Example University Programs and Curricula
An overview of the academic courses and skills needed for the 10 core and emerging areas is given in Chapters 2 and 3, and example academic programs in these areas are described in Chapter 6. This appendix provides supporting information, including example university programs associated with Chapters 2 and 3 (Tables A.1–A.10) and example university curricula for degree and certificate programs discussed in Chapter 6 (Tables A.11–A.15). The committee selected the example programs and curricula based on the following criteria:
• longevity of the program,
• critical mass of instructors,
• number of students graduated in the academic and skill areas sought by NGA,
• caliber of instructors, and
• a curricular focus that allows the types of problem solving and analysis needed by NGA.
For the university programs in emerging areas, where university degree programs do not exist, the committee chose 5 to 10 programs that offer reasonably comprehensive coursework and relevant skills.
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS IN CORE AND EMERGING AREAS
Example Programs in Core Areas
TABLE A.1 Example University Programs in Geodesy and Geophysics
University | Department | Conceniiation/Track | Degree |
Geodesy | |||
California State University, Fresno | Civil and Geomatics Engineering | Geomatics engineering | B.S. |
Ferris State University | College of Engineering Technology | Surveying engineering | B.S. |
Florida Atlantic University | Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering | Geomatics engineering | B.S. |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences | Geodesy | M.S., Ph.D. |
Ohio State University | Civil, Environmental, and Geodetic Engineering; and Division of Geodetic Science | Geospatial and geodetic engineering; geodetic science | M.S., Ph.D. |
Oregon Institute of Technology | Geomatics | Surveying | B.S. |
Pennsylvania State University | College of Engineering | Surveying engineering | B.S. |
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi | School of Engineering and Computing Sciences | Geomatics | B.S., M.S. |
University of Alaska, Anchorage | Geomatics | Geomatics | B.S. |
University of Colorado, Boulder | Aerospace Engineering Sciences | Geodesy | M.S., Ph.D. |
University of Florida | School of Forest Resources and Conservation | Geomatics | B.S.,M.S., Ph.D. |
University of Maine | School of Engineering Technology | Surveying Engineering Technology | B.S. |
University of Texas, Austin | Center for Space Research | Geodesy | M.S., Ph.D. |
Geophysics | |||
California Institute of Technology | Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences | Geophysics | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
Columbia University | Earth and Environmental Sciences | Geoscience | B.S., Ph.D. |
Harvard University | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Geophysics | BA., Ph.D. |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences | Geoscience | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., D.Sc. |
Princeton University | Geosciences | Geophysics | B.A., Ph.D. |
Stanford University | Geophysics | Geophysics | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
University of California, Berkeley | Earth and Planetary Science | Geophysics | B.S., M.A., Ph.D. |
University of California, Santa Cruz | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Geophysics | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
University of Southern California | Earth Sciences | Geophysics | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
University of Texas, Austin | Institute for Geophysics | Geophysics | M.S., Ph.D. |
University of Washington | Earth and Space Sciences | Geophysics | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
Approximate number of schools: 20 for geodesy and 60 for geophysics.
TABLE A.2 University Programs Offering Some Photogrammetry
University | Department | Concentration/Track | Degree |
Ohio Stare University | Geodetic Science | Photogra m me try | M.S., Ph.D. |
Purdue University | Geomatics Engineering | Photogra m me try | M.S., Ph.D. |
University of Florida | Geomatics | Geomatics, Photogrammetry | B.S., M.S., Ph.D.a |
Ferris State University | School of CEEMS | Surveying Engineering | B.S.b |
California State University, Fresno | Civil and Geomatics Engineering | Geomatics Engineering, Photogrammetry | B.S., M.S.a |
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Civil Engineering | Geospatial Engineering | B.S.b |
New Mexico State University | Engineering Technology and Surveying Engineering | Surveying Engineering | B.S.b |
Oregon Institute of Technology | Geomatics | Geomatics | B.S.b |
Texas A 6c M University, Corpus Christie | Geographic Information Science and Geospatial Surveying Engineering | Geomatics, Geospatial Surveying | B.S., M.S.b |
Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre | Surveying Engineering | Surveying Engineering | B.S.b |
University of Alaska, Anchorage | Geomatics | Geomatics | B.S.b |
George Mason University | Geography and Geoinformation Science | Geography, Geoinformation Science | M.S., Ph.D.c |
East Tennessee State University | Surveying and Mapping | GIS and Photogrammetry | B.S.b |
Approximate number of schools: 15.
a B.S. includes some courses in photogrammetry; graduate degree has a concentration in photogrammetry.
b Includes some courses in photogrammetry.
c One introductory course in photogrammetry taught by a non-faculty member (from industry).
