Spatial Data Science
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Program Contact Information
Website: https://ess.utah.edu/
260 Central Campus Dr., Rm 4625
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Phone: 801-581-8218
Program Description
The MSSDS is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply data science approaches to geospatial data. The program of study includes 7 core courses providing in-depth spatial data science training and 9 elective credit hours to help students understand how these skills may be applied to real world problems. The core classes include a 1 credit class where students will develop professional skills that complement the technical skills and to prepare them for employment. Students assemble a portfolio demonstrating mastery of selected spatial data science skills and present this in their final semester.
Program Admissions Requirements
Incoming students are expected to have the following courses or equivalent experience:
GEOG 3100 Introduction to GIS
GEOG 3020 Geographical Analysis or an upper division basic statistics course
GEOG 4140 Advanced Methods in GIS
An introductory-level programming course, or equivalent experience, is strongly recommended.