Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Cartography and Remote Sensing Minor Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Cartography and Remote Sensing Minor

Cartography (map-making) is an ancient science designed to depict the earth’s features and human activities. Today maps are made with several significant functions in mind to understand spatial phenomena, to store information and to analyze areal relationships.

Remote sensing uses space-age technology to sense, record and transmit information about the biosphere and atmosphere. Satellite imagery is an important element in collecting remote sensing data. Remote sensing information is often used in constructing modern maps, whether by hand or through the use of computer mapping and geographic information systems software.

The goal of the minor is to provide an employment track for undergraduates to entry-level positions as cartographers and remote sensing technicians. The minor provides balanced training between traditional cartographic work and computer maps. Emphasis is on map properties, spatial concepts, mapping techniques, drafting skills, graphic storage and display of data. A strongly recommended aspect of this training is the internship or cooperative education experience at nearby private and public agencies.

Department Information:

Geography & Geology - College of Arts & Sciences

Richard Sambrook, Ph.D.
Department Head

203 Strong Hall
(734) 487-0218
rsambroo@emich.edu

Department Website

Advisor Information:

William Welsh, Ph.D.

215 Strong Hall
(734) 487-7586
wwelsh@emich.edu

Hugh Semple, Ph.D.

118D Strong Hall
(734) 487-8169
hsemple@emich.edu

Minor Requirements: 20 hours

Required Courses: 15 hours

Course NameCredit Hour:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ESSC 485 - Introduction to Remote Sensing

Typically offered Winter

3 hrs
GEOG 376 - Spatial Analysis

Typically offered Fall


Prerequisite(s): GEOG 276 or URP 276 

3 hrs
GEOG 405 - Aerial Photo Interpretation

Typically offered Fall


Prerequisite(s): GEOG 276 or URP 276 

3 hrs

One course from the following:

GEOG 276 - Principles of Geographic Information Systems

Typically offered Fall, Winter, and Summer


Prerequisite(s): (GEOG 107 or GEOG 110) and (ESSC 108 or ESSC 110)

3 hrs
URP 276 - Principles of Geographic Information Systems

Typically offered Fall and Winter


Prerequisite(s): GEOG 107 or GEOG 110 or ESSC 108 or ESSC 110 

3 hrs

One course from the following:

GHPR 401 - Planning/ Preservation Graphics

Typically offered Fall


Prerequisite(s): URP 215 

3 hrs
URP 401 - Planning/Preservation Graphics

Typically offered Fall


Prerequisite(s): URP 215 

3 hrs

Restricted Elective Courses: 5 hours

Five hours from the following:

Course NameCredit Hour:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ARTS 104 - Graphic Design for Non-Majors (GEKA)

Typically offered Fall and Winter

3 hrs
CADM 231 - Computer Graphic Programming for Industry

Prerequisite(s): MATH 107 and a course in C programming

3 hrs
CMT 121 - Graphic Communication

Typically offered Fall and Winter

3 hrs
CNST 206 - Surveying

Typically offered Fall


Prerequisite(s): MATH 107 

3 hrs
ESSC 227 - Topographic Maps

Typically offered Winter


Prerequisite(s): ESSC 110 or ESSC 202 

2 hrs
ESSC 355 - Field Geology I

Prerequisite(s): ESSC 326, ESSC 329, and ESSC 330

2 hrs
ESSC 387L4 - Cooperative Education in Geoscience (GELB) 3 hrs
ESSC 487L4 - Cooperative Education in Geoscience (GELB) 3 hrs
ESSC 488L4 - Internship (GELB) 4 hrs
ESSC 489L4 - Internship (GELB) 5 hrs
ESSC 490L4 - Internship (GELB) 6 hrs
IS 417 - Systems Analysis and Design

Typically offered Fall (Evening) and Winter (Day)


Prerequisite(s): IS 247 

3 hrs
MATH 105 - College Algebra (GEQR)

Typically offered Fall, Winter, and Summer


Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of “C” in MATH 104 or placement