TABLE A.3 Example Universities with a Remote Sensing-Related Track or Degree
University | Department | Concentration/Track | Degree |
Air Force Institute of Technology | Engineering Physics | Engineering | M.S., Ph.D. |
Boston University | Geography | Remote sensing | B.A., M.A., Ph.D. |
Clark University | Geography | Remote sensing | BA., M.A., Ph.D. |
George Mason University | Geography and Geolnformation Science | Remote sensing | BA., MS, Ph.D. |
Naval Post Graduate School | Information Science | Engineering | M.S., Ph.D. |
Pennsylvania State University | Geography | Remote sensing | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
Rochester Institute of Technology | Center for Imaging Science | Remote sensing | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
University of California, Santa Barbara | Geography | Remote sensing | BA., M.A., Ph.D. |
University of Colorado, Boulder | Geography | Remote sensing | BA., M.A., Ph.D. |
University of Maryland | Geography | Remote sensing | B.S., M.A, Ph.D. |
University of Michigan | Geoscience and Remote Sensing | Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
University of South Carolina | Geography | Remote sensing | B.A., M.S., Ph.D. |
University of Utah | Geography | Remote sensing | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
University of New Hampshire | Forestry | Remote sensing | BA., M.S., Ph.D. |
University of Montana | Ecosystem and Conservation Science | Remote sensing | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
University of Georgia | Geography | Remote sensing | BA., M.A., Ph.D. |
Approximate number of schools: 63.
TABLE A.4 Example Universities with a Cartography Track or Degree
University | Department | Concentration/Track | Degree |
University of Arkansas | Geosciences | Cartography/remote sensing | B.A., M.A. |
University of Colorado, Boulder | Geography | GIS and cartography | BA., MA., Ph.D. |
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville | Geography | GIS and cartography | BA, M.S. |
Salem State College | Geography | Cartography and GIS | B.S, M.S. |
Frostburg State University | Geography | Mapping sciences | B.S. |
University of Nebraska, Lincoln | Geography | GIS, cartography, and remote sensing | M.S. |
State University of New York, Binghamton | Geography | Cartography and GIS | M.A. |
Kent State University | Geography | GIS and cartography | B.A. minor |
East Central University | Cartography and Geography | Geotechniques | B.S. |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Geography and Regional Planning | GIS cartographer | B.A., M.S. |
George Mason University | Geography and Geolnformation Science | Geographic and cartographic sciences | M.S. |
University of Washington | Geography | GIS mapping and society | B.A. |
University of Wisconsin, Madison | Geography | Cartography and geographic information science | B.S., M.S. |
University of Wisconsin, River Falls | Geography and Mapping Sciences | GIS and cartography | B A. minor |
Approximate number of schools: 35.
TABLE A.5 Example Universities with Degree Tracks in GIS and Geographic Information Science
University | Department | Concentration/Track | Degree |
Arizona Stare University | School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning | GIS-Spatial Analysis | M.A. |
Clark University | International, Development, Community and Environment; and School of Geography | Geographic Information Science for Development and Environment | M.A. |
Pennsylvania State University | Geography; and John A. Dutton e-Education Institute | GIS | M. |
University of California, Santa Barbara | Geography | Modeling, measurement, and computation | M.A, M.S. |
University of Colorado, Boulder | Geography | GIS | M.A. |
University of Minnesota | Geography | GIS | M. |
University of Pennsylvania | School of Design | Urban spatial analytics | M. |
University of Redlands | GIS | GIS | M.S. |
University of South Carolina | Geography | Geographic information science | M.A, M.S. |
University of Southern California | Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences | Geographic information science and technology | M. |
University of Washington | Professional and Continuing Education | GIS | Prof.M. |
State University of New York, Buffalo | Geography | Geographic information systems and science | M.A, M.S. |
Approximate number of schools: 189 degree programs in GIS and more than 400 community colleges and technical schools that offer some form of training in geospatial technologies. See <http://www.urisa.org/career/colleges>.
