The geographic information systems (GIS) minor introduces you to the concepts and theory of GIS, and helps you to develop the practical skills necessary when using basic GIS software in a variety of applications. Courses include using ArcGIS software, remote sensing, GPS, and geodatabases.

Each course in the minor is a combination of lecture and lab. In the lectures, conceptual elements are explained. Labs provide first-hand experience in critical thinking, data input and management, methods of analyses, and a final map and report presentation.