Master of Science in Geographic Information SciencesThe M.S. program in Geographic Information Sciences (GISci) provides advanced course work and applied research in cartography, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Each student will complete a thesis or research project that applies GISci techniques to economic, environmental, or other issues that require spatial data processing and analysis. Graduates will develop skills that will qualify them for a variety of spatial data processing positions that make up a rapidly growing field in the information technology industry. Graduate Program Coordinators: Brian Becker Faculty Advisors: Bin Li, Dave Patton, Xiaolan Wu, Dai Yamamoto, Tao Zheng Program Requirements include (33 credit hours): A. Required Courses (21 hours) - GEO500 Advanced Cartography
- GEO503 Geographic Information Systems
- GEO508 Digital Remote Sensing
- GEO512 Quantitative Methods for Spatial Analysis
- GEO701 Contemporary Spatial Data Management
Two courses from the following: - GEO600 Dynamic Mapping and Visualization
- GEO603 GIS Design and Programming
- GEO608 Advanced Remote Sensing
A student satisfying any of the required courses or their equivalents prior to entering the program may be excused from these courses. Other courses will be substituted with the approval of the advisor. Credits from these courses will be applied to the 21 hours of required courses. A student must receive a minimum grade of C in each course to have their course work approved for the graduate program. B. Electives (6-9 hours) Two or three 500 to 700 level courses in a technical or cognate field(s) in consultation with the advisor. Technical courses might include relevant computer science mathematics, and or/ statistics courses or special topics courses in cartography, remote sensing, geographic information systems, or global positioning systems. Cognate courses might include relevant biology, earth science, geography, geology, political science, or other courses that would complement the student’s area of specialization. A student must receive a mini8mum grade of C in each elective course. C. Thesis or Research Project Options (3-6 hours) GEO798 Thesis (Plan A) GEO797 Directed Research in Geographic Information Sciences (Plan B) Please consult the CMU Graduate Studies Bulletin for additional information. Refer to the online bulletins for details.
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