Geospatial Information Science with Thesis, M.S. (Proposed)

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The proposed Master of Science degree with thesis will be delivered mainly on the UW campus. Students will be paired with a graduate advisor who will guide their thesis research and chair their graduate committee. This degree will require a combination of core and elective courses that typically will follow the sequence outlined below for completion in 2 years.

Semester 1

GIST 5100 - Foundations of Geospatial Information Science and Technology Credits: 3
GIST 5150 - Advanced Programming in Spatial Sciences Credits: 3
GIST 5200 - Geographic Visualization Credits: 3

Semester 2

GIST 5050 - Database Design and Management Credits: 3
GIST 5220 - Spatial Modeling and Data Analysis Credits: 3
GIST Elective Credits: 3

Semester 3

GIST Electives Credits: 9

Semester 4

GIST 5002 - Geospatial Forum Credits: 1
GIST 5960 - Thesis Research Credits: 4-12