Geographic information system (GIS for short) is a new subject which combines geography, computer, remote sensing technology and cartography in recent 20 years.
A comprehensive frontier discipline, which mainly cultivates basic theories, basic knowledge and basic skills in geographic information system, cartography and remote sensing technology, can engage in scientific research or teaching in scientific research institutions or universities, and can work in government departments, financial institutions, companies, universities and planning and design institutes in the fields of cities, regions, resources, environment, transportation, population, housing, land, disasters, infrastructure and planning management.