GIS 550 - Independent Research in GIS

Fall and Spring and Summer (1-3) Staff Prerequisite(s): GIS 501 GIS 510 and consent of instructor.

This course is designed to permit students to engage in applied GIS research projects with mentorship from their instructor. Working closely with their mentor each student will be expected to conduct original research and prepare a substantial research report. It is expected that the project can be conducted in the context of the student’s current employment or place of work, and the project be spread over multiple semesters if necessary. The course can be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 3 credits of GIS 550.