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Geographic Information Science, BS


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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BS
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Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  1    
  3  
 
Mathematics (MATH)
3    
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
 
Elective ( GPH 191 recommended)
1    
 
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • MAT 170 is the required math course for this major. If a student does not qualify for MAT 170 enrollment, they should enroll in MAT 117 to prepare for MAT 170.
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
  • GPH 191: Disaster Weather is highly encouraged for first-semester students, though it is not required.
  • Students will select two Related Area courses from the list of subject areas below.
  • Set up your Handshake account, play me3@asu.edu and select your area of career interest.
Term 2 15 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 3  
critical course 3  
  3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
 
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
  3  
  3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
 
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
3    
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • For a full list of Science and Society courses, go here.
  • Visit the SGSUP Career Development page to schedule a meeting with your career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.
Term 4 46 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 4  
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
 
Sustainability (SUST)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 14
Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
3    
  3    
 
Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 15
Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3    
necessary course 3  
  3    
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • Visit the SGSUP Career Development page to schedule a meeting with your career advisor for resume review, mock interviewing, or advisement on job searching. 
  • Students interested in continuing to graduate study following the completion of the undergraduate program should start investigating potential graduate programs, including admissions requirements and deadlines. Information on the graduate programs offered through the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning is available here.
Term 7 90 - 106 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
 
American Institutions (AMIT)
3    
  3    
  4    
Term hours subtotal: 16
Term 8 106 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course 3  
 
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
3    
 
Upper Division Elective
5    
Term hours subtotal: 14



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Geographic Information Science, BS
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 15 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Mathematics (MATH)
Hours: 3
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Elective ( GPH 191 recommended)
Hours: 1
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Notes:
  • MAT 170 is the required math course for this major. If a student does not qualify for MAT 170 enrollment, they should enroll in MAT 117 to prepare for MAT 170.
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
  • GPH 191: Disaster Weather is highly encouraged for first-semester students, though it is not required.
  • Students will select two Related Area courses from the list of subject areas below.
  • Set up your Handshake account, play me3@asu.edu and select your area of career interest.
Term 2
15 - 30 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
Term 3
30 - 46 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Hours: 3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Notes:
  • For a full list of Science and Society courses, go here.
  • Visit the SGSUP Career Development page to schedule a meeting with your career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.
Term 4
46 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Sustainability (SUST)
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
Term 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
  • Visit the SGSUP Career Development page to schedule a meeting with your career advisor for resume review, mock interviewing, or advisement on job searching. 
  • Students interested in continuing to graduate study following the completion of the undergraduate program should start investigating potential graduate programs, including admissions requirements and deadlines. Information on the graduate programs offered through the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning is available here.
Term 7
90 - 106 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Hours: 4
Notes:
Term 8
106 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Hours: 3
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 5
Notes:
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