specializations in fields such as geographic information systems, climate and
water science, planning and resource evaluation, and the geography of regional
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Earth Sciences with
Geography Option Geography is the study of Earth’s environments, landscapes, peoples, and places. It includes natural science (physical geography), social science (human geography) and geospatial science (GIScience). Geographers conduct research, applying theory and using scientific data and techniques with the goal of solving a wide variety of social and environmental questions. They make maps, envision future resource scenarios, and study dynamic spatial patterns such as migrations. Geography at OSU focuses on sustainability and wise management of the environment and resources, with an international orientation aimed at enhancing global awareness. The Geography option offers undergraduates an interdisciplinary curriculum that gives students a rigorous education in spatial analysis and prepares them to apply geographic analysis to many of today’s pressing issues through clear communication. Courses in basic sciences, computer science, statistics, and world geography provide a broad background. Students also may acquire depth of knowledge in an area of specialization: Geographic Information Science, Physical Geography, and Resource Geography.
Career Opportunities Career opportunities are bright for OSU geography graduates. Alumni are currently working in planning and resource management positions in federal, state, city, and county agencies. Others work as specialists in cartography, remote sensing, or geographic information systems. • Environmental protection, restoration, natural resource management • Land use planning and rural resource planning • GIS specialist, cartographer, remote sensing scientist • International trade, transportation, marketing • Tourism and recreation • Environmental policy analysis • Aid and relief, international development, diplomacy, military service • Teaching and research
Earth Sciences with Geography Option What to know about Oregon State University Student Services & Advising
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Course of Study The Earth Sciences major consists of foundational math and science courses, core Earth Sciences courses, and focused coursework in the option. A graduation checklist with complete requirements can be obtained from an advisor. Below you will see an example curriculum showing a course plan to complete the B.S. in Earth Sciences major with a Geography option. In addition undergraduates at OSU must complete the Baccalaureate Core, consisting of Skills courses; Perspectives courses; a class in Difference, Power and Discrimination; two Synthesis courses; and a Writing Intensive Course. Freshman Credits Physical Geology GEO 201 4 Earth Systems Science GEO 202 4 Oceanography OC 201 4 Introduction to Sociology SOC 204 3 Chemistry CH 121 5 Math MTH 112, MTH 251 8 Baccalaureate Core and Electives 17 Sophomore Credits Introduction to Field Geography GEO 296 3 Map and Image Interpretation GEO 301 4 Global Change and Earth Sciences GEO 308 3 Elective: Geography of Africa GEO 325 3 Elective: Population Geography GEO 350 3 Introduction to Programing EECS 161 4 Biology BI 213 4 Baccalaureate Core and Electives 21 Junior Credits Intro to GIS GEO 365 4 Climatology GEO 323 4 Cartography GEO 360 4 Elective: Geography of Resource Use GEO 420 3 Elective: Geog. of Int’l Development GEO 330 3 Elective: Intro to Water Science and Policy GEO 335 3 Physics PH 201 4 Introduction to Statistical Methods ST 351, 352 8 Baccalaureate Core and Electives 12 Senior Credits Contemporary Earth Science Issues GEO 409 3 The Changing Climate ATS 320 3 Remote Sensing GEO 444 4 Elective: Snow Hydrology GEO 483 4 Elective: Environmental Site Planning GEO 451 3 Elective: Int’l Water Resources Management GEO 424 3 Elective: Multimedia Cartography GEO 460 4 Elective: Land Use in the American West GEO 423 3 Baccalaureate Core and Electives 18
