The Ohio State University Dept. of Geography Environment and Society

GEOGRAPHY Environment & Society

Are you curious about‌ The politics of tropical deforestation?

The causes and consequences of global warming?

Whether or not economic growth is good for the environment?

Development and resource consumption?

The ecological footprint of America’s suburbs?

Overview of Specialization Ohio State Geography is one of a handful of Geography departments across the continent that offers a dedicated undergraduate training in Environment & Society issues.

You will study both the social and natural dimensions of environmental issues mastering a range of geographic theories and methods as they relate to human and physical sciences.

You will learn qualitative as well as quantitative research skills. You will build upon and sharpen your analytical and writing skills.

You will have the opportunity to pursue internships for classroom credit and undertake independent research.

You will find careers in: Environmental law and policy Environmental consulting Planning Natural resource management Conservation Sustainable development

Preview Environment & Society New Worlds of Latin America (Geog 605) Dive into the debates on social equity and environmentally sustainable change in Latin America.

Required Prerequisites None

Required courses Geographical Perspectives on Environment and Society 430 Undergraduate Research and Professionalization Seminar 695

Electives (complete all categories)

Choose three of the following Physical Geography courses:

Physical Geography and Environmental Issues 210

or Introduction to Physical

Geography 220

Biogeography: An Introduction to Life on Earth 490

Global Climate and Environmental Change H410

or Global Climate Change: Causes and Consequences 420

or Climatology 520

or Integrated Earth Systems:

Confronting Global Change 597.02 Choose of three of the following Human Geography courses:

Life and Death Geographies: Global Population Dynamics 470

Geography of Latin America 505

New Worlds of Latin America 605

Environmental Conservation 630

Globalization and Environment 635

Geography of Development 642

Land Use Geography 655 Choose two of the following Methods courses:

Map Reading and Interpretation 480

Elements of Cartography 580

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems 607

Computer Cartography and Geographical Visualization 680

Quantitative Geographical Methods 683

Intermediate Geographic Information Systems 685

Schedule an appointment to begin your career in geography: Rick McClish Undergraduate Advisor Department of Geography Room 1085 Derby Hall 154 North Oval Mall Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 292-3553 mcclish.10@osu.edu www.geography.ohio-state.edu

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