Overview
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a suite of advanced sensor, computer and communications technologies that are used to process, map and interpret geospatial data to understand the world and solve problems. UW-Superior’s GIS minor was designed to meet the high and growing demand for people with technical skills in GIS. This minor teaches the theoretical foundation and practical applications of GIS so you have advanced technical skills that can be used immediately in graduate studies or the workplace. A minor in GIS is an ideal complement to many different majors, including environmental science, biology, transportation and logistics management, computer science and others.
This program is also available as a certificate.
What You’ll Learn
In the GIS minor, you will learn the fundamentals of GIS and modern cartography through geospatial data entry, analysis, and interpretation. The topics covered in this program include industry and state-of-the-art software (ArcGIS, QGIS, and R), history and development of geography and cartography, GPS and remote sensing, geospatial statistics, site assessment, river watershed analysis, Open Science (community data, software, and workflows) and conceptual modeling of complex systems.
Elective courses in the program include:
- Geomorphology
- Hydrology/water resources
- Transportation and logistics
- Object-oriented computer programming
- Special research projects and internships
The value I get from my education at UWS is like nowhere else. With two majors in Computer Science and Environmental Studies (self-designed) along with two certificates in Sustainable Enterprise and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), I receive a quality education at half the cost of many other 4-year programs. Not only that, but the on-campus job opportunities allow me to get real experience in my fields of interest, which would be harder to get at larger schools.
The self-designed major at UW-Superior helped me finish school with a degree that fit my needs. Since UWS did not have an environmental education major, I was able to create a program with the help of my advisor that matched my interests and career goals. I am now graduating on time with a degree in environmental education studies, and I have already secured a job at an outdoor school next fall.
Unique Opportunities
- Gain pre-professional experience as an intern or research assistant, or by conducting and presenting your own original research.
- Learn with the latest GIS technology.
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Applying to UW-Superior is easy and free for undergraduate students. Once your application is submitted, you’ll hear from us within just a few days. We’re here to help you every step of the way with any questions you may have, so why wait? Start your application today.Â
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