Example Programs in Emerging Areas
TABLE A.6 Example Universities with Courses Relevant to GEOINT Fusion
University | Department or Research Unit | Concentration/Track | Academic Structure |
University of Southern California | Computer Science | Database interoperability | Graduate |
Georgia Institute of Technology | Electrical Engineering | Multisensor data fusion | Graduate |
University of California, Santa Barbara | Geography | Geographic information science: Map conflation | Undergraduate |
Purdue University | Civil Engineering | Geomatics: Image fusion | Undergraduate |
Johns Hopkins University | Computer Science | Semantic web | Graduate |
Pennsylvania State University | Information Science and Technology | Multisensor data fusion | Graduate |
State University of New York, Buffalo | Industrial and Systems Engineering | Multisource information fusion | Graduate |
Approximate number of schools: 12 offering courses covering some aspects of data fusion.
TABLE A.7 Example Universities with Courses Relevant to Crowdsourcing
University | Department or Research Unit | Concentration/Track | Academic Structure |
University of California, Los Angeles | Center for Embedded Networks Systems | Participatory sensing | Graduate |
University of California, Berkeley | Algorithms, Machines, and People Lab | Large-scale data analytics | Graduate |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory | Systems for crowdsourcing | Graduate |
Rutgers University | Wireless Information Networks Laboratory | Privacy, security | Graduate |
University of Pennsylvania | General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception Laboratory | Sensor networks | Graduate |
Approximate number of schools: fewer than 10.
TABLE A.8 Example Universities with Courses Relevant to Human Geography
University | Department or Research Unit | Concentration/Track | Academic Structure |
Carnegie Mellon University | Institute for Software Research | Computation, organizations, and society | Graduate |
University of California, Irvine | Sociology | Social networks | Undergraduate, graduate |
Duke University | Sociology | Social networks | Undergraduate, graduate |
University of Arizona | Sociology | Social networks | Unde rgradu ate, graduate |
Approximate number of schools: fewer than 10.
TABLE A.9 Example Universities with Courses Relevant to Visual Analytics
University | Department or Research Unit | Concentration/Track | Academic Structure |
Purdue University | Visual Analytics for Command, Control, and Interoperability Environments | Visualization, data sciences | Graduate |
University of North Carolina, Charlotte | Charlotte Visualization Center | Graphics, visualization | Undergraduate, graduate |
Georgia Institute of Technology | Graphics, Visualization, and Usability Center | Computer graphics, visualization, human-computer interface | Undergraduate, graduate |
University of Washington | Pacific Rim Visualization and Analytics Center | Visual analytic systems | Undergraduate, graduate |
University of Massachusetts, Lowell | Institute for Visualization and Perception Research | Visualization technologies, visual analytics | Undergraduate, graduate |
Stanford University | Stanford Visualization Group | Data analysis, visualization | Graduate |
University of California, Santa Barbara | Media Arts and Technology | Media arts and technology | Graduate |
Approximate number of schools: 15.
TABLE A.10 Example Universities with Courses Relevant to Forecasting
University | Department or Research Unit | Concentration/Track | Academic Structure |
University of Oklahoma | School of Meteorology | Weather forecasting | Undergraduate, graduate |
University of Washington | Atmospheric Sciences | Weather forecasting | Undergraduate, graduate |
Arizona State University | School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planing | Spatial statistics, spatial modeling, and econometrics | Undergraduate, graduate |
Ohio State University | Statistics | Spatial statistics, spatial modeling, and econometrics | Undergraduate, graduate |
University of Texas, Dallas | School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences | Spatial statistics, spatial modeling, and econometrics | Undergraduate, graduate |
Pennsylvania State University | Geography | Spatial statistics, spatial modeling, and econometrics | Undergraduate, graduate |
Carnegie Mellon University | Institute for Software Research | Agent-based modeling | Undergraduate, graduate |
George Mason University | Computer Science | Agent-based modeling | Undergraduate, graduate |
University of Michigan | Center for the Study of Complex Systems | Agent-based modeling | Undergraduate, graduate |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Mechanical Engineering | Complex systems and economics | Undergraduate, graduate |
Northwestern University | Institute on Complex Systems | Complex systems and economics | Undergraduate, graduate |
Harvard University | Economics | Economics | Undergraduate, graduate |
Princeton University | Economics | Economics | Undergraduate, graduate |
University of Chicago | Economics | Economics | Undergraduate, graduate |
Approximate number of schools: more than 100. Most large universities offer courses in economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, and social sciences that have analytical and modeling components relevant to prediction and forecasting.
