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Major code BS4235
The goal of the Geography—Geographic Information Science major program is to provide a technical background for geographers interested in working with business, government, or planning agencies. The emphasis of the program is to develop a strong background in the field of geographic information science, as practiced in the fields of cartography, remote sensing, and quantitative methods.
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Major code BS4231, BA4231
This program affords students flexibility in designing a curriculum that combines the traditions of physical and human geography with analytical and technical skills. A geography major chooses either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program. Both degrees include work in natural and social sciences. Most students use the B.S. option. For more information on B.S. or B.A. requirements, refer to the College of Arts & Sciences College.
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Minor code OR4231
Major code BS4232
This program provides concentrated study of the Earth’s physical systems and human interactions with the environment. Environmental geography prepares students for careers in environmental planning, design, and restoration, as well as in environmental assessment and monitoring, resource management, natural areas preservation, and outdoor and environmental education. Students completing the program will develop competencies in a broad array of subjects spanning the natural and social sciences, as well as complementary analytical techniques. If you declare the Environmental Geography major, contact the Department as soon as possible, so that you are assigned an advisor.
Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete both the University General Education requirements and courses within your major.
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Major code BS4237
The Geography—Environmental Prelaw program is designed to prepare you for advanced study of environmental law. The goal of the program is to provide both a sound science background in environmental studies and a broad base of knowledge in the humanities and social sciences.
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Major code BS4238
The following interdisciplinary program in the Departments of Geography, Mathematics, and Physics can prepare you for graduate training in meteorology, climatology, or atmospheric physics. The program can be taken with an emphasis in geography, mathematics, or physics. If you choose the geography emphasis, contact the Department of Geography for advising. Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete both the University General Education requirements and courses within your major. Within the major, be aware of course prerequisites and frequency of course offerings. Students might wish to consider a double major or a minor in math or physics.
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Major code OR4233
Major code BS4234
This special curriculum is designed to provide some of the basic academic requirements for a career in urban planning in the United States. While working toward a conventional B.S. in geography, you will take certain required courses and select from an approved list of electives (both inside and outside the Department of Geography) that emphasize legal, social, political, and historical aspects of the planning profession. These courses simultaneously fulfill some of the Department and College requirements. The distinctiveness of the curriculum comes from the direction you are given and the preselection of courses in which you may enroll; these elements separate the special curriculum from the general geography program. To enroll in the preparation for urban and regional planning major, contact the chair of the Department of Geography as soon as possible, preferably not later than the beginning of your sophomore year.
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Major code MA4231
Major code CTGISU
Maps remain a fundamental means of geographic communication. The expanding role of the map and related digital information places a premium on the ability to interpret and analyze mapped information. To meet this expanded role, the advancement of Geographic Information Science (GIS) is seen as the important synthesis of traditional mapping with the more advanced tools of data modeling and analysis, to provide new and enhanced information on geographic topics. The power in GIS is the use of spatial analysis techniques to analyze geographic information. The undergraduate certificate in GIS requires students complete a rigorous interdisciplinary set of courses; in addition to "core" GIS and cartography courses, students are required to complete coursework in statistics, computer applications, programming, and database management, as well as a capstone internship project utilizing their GIS skills. The Certificate is open to all students with the exception of Geography majors. Geography students wishing to pursue advanced training in GIS should consider the Geography-GIS major.
Major code CTGISG
Geographic Information Science (GIS) is an important synthesis of traditional mapping with more advanced tools of data modeling and analysis to provide new and enhanced information on geospatial topics. The power of GIS is the use of spatial analysis techniques to analyze geographic information. The GIS certificate offers non-geography majors an opportunity to gain the knowledge, theory, and training to use GIS as a tool to answer research questions relevant to their disciplines. This graduate certificate program offers a balance of theory and technical training in Geographic Information Science. The certificate program is designed to accommodate both degree and non-degree seeking students. (Please note: GEOG 571, GEOG 575 do not satisfy the GIS certificate requirement.)
Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program can add the certificate program by completing an Application for Update of Program(s), available at the Graduate Studies office. Students not currently enrolled in a graduate degree program must complete a non-degree application as described in the Graduate Catalog. Please contact Dr. Gaurav Sinha (sinhag@ohio.edu, (740) 593-0304), Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, to complete this process and answer any questions about the certificate.
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