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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Applied Environmental Spatial Analysis (AESA) Information Technology Concentration (B.S.)


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The Bachelor of Science in Applied Environmental Spatial Analysis is a blend of both education and preparation designed to produce graduates with skills that meet workforce needs in the Geospatial Technology field with little or no further preparation by employers. The Applied Environmental Spatial Analysis (AESA) degree is composed of a focused curriculum built around advanced Geographic Information Science technology and includes the opportunity for students to customize their learning experience through coursework in environmental science, engineering, information technology, and environmental studies.

  1. Complete all UNG general institutional admissions requirements
  2. Declare a major in Applied Environmental and Spatial Analysis (AESA).
  3. Successful completion of all courses required in the degree program (minimum 120 semester credits).
  4. Successful completion of a minimum of 42 general education credits according to the distribution established by the university (Areas A-E) for its Associate of Science degree program.
  5. Successful completion of at least 39 credits of upper division coursework in the major (3000 and 4000 level courses with the GISC, ESCI, ENGR, ENST, ITEC or other approved prefix).
  6. Grades of C or higher required for all major courses (BIOL, GISC, ESCI, ENGR, ENST, ITEC etc).
  7. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) required for graduation.
  8. Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at UNG.
  9. Successful completion of the Georgia Legislative Constitution and History requirements.
  10. For student with previous geospatial coursework from other institutions etc., credit for GISC course work may be determined by placement testing.
  11. Meet all other university graduation policies.
  12. Successful completion of at least 39 credits of upper division coursework in the major (3000 and 4000 level courses with the GISC, ESCI, ENGR, ENST, ITEC or other approved prefix)
  13. Grades of ‘C’ or higher required for all upper division courses (BIOL, GISC, ESCI, ENGR, ENST, ITEC, etc…)

Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours


Refer to Semester Core Curriculum Areas A-E 

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: MATH 1113 or higher recommended

Area B: ENST 2030 recommended

Area C: No exceptions

Area D:

  • BIOL 1102/1102L or BIOL 1260/1260L
  • PHYS 1111/1111L or CHEM 1211/1211L
  • GISC 2011/2011L


Area E: No exceptions

Major Requirements 60 hours


Free Electives


Courses previously chosen to meet other requirements may not be used to meet elective requirements.  Please see an advisor for recommendations.

  • Electives to bring total to 120 credits

Other Requirements


  • Learning Goals
    • US Perspective
    • Global Perspective
    • Critical Thinking
  • US and Georgia History Requirements
  • US and Georgia Constitution Requirements
  • Regents’ Reading and Writing Requirements

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