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Online Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems
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Sam Houston State University 
Overview

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of GIS concepts, including data models, spatial analysis techniques, cartography, and remote sensing

Duration

1.5 - 2 years

Total fee

6,404

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

PG Degree

Online Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems
 at 
Sam Houston State University 
Highlights

  • This Course is offered by Sam Houston State University
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Online Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems
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Sam Houston State University 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • Individuals who want to use GIS for disease mapping, risk assessment, and resource allocation
What are the course deliverables?
  • Hands-on technical skills in GIS and Remote Sensing software, viz. ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online for Organizations (AGOL), ERDAS Imagine, QGIS, etc
  • Comprehensive understanding of the data models and structures used in the input, management, analysis, and output of various geographic data
  • Use Python programming language to complete geoprocessing tasks. Ability to carry out specialized tasks, such as map scripting, debugging, error handling, creating and sharing custom tools using Python scripts, and creating Python functions and classes in ArcGIS environment
  • Thorough understanding of the critical steps necessary in order to successfully implement a GIS project within an organization and ability to conduct evaluations of GIS-related technology and assess their appropriateness for a particular purpose, project or application
  • Share GIS content on the Web or across the enterprise; publish maps, imagery, and geoprocessing models on the web; create and publish feature templates for use in Web applications that support visualization, analysis, and editing of GIS resources
  • Knowledge of image acquisition, image enhancement, image restoration, color image processing, image segmentation, image compression, image recognition, image quality assessment, and statistical evaluation and change detection
  • Cartographic visualization skills and various statistical and graphical approaches for mapping and visualization techniques
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More about this course
  • The applied Geographic Information System (GIS) graduate program will give students the critical knowledge to succeed in the challenging world of geospatial technologies
  • This includes advanced classes and labs in GIS (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online); remote sensing (ERDAS IMAGINE); web-based mapping; model builder; programming; spatial database; and spatial analysis
  • In particular, this program is designed to enhance an individual's knowledge of geographic information science and technology. Additionally, applications of the technology in the oil and gas industry, public health sector, parcel mapping, local government, law enforcement, national security, and market research are featured

Online Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems
 at 
Sam Houston State University 
Entry Requirements

General
Requirements for 12th gradeUp Arrow Icon
  • No specific cutoff mentioned
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  • No specific cutoff mentioned
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  • Marks - 6.5/9
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  • Not mentioned

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