TABLE A.11 Coursework for an Undergraduate Degree in Geographic Information Science at the University of Colorado
Coursea | Title | Description |
Two or three of the following (8-12 credits) | ||
GEOG 2053 (4 credits) |
Mapping a changing world |
Overviews the vital role cartography plays in modern society and contemporary science. Fundamentals of reading and creating maps for research and enjoyment |
GEOG 3023 (4 credits) |
Statistics for earth sciences |
Introduces parametric and distribution-free statistics, emphasizes applications to earth science problems. Not open to students who have taken a college-level statistics course. Restricted to junior and senior geography, geology, and environmental studies majors |
GEOG 3053 (4 credits) |
Cartography 1: Visualization and information design |
Fundamentals of cartography—the science and art of map design. Restricted to junior and senior geography and environmental studies majors. Recommended GEOG 3023 (may be taken concurrently) |
All of the following (9 credits) | ||
GEOG 4023 (3 credits)b |
Introduction to quantitative methods in human geography |
Introduces fundamental statistical and quantitative modeling techniques widely used in geography today. Emphasizes geographic examples and spatial problems, using statistical routines now available on most computers. Prereq GEOG 3023 or equivalent |
GEOG 4033 (2 credits)b |
Quantitative methods in geography laboratory |
Introduces the use of personal computers and statistical software in geographical analysis. Corequisite GEOG 4023 |
GEOG 4103 (4 credits) |
Introduction to geographic information science |
Use of tools and databases specifically designed for spatial data. Covers data management and procedures for transforming, storing/retrieving, and analyzing geographic data. Restricted to junior and senior geography and environmental studies majors. Prerequisites GEOG 3023 and GEOG 3053 |
One to four of the following (4-16 credits) | ||
GEOG 4043 (4 credits) |
Cartography 2: Interactive and multimedia mapping |
Interactive, multimedia, animated, and Web-based cartography stressing the important role digital cartography plays in cyberspace. Focuses on principles of effective cartographic design in multimedia and hypertext environments. Prerequisite GEOG 3053 |
GEOG 4093 (4 credits) |
Remote sensing of the environment |
Acquisition and interpretation of environmental data by remote sensing. Topics include theory and sensors as well as manual and computerized interpretation methods. Stresses infrared and microwave portions of the spectrum |
GEOG 4110 (4 credits) |
Advanced remote sensing |
Extends basic concepts and skills of image processing and physics of remote sensors, with deeper examination of image analysis techniques for extracting the maximum amount of information. Prerequisite GEOG 4093 |
GEOG 4203 (4 credits) |
Geographic information science: Modeling applications |
Develops GIS models for human and environmental applications, grid and vector data models, tesselated and hierarchical data structures, terrain representation, linear and areal interpolation and kriging. Students work in small group to design, implement, and run GIS models. Prerequisite GEOG 4103/5103, GEOG 3023 (or equivalent) or instructor consent |
GEOG 4303 (4 credits) |
Geographic information science: Programming |
Introduces the use of Python programming to undertake advanced spatial analysis tasks within a GIS environment. Prerequisite GEOG 4103/5103, GEOG 3023 (or equivalent) or instructor consent |
GEOG 4xxx (4 credits) |
Spatial statistics (under development) |
Involves the quantitative analysis of spatial data and statistical modeling of spatial variability and uncertainty. Topics may include point pattern analysis, model-based geostatistics, semivariogram analysis, validation methods and simulation |
GEOG 5113 (4 credits) |
Advanced spatial topics in GIS |
Graduate seminar; topics vary |
a All 4-credit courses require 45 hours in lecture and 30–45 hours in laboratory.
b GEOG 4023 and 4033 must be taken concurrently and together require 45 hours in lecture and 45 hours in laboratory.
