Geography and Geospatial Imaging
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Visually representing data in the form of maps, reports and charts is the primary function of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Most commonly found in GPS units or internet based mapping sites, GIS has wide spread application in everything from helping businesses locate a customer base to assisting in evacuations and clean up after a chemical spill. GIS technology includes a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for collecting, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.
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GIS is revolutionizing our economy and has widespread effects on the way we travel, ensure public safety, conduct business, market and distribute products, monitor environmental trends and much more. The Geography and Geospatial Imaging program provides students with an understanding of the mathematics and science underlying today’s geographic information applications. Additionally, students gain experience developing web-based methods of viewing and analyzing geographic data.
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Courses including: Satellite Remote Sensing; Geography, Culture & Conservation; Cartography, Geography of the World. Internship opportunities with top organizations such as Gannett Fleming and Versatile Systems, Inc.
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Just as the field of IT has found its way into every business and organization, the field of GIS, specifically the GIS Analyst and Developer, are already becoming indispensable. GIS is revolutionizing our economy and has widespread effects on the way we travel, ensure public safety, conduct business, market and distribute products, monitor environmental trends and much more. Geography and Geospatial Imaging has applications in: Civil Engineering; Geography and Surveying; Cartography and Mapping; Urban and Environmental Planning, Public Safety and Security; Intelligence Gathering, Utilities, Transportation, Forestry and Agriculture.
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If you already are an IT or GIS professional looking to advance and expand your skills in GIS, learn more about our GIS Technologist and Developer Certificate. |