Geographic Information Science Natural Resources - Louisiana Tech University

Geographic Information Science Natural Resources from Louisiana Tech University is a Campus Bachelor Natural Resources degree that prepares you for a Science career. Mission The mission of the School of Forestry is "To enhance the social, ecological, and economic value of forest resources for the citizens of Louisiana and the nation through professional education, basic and applied research, and service to the public and natural resource managers." The specific goals are to: 1. maintain an accredited undergraduate forestry education program, 2. maintain an undergraduate wildlife conservation education program, that meets certification requirements of The Wildlife Society, 3. maintain an undergraduate geographic information scienceeducation program with a concentration in national resources, 4. conduct research relevant to enhancing Louisiana's forestlands and associated natural resources , and 5. conduct continuing education and service activities to meet the needs of Louisiana's forest landowners. Degree Program The School of Forestry offers the Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science (BS) with a concentration in Natural Resources. The Geographic Information Science (GISc) curriculum is designed for students interested in understanding, analyzing, and applying the spatial relationship among human and physical features (e.g., social and economic impact of natural disasters). Students of GISc learn how to use computer software programs that identify the interactions that transpire between humans and the physical environment based on location. They also learn how to analyze those interactions, and to use that information to suggest changes in policies and procedures. Jobs for graduates of this curriculum are found in all sectors of the economy including business, communication, defense, education, engineering, Federal, state, and local government, health and human services, natural resources , transportation, and many others. View more details on Louisiana Tech University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Natural Resources courses.