Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Geography - Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Geography as a science is distinguished by the spatial approach to understanding the mechanisms of the world’s physical and human environments and the linkages between them. Human geography is specifically concerned with the spatial aspects of human activities, while physical geography examines the spatial processes explaining the Earth’s physical environment. Both human and physical geographers develop skills in cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing. To meet society’s needs for greater geographic understanding in the twenty-first century, the Department of Geography offers four distinct concentrations within the major. This concentration is a technical specialization for students interested in solving social and environmental problems through advanced spatial information technology. Students learn how to visualize information in ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends by using computer software for cartography, remote sensing, and GIS. Cartography is the art and science of making maps; remote sensing provides a means to capture visual and digital information about the earth through airborne cameras and advanced electronic space borne sensors; a geographic information system is a set of computer tools for analyzing spatial data. Geographic information processing and mapping systems are used by many public and private organizations worldwide and students graduating with these technical skills are in great demand.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Geography as a science is distinguished by the spatial approach to understanding the mechanisms of the world’s physical and human environments and the linkages between them. Human geography is specifically concerned with the spatial aspects of human activities, while physical geography examines the spatial processes explaining the Earth’s physical environment. Both human and physical geographers develop skills in cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing. To meet society’s needs for greater geographic understanding in the twenty-first century, the Department of Geography offers four distinct concentrations within the major. This concentration is a technical specialization for students interested in solving social and environmental problems through advanced spatial information technology. Students learn how to visualize information in ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends by using computer software for cartography, remote sensing, and GIS. Cartography is the art and science of making maps; remote sensing provides a means to capture visual and digital information about the earth through airborne cameras and advanced electronic space borne sensors; a geographic information system is a set of computer tools for analyzing spatial data. Geographic information processing and mapping systems are used by many public and private organizations worldwide and students graduating with these technical skills are in great demand.
Admission Requirements
79+
6.5+
110+
53+
Students must have completed or will complete high school or secondary school. Other English Language requirements: TOEFL - 550 (paper-based) is required.
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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0 USD
International
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