Geographic information science, or spatial information science, is an interdisciplinary subject of geography and computer technology, and belongs to the high-tech field. The research object of geographic information science is supported by computer software and hardware systems.
Collect, store, manage, calculate, analyze, display and describe the geographical distribution data of the earth's surface space to solve complex management, planning and decision-making problems.
This major trains high-quality geographic information science professionals who are in urgent need of social, economic and scientific development. Graduates can engage in natural resources, urban planning, environmental protection, transportation, agriculture, forestry, surveying, electricity, telecommunications, public security, banking, insurance and real estate.
Software development and other government departments, scientific research institutions, enterprises and institutions at all levels are engaged in the design and development, management and maintenance, data processing and analysis of information systems. And having good computer skills also gives graduates of this major more employment choices.
Graduates should acquire knowledge and ability:
1, master the basic theories and knowledge of geographic information science, information science and earth science.
2. Master the spatial analysis and application software of geographic information system, remote sensing image processing and geographic information extraction technology, the principle and application of satellite navigation and positioning system, and have the basic ability of spatial analysis and mathematical modeling.
3. Have a broad academic vision, understand the research and development frontiers in the field of geographic information system and remote sensing, and be familiar with the application of geographic system remote sensing and satellite navigation and positioning system technology to solve the problems related to information collection, analysis and processing and decision support in geography.
4, master a foreign language and computer application skills, reach the required level.
5. Have a sound personality and healthy body and mind, have innovative consciousness and collaborative research ability, and be able to engage in the design, development or specific application of geographic information systems under the guidance of teachers.