James Madison University’s

Environmental Information Systems Program

(undergraduate minor)

Dr. Steven P. Frysinger, Director

frysinsp@jmu.edu,

540/568-2710

 

The interdisciplinary minor in Environmental Information Systems is designed for undergraduates interested in using computer and information management technology to solve environmental problems and improve environmental stewardship. Some examples of Environmental Information Systems are database systems to track and report hazardous materials in factories, decision support systems to facilitate risk analysis and management, GIS-based natural resource inventory systems, and automated business management systems to support and document environmental compliance.

 

The Environmental Information Systems minor requires a minimum of 24 credit hours. Core courses are intended to ensure knowledge of the foundation disciplines. Electives should be chosen in consideration of the student's particular interests within the general field of environmental information systems. At least one elective course must be outside of the student's major. Students are advised to check prerequisites of listed courses.

 

Minor Requirements

 

Core Courses

 

CS 139

Algorithm Development1

4 credits

CS 274

Introduction to Databases1

3 credits

ISAT 320

Fundamentals of Environmental Science & Technology I

3 credits

ISAT 321

Fundamentals of Environmental Science & Technology II

3 credits

GEOG 366

Geographic Information Systems1

4 credits

 

Elective Courses

 

GEOG 230

Quantitative Methods in Geography

3 credits

GEOG 245

Global Positioning Systems

3 credits

GEOG 265

Thematic Cartography

4 credits

GEOG 385

Remote Sensing of the Environment

4 credits

GEOG 466

Geographic Databases

4 credits

CIS 363

Simulation1

3 credits

CIS 483

Strategic Decision Making

3 credits

CS 239

Advanced Computer Programming

4 credits

CS 474

Database Design and Application

3 credits

ISAT 420

Environmental Analysis and Modeling

3 credits

ISAT 426

Environmental Information Systems

3 credits

1or equivalent by permission of Director

Note:    ISAT 242 substitutes for CS 139

            ISAT 340 substitutes for CS 274

            ISAT 341 substitutes for CIS 363

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