TABLE A.12 Coursework for a Master’s Degree in Geographic and Cartographic Sciences at George Mason University
Course | Title | Description |
Required courses (12 credits)a | ||
GGS 553 (3 credits) |
Geographic Information System |
Sources of digital geospatial data; and methods of input, storage, display, and processing of spatial data for geographic analysis using GIS. Lectures, hands-on exercises familiarize students with current technology |
GGS 579 (3 credits) |
Remote sensing |
Examines use of various types and combinations of electromagnetic energy to obtain spatial information. Concentrates on nonphotographic and spaceborne remote sensing platforms and sensors. Examines essential operational parameters for existing and future systems and strategies for visual extraction of features |
GGS 560 (3 credits) |
Quantitative methods |
Survey of quantitative methods commonly used in geographic research. Emphasizes spatial analysis techniques |
GGS 689 (3 credits) |
Seminar in geographic thought and methodology |
Includes historical development of geographic thought and current philosophy of geography; rationale for various subfields; and geographic research techniques and methods of analysis |
Electives (21-24 credits)b | ||
GGS 503 (3 credits) |
Problems in environmental management |
Case studies of effects of human activities on atmospheric, hydrologic, geomorphic, and biotic processes |
GGS 505 (3 credits) |
Transportation geography |
Structure, principles, location, and development of world transportation. Critical role of transportation in moving people, goods, and ideas at international, national, regional, and urban levels |
GGS 525 (3 credits) |
Economics of human/environmental interactions |
Advanced topics in environmental, natural resource, and ecological economics for noneconomist. Emphasizes sustainability, intergenerational equity, and economic-ecological feedbacks |
GGS 531 (3 credits) |
Land-use modeling techniques and applications |
Survey of literature on spatially explicit empirical models of land-use change. Hands-on experience developing and running simple models. Techniques covered include statistical models, mathematical programming models, cellular automata, agent-based models, and integrated models |
GGS 533 (1-6 credits) |
Issues in regional geography |
Geographical study of particular region or relevant regional issue |
GGS 540 (3 credits) |
Medical geography |
Spatial approaches to study of health and disease. Topics include disease ecology and diffusion, and geographic perspectives on improving health care delivery |
GGS 551 (3 credits) |
Thematic cartography |
Analyzes nature of perceptual organization and visual systems in thematic map communication portrayal, graphic handling, and data analysis |
GGS 554 (3 credits) |
History of cartography |
History of cartographic portrayal of Earth from ancient times through 19th century, emphasizing interrelation of human culture, technological development, and geographical knowledge as reflected in maps |
GGS 562 (3 credits) |
Photogrammetry |
Treatment of photogrammetric problems, including least-squares adjustments, image coordination refinements, colinearity equation, resection, relative orientation, and analytic aerotriangulation |
GGS 563 (3 credits) |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems |
Discusses advanced GIS concepts including spatial data structure, spatial analysis, programming data fusion, Internet components, and spatial database management. Hands-on activities demonstrate concepts and specific applications in both cultural and physical geography |
GGS 579 (3 credits) |
Digital remote sensing |
Examines use of various types and combinations of electromagnetic energy to obtain spatial information. Concentrates on nonphotographic and spaceborne remote sensing platforms and sensors. Examines essential operational parameters for existing and future systems and strategies for visual extraction of features |
GGS 581 (3 credits) |
World food and population |
Topics include maldistribution of population, regional disparities in growth rates and income distribution, food production, and world hunger. Discusses population policies, with emphasis on Third World countries |
GGS 590 (1-3 credits) |
Geography of insurgency |
Special topics seminar which analyzes topics of immediate interest in political unrest and insurgency |
GGS 590 (1-3 credits) |
Political geography |
Special topics seminar which analyzes topics of immediate interest in political policies and political behavior |
GGS 590 (1-3 credits) |
GIS for business |
Special topics seminar which analyzes topics of immediate interest in business related applications of GIS such as enterprise GIS, GIS for real estate, location analysis and marketing |
GGS 590 (1-3 credits) |
GIS for the environment |
Special topics seminar which analyzes topics of immediate interest in GIS and environmental modeling, conservation, and sustainability |
GGS 605 (3 credits) |
Socioeconomic applications of GIS |
Provides those working with spatially referenced data the technical skills to use GIS to conduct spatial analyses on socioeconomic phenomena related to labor, retail, and real estate markets. Introduces and emphasizes the development of technical and methodological skills to understand the potential and the pitfalls of using GIS for spatial analyses of socioeconomic phenomena |
GGS 631 (3 credits) |
Spatial agent-based models of human environment interactions |
Discusses key challenges in spatial modeling of human-environment interactions. Reviews agent-based modeling applications in urban and rural interactions, agriculture, forestry, and other areas. Hands-on development of simple agent-based models and investigation of linkages between GIS and agent-based models |
SOURCE: <http://cos.gmu.edu/academics/graduate/ms/geographic-and-cartographic-sciences-ms>.
a 3 semester credits translates to 45 hours in class.
b 18 credits of electives plus 3-6 credits GSS 799 Thesis Writing for the thesis option, and 24 credits of electives for the nonthesis option.
