Cartography and Remote Sensing Minor

Program Overview

This minor in Geographic Information Science and Technology provides students with the skills to enter entry-level positions as cartographers and remote sensing technicians. Required courses cover remote sensing, spatial analysis, and aerial photo interpretation, while restricted electives offer a range of options in graphic design, surveying, programming, and more. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and practical experience necessary for success in the field.

Program Outline

Outline:

Required Courses (15 hours):

• ESSC 485 Introduction to Remote Sensing (3 hrs)
• GEOG 376 Spatial Analysis (3 hrs)
• GEOG 405 Aerial Photo Interpretation (3 hrs)

Select one course from the following (3 hrs):

• GEOG 276 Principles of Geographic Information Systems
• URP 276 Principles of Geographic Information Systems

Select one course from the following (3 hrs):

• GHPR 401 Planning/Preservation Graphics and Geovisualization
• URP 401 Planning/Preservation Graphics and Geovisualization

Restricted Elective Courses (5 hours):

Select five hours from the following:

• ARTS 104 Graphic Design for Non-Majors [GEKA] (3 hrs)
• CMT 121 Graphic Communication (3 hrs)
• CNST 206 Surveying (3 hrs)
• COSC 145 Introduction to FORTRAN Programming (3 hrs)
• or IS 215 Information Systems for Business (3 hrs)
• ESSC 227 Topographic Maps (2 hrs)
• ESSC 355 Geologic Field Methods Lab (1 hr)
• ESSC 387L4 Cooperative Education in Geoscience [GELB] (3 hrs)
• ESSC 487L4 Cooperative Education in Geoscience [GELB] (3 hrs)
• ESSC 488L4 Internship [GELB] (2 hrs)
• ESSC 489L4 Internship [GELB] (5 hrs)
• ESSC 490L4 Internship [GELB] (6 hrs)
• IS 417 Systems Analysis and Design (3 hrs)

Careers:

The goal of the minor is to provide an employment track for undergraduates to entry-level positions as cartographers and remote sensing technicians.