Bachelor of Science in Geography - Geographic Information Science

The Bachelor of Science in Geography with a Geographic Information Science emphasis offers courses in cutting-edge GIS and geographic information systems technology (GIST) to fill the growing worldwide demand for skilled geospatial professionals. The program offers courses in remote sensing, cartography, spatial modeling, and the application of GIS for land assessment, wildlife conservation, transportation and the social sciences. Students also gain skills in mathematical and computational thinking, problem-solving, and oral and written communication. Students pursuing a Geography major with a GIS emphasis have access to courses that will help them become technologically proficient in GIS programming, project management, spatial data integration and management, and the production of spatial data visualizations for print, multimedia and mobile environments.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Demonstrate knowledge of core principles of physical geography in climatology, biogeography, landscapes, and/or water resources
Exhibit ability to develop research questions, critically understand data sources & bias, integrate scholarly literature, & conduct research using primary and/or secondary source material
Demonstrate ability to create, refine, and interpret graphical data to compare/contrast spatial patterns & structures
Recognize the key factors influencing global and regional climate in the past, present, and future
Identify and utilize appropriate geography methods to provide a systematic framework for examining environmental and social problems and apprehend their roles, individual and collective
Demonstrate ability to engage in independent high-order critical thinking and synthesize, process, & present geographic concepts, methodologies, & applications in oral, written, & visual forms

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TOEFL iBT / iBT Paper Edition / Home Edition / MyBest Scores - 70
TOEFL Essentials - 7.5
IELTS Academic / IELTS Online/ IELTS Indicator - 6.0
IB (English A - Higher Level) - 5 or higher
Cambridge IGCSE, O Level or Higher - C or higher in English Subject