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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