ProgramCIP 45.0702

Geographic Information Science and Cartography

A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the analysis of large amounts of geographic data and the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, geographic information systems, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geodesy, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial Analysis, Geomatics, Remote Sensing.