School of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences > Department of Agricultural Sciences > Applied GIS
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Geospatial Information Systems - GIS A Geospatial Information System (GIS) is a computer-based tool used to create, store, manage, analyze, and display data that correspond to unique locations in space. A GIS usually contains many layers of information that describe the characteristics of the locations. Made up of hardware, software, data, people, and applications, a GIS can reveal hidden patterns, relationships, and trends that are not readily apparent with other forms of analysis. A skillfully planned and executed GIS conveys not only information, but also knowledge that is the key to successful decision-making and planning. GIS is currently being used by more than two million people around the world, and it impacts almost everyone on Earth. |
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The Global Positioning System - GPS Because of a very close integration with GIS, we also include the Global Positioning System (GPS) in our GIS program. The Global Positioning System consists of satellites and ground stations that provide highly accurate latitude, longitude, elevation, timing, and other information for the entire surface of the earth. The integration of GIS and GPS affords the user precision, automation, programmability, and repeatability. |
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What Can GIS and GPS Do? A picture is worth a thousand words is a great description of what a GIS can do. A GIS allows users to analyze and visualize information based on location. It extends traditional analytical processes to a higher level by relating data to locations in space. A GIS also allows the determination of interactions between and among those locations. Geospatial analyses can be simple and represent single factors, or they can be extremely complex and represent the interactions of many factors. In the end, even the most complex analyses can be presented to the end-user in the form of meaningful, easily interpreted graphics. The most common output of a GIS is in the form of maps, but output is limited only by the imagination and skill of the user. Integrated hardware and software now allow users to capture GPS data into a GIS in real time, from any location on earth. Navigational devices have been refined by a number of industries and are commonly seen everywhere from family cars and boats to tractors and aircraft. GIS and GPS are now being used in almost all aspects of life from business and government to weather forecasting, home landscaping, and recreation. |
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GIS and GPS Projects Faculty and students are actively involved in research and outreach in GIS and GPS. Undergraduate and graduate research opportunities are always available and can be tailored to meet a student's specific needs. Collaborations across the TSU campus also afford students from other disciplines the opportunity to conduct GIS-based projects within their chosen major field. Please visit our GIS Projects page to see what we're doing.
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Undergraduate Concentration in Applied GIS The undergraduate concentration in Applied Geospatial Information Systems leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Sciences and is designed to prepare students to meet the rapidly increasing need for graduates who are highly qualified in the application and use of GIS for the agricultural, natural resource, and environmental sectors. Undergraduate courses are designed and taught with a practical, applied orientation and will meet the needs of any field of study, from Biology, Business, Education, and Engineering to Government, Law, Military, and Public Health. Research opportunities and internships are also available to students enrolled in the undergraduate program. General Statement The undergraduate program in the Department of Agricultural Sciences is designed to provide both liberal and specialized education for students who seek to advance their education the the field of agriculture. The program in liberal education involves the social sciences, the natural sciences, the humanities, and the arts, and is designed to prepare students to understand and function in a very complex environment. The specialized program is designed to provide understanding and training in the complex scientific field of agriculture. The overall program offers curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Agricultural Sciences, with concentrations in Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Applied Geospatial Information Systems, Food Technology, and Plant and Soil Science. No grade less than "C" in any major course (Agricultural Sciences course) will be accepted as credit toward meeting departmental requirements. Upper Division Policy Students majoring in Agricultural Sciences must gain upper division status before enrolling in any