Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

The Minor in Geographic Information Systems is being phased out. Graduation with this Minor will be last available to students graduating in 2026. Students who intended to complete this Minor should refer to the Concurrent Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) .

Notes

In order to declare a Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), at least 12 units (above Level I) must be elective to degree.
ISCI 1A24 A/B is a substitute for EARTHSC 1G03 , ENVIRSC 1C03 .
Students are strongly encouraged to check the prerequisites of upper-level courses and to speak with an Undergraduate Advisor in the School of Earth, Environment & Society regarding course selection.
Co-op students interested in pursuing GIS-related work placements and/or a Minor in Geographic Information Systems must complete ENVSOCTY 2GI3 (or GEOG 2GI3) in Fall Term of Level II and one of ENVSOCTY 3GI3 or 3GV3 (or one of GEOG 3GI3, 3GV3) in Winter Term of Level II. Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to ensure proper course selection.

Requirements

24 units total

6 units

from

BIOLOGY 1M03 - Biodiversity, Evolution and Humanity
EARTHSC 1G03 - Earth and the Environment
ENVIRSC 1C03 - Climate, Water and Environment
ENVSOCTY 1HA3 - Society, Culture and Environment
ENVSOCTY 1HB3 - Population, Cities and Development
GEOG 1HA3
GEOG 1HB3

(See Note 2 above.)

3 units

from

9 units

from

ENVSOCTY 2GI3 - Geographic Information Systems
ENVSOCTY 3GI3 - Advanced Raster GIS
ENVSOCTY 3GV3 - Advanced Vector GIS
GEOG 2GI3
GEOG 3GI3
GEOG 3GV3

6 units

from

ENVSOCTY 3SR3 - Remote Sensing
ENVSOCTY 4GA3 - Applied Spatial Statistics
ENVSOCTY 4GS3 - GIS Programming
ENVSOCTY 4GT3 - Special Topics in GIS
GEOG 3SR3
GEOG 4GA3
GEOG 4GS3
GEOG 4GT3