The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a minor in geospatial technologies.
Students who pursue a geospatial technologies minor may choose from a broad, flexible program that meets personal educational goals and interests.
Design a map that clearly demonstrates a geographic pattern or process
Read and explain information displayed on specialized thematic maps
Determine and explain how a geographic model applies to a place, culture or environmental system
Produce data layers, maps, graphs and reports using GIS technology. (Source)
Measure, record or evaluate geological data, using sonic, electronic, electrical, seismic or gravity-measuring instruments to prospect for oil or gas. (Source)
Collect, measure and interpret geographic information to create and update maps and charts for regional planning, education and other purposes. (Source)
Determine the data a project calls for, typically on behalf of surveyors, engineers and remote sensing scientists. (Source)
Study the weather and climate. (source)
Collect soil data, consult, investigate, evaluate, interpret, plan or inspect in relation to soil science. (Source)
Evaluate scientific data and research about the climate. (Source)
Assess and plan the use of land, community areas and other urban locations.
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