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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Geospatial Science

Director: Sung Gheel Jang, Sunggheel.jang@stonybrook.edu


Phone: (631) 632-9404
Office: E2361 Melville Library
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Geospatial analysis is used in a wide range of disciplines as a research tool, a decision-making tool, data analysis tool, and/or as a planning tool. The Minor in Geospatial Analysis is a flexible undergraduate minor that allows students drawn from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to acquire the necessary training in geospatial analysis to complement their area of study. Students will receive training in the use of Geographical Information Systems and may choose from several electives to broaden their experience in geospatial analysis.

Minor Requirements

At least 12 credits applied to the minor may not be applied to any major or other minor. No more than one three-credit course in the minor may be taken under the Pass/No Credit option. All upper-division courses offered for the minor must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher.


Completion of the minor requires 18-19 credits.

Required courses (9-10 credits):

Elective courses (select 9 credits from the following):

Notes:

Note: A maximum of six credits total of GSS 487 Geospatial Science Research  and/or GSS 488 Geospatial Science Internship  may be applied to the minor.