Apr 16, 2024

2006-2007 Graduate Catalog

2006-2007 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Geographic Information Analysis

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Certificate of Graduate Study

This certificate is designed for graduate students in all disciplines and for professionals seeking advanced education in geographic information systems, mapping science, and applications. Students should consult with the graduate certificate adviser prior to registering for any courses.

Course work from the following (16-18)

GEOG 459 - Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3
(Not available for credit to students who have earned the certificate of undergraduate study in geographic information systems; other course work within the certificate should be substituted.)
GEOG 460 - Remote Sensing of the Environment Credits: 3
GEOG 464 - Location Analysis Credits: 3
GEOG 493 - Computer Methods and Modeling Credits: 1 to 3
GEOG 502 - Internship Credits: 1 to 6
E. Geographic Information Systems (1-3), or
J. Remote Sensing (1-3)
GEOG 554 - Fundamentals of Mapping Credits: 2
(Not available for credit to students who have earned the certificate of undergraduate study in geographic information systems; other course work within the certificate should be substituted.)
GEOG 555 - Fundamentals of GIS Credits: 2
(Not available for credit to students who have earned the certificate of undergraduate study in geographic information systems; other course work within the certificate should be substituted.)
GEOG 556 - GIS Design and Data Credits: 3
GEOG 559 - Regional Planning Credits: 3
GEOG 560 - Advanced Spatial Analysis Credits: 3
GEOG 565 - Advanced Field Methods Credits: 3 to 6
GEOG 571 - Independent Research Credits: 1 to 3
J. Cartography/Remote Sensing (1-3)