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In the field
Dr. Tellez works with students in our program utilizes drone operation to collect remote sensed data.
In the lab
Our state-of-the-art GIS lab offers dual monitors to work on GIST projects and research.
Drones!
Dr. Tellez works with students in our program utilizes drone operation to collect remote sensed data.
Student work
GIS Spatial Analysis student Lauren Ratzloff developed a map of flooding from Hurricane Katrina.
Student work
GIS Spatial Analysis student Grant Patterson analyzed Mesa County wilderness character as compared to the BLM.
As a part of one of the world's fastest growing industries - information and communication technology - Geographic Information Science & Technology (GIS&T) encompasses technologies for collecting and analyzing geographic information as well as the underlying academic theory or science. Geographic information includes positional data and descriptive information about places on the Earth's surface, which can be graphically presented in maps to convey a great deal of information effectively and quickly. The powerful tools we have to analyze spatial data can support research questions across a wide variety of fields.
In CMU GIST classes, students participate in hands-on lab exercises and projects in our state-of-the-art computer lab. Each year our ESRI software package is updated so students work with the latest releases of GIS software. Students are encouraged to participate in class projects relevant to their field of study.
There is a strong demand for people who are trained in geospatial technology and the GIS&T certificate or minor program at Colorado Mesa University will assist students in securing jobs in this rapidly growing field. For example:
- Businesses can query and perform analysis of site locations concerning land use, zoning, and customer service.
- Archeologists can map artifacts, ruins, and other ancient cultural features.
- Biologists can map and monitor wildlife and associated habitats.
- Geologists can map locations of natural resources such as oil, gas, coal, and mineral deposits.
- Environmental scientists can map contaminants in ground water, pollutants, and toxic substances.
Facilities
The GPS/GIS lab in Wubben Hall provides a hands-on learning environment for students. The lab is equipped with 18 computers, an HP plotter, and a color printer. Students train using ESRI ArcGIS apps on their phones, including ArcGIS Field Maps. Cutting-edge software for cartography, GIS, remote sensing, and GPS are available for student use in their classes and independent projects. Colorado Mesa University's campus-wide license with ESRI allows student access to all ESRI software, including ArcGIS Pro™, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS StoryMaps™ and many extensions.
In addition to the GIS lab in Wubben, all computers in the Tomlinson library and nearly every other computer lab on campus maintain updated ESRI ArcPro licensure. No matter where you are on or off campus, there will be a way to connect to the ESRI licensing for CMU!