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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 - A 0 - 7 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  1    
 
Mathematics (MATH)
3  
Term hours subtotal: 7
  • 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.
  • Set up your Handshake account, play me3@asu.edu, and select your career interest area.
Term 1 - B 7 - 13 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A 13 - 19 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 3  
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Join a student club or professional organization. Information on ASU student organizations sponsored by the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning is available here.
Term 2 - B 19 - 25 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3    
 
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 3 - A 25 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 3 - B 31 - 38 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
 
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 4 - A 38 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
 
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 4 - B 45 - 51 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
Sustainability (SUST)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Create your professional online presence on LinkedIn.
Term 5 - A 51 - 57 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • For a full list of Science and Society courses, go here.
  • Students interested in conducting supervised research with a faculty member should initiate contact with faculty members who perform research in their content area of interest.
Term 5 - B 57 - 64 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 4  
 
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 7
  • 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 6 - A 64 - 70 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
  2    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Visit the SGSUP Career Development page to schedule a meeting with your career advisor for resume review, mock interviewing, or advisement on job searching.
Term 6 - B 70 - 76 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 7 - A 76 - 82 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Students interested in entering the job market after graduation should be reviewing the SGSUP employment opportunities site.
Term 7 - B 82 - 90 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
American Institutions (AMIT)
3    
 
Elective
5    
Term hours subtotal: 8
Term 8 - A 90 - 96 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 8 - B 96 - 102 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 9 - A 102 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 9 - B 108 - 114 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 10 - A 114 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6



2024 - 2025 Major Map
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 - A
0 - 7 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Mathematics (MATH)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
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.
  • Set up your Handshake account, play me3@asu.edu, and select your career interest area.
Term 1 - B
7 - 13 Credit Hours
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A
13 - 19 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • Join a student club or professional organization. Information on ASU student organizations sponsored by the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning is available here.
Term 2 - B
19 - 25 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term 3 - A
25 - 31 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 3 - B
31 - 38 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term 4 - A
38 - 45 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Hours: 3
Term 4 - B
45 - 51 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Sustainability (SUST)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Create your professional online presence on LinkedIn.
Term 5 - A
51 - 57 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • For a full list of Science and Society courses, go here.
  • Students interested in conducting supervised research with a faculty member should initiate contact with faculty members who perform research in their content area of interest.
Term 5 - B
57 - 64 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • 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 6 - A
64 - 70 Credit Hours
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Hours: 2
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.
Term 6 - B
70 - 76 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 7 - A
76 - 82 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Students interested in entering the job market after graduation should be reviewing the SGSUP employment opportunities site.
Term 7 - B
82 - 90 Credit Hours
American Institutions (AMIT)
Hours: 3
Elective
Hours: 5
Notes:
Term 8 - A
90 - 96 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 8 - B
96 - 102 Credit Hours
Term 9 - A
102 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 9 - B
108 - 114 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 10 - A
114 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
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