Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Geography - Physical] From University of West Georgia

Geography is the study of the interactions between people and places, local and global processes, and social and biophysical systems. It is an integrative discipline in which scholars endeavor to understand the role of humans in producing the social and biophysical worlds in which they live.

Geographic knowledge can be applied to explain cultural and political conflicts, environmental policies and practices, human landscapes, and economic well-being. Modern geographical analysis typically involves cartographic and geospatial techniques (GIS) and both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Objectives

• Demonstrate a general knowlege of relationships between social and environmental phenomena and processes
• Demonstrate fundamental awareness of geographic dimensions, phenomena, and processes
• Demonstrate competence in geographic analyses, geographic information systems, and geographic visualization
• Demonstrate understanding of the patterns and processes of physical environment
• Demonstrate an ability to construct and present an argument based on evidence
• Demonstrate competence in physical data measurement, handling, and processing

This Geography - Physical program is offered by the University of West Georgia.