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Geography
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Areas of Study
Geospatial Information Scientist - Median Salary: $105,750
A geospatial information scientist, also known as a geospatial analyst, has responsibilities that focus on geographic research and data that relates to the way people use the space around them. As a geographic information scientist, your duties are to use your knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and research to plan urban or agricultural development, develop maps and GPS data, aid in the creation of geospatial apps and software, examine landscape changes, or assist in the management of environmental conservation and disaster relief. You also use your research to determine information like population trends, resource utilization, and how climate changes affect the land.
Academic Plans
The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer introduces students to geographic principles, concepts, theories, research, terminology, relationships, and the geographic technologies used to measure and describe the physical and human/cultural features of the earth. Students will gain the geographic knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for upper division university course work. The program offers students a variety of courses in physical, human/cultural, and applied geography. Students will be able to analyze geographical issues, read and interpret maps, and effectively assess how human cultures have shaped the natural environment, and the implications of these interactions. Geography majors develop knowledge of international relationships and cultures, environment, history, and politics, while building critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and practical problem-solving skills that are useful in a broad range of careers.
Course Requirements / Digital Catalog Info
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Geography is more than Maps and Mountain Ranges
According to National Geographic, geography is "the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments." The ability to understand how humans relate to the natural world makes geography an important part of education, of our understanding of the world around us, and our understanding of human history.
Why is studying Geography important?
Geography helps us understand the physical world, such as land, air, water, and ecology. It also helps us understand human environments, such as societies and communities. This includes economics, social and cultural issues, and sometimes morals and ethics.
Geography is divided into two main branches: human geography and physical geography.
Twelve key geographic concepts underpin the study: change, distance, distribution, environment, interconnection, movement, place, process, region, scale, spatial association and sustainability.
Some examples of disciplines in human geography: cultural, historical, political, and social.
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