Geographic Information Services
GIS 290: GIS Careers / Portfolio

Explores information on where to look for employment in GIS. Students will explore different types of GIS jobs available and how GIS is being used in applications ranging from transportation planning, utility planning, urban growth management, market analysis, retail site location, business logistics, health care planning, facilities management, landscape architecture, environmental analysis, natural resource management, hazards mitigation, hazards response, and software companies. Students will also create a series of GIS projects to demonstrate their command of GIS and its application.

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Fall 2008 Sections of this Course

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All classes are full length semester courses (Fall 2008 is August 25–December 13) unless otherwise noted.
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NOTE: Classes with low registration numbers may result in the class being canceled. Students are encouraged to register and pay early to reduce the chance of class cancellation. NEW EARLIER PAY DATE: Payment is due for full-term fall 2008 classes by August 15, 2008.