
Cultural geography is the study of cultural products and norms.
Cultural geography is the study of cultural products and norms.
GEOG&100 Introduction to Geography Survey of Geography including cartography and remote sensing, physical geography, Human geography, regional geography and Human impact on Earth. |
GEOG 150 Physical Geography with Lab Basic physical elements of the environment and their regional and global distribution. Topics address processes within the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere and cryosphere. Areas of study include season, weather, climate, landscape formation, distribution of plants and animals. |
GEOG&200 Human Geography: Culture & Places Learn how human activities, such as culture and population, affect the earth's surface. |
GEOG&210 Social Justice in Geography Analysis of the geographical distribution of power, resources, access, and opportunities on a global, national, and local scale; with a focus on cultural geography, population migration, the environment, and economic growth. |
GEOG&250 Geography of the Pacific Northwest A lecture/field course introducing the physical, economi c and cultural geography of the Pacific Northwest. |
GEOG 260 Earth from Space A study of Earth remote sensing: history instruments; satellites; and data uses including agriculture, forestry, disaster management, geology, archaeology, oceanography and ice. |
There are numerous career possibilities with a degree in geography. Geographers may find career opportunities in a variety of work sectors. There are possibilities in state and local government offices, federal agencies, and international organizations. Many geographers find work in private businesses or as consultants to businesses. Also, geographers may pursue the possibility of teaching or researching at a university, or teaching at the primary or secondary level, each requiring additional years of study at the graduate level. Careeer opportunities for geographers also exist in specialized areas such as remote sensing and aerial photography, resource evaluation, urban and regional planning, industrial location, marketing resources, transportation and cartography.
Examples of careers with geography degrees:
Area Specialist
Cartographers
Emergency Management Planners
GIS Analysts and Specialists
Location Analysts
Remote Sensing Analysts and Specialists
Researchers
Teachers
Transportation Planners and Managers
Urban and City Planners
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