Environmental Spatial Analysis (ESA) (B.S.)

Location(s): Gainesville

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121 hours

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

Fulfill all UNG policies and graduation requirements.
GISC 2011/L and ENST 2030 should be completed in the Core IMPACTS or as electives.
With approval, MATH 1401 or MATH 3350 coupled with MATH 1113 or higher may substitute for GISC 3337K. Course credit can only be counted once toward degree requirements.
Certain courses of focus areas, minors, certificates may have prerequisites that should be completed as Core classes or as Electives. Please see an advisor.
Grades of C or higher are required for all GISC and ENVE courses.
With approval, ENGR 1101 Intro to Engineering and Design may substitute for ENVE 1103.
With approval, ENGR 1770 Engineering Graphics and Design may substitute for ENVE 2771K. Course credit can only be counted once toward degree requirements.
Students that have previously completed a bachelor’s degree or higher should meet with the contact the Department of Environmental & Spatial Analysis to discuss the academic requirements for completing the ESA degree program. Students with a B.S. degree or higher may apply courses taken at another institution but not offered by UNG. Some of these courses may be substituted for courses in one of the emphasis areas. These substitutions must be approved by the academic advisor and the Department Head of ESA.
Only three hours of special topics, service learning or internship may count toward Directed Electives.

Core IMPACTS - 42 hours

Refer to Core IMPACTS

Institutional Priority: No exceptions

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills: MATH 1111, MATH 1113, or MATH 1450

Political Science & U.S. History: No exceptions

Arts, Humanities, & Ethics: No exceptions

Communicating in Writing: No exceptions

Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences: No exceptions

Social Sciences: No exceptions

Note: Please see an adviser to optimize Core IMPACTS selections and scheduling

Field of Study - 18 hours

Major Requirements - 60 hours

Required Courses - 28 hours

Guided Electives - 15 hours

Complete an additional 15 credits in 3000/4000 level classes from: ENST, ENVE, ENVS, GEOG, GEOL, GISC, SCTS*

*Some courses may have prerequisites which should be completed in Core IMPACTS or Electives.

*Only 3 hours of special topics, service learning, or internship may count toward Guided Electives.

Electives - 17 hours

Electives or a minor of the student’s choosing to reach 121 overall hours for the degree

Graduation Requirements

First-Year Experience Course - 1 hour

UNG 1101 - Flight Training: Thriving at UNG