Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Minor
The Minor in Geographic Information Systems offers students an intensive, interdisciplinary course of study in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. Candidates must take four required courses and choose three additional courses from a list of options. All students study a core of computer mapping and spatial analysis basics and then focus on their own application area (e.g. wildlife biology, wetlands, programming, cartographic design). An internship or similar participation in a ‘real world’ GIS project is a required component of the minor program.
This minor is open to all majors.
Grade Requirements: a grade ≥B- must be earned in each course for the credits to count toward the minor.
| Required Introductory Course–choose at least one of the following | ||
| GEOS 321 | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I: SPATIAL ANALYSIS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES | 5 |
| or GEOS 323 | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I: SPATIAL ANALYSIS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES | |
| Required | ||
| GEOS 428 | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS II | 5 |
| GEOS 429 | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS III | 5 |
| GEOS 493 | GIS PORTFOLIO | 2 |
| Electives–choose three of the following | 13-15 | |
| REMOTE SENSING WITH SATELLITE IMAGERY | ||
| REMOTE SENSING WITH LIDAR | ||
| REMOTE SENSING WITH DRONES | ||
| DIGITAL GEOARCHAEOLOGY | ||
| CRITICAL GIS | ||
| DESKTOP MAPPING | ||
| ADVANCED SPATIAL ANALYSIS | ||
| DIGITAL CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||
| GIS PROGRAMMING | ||
| Total Credits | 30-32 | |
Students who earn a Geographic Information Systems Minor from EWU should be able to:
- demonstrate mastery of foundational concepts of geographic information science;
- demonstrate mastery of foundational concepts of the social context of geographic information;
- communicate geographic information through well-designed maps;
- critically evaluate the quality and accuracy of spatial data;
- work in teams;
- show demonstrated proficiency with GIS software.