Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.

Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.

This course focuses primarily on raster-based GIS analysis, and in particular surface, terrain and hydrologic modeling techniques that are applicable to the physical and biological sciences.

This course emphasizes directed work experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a major component of the internship project. Students are required to maintain a work journal during the period of their internship, and to complete a final report, including maps, at the end of the internship project.

An introduction to scripting and programming for work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Students will also learn how to create GIS-based maps for distribution through Internet map servers and using map services. Lab assignments will focus on the practical aspects of scripting, programming, and web map design, deployment, and assessment.

This course focuses primarily on vector-based GIS analysis and the applications of GIS in the physical, biological, and social sciences. Computer lab sessions will introduce students to the use of ArcGIS software in spatial analysis and querying, database management, site suitability modeling, proximity and overlay analysis, street address geocoding, and network analysis.

An introduction to mapping concepts and technologies using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Lectures will focus on map use and analysis, georeferencing, cartographic communication, and geospatial data visualization. Hands-on lab assignments will focus on map skills, interpretation, symbology and design using ArcGIS software, and include the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) units for navigation and data collection.

Remote sensing is the art and science of deriving useful information about the Earth's land, water, and atmosphere, and the human impacts thereupon, using data captured from an airborne or spaceborne sensor. The lecture is focused on the fundamental concepts underlying the interdisciplinary study of Earth from above. The lab revolves around digital geospatial analysis of aerial and satellite data.

An introduction to the major regions of the world and their physical, environmental, cultural, geopolitical and economic characteristics. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of current events that are changing the world map and causing the globalization of world society.

An introduction to the atmospheric processes that produce the Earth's daily weather patterns and climates. This course introduces the concepts of atmospheric temperature, pressure, moisture, and circulations. Other topics covered include mountain weather, the human impact of severe storms, weather forecasting, mapping and imagery interpretation, air pollution, climatic variations, and global warming.