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Learning Outcomes
Department of Geography
October 27, 2011
Geography majors, upon fulfilling the requirements of the major will:
- Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental themes of human and physical geography—region, movement, human/environment interaction, landscape and place.
- Demonstrate understanding of spatial patterns and processes in the human and physical environments.
- Effectively use, analyze, and interpret maps and other graphic representations of geographic information.
- Be proficient in geographic methods and techniques such as cartography, GIScience, remote sensing, and field methods.
- Effectively communicate geographic information in written and oral forms.
- Complete a research proposal that requires synthesis relevant literature and development of a viable geographic research project.
In addition to the above, students completing a certificate in GIScience will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in one or more applications of geospatial technology—Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, and Remote Sensing.
Learning Outcomes
Department of Geography
January 27, 2012
Spatial Information Systems majors, upon fulfilling the requirements of the major will:
- Demonstrate understanding of spatial patterns and processes in the human and physical environments.
- Demonstrate proficiency in one or more applications of geospatial technology—Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, and Remote Sensing.
- Complete a research proposal that requires synthesis relevant literature and development of a viable geographic research project.
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