Geographic Information Science & Technology

Master of Geoscience: GIST Track

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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 655 GIS-Based Spatial Analysis and Modeling

Required: GIS Techniques (12 hours)


GEOS 669 or ONCG 669 Introduction to Processing Geoscience Data with R or Python for Geosciences
GEOS 612 Data Quality for the Geosciences (elective)
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 ONCG 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