地理文学学士学位

地理学对空间和地方的社会，政治，经济和自然现象之间的关系提供了一个综合的观点。地理描述并解释了人类及其住区，文化和经济特征以及自然环境和资源的过去，现在和将来的位置和空间格局。地理研究致力于解决与环境以及文化与自然之间的联系有关的重要问题。该部门的计划侧重于环境研究，即人与环境的相互作用，自然资源政策和管理，法律地理和社会正义，以及地理信息科学（GIScience），即地理信息系统，制图和地理可视化，遥感，全球定位系统（GPS）和空间统计信息。地理与环境研究专业提供文学学士和理学学士学位，以及理学硕士学位
Geography is the study of spatial patterns of human activities and cultures, of natural environments and events, and of the methods used to identify and portray spatial patterns. The department's programs have two main emphases. First, many courses focus on human-environment interactions, and teach the knowledge and skills needed to understand the dynamic social-cultural and biophysical processes that shape our planet. Second, many courses teach the geospatial technologies and methodologies that enable the visualization and analysis of spatial phenomena. Geography and Environmental Studies offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The B.A. and B.S. degrees prepare majors for careers in environmental studies, GIScience, and geography, or for entrance into the M.S. program. The B.A. degree provides students a breadth of knowledge across multiple fields of study within geography, while the B.S. degree offers students a more in-depth focus in a specific field of study within the discipline.