Geospatial Information Science and Technology, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Geosptatial Informatoin Science and Technology (GIST) provides a quality educational experience that combines proficiency in spatial thinking and geospatial data science analysis with fluency in geographic information systems, remote sensing, and data visualization.

Degree Requirements

This degree requires [120] credits, [42] of which are upper-division credits.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Mathematics and Statistics Requirement: 9-10 credits

Students must complete 5-6 credits of mathematics and 4 credits of statistics by completing one of the following course combinations:

Mathematics requirement (fulfills USP Q requirement):
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3
AND
MATH 1405 - Trigonometry Credits: 3
OR
MATH 1450 - Algebra and Trigonometry Credits: 5
Statistics Requirement:
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
OR
STAT 2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 4

Core Requirement: 26 Credits

Complete all courses

GIST 1001 - GIST Orientation and Portfolio Credits: 1
GIST 1200 - Geospatial Foundations Credits: 3
GIST 2110 - Techniques in Cartography Credits: 3
GIST 2190 - Introduction to Programming in Geospatial Information Science and Technology Credits: 3
GIST 2200 - Spatial Data Visualization Credits: 3
GIST 2310 - Intro to Geographic Information Systems Credits: 4
GIST 3140 - Introduction to Remote Sensing Credits: 3
GIST 3050 - Spatial Database Design and Management Credits: 3
GIST 4780 - Capstone in GIS&T Credits: 3

Experiential Learning Requirement: 6 credits

Students must take 6 credits of experiential learning. This requirement can be met by taking 6 credits from one of the listed courses below, or a combination of credits equal to 6 from the listed courses below.

GIST 4870 - Internship in Geospatial Information Science and Technology Credits: 1-12
GIST 4950 - Undergraduate Research in Geospatial Information Science and Technology Credits: 1-6

GIST Electives: 30 credits

Students must take 30 credits of GIST electives; up to 10 credits can be from GIST-related courses from other disciplines, with approval from their advisor; at least 18 of the 30 credits must be upper division (3000 or above). Current electives are listed below:

GIST 2140 - Survey of Remote Sensing Applications Credits: 3
GIST 4130 - Applied Remote Sensing Credits: 3
GIST 4211 - Advanced Remote Sensing Credits: 3
GIST 4410 - UAS Sensors and Platforms Credits: 1
GIST 4420 - UAS Mission Planning Credits: 1
GIST 4430 - UAS Regulations and Safety Credits: 1
GIST 4440 - UAS Ground School and Operations Credits: 2
GIST 4450 - UAS Data Acquisition and Processing Credits: 3
GIST 4790 - Special Topics in Geospatial Information Science and Technology Credits: 1-6

Discipline Concentration Requirement: 16-24 credits

GIST is best practiced with a specialized knowledge base outside of GIST. Students must declare a minor in another discipline or create discipline concentration outside of GIST, with approval of their advisor; a second major can also meet this requirement.