GIS and Technology Support
GIS and Technology Support
GIS and Technology Support: The use of technologies such as precision guidance, remote sensing, remote controlled aircraft, geospatial referencing, and landscape mapping continue to increase in agriculture and knowing how to manage and analyze the resulting data is a key skill. Students taking this TS will learn about the latest technological developments and. how to incorporate these technologies into the management of agricultural systems.
GIS and Technology Support Course Options: (select 6 classes, 18 credit hours minimum)
| Course | Credits; Offered | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 309 Intro to GIS | 3; F/Sp | None |
| GEO 409 Advanced GIS | 3; Sp | GEO309 or consent of instructor |
| GEO 419 Intro to Remote Sensing | 3; F | GEO309 or consent of instructor |
| LA/NRE 355 Intro Geospatial Apps for Land Analysis | 3; F/Sp | consent of instructor |
| INF 401G Informatics Fundamentals | 3; F | Junior Standing |
| IS 202 Tech for Information Services | 3; F/Sp/Su | None |
| ICT 301 Introduction to Databases | 3; F/Sp | None |
| LA/NRE 556 Advanced GIS Systems and Landscape Analysis | 3; F | NRE355 |
| BAE 599 Tops in BAE: Precision Agriculture | 3; Sp | consent of instructor |
Students must select ONE area for their Technical Specialization and complete nine hours of course work in the area from the list of courses provided. Students must select from the courses listed under each TS but may request one (1) substitute course, subject to approval by both their academic advisor and the DUS. For the 6 class (18 credit hour minimum) of TS and AS coursework, all classes must be 200-level or above and at least twelve (12) credit hours must be in 300-level or above courses. Classes taken to complete the TS requirement cannot count towards the AS course requirement. Experiential learning courses cannot satisfy TS requirements.
