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Geographic Information Science and Cartography Career Program

Geographic Information Science and Cartography Program at U.S. Colleges

Geographic Information Science and Cartography is a program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the analysis of large amounts of geographic data and the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, geographic information systems, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geodesy, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.

U.S. Colleges Offering Geographic Information Science and Cartography Program