Dr. Steven P. Frysinger,
Director
Phone: (540) 568-2710
E-mail: fryinsp@jmu.edu
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
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Core
Courses
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Credit
Hours
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CS 139. Algorithm Development1
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4
|
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CS 274. Introduction to Databases1
|
3
|
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GEOG 366. Geographic Information
Systems1
|
3
|
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ISAT
320. Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Technology I
|
3
|
|
ISAT
321. Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Technology II
|
3
|
Elective Courses
CIS 363. Simulation 1 (3 credits)
CIS 483. Strategic Decision Making (3 credits)
CS 239. Advanced Computer Programming (4 credits)
CS 474. Database Design and Application (3 credits)
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)
ISAT 420. Environmental Analysis and Modeling (3 credits)
ISAT 426. Environmental Information Systems (3 credits)
