Undergraduate Minor in GIST

Undergraduate Minor in GIST

Unlock the Power of Spatial Analysis with a GIS Minor

Expand your skill set and enhance your career prospects with a Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST) minor at the University of Arizona. In today's interconnected world, the ability to analyze and interpret spatial data is becoming increasingly valuable across various industries.

Our GIST minor offers students the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of GIS technology, spatial analysis techniques, and data visualization methods. Whether you're majoring in geography, environmental science, urban planning, or any other related field, adding a GIST minor to your academic portfolio will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.

Through hands-on coursework and real-world projects, you'll learn how to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize geographic data using industry-standard GIS software. From mapping and spatial modeling to geodatabase design and remote sensing, our program covers a diverse range of topics to prepare you for success in your chosen career path.

Join us and embark on a transformative journey to harness the power of GIS technology in solving complex spatial problems and making informed decisions in your future endeavors. 

DECLARE MinOR

GIST MINOR REQUIREMENTS(for non BS-GIST degree students):

Core Classes (Required)

GIST 214: Introduction to Map Science   
GIST 330: Introduction to Remote Sensing
GIST 416e: Geovisualization
GIST 417: Geographic Information Systems
GIST 420: Advanced GIS

Electives (select 1)

GIST 314: Cartographic Design and Production
GIST 413: GIST Programming I 
GIST 414: Web-Mobile GIS
GIST 415: Open Source GIS 
GIST 418: Introduction to Spatial Analysis & Modeling 
GIST 422: Resource Mapping Using Unmanned Aerial Systems
GIST 457: Statistical Techniques in Geography, Regional Development, & Planning
GIST 482: Integrated Geospatial Technologies
GIST 483: Geographical Applications of Remote Sensing