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2008-2009 College Catalog 
    
2008-2009 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Land Use Major, B.A./B.S.


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The four concentration areas have a common 16-hour required core:


Land Use Major, B.S


Environment and Resources Concentration:


Geology Concentration:


Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Concentration:


The GIS Concentration provides students with the theoretical knowledge and technical training to develop proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), cartography and database systems in order to define and solve problems in the management, conservation, and improvement of natural and man-made environments.

Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or better. The course cannot be taken pass/fail.

Note:


Because GIS is an application tool, students are required to specialize in an area of interest. A student can select one of the following interest areas (Environment, Meteorology, Planning, Resources) or design one with the approval of a department advisor or select a minor in Computer Science (School of Letters, Arts and Sciences); Computer Information Systems, General Business, International Business, Marketing (School of Business), or Criminal Justice and Criminology (School of Professional Studies).

Select a minimum of 19 credit hours from one of the following areas.

Areas of Interest:


Subtotal: 19

Note:

* Prerequisite is GEL 1010

Subtotal: 19

Note:

* Additional prerequisite: MTH 1120 or MTH 1400

Subtotal: 19

Note:

* Prerequisites are PSC 1010 or PSC 1020 or permission of instructor

Subtotal: 19

Note:

* Prerequisite is GEL 1010

** Prerequisites are GEL 3050 and GEL 3120

Totals:


General Studies* 34
Land Use Core and Required GIS Concentration Courses 46
Area of Interest 19
Unrestricted Electives * 21
Total for Land Use Major, GIS Concentration 120

Note:


*the 3 hour Multicultural requirement must be satisfied

Land Use Major, B.A


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