Environmental Science Concentration:
Environmental Geography
Supporting Department: Geography
(College of Liberal Arts & Sciences)
Concentration objectives:
The concentration in Environmental Science offered by the Department of Geography is designed to provide an area of specialization in the spatial aspects of environmental systems for those students majoring in Environmental Science. The focus of the Geography concentration is on the integration of lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. The concentration also provides ample opportunity for students to develop skills in methodologies and techniques useful in environmental analysis, including cartography and geographic information systems.
Required course work:
Group I: |
| Students must complete: |
GEOG 240C
or
GEOG 246C
|
Cartographic Techniques
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
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Group II: |
| In addition, students must complete at least four of the following: |
| GEOG 230 |
Fluvial Geomorphology |
| GEOG 232 |
Principles and Applications of Physical Geography |
| GEOG 236 |
Human Modifications of the Natural Environment |
| GEOG 242Q |
Geographic Data Analysis |
| GEOG 248 |
Applications of Geographic Information Systems |
| GEOG 285W |
Advanced Physical Geography |
| GEOG 287W |
Environmental Restoration |
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