Geoscience - Geospatial Information Science (GIS) - Minor

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29-32 credits

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all minor courses unless otherwise noted.

The Geospatial Information Science minor option provides students with a background in powerful computing technology used to solve problems with mapping and spatial analytics, and the skills needed for success in this growing interdisciplinary field. Because of the varied and interdisciplinary applications of GIS, this minor will compliment many major programs of study.

Math Prerequisite (3-4 credits)

Choose one:

MATH 140 - Applied Calculus (3 credits)
MATH 212 - Calculus I (4 credits)

Required Courses (20 credits)

DSCI 210 - Data Science (3 credits)
DSCI 310 - Data Summary and Visualization (3 credits)
GEOS 316 - Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)
◎ GEOS 416 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems (4 credits)
GEOS 426 - Spatial Analysis: GIS and Lidar (4 credits)
STAT 210 - Statistics (3 credits)

Electives (6-8 credits)

ART 150 - Digital Design Fundamentals (3 credits)
ART 243 - Typography and Information Design (3 credits)
ART 277 - Digital Imaging (3 credits)
CS 234 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving I (4 credits)
CS 250 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving II (4 credits)
CS 344 - Introduction to Web Programming (3 credits)
△ CS 385 - Applied Database Management Systems (4 credits)
◆ DSCI 325 - Management of Structured Data (3 credits)
DSCI 330 - Management of Unstructured Data (3 credits)
GEOG 110 - World Regional Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 211 - Economic Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 212 - Physical Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 213 - Cultural Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 450 - Cartography (3 credits)
GEOS 399 - Internship (1-3 credits)

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course unique to the minor and not used in major or additional requirements. See DARS for details.

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◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning