Bachelor of Arts in Geography - Earth Systems Science

University at Buffalo - SUNY

The Geography BA with a concentration in Earth Systems Science examines current environmental problems through quantitative methods, analysis, and modeling grounded in basic and applied science and research. This curriculum introduces students to the fundamental processes that dominate the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, their characteristics and complex interactions, and their impact on human life and society.What will I learn?Geography at UB is a flexible major, with a small number of required classes, and then the freedom to take lots of electives in areas like earth science, urban geography, development geography, forest ecology, environmental hazards, health behaviors, oceans and international trade. Whether you choose to concentrate in a specific area or not, you'll learn how to collect, describe, analyze and interpret data. You'll discover how to create and analyze maps and models. And you'll get hands-on training in the software required to be successful in your future career.Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of:Upon successful completion of all requirements students will obtain foundational knowledge in the areas of earth systems science and human geography.Upon successful completion of all requirements students will have fundamental knowledge in integrative analytical techniques.Upon successful completion of all requirements students will have developed skills and abilities in laboratory, field, research, geographic information systems, and statistical techniques to address geographic issues.Upon successful completion of all requirements students will obtain depth of knowledge in multiple thematic concentrations in geography.

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