Science Curriculum

The science component is comprised of coursework in the major.

The Geographic Information Science PSM degree program is designed to meet the needs of rapidly changing segments of industry. Thus, requirements are flexible to allow each student to build a graduate curriculum that best fits his/her chosen career path.

Coursework

Courses will be taken in consultation with the student’s Advisor to meet the 32-hour science requirement. At least 12 hours must be in 500-level courses.

Students must complete 8 hours of 500-level instruction from the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science, which offers:

• GGIS 507   High-Performance Geospatial Computing (4 Hours)
• GGIS 517   Geospatial Visualization and Visual Analytics (4 Hours)
• GGIS 527   Geospatial Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (4 Hours)
• GGIS 560   Spatial Epidemiology (4 Hours)
• GGIS 570   Advanced Spatial Analysis (4 Hours)
• GGIS 590    Graduate Independent Study

Additional electives include:

• GGIS 407   Foundations of CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science (4 Hours)
• GGIS 412   Geospatial Technologies and Society (3 hours)
• GGIS 439   Health Applications of GIS (3 hours)
• GGIS 460   Aerial Photo Analysis (4 hours)
• GGIS 473   Digital Cartography and Map Design (4 hours)
• GGIS 476   Environmental Remote Sensing (3 hours)
• GGIS 477   Introduction to Remote Sensing (3 hours)
• GGIS 478   Techniques of Remote Sensing (4 hours)
• GGIS 480   Principles of GIS (4 hours)
• GGIS 489   Programming for GIS (4 hours)

Sample Program of Study

Specific courses depending the student’s professional objectives

Course numbers and titles are subject to change.  Please note that some courses are only offered in select terms. For more information, please reference the Illinois Course Catalog.