Geographic Information Science Minor

Introduction

Geography is the study of the physical world, its inhabitants, the interaction between the two, and the patterns and systems involved. Geographic Information System (GIS) is a technology that is used to view and analyze data from a geographic perspective.

The minor in GIS is designed to help students pursue careers in the rapidly expanding opportunities in the geospatial and mapping sciences, including fields such as engineering, planning, environmental science, transportation, business, marketing, and public health.

Contact Information

Undergraduate GIS Coordinators
Nigel Waters
Director, Geography & Geoinformation Science
254B Research Hall MSN 6C3
703-993-4687
nwaters@gmu.edu

Dr. Chaowei (Phil) Yang
Department of Geography and GeoInformation Science
326A Research Hall MSN 6A2
703-993-4742
cyang3@gmu.edu