Course Description

Students will work with a business, government agency, or other organization to gain professional experience related to the Geospatial Information Science area of emphasis within the Natural Resource Management and Sustainability major.

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Athena Title

GIS Internship

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Non-Traditional Format

Internship. Students may receive one hour of credit for every 100 hours of work experience. Only three hours of credit from this course may be used towards graduation.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will gain practical working experience in their chosen area/major of study.
• Students will improve upon both oral and written communication skills.
• Students will gain a greater appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed in careers within their major.
• Students will identify opportunities for career development and networking.
• Students will reflect upon professional growth.

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Topical Outline

• 1. Completion of internship
• 2. Employer evaluation
• 3. Resume critique
• 4. Written assignment
• 5. Oral presentation

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