Geographic Information Systems and Technology Minor

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Geographic information systems (GIS) and related spatial technologies enable us to acquire, archive, analyze, and communicate information regarding people, places, and other processes on or near the Earth’s surface. The mission of the minor in the GIST program is provide students:

Broad understanding of the fundamental theories and concepts underlying geographic information science,
Hands-on experience with contemporary GIS, remote sensing, and global positioning systems hardware and software, and
Practical skills with the application of geospatial analysis to contemporary problems in environmental management, urban planning, business management, disease and health management, crime analysis, and other fields.

Total Minor Credit Hours: 15-16

Minor Core Credit Hours: 12

GIS 3006 - Mapping and Geovisualization Credit(s): 3
GEO 3164C - Research Methods in Geography Credit(s): 3
GIS 4035C - Remote Sensing of the Environment Credit(s): 3
GIS 4043C - Geographic Information Systems Credit(s): 3

Minor Elective Hours: 3-4

Students choose one of the following courses:

EVR 3218 - Wildlife Research Techniques Credit(s): 3
EVR 4051 - Environmental Field Methods Credit(s): 3
GEO 4450 - Medical Geography Credit(s): 3
GIS 4300 - Environmental Modeling with GIS Credit(s): 3
GIS 4302C - GIS for Sustainability Credit(s): 4

GPA Requirement

A minimum grade point average of 2.00 is required.

Grading Requirement

A grade of below “C-“ will not be counted toward fulfilling the minor requirements.

Advising Information

USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss course planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

Tampa campus Website: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/academic-advising/index.aspx
For questions, email GeoAdvise@usf.edu.

St. Pete campus Website: https://www.usfsp.edu/academic-advising/
For questions, email advising@usfsp.edu.

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