{"id":322,"date":"2015-08-07T16:31:59","date_gmt":"2015-08-07T16:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=322"},"modified":"2023-04-03T12:58:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T16:58:43","slug":"geospatial-analysis","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/geospatial-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Geospatial Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Geospatial Analysis<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Geospatial analysis is mapping, but so much more.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Collect, organize, and analyze data that explains where things were, are, or could be. Build a deep understanding of a spatial dataset, model relationships with environmental conditions, predict future changes. Visualize your results in a GIS, a map, a 3-D animation, or a web app. Geospatial analysis is one of the most important majors you\u2019ve never heard of!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spatial information is used every day by ordinary people, in Google Maps, Waze, tracking a flight, or tagging a photo. An abundance of geospatial data is collected by government agencies, non-profits and private companies. Much of it is freely available and can be used to explore and analyze geospatial questions. Geospatial analysis majors are interested in geography, information technology, visualization, and problem-solving. They use satellite and air-photo data, spatial statistics, the global positioning system, and GIS programming. Students tailor their interests to one or more areas in geography, such as planning, economic development, or environmental studies. Majors are also encouraged to engage in internships, study abroad programs, and undergraduate research.<\/p>\n\n\n

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