Geographic Information Systems Option in Energy Business and Finance (25 Credits)
This option in the major in Energy Business and Finance is appropriate for students who want a broad understanding of the earth and environmental sciences in preparation for careers in industry, commerce, and government. Such an understanding is available through the designated course work in Geographic Information Systems. The option is designed to develop competence in description, analysis, explanation, and management of problems arising from human use of natural resources and natural systems. GIS is an important tool that can be used to assess natural resources and environmental impacts across various geographic environments. Using GIS brings further depth to the analysis of the impacts of a variety of policy measures. These issues are of great prominence in the energy and natural resource industries, and the regulation of those industries. This curriculum also provides a strong base for further study in business, economics, law, and social sciences.
A total of 25 credits are required for the option.
NOTE: This option is only available to students who are enrolled in the Energy Business and Finance program.
Prescribed Courses: 13 Credits
Semester 1-2
- MATH 110 - Techniques of Calculus I (4 credits) OR MATH 140 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry I (4 credits)
Semester 3-4
- GEOG 126* - Economic Geography (3 credits)
- GEOG 160* - Mapping Our Changing World (3 credits)
- GEOG 363 - Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)
- *A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
Additional Courses: 12 Credits
Semester 5-6 - Select 3 credits from the following courses:
- GEOG 361 - Cartography - Maps and Map Construction (3 credits)
- GEOG 362 - Image Analysis (3 credits)
- GEOG 464 - Analysis and GIS (3 credits)
Semester 6-8 - Select 9 credits from the following courses:
- GEOG 485 - GIS Programming and Customization (3 credits)
- GEOG 461W - Dynamic Cartographic Representation (3 credits)
- GEOG 467 - Applied Cartographic Design (3 credits)
- GEOG 463 - Geospatial Information Management (3 credits)
- GEOG 468 - Geographic Information Systems Design and Evaluation (3 credits)
- GEOG 464 - Analysis and GIS (3 credits) [if not taken for requirement above]