Transfer Planning for Geographic Information Systems

Transfer Planning for Geographic Information Systems, B.S.

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Of those, 23 major-required credits can be transferred. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education
Cortland Degree Requirements	Complete at current college
Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I	_________ (GE required)
Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II	_________ (GE required)
Communication – Presentation (GECP):	_________ (GE required)
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):	_________ (GE required)
Mathematics (GEMA):	_________ (GE required)
Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.):	_________ (GE required)
Humanities (GEHU):	__________________
Social Sciences (GESS): GRY 125 Human Geography and Global Development	_________ (major required)
The Arts (GEAR):	_______________________
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):	_______________________
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): GRY 120 Cultural Geography	_________ (major required)
World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is NOT acceptable)	_______ Level I (required for B.S.)

Additional Major-Requirements
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
GRY 110 Physical Geography	_______________________
CAP 100 Introduction to Computer Applications	_______________________
GRY 324 Introduction to Cartography and Geographic Information Systems	_______________________

Choose one concentration

GIS Computer Techniques Concentration Options
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
CAP 201 C Programming OR MCS 186 Introductory Programming	_______________________

GIS Demographics and Business Geographics Concentration Options
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
MAT 201 Statistical Methods	_______________________
MGT 253 Principles of Marketing	_______________________

GIS Environmental Science Concentration Options – **Choose 1 course**
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
EST 100 Introduction to Environmental Studies	_______________________
GLY 261 Physical Geology (4 cr.)	_______________________
GLY 371 Meteorology (4 cr.)	_______________________
BIO 307 Field Natural History	_______________________
BIO 412 General Ecology (4 cr.)	_______________________

*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Geographic Information Systems

School of Arts and Sciences

The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.

To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

About Geographic Information Systems

Prepare to strategically solve real-world problems and come up with cutting-edge solutions through a combination of technology and business skills. You’ll learn the nature of geographic data while recognizing the appropriate applications of GIS technology to solve spatial issues.

Career Potential

Environmental GIS specialist
Land use planner
Marketing and business geographics consultant
Law enforcement analyst
Transportation planner
Emergency response planner

What Will I Learn?

You will receive computer training in

digital processing of remote sensing observations and cartographic vector data.
spatial analysis.
the display of information products in ENVY and GIS software.

The curriculum will provide you with the necessary background to use remote sensing in various fields such as

military analysis and intelligence.
environmental monitoring.
counter-narcotics.
disaster assessments.
law enforcement and other related fields.

Applying to Cortland

SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.