Land Use Major, B.A./B.S.

Required Core:

• GEG 1220 - Map Use
• GEG 1610 - Introduction to Planning
• GEL 1010 - Physical Geology

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• GEG 4950 - Internship in Land Use

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• GEL 4950 - Internship in Geology

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• GIS 2250 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems ^*
• MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics

Environment and Resources Concentration:

Geology Concentration:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Concentration:

The GIS Concentration provides students with the theoretical knowledge and technical training to develop proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), cartography and database systems in order to define and solve problems in the management, conservation, and improvement of natural and man-made environments.

Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or better. The course cannot be taken pass/fail.

Note:

Because GIS is an application tool, students are required to specialize in an area of interest. A student can select one of the following interest areas (Environment, Meteorology, Planning, Resources) or design one with the approval of a department advisor or select a minor in Computer Science (School of Letters, Arts and Sciences); Computer Information Systems, General Business, International Business, Marketing (School of Business), or Criminal Justice and Criminology (School of Professional Studies).

Select a minimum of 19 credit hours from one of the following areas.

Areas of Interest:

Totals:

Urban Land Use Planning Concentration:

Total for major: 65