Geographic
Information Science
Geographic
information science deals with the development
and applications of the concepts, principles,
models, methods, and technologies for gathering,
processing, and analyzing geographically referenced
data, and effectively communicating the derived
information to scientists, engineers, legislators,
managers, and the general public for judicious
and timely spatial decision-making. The Ph.D.
Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences focuses
on the three core geographic information technologies:
Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning
Systems, and Remote Sensing. The program covers
the theoretical aspects, technical issues as well
as a wide range of applications. Particular emphasis
is placed on the representation, visualization
and communication of spatial information; models,
algorithms and methodologies for efficient extraction
of spatial information from remotely sensed data;
spatial statistics and analysis; collaborative
spatial decision-making; and innovative applications
of geographic information technologies in environmental
and resource management, urban and regional planning,
international development, public safety, human
health, and policy analysis.
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