upper division courses (3000 and 4000 levels). Upper division courses taken prior to being given upper division status may not be accepted towards the B.S. degree. Students may be admitted to the upper division after completing at least 60 degree-level lower division credits (as set out in the curriculum) with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 and completion of the Rising Junior Examination. It is the responsibility of the student to submit a formal petition to the Department. Such petition will be reviewed by a departmental committee to ensure that all criteria have been met. Departmental Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences MAJOR CORE: A minimum of 26 semester hours including, AGSC l200, 1410, 2010, 2200, 2410, 2510, 4500, 4710, 4720, and SAHE 1000. GENERAL EDUCATION: 41 semester hours including: Communications 9 hours ENGL 1010,1020, COMM 2200; Humanities and/or Fine Arts 9 hours ENGL 2010-2024 (3 hours), ART 1010, MUSC 1020, or PHIL 2010; Social & Behavioral Sciences 6 hours SOCI 2010, PSYC 2010 or ECON 2010 & 2020; History 6 hours HIST 2010, 2020 or 2030; Natural Sciences 8 hours CHEM 1110/1111 & 1120/1121 or BIOL 1010/1011 and Mathematics 3 hours MATH 1110, 1120 or 1410. Suggested Four-Year Plan
Undergraduate Concentration Courses
AGSC 2510 Fundamentals of
Geospatial Information Systems
AGSC 3550 Global Positioning
Systems
AGSC 3560 Spatial Analysis
AGSC 3570 Geospatial Metadata
AGSC 3580 Introduction to GIS
for Natural Resources
AGSC 3590 Spatial Landscape
Design and Analysis
AGSC 3600 Image Analysis and
Remote Sensing
AGSC 4510 Geospatial
Applications in Pest Management
AGSC 4520 Spatial Analysis in
Biosecurity and Risk Assessment
AGSC 4530 Spatial Database
Design and Management
AGSC 4540 Geospatial Information
Systems Application and Design
AGSC 4550 Temporal Analysis of
Spatial Information
AGSC 4560 Practicum in GIS
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Graduate Certificate in Applied GIS The Graduate Certificate in Applied Geospatial Information Systems is an online stand-alone credential designed for degree-holding individuals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in GIS for enhancement of their professional careers. The program prepares individuals to meet the rapidly increasing need for graduates highly qualified in the application and use of GIS. Certificate courses are designed and taught with a practical, applied orientation. The Certificate program requires the completion the six courses listed below (18 semester credit hours), and can be completed within twelve months. Admission Process Applicants for the Certificate must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education and must meet the Graduate School requirements for non-degree admission and retention as published in the University catalog. Requests for application forms and materials should be directed to the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Certificate Requirements To earn the Graduate Certificate in Applied Geospatial Information Systems, students must satisfactorily complete the following courses: AGSC 6510 Advanced Geospatial Information Systems AGSC 6520 Advanced Spatial Analysis AGSC 6530 Advanced Geospatial Metadata AGSC 6540 Advanced Spatial Database Design and Management AGSC 6550 Advanced Geospatial Information Systems Application and Design AGSC 6560 Advanced Global Positioning Systems Graduate Certificate Courses
AGSC 6510 Advanced Geospatial
Information Systems
AGSC 6520 Advanced Spatial
Analysis
AGSC 6530 Advanced Geospatial
Metadata
AGSC 6540 Advanced Spatial
Database Design and Management
AGSC 6550 Advanced Geospatial
Information Systems Application and Design
AGSC 6560 Advanced Global
Positioning Systems
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For More Information Applied Geospatial Information Systems Programs Dr. R. E. Harrison, Professor Department of Agricultural Sciences Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209-1561 Voice: 615.963.5183 FAX: 615.963.5436 E-Mail: rharrison@tnstate.edu Department of Agricultural Sciences Dr. C. L. Fenderson, Professor Department Head Department of Agricultural Sciences Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209-1561 Voice: 615.963.5435 or 615.963.7620 FAX: 615.963.5436 E-Mail: cfenderson@tnstate.edu School of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences Dr. Chandra Reddy, Professor Dean School of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209-1561 Voice: 615.963.7561 FAX: 615.963.5888 E-Mail: creddy@tnstate.edu Tennessee State University Undergraduate Admissions Office of Admissions and Records Tennessee State University P.O. Box 9609 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209-1561 Voice: 615.963.5101 Toll Free: 1.888.463.6878 FAX: 615.963.2930 Tennessee State University Graduate Admissions School of Graduate Studies and Research Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209-1561 Voice: 615.963.5901 FAX: 615.963.5963 |
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