One objective of the M.En. program is to insure that all our graduates will leave with a working knowledge of computers and their applications. Many go beyond this level to include sophisticated database applications, hydrologic modeling, and computer cartography. All students work with the widely used Minitab statistical package. A large, well-equipped geographic information systems laboratory is housed in Shideler Hall and staffed by the Department of Geography. A wide range of software, high capacity microcomputers, digitizers and output devices is available.
Instruction is available at several levels, and a large number of data bases are also available.
This facility has been used to produce environmental media programs. One set of filmstrips is in national distribution to secondary schools and has received both favorable reviews and an international award for creative excellence. Three tape-slide programs are in national distribution for lay adult audiences. One 1990 production is in statewide distribution. Several funded projects have involved the production of tape-slide shows and videotapes.