Geographic Information Systems
This 5-course, 15-16 credit pathway is designed for students who wish to enhance their future with skills in geographic information systems (GIS). Coursework stresses hands-on service learning along with relevant theory, giving students practical experience in addressing real-world problems and questions.
Pathway Requirements (listed in suggested course sequence):
- ENG 101: Composition & Presentation 1 (3 credits)
- GIS 102: Our Digital Earth (4 credits)
- GEO 101: Intro to Geography (3 credits)
- GIS 204: Intro to GNSS (1 or 2 credits)
- GIS 300: Geographic Information Systems I (4 credits)
This pathway may lead to the following programs at UMaine Machias:
B.S. in Environmental Geographic Information Science with concentrations in:
- Community Applications
- Ecological Applications
- Spatial Data Science
Undergraduate certificates in Geographic Information Systems Applications (Basic and Advanced)
Completion of these programs will allow students to pursue careers such as:
- Cartography
- Community, regional and urban planning
- Geospatial analysis
- GIS applications development
- Land conservation
- Land use and land records mapping
Project management GIS skills are in-demand in a broad and growing range of industries and employers, including:
- Nonprofit organizations
- Environmental advocacy
- Education
- State, federal and tribal governments
- Marine, earth and life sciences
- Resource extraction