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This article is from the Geographic Information Systems FAQ, by Lisa Nyman lnyman@census.gov with numerous contributions by others.

2.2: What colleges and universities offer coursework in GIS?

Many schools throughout the world offer coursework in GIS and related
studies in different academic departments including Geography, Computer
Science, and Urban Planning among others.

Sources of Information:

1. Geo Info Systems May 1992, Academic GIS Directory: GIS in Higher
Education.

This is a list compiled by John Morgan with Barbara Fleury (Towson
State University) which includes courses offered by University
departments all over the world. Listing are by University,
department type, and by state and country. Information in the
listings include course titles, school addresses and persons to
contact.

2. Guides to Geography Departments, annual publication of the AAG.
[What does AAG mean? Association of American Geographers]

This publications provides graduate and undergraduate programs for
geography departments at US and Canadian Universities. Info
provided includes faculty, program options and requirements, and
lab facilities.

Contact the AAG, 1710 16th Str NW, Washington DC 20009-3198 for
ordering information. AAG phone: 202-234-1450 Email: guide@aag.org

Note: Many faculty participate in Usenet and listserv discussions and
are directly accessible via Email.

 

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