B.S. in Geography and Geographic Information Systems

BAAS In geographic information systems.

Overview

The Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Geographic Information Systems (GGIS) is a hands-on, student-focused program that is designed to inspire, captivate, and prepare you for your future career in any related field or industry. Geography and Geographic Information Systems are computer-based systems used for recording, storing, analyzing, and displaying spatial/geographic data. GGIS show a myriad of different types of data and display spatial statistics in order to draw specified conclusions. In essence, GGIS are storytelling by way of geography instead of books.

Every time we use navigation on our smartphones, look up the nearest restaurant, or decide where to vacation to, we are using GGIS. Geography and Geographic information systems are used to track environmental changes, crime patterns, wildlife migration routes, urban development, shopping and consumer habits, oil and gas exploration, disease outbreaks, just to name a few. These systems are used in every sector of the economy and in almost every discipline.

Program Benefits

  • Preparation for competitive job market
  • Hands-on training
  • Excellent faculty mentorship

Courses

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Learning Outcomes

  • Critical Thinking: Students will be able to identify, and spatially conceptualize a problem, and logically argue for the use of geospatial techniques in addressing the problem.
  • Technology: Students will demonstrate skill in the use of GIS related software and related research databases and equipment.
  • Data Analysis: Students will demonstrate skill in using standard GIS data analysis techniques.

Career Outcomes

  • Energy and utilities
  • Real Estate and business
  • Urban development and city management

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