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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MINOR The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Minor allows students to develop an in-depth understanding and practice of digital map-making and spatial data analysis. Geospatial skills increasingly are sought by employers in the areas of public policy and urban planning, environmental management, public health, industrial logistics and law enforcement. The minor is open to all majors. Students should consult with their major faculty advisor to ensure the minor is appropriate for their career goals. It is recommended that students begin planning for the minor early in their academic career (freshman or sophomore year) in order to complete the course sequence. The 18-credit GIS minor requires completion of one 3-credit introductory course, the 3-credit GIS Foundation Course (ENV 220/MKTG 399) and 12 credits of application/elective courses. Geographic Information Systems Minor (minimum 18 credits) Introductory Course (3 credits) Take one of the following courses ENV 101: Physical Geology (3 credits), or GEOG 201: World Geography (3 credits) Foundation Course (3 credits) ENV 220/MKTG 399: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Application/Elective courses (12 credits) CRJS 261: Introduction to Crime Mapping (3 credits) CRJS 492: Criminal Justice GIS Application and Internship (1-3 credits) CRJS 499: Crime Mapping and Analysis (3 credits) ENV 489: Advanced Environmental GIS (3 credits) ENV 497: Senior Thesis Project in GIS (4 credits) ENV 498: Environmental GIS Internship (1-3 credits) IE 478: GIS for Facilities Planning and Logistics Modeling (3 credits) LBST 380: Senior Seminar in GIS and Spatial Justice (3 credits) LPHI 255: Philosophy of Place (3 credits) (for CHESS majors only)
ENV COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENG 100: First-Year Seminar in Engineering Course description is listed in the Electrical and Computer Engineering section of the catalog.
2 credits, Fall
ENV 101: Physical Geology This course will focus on the forces at work on the earth’s surface, the development of landscapes, and the nature of rocks and minerals. Topics such as plate tectonics, weathering, running water, ground water, glaciers, the oceans, volcanism, and earthquakes will also be covered. Corequisite: ENV 102. 3 credits ENV 102: Physical Geology Lab The lab will include studies of topographic and geologic maps. Rocks and mineral specimens will be studied with emphasis on the characteristics that reveal the origins of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Corequisite: ENV 10l. 1 credit
