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Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics, B.S.

  1. Students will demonstrate the ability to use geographic information systems to analyze patterns in large, complex datasets.
  2. Students will develop skills in communicating information regarding data, analyses and graphics.
  3. Students will show proficiency in remote sensing, including the ability to acquire, process and analyze remotely sensed data.
  4. Students will become proficient in programming languages relevant to geographic information systems, remote sensing and computer science.
University Undergraduate Core32-35
Major Requirements
Required GIS Courses
GIS 2010Introduction to Location Science3
GIS 2030Spatial Analysis3
GIS 2050Introduction to Global Positioning Systems: Theory and Applications3
GIS 4010Introduction to Geographic Information Systems3
GIS 4030Geospatial Data Management3
GIS 4040Introduction to Remote Sensing3
GIS 4050Digital Image Processing3
Math and Statistics Courses
MATH 1510Calculus I4
MATH 1520Calculus II4
MATH 1660Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 3850Foundation of Statistics3
Computer Science Courses
CSCI 1060Introduction to Computer Science: Scientific Programming3
or CSCI 1070 Introduction to Computer Science: Taming Big Data
CSCI 1300Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming4
CSCI 2100Data Structures4
Major Electives18
Select 18 credits from courses with "Geospatial Electives" attribute
General Electives21-24
Total Credits120

Non-Course Requirements

All School of Science and Engineering B.A. and B.S. students must complete an exit interview/survey near the end of their bachelor's program. 

Continuation Standards

Students must have a minimum of a 2.00 GPA in their geoinformatics and geospatial analytics major courses and required related credits (GIS, mathematics, statistics and computer sciences) by the conclusion of their freshman year. Students who fall below a 2.00 GPA after their freshman year will be placed on probation. Students placed on probation have a maximum of one year to raise their GPA to at least a 2.0. After their freshman year, students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 to remain in good standing in the program. Students may not graduate while they are on probation. Students who do not fulfill probationary requirements will be dropped from the program.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
GIS 2010 Introduction to Location Science 3
MATH 1510 Calculus I 4
University Core and/or General Electives 9
 Credits16
Spring
GIS 2030 Spatial Analysis 3
MATH 1520 Calculus II 4
CSCI 1060
or CSCI 1070
Introduction to Computer Science: Scientific Programming
or Introduction to Computer Science: Taming Big Data
3
University Core and/or General Electives 6
 Credits16
Year Two
Fall
Science I (w/ Lab) 4
MATH 1660 Discrete Mathematics 3
University Core and/or General Electives 9
 Credits16
Spring
Science II (w/ Lab) - same discipline as Science I 4
University Core and/or General Electives 3
STAT 3850 Foundation of Statistics 3
GIS 2050 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems: Theory and Applications 3
ART 2150 Color Theory 3
 Credits16
Year Three
Fall
CSCI 1300 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 4
GIS 4010 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3
GeospatialElective 3
GeospatialElective 3
University Core and/or General Electives 3
 Credits16
Spring
CSCI 2100 Data Structures 4
GIS 4030 Geospatial Data Management 3
GeospatialElective 3
GeospatialElective 3
University Core and/or General Electives 3
 Credits16
Year Four
Fall
GIS 4040 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3
GeospatialElective 3
GeospatialElective 3
University Core and/or General Electives 3
 Credits12
Spring
GIS 4050 Digital Image Processing 3
GIS 4960 GIS Capstone 3
University Core and/or General Electives 6
 Credits12
 Total Credits120

2+SLU programs provide a guided pathway for students transferring from a partner institution.