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Degree Programs

Geographic Information Science

Master of Science in Geographic Information Science

Course Requirements

All students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours as follows:

Any 3 of the following courses (9 credits):

• GEOG G535 Introduction to Remote Sensing (3 cr.)
• GEOG G537 Computer Cartography and Graphics (3 cr.)
• GEOG G538 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3 cr.)
• GEOG G588 Spatial Statistics (3 cr.)

Two required courses (7 credits):

• GEOG G639 Seminar in Geographic Information Science (3 cr.)
• GEOG G560 Internship in Geographic Analysis (4 cr.)

An independent research project or a thesis (3-6 credits):

• GEOG G645 Research Papers in Geography (3 cr.) or
• GEOG G850 Masters Thesis (6 cr.)

Electives in GIS or complementary field (8-11 credits)

For additional information about Geographic Information Science programs at IUPUI, please refer to the IUPUI Geography Web site (www.iupui.edu/~ geogdept) or contact:

Graduate Director
Department of Geography
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
Phone: (317) 274-3281
E-mail: geogdept@iupui.edu