Associate of Science in GEOGRAPHY / GIS, AS DEGREE
Itasca Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Grand Rapids, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Geography Department at ICC is dedicated to developing students' knowledge of geospatial technologies and how they can be utilized to explore dynamic interrelationships between humans and their environment.
The Geography/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program is designed to provide individuals with a background in geography, spatial processes, mapping techniques, and managing and utilizing geographic information as a planning and decision-making tool. The program guides the student in developing a sound approach to geographic inquiry and analysis and allows students to explore the diverse political, economic, social, and environmental interrelationships at local, regional, and global scales. Embedded in this interdisciplinary science focuses on the technical components of mapping, cartographic analysis and production, state of the art GIS, global positioning systems, and remote sensing software for advanced level data acquisition, integration, and spatial analysis. The program maintains articulation agreements with Bemidji State University and the University of Minnesota-Duluth, facilitating the transfer of ICC credits and allowing ample time to complete an additional minor.