2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Geospatial Science
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Charles Manyara, Chair
Cook Hall 136, (540) 831-5558
The Geospatial Science department provides specialized course work for students who seek training in geographic information systems, digital cartographic techniques, geospatial technologies, and their applications; and for students seeking a solid background in geospatial science in preparation for careers in geoinformatics or environmental and regional planning and management. The major, which offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree, focuses on GIS; geospatial analysis methods; and land use, population distribution, watershed management, and other natural resources management issues. Technical strengths include geographic information systems (GIS), digital cartographic techniques, and digital image processing as well as field research methods.
Academic Programs
Geospatial Science, B.A. (R, L)
Geospatial Science, B.S. (R, L)
Environmental Studies Minor (R)
Geospatial Science Minor
GIS, Remote Sensing, and Data Analytics Minor (L)
GIS, Remote Sensing, and Visualization Minor (E)
Global Perspectives Minor (A)
Geospatial Intelligence Certificate
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