TABLE A.13 Coursework for an Online Master’s Degree in GIS at Penn State World Campus
Coursea | Title | Description |
Required courses (23-26 credits) | ||
GEOG 482 (2 credits) |
The nature of geographic information |
Orientation to the properties of geographic data and the practice of distance learning |
GEOG 483 (3 credits) |
Problem solving with GIS |
How geographic information systems facilitate data analysis and communication to address common geographic problems |
GEOG 484 (3 credits) |
GIS database development |
Database design, creation, and maintenance, and data integration using desktop GIS software |
GEOG 583 (3 credits) |
Geospatial system analysis and design |
Systematic approach to requirements acquisition, specification, design and implementation of geospatial information systems |
GEOG 584 (3 credits) |
Geospatial technology project management |
Principles of effective project management applied to the design and implementation of geospatial information systems |
GEOG 586 (3 credits) |
Geographical information analysis |
Choosing and applying analytical methods for geospatial data, including point pattern analysis, interpolation, surface analysis, overlay analysis, and spatial autocorrelation |
GEOG 596A (3-9 credits) |
Individual studies—Peer review |
Preparation and presentation of a proposal for an individual capstone project |
GEOG 596B (3-9 credits) |
Individual studies—Capstone project |
Preparation and delivery of a formal professional presentation of the results of an individual capstone project |
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Electives (minimum 9 credits) | ||
GEOG 485 (3 credits) |
GIS programming and customization |
Customizing GIS software to extend its built-in functionality and to automate repetitive tasks |
GEOG 486 (3 credits) |
Cartography and visualization |
Theory and practice of cartographic design, emphasizing effective visual thinking and visual communication with geographic information systems |
GEOG 487 (3 credits) |
Environmental applications of GIS |
Simulated internship experience in which students play the role of GIS analysts in an environmental consultancy |
GEOG 488 (3 credits) |
Acquiring and integrating geospatial data |
Advanced technical, legal, ethical, and institutional problems related to data acquisition for geospatial information systems |
GEOG 489 (3 credits) |
GIS application development |
Advanced topics in GIS customization, including the Systems Development Life Cycle, packaging and deployment, and consuming Web services |
GEOG 497D (3 credits) |
Lidar technology and applications |
Understanding lidar systems; design, operation, data processing techniques, and product generation to address typical application scenarios faced by the geospatial professional |
GEOG 587 (3 credits) |
Conservation GIS |
Conservation GIS applies geospatial problem solving to ecological research and resource management issues to enhance conservation planning |
GEOG 588 (3 credits) |
Planning GIS for emergency management |
Requirements analysis and proposal writing to plan and implement GIS solutions supporting emergency management activities of government agencies and contractors |
GEOG 597K (3 credits) |
GIS for analysis of health |
The role of geographic information systems in understanding disease, including relevant spatial analysis and cartographic visualization techniques |
GEOG 861 (1 credit) |
Map projections for geospatial professionals |
Cultivates a working knowledge of map projections that professionals need to process geospatial data effectively for mapping and analysis |
GEOG 862 or GEOG 497I (3 credits) |
GPS and GNSS for geospatial professionals |
Cultivates a working knowledge of current and future capabilities of GPS and the emerging Global Navigation Satellite System |
GEOG 863 or GEOG 497J (3 credits) |
GIS mashups for geospatial professionals |
Cultivates a working knowledge of how and why geospatial professionals develop web mapping applications that combine data from multiple sources |
GEOG 864 or GEOG 598E (2 credits) |
Professionalism in GIS&T |
Prepares current and aspiring professionals to recognize, analyze, and address ethical problems in the geographic information science and technology field |
GEOG 897G (3 credits) |
Trends in geospatial technology |
Developing lifelong learning skills to take advantage of the changing tools of geospatial technology |
STAT 480 (1 credit) |
Introduction to SAS |
Introduction to SAS with emphasis on reading, manipulating, and summarizing data |
STAT 505b (3 credits) |
Applied multivariate statistical analysis |
Analysis of multivariate data; T-squared tests; partial correlation; discrimination; MANOVA; cluster analysis; regression; growth curves; factor analysis; principal components; canonical correlations |
a The M.S. degree requires 35 credits and is expected to take 3 years full time to complete.
b Elective for a master’s degree in GIS only.
