Geographic Information Science
Offered at IU Indianapolis by School of Liberal Arts.
About
Rapid growth has occurred in the field of geographic information during the last two decades. Stimulated by advances in the collection, storage, and analysis of data, a new discipline has emerged: geographic information science, which involves research both on and with spatial technologies including geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and the global positioning system (GPS).
At the core of geographic information science is the integration of these technologies and their application to problems of spatial analysis. The foundational theory and principles of geographic information science are based in the discipline of geography, but virtually all fields--from engineering to medicine, science, business, social sciences, and humanities--are now embracing geographic information science in both theoretical and applied research.
Undergraduate students who are currently enrolled at IUPUI may apply for the Undergraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science if they have:
- Earned 55 credit hours toward their degree at IUPUI.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Successfully passed Math 118.
Students who have not enrolled at IUPUI may be considered for this certificate if they:
- Apply for undergraduate admission to IUPUI and specify the Undergraduate Geographic Information Science Certificate as their objective.
- Have 55 credit hours of transferable work.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.