote sensing, and land surveying. Students receive fundamental knowledge of geospatial skills, along with specific content in one of three concentration: human-environment systems, information systems, or land surveying. Geospatial Sciences provide students a set of skills to manipulate, analyze, assess, and visualize data by way of digital maps and/or map imagery to solve problems. Graduates of the major have obtained geospatial jobs related to crime analysis, emergency services, engineering, epidemiology, environmental management, forestry, housing, marketing, military sciences, sustainability, land surveying, transportation, urban planning, and utilities, among others.
Term 1
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ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
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ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
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GEOG 1110 The Digital EarthGEOG 1110 The Digital Earth3 Credits
This is a survey course for students with an interest in geographic theories, laws, fundamentals, methods, environmental applications and visualizing natural phenomena. With a focus on physical geography, students learn about geographic principles of place and space, as well as introductory geospatial techniques such as map reading, coordinate systems, scale, distance, direction, global positioning system (GPS), geographic information system (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial analysis. Students also learn basic skills in collecting, manipulating, and understanding geospatial data by creating and analyzing maps, aerial photos and satellite imagery to solve problems and interpret the environment.
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Total: 15
Term 2
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
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General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences (1 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences (1 of 2)4 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L)
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Total: 16
Year 1 (Hours: 31)
Term 3
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POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
GEOG 3305 Intro Cartographic ProcessesGEOG 3305 Intro Cartographic Processes3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the processes and technology of cartography, the science and art of map making. The foundations of map construction and design will be presented from theoretical and applied perspectives. Students will be introduced to hands-on and computerized mapping, leading to a basic appreciation of the map as the integral component of geographic information systems data analysis. SSED majorsuthis course will not count as an upper division GEOG requirement for your degree program.
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GEOG 3315 Intro Geographic InformationGEOG 3315 Intro Geographic Information3 Credits
Students will be introduced to the basic design of state-of-the-art GIS and its analytical capabilities. Topics include: Geodatabases, applications in GIS, map projection information, raster/vector data models, introduction to available data on the internet, and basic GIS analytical functions such as querying and overlaying. The course will use ArcGIS to introduce these concepts in a hands-on environment.
3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences (2 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences (2 of 2)3 Credits
SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L)
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3
Total: 15
Term 4
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GEOG 4405 Adv Geographic InformationGEOG 4405 Adv Geographic Information3 Credits
This course builds upon basic concepts addressed in the Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course. The use of topological data procedures and relational database concepts within the GIS context will be investigated along with procedures relevant to building Geodatabases, including map projections, coordinate systems, digitizing vectors, and transformations. Fundamental spatial analysis operations are expanded upon, including spatial query, address matching, spatial aggregations, buffering, polygon overlay, and point-in polygon operations. ArcGIS software is used in class.
Prerequisites: GEOG 3305 with a minimum grade of C and
GEOG 3315 with a minimum grade of C
3
IS 2200 Information Sys & CommIS 2200 Information Sys & Comm3 Credits
This course will provides an overview of fundamentals of information systems technologies and their applicability to real world scenarios. Topics may vary as technology changes but the students will learn the tools of productivity. The course aims to improve communications skills appropriate to the business setting.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C and (
MATH 1001 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1111 with a minimum grade of D or
MATH 1190 with a minimum grade of D)
3
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3
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Total: 15
Year 2 (Hours: 30)
Term 5
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GEOG 2391 Professionalism and EthicsGEOG 2391 Professionalism and Ethics2 Credits
This course develops the current professional accomplishments and abilities of students for future professional settings. Students recognize soft skills that promote personal and professional development and competences, and prepare portfolios for their chosen professions. Students also examine ethical problems faced by professionals, and focus on issues of personal decision making and public policy.
Prerequisites: (
GEOG 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
GEOG 1102 with a minimum grade of C or
GEOG 1112 with a minimum grade of C or
GEOG 1113 with a minimum grade of C or
GEOG 1125 with a minimum grade of C or
GEOG 1130 with a minimum grade of C)
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SURV 3320 Photogrammetry & Drone AnalysSURV 3320 Photogrammetry & Drone Analys3 Credits
The course will focus on the analysis and interpretation of manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that include: drones; kites; blimps; powered paragliders; and fixed wing and copter small-format aerial photography (SFAP). Furthermore, the course will examine digital image processing and interpretation of data, in addition to travel and setup for best results in evaluating SFAP and UAS imagery.
Prerequisites: GEOG 3315 with a minimum grade of C
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3
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3
Total: 14
Term 6
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GEOG 4410 Introduction to Remote SensingGEOG 4410 Introduction to Remote Sensing3 Credits
Remote sensing is the art and science of obtaining information about an object, area, or phenomenon by a device that is not in contact with the study subject. Remote sensing methods include the production and analyses of satellite imagery and aerial photography as well as basic digital image processing techniques. This course is an introduction to remote sensing from space and aircraft platforms and an introduction to digital photogrammetry.
Prerequisites: SURV 3320 with a minimum grade of C
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3
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Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 29)
Term 7
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Total: 15
Term 8
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GIS 3398 InternshipGIS 3398 Internship1 Credits
A structured off campus experience in a supervised setting that is related to the student?s major and career interests. Practical experience is combined with scholarly research under the guidance of GISc faculty and the internship supervisor. Sites must be in advance of the semester of the internship and must be approved by the Director of the GISc program. Geography students seeking a BA in Geography need to take GEOG 3398.
Prerequisites: (
GEOG 4405 with a minimum grade of C or
GEOG 4500 with a minimum grade of C)
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Group B CourseGroup B Course3 Credits
GEOG 4100 or GEOG 4499 or SA 3@ or SA 4@
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3
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3
Total: 15
Year 4 (Hours: 30)
Program Total: 120 Hours
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