3 hrs
MATH 107 - Plane Trigonometry

Typically offered Fall, Winter, and Summer


Prerequisite(s): placement or (A minimum grade of “C” in MATH 104 (B or better strongly recommended)) or (passing grade in any of the following courses: MATH 105, MATH 119, or MATH 210)

2 hrs

One course from the following:

COSC 145 - Introduction to FORTRAN Programming

Prerequisite(s): minimum ACT score of 19, minimum SAT score of 520 or math placement test in elementary algebra greater than or equal to 53

3 hrs
IS 215 - Information Systems for Business

Typically offered Fall, Winter, and Summer (Day and Evening)

3 hrs

Critical Graduation Information:

Each undergraduate student will be responsible for the fulfillment of the requirements or their equivalents of the Eastern Michigan University catalog in force at the time of their initial registration at a college or university or a subsequent catalog including the one in effect at the time of their graduation.

In the event an undergraduate student does not complete the degree requirements within seven years of the date of their original registration at a college or university, the student may be required to have their credits re-evaluated by the academic department(s) of their major/minor in keeping with catalog requirements in force during the year of their graduation.

The following are minimum requirements for all bachelor’s degrees awarded by Eastern Michigan University. Some majors and minors require more than the minimum in one or more of the areas below; students are urged to consult the online catalog for the requirements of their particular programs.

  • Earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level and above. Courses with numbers below 100 will not be counted toward this degree requirement. At most 8 credit hours of physical education (PEGN) activity courses will be counted toward this requirement. A Bachelor of Arts degree requires completion of one year of college credit in a world language.
  • Meet the requirements of the General Education program (see information below).
  • Complete a Writing Intensive (GEWI) Course in your major.
  • Earn a minimum of 60 credits from a four-year college or university; courses taken at community colleges cannot be used to meet this requirement. (Some formal program-to-program articulation agreements modify this requirement. See specific agreements for details.)
  • Earn a minimum of 30 credits from courses taken at EMU.
  • Complete 10 of the last 30 hours for the degree from courses taken at EMU.
  • Have a minimum of 30 unique credit hours in their major and 20 unique credit hours in their minor for a total of at least 50 unique credit hours between them. Some majors that require 50 or more hours themselves do not require a minor; students should check requirements of the selected major in the undergraduate catalog to see if a minor is required.
  • Earn no more than 60 credit hours in one subject area (prefix). Credits in excess of the 60 maximum will not be counted toward the minimum of 124 credits required for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Earn the minimum number of credits in 300-level and above courses in each major and minor as specified below - these credits must be earned in distinct courses; that is, no course can be used to fulfill this requirement in more than one major or minor.
    • Earn a minimum of 6 credits in 300-level or higher courses at EMU in each minor
    • Earn a minimum of 9 credits in 300-level or higher courses at EMU in each major that requires a minor.
    • Earn a minimum of 15 credits in 300-level or higher courses at EMU in each major that does not require a minor
  • Transfer credit will be awarded for courses taken at colleges and universities that are accredited by one of the recognized regional accrediting bodies only if the courses are college-level (equated to 100-level or above at EMU) and the student earned a “C” (or 2.0 on a 4 point scale) or better. Transfer credit may be awarded on a case-by-case basis for college-level courses in which a “C” (2.0) or better was earned at institutions outside the U.S. or at non-accredited U.S. institutions; the internal review of such courses is conducted by individual departments/schools within EMU, and additional documentation may be required. Please note: EMU awards only credits for transferred courses; grades are not used in the calculation of an EMU GPA.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in courses taken at EMU in order to graduate. In addition, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be reached in each major and minor. Only courses taken at EMU and those applied to a student’s major or minor, will be used in the calculation of their major and minor cumulative GPAs. (Note: some programs may require a higher GPA - check with your program advisor.)
General Education Requirements:

EMU’s General Education Program requires students to choose from a menu of approved courses in several different areas; do not assume that other courses in the same department or with similar names will fulfill these requirements. A detailed description of General Education requirements is available in the General Education section of the catalog.

Students who transferred to EMU may have modified general education requirements based on Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) or articulation agreements; consult your academic advisor for additional information.

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