The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Minor provides students with essential skills in spatial data analysis, mapping, and geospatial technologies. This interdisciplinary program equips students to harness GIS tools for solving real-world problems across various fields, including urban planning, environmental science, and sustainability. Through hands-on coursework, students gain proficiency in spatial data collection, visualization, and geographic analysis. The minor prepares graduates for careers in GIS and related disciplines, addressing the growing demand for spatial data expertise. Designed for students across diverse majors, this minor complements a wide range of academic interests and career paths.
Degree Requirements
Core
9 - 10 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- ANT4852 - GIS Methods in Anthropology (3)
- GIS3043C - GIS for Environmental Studies (3)
- POS4764 - GIS for Political Analysis (3)
- SYA3352 - Spatial Sociology I: Intro to GIS (3)
- PCB4462 - GIS for Biologists and Ecologists (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- GIS4301C - Advanced GIS Applications in Environmental Studies (4)
- SYA4354 - Geographic Information Systems Applications (3)
- ANT4854 - Advanced GIS Methods in Anthropology (3)
- Complete the following:
- GIS4314 - GIS Research Methods for Environmental Studies (3)
Elective Courses
8 - 10 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete at least 3 of the following:
- BSC4821 - Biogeography (4)
- BSC4456C - Programming for Biologists (3)
- CGN3700C - Civil Engineering Measurements (2)
- CJE4654 - Crime and Place (3)
- CJE4663 - Crime Mapping and Pattern Analysis (3)
- CJE3662 - CJ Information Technology and Data Management (3)
- HFT4735 - Tourism Geography (3)
- HUM4394 - Place and Space (3)
- LIT3206 - Place and Space in Literature (3)
- OSE4830 - Imaging and Display (3)
- PCB4408 - Urban Ecology (3)
- PUP4209 - Urban Environmental Policy (3)
- CGS2545C - Database Concepts (3)
- COP2500C - Concepts in Computer Science (3)
- COP3223C - Introduction to Programming with C (3)
- ANT4441 - Anthropology of Cities (3)
- ANT4851 - Digital Methods in Anthropology (3)
- ANT4954 - Geospatial and Archaeological Field School at Kerkenes (3)
- ANT4956 - Geophysical Field School at Kerkenes (3)
- BSC4861L - Urban Ecological Field Studies (3)
- GLY4730 - Marine Geology (3)
- OCE3008 - Oceanography (3)
- PAD4712 - Information Systems for Public Managers and Planners (3)
- SYA4352 - Advanced Topics in GIS (3)
- SYA4959 - Participatory Geographic Information Systems in Belize (3)
- GIS4304 - GIS for Sustainable Design (3)
- SYA4410 - Geographic Information Systems for Public Health and Society (3)
- Students may take an additional one (1) of the Second Core courses as an Elective Course . Students should check with their Advisors to determine if additional Elective Courses not listed here appear on the myKnight audit. Students are responsible for meeting prerequisites for all Elective Courses.
Grand Total Credits: 17 - 20
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 18
Other Requirements
- Earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each course used to satisfy the minor.
- At least 9 credit hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF.
- No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
- Co-op or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the minor.
- Only 3 hours of credit for internships or undergraduate research may be used.
- Internship or undergraduate research credit cannot be used toward the GIS Minor without prior permission of the GIS Minor Coordinator.
