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Dec 17, 2024
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2021-22 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED
Spatial Science, BS
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The BS in spatial science program is designed to educate students in spatial science theory and application in order to meet increasing job market demands. It includes the major fields of geographic information systems, remote sensing, and surveying and global positioning systems. Students will start with the fundamentals of geospatial sciences both in theory and application and complete the degree with an emphasis in natural resources or land surveying. Students who complete the surveying emphasis track will satisfy the academic background requirement to become a registered surveyor in Texas; actual licensing requires work experience in addition to the educational background.
In order to receive the BS in spatial science, a student must complete the listed general education core, the common core of the spatial science major and one of the three emphasis tracks for a total of 120 semester credit hours of coursework. Specifically, it requires completion of:
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University Core Curriculum Requirements
C. Life and Physical Science
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture
G. Government/Political Science
H. Social and Behavioral Science
Foundation of Knowledge
A grade of C or better is required for each course listed below:
Spatial Science Major
The Spatial Science, Major will consist of the core science labs, electives and one of the following concentrations:
- Cultural Resources
- Natural Resources
- Surveying
Minor
Select an academic minor with the guidance of an advisor. The minor must contain at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours.
General Electives
The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.
Grade Requirements
- A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
- A C average in work completed in the major field
- A C average in work completed in the minor field
The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.
In-Residence Requirement
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.
Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.
Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.
View the In-Residence Requirement, Policy 6.15.
Texas Success Initiative Program
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.
Degree Map
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.
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