SJSU Geography Graduate Geography Courses

Geog 239Seminar: Geographic Information Technology
Research in application of technology to the design and implementation of computer mapping, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. Includes spatial database design issues, spatial processing algorithms, and cartographic visualization. Research project and paper.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit when offered as a different topic. 3 units.
Geog 279Seminar: Geographic Information Science Applications
Research in applications of geographic information science in such areas as urban spatial analysis, environmental analysis, geo-demographic analysis, regional analysis, facilities management, and geographic education. Research project and paper.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit when offered as a different application. 3 units.
Geog 282Advanced Geographic Techniques
Specific topics in display and analysis of geographic information. Possible topics include advanced spatial analysis, cartographic representation, user-interface design, Internet map server technology.
Prerequisite: Geog 170 or Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit when offered as a different technique. 3 units.
Geog 286Geographic Information Systems: Project Management
Principles of project management applied to geographic information systems projects. Requirements assessment, estimating, scheduling, system design, and acceptance testing. Students will negotiate, plan, and execute projects for outside agencies.
Prerequisite: Geog 170 or Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit when offered as a different project. 3 units.
Geog 290Seminar in Research Design for Geographic Information Science
Introduction to research in geographic information science. Includes definition of research problems, design of research project, identification of appropriate methodologies for acquiring, organizing, and analyzing data, and presentation of research results. Research paper.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 units.
Geog 298Supervised Study
Prerequisite: Approval of supervising faculty member and department chair. CR/NC grading. 1-4 units.
Geog 299Master's Thesis or Project
Prerequisite: Approved Master's degree candidate. CR/NC grading. 1-6 units.


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