Energy and Beyond
The GIST Track in the MGsc is not only about energy - the online Master of Geoscience with an emphasis on GIST from Texas A&M University offers you the skills and knowledge to delve into exciting and evolving areas of Geographic Information Science and Technology with applications to many different industries. With the increasing demand for GIST expertise, graduates are also in the position to drive innovation and apply modern technologies to careers in nonprofit, government, or business sectors.
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Coursework
The online Master of Geoscience is a 36 credit, non-thesis program that follows a structured degree plan. Students enroll in 10 courses, followed by a semester-long capstone experience. Check out the Graduate Catalog for more information.
Our GIST Track is now flexibly structured to accomodate a variety of interests.
Required: GIScience Basics (9 hours)
| GEOG 651 |
Remote Sensing for Geographical Analysis |
| GEOG 660 |
Applications in GIS |
| GEOG 665 |
GIS-Based Spatial Analysis and Modeling |
Required: GIS Techniques (12 hours)
| GEOS 669 or OCNG 669 |
Introduction to Processing Geoscience Data with R or Python for Geosciences |
| GEOG 659 |
GeoDatabases |
| GEOG 676 |
GIS Programming |
| GEOG 678 |
Web GIS |
Electives: select 9 hours within one of the following concentrations
You can also create your concentration with guidance from our Academic Advisor.
Data Analysis Emphasis
| GEOS 669 or OCNG 669 |
Introduction to Processing Geoscience Data with R or Python for Geosciences |
| OCNG 655 |
Experimental Design and Analysis |
| OCNG 657 |
Data Methods & Graphical Representation |
Data Governance Emphasis
| GEOS 611 |
Data Management for the Geosciences |
| GEOS 612 |
Data Quality for the Geosciences |
| GEOS 613 |
Data Governance in the Geosciences |
Energy Emphasis
| GEOG 662 |
GIS in Land Management |
| GEOG 663 |
GIS in Petroleum |
| GEOL 617 |
Petroleum Industry |
| GEOL 619 |
Petroleum Geology |
| GEOP 635 |
Methods of Geophysical Exploration |
Geoscience Emphasis
| GEOL 617 |
Petroleum Industry |
| GEOL 619 |
Petroleum Geology |
| GEOP 635 |
Methods of Geophysical Exploration |
| OCNG 660 |
Survey of Oceanography |
| OCNG 604 |
Ocean Observing Systems |
Required: Practicum (6 hours) - Last Semester
| GEOS 676 |
Capstone Experience |
