Concentration in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within Bachelor of Science Degree in
Environmental Studies
Courses Transferrable from Other UMS Campuses to the University of Maine at Fort Kent
The following chart provides general guidance as to which courses offered at other University of Maine System
campuses will be accepted as transferable into the Concentration in GIS within BS in Environmental Studies
undergraduate degree program at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.
As shown, links to course descriptions for all courses are provided. Additional courses beyond those listed may
be acceptable for transfer as assessed by the appropriate course faculty on the campus to which the student is
transferring.
Courses qualifying to fulfill General Education course requirements are handled on a campuswide basis and are available through a separate information sheet.
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Concentration in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within Bachelor of Science Degree
in Environmental Studies
(Curriculum drawn from http://www.umfk.edu/academics/programs/gis/specializations/default.cfm)
Typical Program showing Acceptable Transfer Courses
(Course transfer information is drawn from https://peportal.maine.edu and confirmed by involved faculty members.)
REQUIRED COURSES
COURSES ACCEPTABLE FOR TRANSFER
Course
Course Title
USM
UM-A
UM-F
UM
UM-M
UM-PI
Number
FMT 206A
FOR 242
Map and Airphoto
Course
Interpretation
Description
Credits: 3
GEO 280
GIS Applications I
Course
Credits: 4
Description
GEO 380
GIS Applications II
Course
Credits: 4
Description
CIS 312
COSK 327
COS 327
Computer ProgrammingCourse
Visual Basic
Description
Credits: 3
CIS 101
COS 206
COS 111
Introduction to Computer
CIS 125
Course
Science
Description
Credits: 4
CIS 210
COS 260
COS 260
Introduction to
CIS 210H
COS 120
COSK 103
Course
Programming
Description
Credits: 4
COS 285
CIS 350
COS 346
Databases
Course
Credits: 4
Description
Note: Although the concentration is listed above, visit the Environmental Studies Major or contact the faculty for more
detailed information.
University of Maine at Fort Kent GIS within BS in Environmental Studies Course Descriptions
ENV/FOR 242 MAP AND AIRPHOTO INTERPRETATION
The qualitative and quantitative evaluation of topographic maps and aerial photographs used in natural resource management.
Updating of maps and GIS database from standard aerial photographs and digital photography. Introduces cartography and remote
sensing. One hour lecture, four hours lab. Field trip. Offered Spring.
Prerequisites: Mat 128 or instructor's permission.
Credits: 3
GEO 280 GIS APPLICATIONS I
An introduction to the principles and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Covers the creation, representation,
manipulation and analysis of spatial data in digital form and issues related to data, digital cartography, and output products. Lab
exercises and a course project expose students to actual data manipulation and GIS analysis. Two hours lecture, three hours lab, and
course project. Offered every Spring.
Prerequisites: Experience with Windows operating system.
Credits: 4
GEO 380 GIS APPLICATION II
Study of and experience in various GIS applications. The assessment, development, and implementation of a GIS project learned from
practical exercises and a course project. Programming, database design, and cartographic design are practiced. Two hours lecture,
three hours lab. Offered Fall odd years.
Prerequisites: Geo 280.
Credits: 4
COS 327 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING -- VISUALBASIC
Pursues a more in-depth view of a common high level programming language around which course is centered. Covers advanced
problem analysis, algorithm development, and datastructure selection and usage techniques as they apply to the language. Offered
even Springs (2014, 2016)
Prerequisites: Cos 260 or instructor's permission.
Credits: 3
COS 111 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, systems and human resources and explores their integration and application in
business and other segments of society. The fundamentals of computer problem solving and programming in a high-level
programming language are discussed and presented with an emphasis on general software development skills. Offered Spring.
Prerequisites: Cos 103, Mat 128, or instructor's permission.
Credits: 4
COS 260 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
Explores the object-oriented and structured programming paradigms with emphasis on problem analysis, algorithm development, data
structure selection and usage techniques using representative programming languages. Examines syntax/semantics, file I/O,
modularization, and array utilization. Offered Fall.
Prerequisites: Cos 111 or instructor's permission.
Credits: 4
COS 346 DATABASES
Explores database fundamentals, design, implementation, and administration using industry standard technologies and methodologies.
Examines the relational database model and the newer semantic object models of database design and provides students the
opportunity to model, design, and implement databases using both methods. Emphasizes modern multi-user, multi-processing, Webenabled databases and structured query language (SQL). There will be significant hands-on components in the course. Offered odd
Springs (2013, 2015).
Prerequisites: Cos 260 or instructor's permission.
Credits: 4