Bachelor of Science in Geographical Information Science

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The Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science (BSGIS) major is a professional degree program that prepares students for a range of careers dealing with geospatial technologies, modeling, and spatial problem-solving. Graduates of our program are well-prepared for positions in research laboratories, local, state, and federal agencies, private companies, planning departments, engineering firms, and many others. Our students are also excellently prepared for pursuing advanced graduate degree programs. The BSGIS program provides students with in-depth skills in GIS analysis and programming. The program has a special focus on web-based mapping, environmental sustainability and the emerging field of geodesign which coordinates well with our planning offerings.

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements

Introductory Geography Requirements: 6 s.h

Take two of the following courses:

GEOG 16100 - Earth, People, and the Environment Credits: 3
GEOG 16110 - Cultural Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 16140 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3

GIS Foundational Courses: 12 s.h.

Take the following courses:

GEOG 16160 - Digital Earth: Mapping and Geographic Information Science Credits: 3 *
GEOG 16260 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Credits: 4 *
GEOG 16290 - History & Methods of Modern Geography Credits: 3 *
GEOG 16261 - Cartography Credits: 3 *
GEOG 16350 - Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Credits: 3 *
GEOG 16360 - Applications of Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3 *
GEOG 16365 - Geospatial Measurement and Environmental Modeling Credits: 3 *
GEOG 16370 - Drones, Planes, and Satellites Credits: 3 *
GEOG 16390 - Geography Research Clinic/Studio Credits: 1 to 6 -WI (Senior Seminar)*
GEOG 16490 - Undergraduate Research Seminar in Geography (Senior Seminar) - WI Credits: 3

Quantitative Methods Elective: 3-4 s.h.

Choose one of the courses below:

CS 04103 - Computer Science and Programming Credits: 4
MATH 01130 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 01131 - Calculus II Credits: 4
STAT 02260 - Statistics I Credits: 3

GIS Electives: 6 s.h.

Must complete two additional GIS or related courses (6 sh) chosen in consultation with your academic advisor. *

Geography Program Electives: 12 s.h.

Majors must take four additional courses (12 sh) offered within the department, selected in consultation with the academic advisor. It is imperative that these courses are chosen to complete a second major, minor, or CUGS offered by the Department.

Free Electives: 34-35 s.h.

Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.

For information related to this major or minor, please contact:
Zachary Christman, Ph.D.
856.256.4810
christmanz@rowan.edu

Bachelor of Science GIS Graduation Requirements

2.00 Overall G.P.A.

2.5 Major G.P.A.

GIS BS majors must complete all GIS Courses with a ‘C’ or better (classes marked with *).