Minor in Geographical Information Systems
More detailed site map for "Relocating Lost River Suckers for Spawning at Harriman Spring, Upper Klamath Lake, 2010. Map by Andrew Lutz. |
What is GIS?
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is a systematic approach for the management, analysis, and display of geographic information.
Management of such information requires application of advanced relational database management systems on a computer as well as the ability to see a project through to completion using project management skills.
Who should be interested in the GIS minor?
Students majoring in many fields at Oregon Tech, including environmental sciences, geomatics, management, health sciences, nursing (particularly public health), and computer systems would be able to apply GIS skills to their disciplines.
GIS is used widely in all of these fields, and skills in it are very desirable to many employers. The Oregon Tech GIS Minor diversifies an Oregon Tech graduate's skill set and increases marketability for employment.
ENV student, Andrew Lutz's GIS map, details site locations for his senior project, "Relocating Lost River Sucker Fish for Spawning at Harriman Spring, Upper Klamath Lake, 2010."  |
What does it take to earn a GIS minor?
21 credits of Oregon Tech courses from a menu offered under GIS (and/or one GME--geomatics) course prefixes.
For course details, connect to the "General Catalog" under the About Oregon Tech link or contact Dr. John Ritter, Professor of Environmental Sciences and Geomatics.