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Study your environment through Geospatial Science at UW-Stevens Point. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is one of today\u2019s more pervasive high-growth employment sectors and sees a clear need for people with a solid education and robust skills in GIS. Employment numbers are growing nationally at a rate of 15% per year and are anticipated to accelerate (U.S. Department of Labor)<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GIS and Spatial Analysis minor is administered by the Department of\u00a0Geography and Geology.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consists of at least 18 credits. View course catalog.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Required Core- 12 Credits:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • GEOG 341 – Geographic Information Systems I Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • GEOG 343 – Geographic Information Systems II Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • GEOG 377 – Remote Sensing I Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • GEOG 477 – Remote Sensing II Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Electives- 6 Credits:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Choose from:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • GEOG 260 – Introduction to Cartography: Map Conceptualization and Development Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • GEOG 342 – GIS Database Design and Data Modeling Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • GEOG 433 – GIS and Geodesign for Sustainability and Resiliency Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • GEOG 480 – Internship in Geography Credits:<\/strong> 1-12 (may only apply 3 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • WATR 391 – GIS Applications in Natural Resources Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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