Saint Louis University’s minor in computational geospatial science teaches you the theories and skills needed to clean, map and draw inferences from data. A minor in computational geospatial science from SLU can help prepare you for a career in government, academia or the private sector.
One of the fastest-growing industries in the United States, computational geospatial science incorporates data and mapping to examine real-world problems and find solutions.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SOC 4650 | Principles and Methods of GIScience | 3 |
| SOC 4660 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| SOC 4670 | Spatial Demography – Applied Spatial Statistics | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
SOC 4640 | Demographic Methods, Analysis, and Public Policy | |
SOC 4680 | Forensic GIS | |
SOC 4700 | Applied Spatial Analysis for Social Sciences | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in computational geospatial science must maintain a 2.00 GPA in courses for the computational geospatial science minor.