地理信息科学理学硕士

在过去的二十年中，地理信息领域发生了快速的增长。受数据收集，存储和分析方面的进步的启发，出现了一门新学科-地理信息科学。地理信息科学涉及“上”和“下”空间技术的研究，其中包括地理信息系统（GIS），遥感和全球定位系统（GPS）。地理信息科学的核心是这些技术的集成及其在空间分析问题中的应用。地理信息科学的基础理论和原理基于地理学科。但是，几乎所有领域（从工程学到医学，科学，商业，社会科学和人文科学）现在都在理论研究和应用研究中都包含了地理信息科学。
Rapid growth has occurred in the field of geographic information during the last two decades. Stimulated by advances in the collection, storage, and analysis of data, a new discipline has emerged: geographic information science, which involves research both on and with spatial technologies including geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and the global positioning system (GPS).<br><br>At the core of geographic information science is the integration of these technologies and their application to problems of spatial analysis. The foundational theory and principles of geographic information science are based in the discipline of geography, but virtually all fields--from engineering to medicine, science, business, social sciences, and humanities--are now embracing geographic information science in both theoretical and applied research.<br><br>The Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (MS GIS) integrates a suite of core courses with internship and independent research experiences to provide advanced training in the field of geographic information science and its applications. Students completing the MS GIS will: Develop, manage, and analyze spatial data using field and laboratory techniques. Engage with the rapidly expanding body of literature devoted to spatial data analysis and the application of geographic technologies. Apply geographic technologies creatively in real-world settings to answer questions about spatial patterns and processes.