Geography, Mapping Technology Concentration

Offered by the Department of Geography and Geology
Professor Dodson (chairperson)
Assistant Professors Demchak, Kopf
Instructors Benner, Dillon, Guignard, Dom, Wilson

The concentration in Mapping Technology is a combination of the fields of cartography and geographic information systems. The program at Mansfield provides a strong background in map design and compilation as well as a good understanding of data management and an introduction to programming. The curriculum requires courses in map reading and air photo interpretation, remote sensing and GIS as well as the series of GIS courses. Graduates of this program work for engineering firms, mapping firms and local and regional government offices.