Geography is an expanding and diverse field focusing on the spatial organization of landscapes from a variety of perspectives.  Common pursuits in geographic research include the analysis of population problems, economic development, urban and environmental planning, climate and climate change, the spatial dynamics of vegetation and animal assemblages, earth surface processes and landforms, environmental impacts of human activities, resource management, satellite-based and low-altitude remote sensing, cartography, and geographic information science (GIS).  Geography is considered both a natural and a social science, as it studies the relationships between earth and people.  The Department offers the B.A., the M.A. in Applied Geography, and the Ph.D. degrees.  Formal concentrations in the B.A. program include teacher certification in social studies, urban/economic/transportation geography, GIScience/remote sensing, and earth/environmental science.  Post-baccalaureate certificates in geographic information science and urban and economic development are also available through the Department.  For more information on the geography major contact Jay Lennartson (JAYL@UNCG.EDU; 336.334.3913) room 116E in Graham Building. Visit the Department online at www.uncg.edu/geo.
 

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