TABLE A.14 Selected Institutions That Offer Cartography, GIS, and Remote Sensing-Related Certificates
Institution, Department | Certificate Title | Course Description |
California State University, East Bay, Geography |
Certificate in Cartography and GIS | 20 hours |
George Mason University, Geography and GeoInformation Science |
Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing | 15 hours |
Georgia Tech, School of Earth and Atmosphere |
Certificate Program in Remote Sensing | 12 hours |
Humbolt State, Forestry and Wildland Resources |
Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing | 5 courses |
Institute of Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing |
Post Graduate Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing | 6 months; 150 hours |
University of Twente, International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation |
Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Certificate Remote Sensing and GIS Geology Exploration Certificate |
6 weeks 9 weeks |
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Principles of Remote Sensing Certificate | 9 weeks |
Oregon State University, College of Forestry |
GIScience Certificate with Emphasis in Remote Sensing | 19 hours |
Symbosis Institute of Geoinformatics |
Certificate Course in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing | 2 months |
Mississippi State University, Division of Academic Outreach |
Geospatial and Remote Sensing Technology Certificate | 15 hours |
Naval Postgraduate School |
Space Systems Certificate | 4 courses |
Northeastern University, Professional Studies |
Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing | 6 courses |
Rutgers University, Geography |
Geospatial Information Science Certificate | 12 hours |
San Jose State University, Geography |
Certificate in GIScience with Specialization in Remote Sensing | 18 hours |
West Virginia University, Geography |
Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing | 15 hours |
University of Colorado, Boulder, Aerospace Engineering |
Remote Sensing Certificate | 4 courses |
University of California, Davis, Center for Spatial Technologies and Remote Sensing |
Base, Intermediate, and Advanced Certificates in Remote Sensing | not available |
University of Maryland, Professional Studies |
Graduate Certificate in GIS | 12 hours |
University of Michigan, Dearborn, Natural Sciences |
Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing | 16 hours |
University of Mississippi, School of Law |
Certificate in Remote Sensing, Air, and Space Law | 27 hours |
University of New Orleans, Geography |
Remote Sensing and GIS Certification | 4 courses |
University of Omaha, Geography |
Graduate GIScience Certificate | 17 hours |
University of Texas, Dallas, Economic Policy |
Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing | 15 hours |
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Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence | 15 hours |
University of Texas, Arlington, Geology |
Certification in Remote Sensing, GPS and GIS | 15 hours |
University of Utah, Geography |
Certificate in GIS with Emphasis in Remote Sensing | 22 hours |
St. Louis University, Environmental Sciences |
Graduate Certificate in Advances in Remote Sensing and GIS | 15 hours |
Texas A&M University, Geography |
Remote Sensing Certification | 4 courses; 12 hours |
York University |
GIS and Remote Sensing Certificate | not available |
Webster University, Business and Technology |
Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing Analysis and GIS | 18 hours |
SOURCES: Association of American Geographers, Environmental Systems Research Institute, and the Urban and Regional Science Association.
TABLE A.15 Course Requirements for a Certificate in GIS with an Emphasis in Remote Sensing at the Department of Geography, University of Utah
Course Number | Title | Hours in Classa |
GEOG 3020 | Geographical analysis | 45 |
GEOG 3110 | The Earth from space: Remote sensing of the environment | 45 |
GEOG 3140 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 45 |
GEOG 5110 | Environmental analysis through remote sensing | 45 |
GEOG 5120 | Environmental optics | 45 |
GEOG 5130 | Advanced remote sensing applications | 45 |
One of the following: | ||
CS 1000 | Engineering computing | 45 |
CS 1020 | Introduction to programming in C++ | 45 |
CS 1021 | Introduction to programming in Java | 45 |
CS 1410 | Introduction to computer science I | 60 |
CS 2000 | Introduction to program design in C | 60 |
Total hours in class | 315 or 330 |
SOURCE: <http://www.geog.utah.edu/giscert/rs_track.html>.
a 3 semester credit hours = 45 hours in class.