geographic information science minor
This popular minor program takes everything you learned in geography and takes it into the technological world. Learn how to interpret photos taken from the air and the basics of cartography. Some students with geographic information systems training have gone on to intern or work for the state of Oregon on environmental projects. Others apply their informational mapping skills to a variety of social science fields.
credits required for the Geographic Information Science minor
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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU
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of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
Highlights of the program
- Explore the intersection of technology and mapping
- Gain insights that become available when population and geographical info collide
- Acquire critical thinking skills and an eye for detail that will be helpful in any career
Example Courses
Faculty
JEFFREY MYERS
Professor, Earth/Physical Science
503-838-8365 | myersj@wou.edu | NS 213A
JEREMIAH OXFORD
NTT Instructor, Earth/Physical Science
503-838-8680 | oxfordj@wou.edu | NS 212
GRANT SMITH
NTT Assistant Professor, Earth/Physical Science
503-838-8242 | smithg@wou.edu | NS 213
STEVE TAYLOR
Professor, Earth/Physical Science
503-838-8398 | taylors@wou.edu | NS 210
JEFFREY TEMPLETON
Professor, Department Head, Earth/Physical Science
503-838-8858 | templej@wou.edu | NS 211
PHILIP WADE
NTT Instructor, Earth/Physical Science
503-838-8225 | wadep@wou.edu | NS 112