Geographic Information Technology minor
Maps power decisions. From wildfire response and climate modelling to urban planning and Indigenous land stewardship, geographic information technology helps communities turn data into action. Add this minor to your degree and graduate with career-ready, applied skills in spatial technology, learning to collect, analyze and visualize real-world geographic data using industry-standard tools.
As a Geographic Information Technology student, you’ll explore:
- Cartography
- Global positioning systems
- Remote sensing
- Spatial analysis
- Surveying
Whether you're mapping flood risk, modelling transportation networks or analyzing climate data, you’ll graduate knowing how to turn information into insight.
Admission
This is a minor program that can be added to your primary degree to broaden your studies. You can declare your minor after one or more years of full-time study at UVic.
Your academic advisor can help you plan your courses to ensure you meet the requirements of both your major and minor programs.