B.S. Earth and Environmental Sciences Program Map
Geographic Information Science Concentration
This concentration is focused on having students become knowledgeable and skilled in the high-demand field of geospatial technologies, including GIS-based map making and the use/analysis of satellite and air-photo imagery.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
30
Major Credit Hours
30
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
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C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
M: MATH 1113
Precalculus |
3 |
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I2: XIDS 2002
First-Year Seminar |
2 |
|
T1: GEOG 1112 + Lab
Weather and Climate |
4 |
|
A1: Humanities |
3 |
Milestone:
- Complete ENGL 1101; Required to earn C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
P2: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
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F: GEOG 1013
World Geography |
3 |
|
T2: GEOL 1121 + Lab
Exploring Earth |
4 |
|
P2: HIST 2111 OR 2112
US History |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102; Required to earn C or higher.
- Target: 30 credit hours completed.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: MATH 1401
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
|
F: GEOG 2553
Intro to GIS and Mapping Sciences |
3 |
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F: GEOG 1113 + Lab
Landform Geography |
4 |
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S2: HIST 1111 OR 1112
World History |
3 |
|
T1: STEM Course |
3 |
Milestones:
- Target: 45 credit hours completed
- Complete GEOG 2553
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
GEOG/GEOL 2333
Introduction to Research in Earth and Environmental Sciences |
2 |
|
T2: GEOG 2202 + Lab
Environmental Science |
4 |
|
GEOG 3563
Remote Sensing and GIS Integration |
4 |
|
A2: Humanities |
3 |
|
I1: Oral Communication |
3 |
Milestones:
- Target: 60 credit hours completed
- Complete GEOL/GEOL 2333
- Complete GEOG 3563
16 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 32 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
GEOG 4553
Geographic Information System |
4 |
|
T3: STEM Course |
4 |
|
Elective
3000-4000 level Elective course |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Target: 75 credit hours completed
- Complete GEOG 4553
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
GEOG/GEOL 3333
Faculty-Mentored Research in Earth and Environmental Sciences |
3 |
|
GEOG 4564
Contemporary Remote Sensing Applications |
4 |
|
GEOG 4554
Computer Cartography |
4 |
|
Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Target: 90 credit hours completed.
- Complete GEOL/GEOG 3333
- Complete GEOG 4554
14 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours = 28 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
GEOG/GEOL 4333
Earth and Environmental Sciences Capstone |
2 |
|
GEOG 4755
GIS Database Design |
4 |
|
Elective
3000/4000 level Elective course |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Target: 105 credit hours completed
- Complete GEOL/GEOG 4333
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
GEOG 4893
Practicum in GIS |
4 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Target: 120 credit hours completed
15 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Take Geography core classes: GEOG 1112 + L, GEOG 1113 + L, and GEOG 1013.
- Take IMPACTS composition and math courses, plus your choice of IMPACTS Institution, Citizenship, and Social Science courses.
- Meet with your Geography mentor.
Middle Years:
- Complete Area F in sophomore year.
- Complete GEOG 2083 in sophomore year.
- Complete faculty mentored research GEOG 4083 in your junior year.
- Take Geography Core courses when they are offered: GEOG 3643, 3800, 4553.
- Establish your concentration and take required courses as they are offered.
- Finish Core IMPACTS.
Last Year:
- Take capstone course, GEOG 4084.
- Complete your research/internships.
- Present your research at geography’s research night.
- Finish your degree requirements.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Meet Geography faculty and learn about their research, and scholarship opportunities.
- Join a GIS and/or GTU club.
- Connect with junior/senior/ geography students.
Middle Years:
- Get involved in research and pursue internship opportunities.
- Volunteer for a leadership position in GIS and/or GTU club.
- Become an active participant and volunteer in the classroom, lab, and field trips.
- Attend a scientific conference.
- Get involved in other clubs related to your professional interests.
Last Year:
- Become a Geography Ambassador.
- Expand your professional network.
- Apply for internships in local industries or apply to graduate programs.
- Attend career fairs. Send your resume to one of our alumni.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Learn to pay attention to and respect differing viewpoints and experiences in class.
Middle Years:
- Dig deeper into study abroad opportunities.
- Learn a new language.
- Take part in cultural offerings on campus.
Last Year:
- Do a study abroad.
- Take some electives that fall outside your area or study.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Do volunteer work in your field.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
- Attend career fairs and events.
- Attend UWG sponsored events off campus.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree may help you get work as the following:
- Cartographer
- Geographer
- Geopolitical Analyst
- Geospatial Analyst
- GIS Specialist
- Landscape Architect
- Park Ranger
- Surveyor
- Teacher
- Urban Planner
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