2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Geography Department
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Wendy Miller, chair
Old Main, Room 138
607-753-4107
Fax: 607-753-4114
Email: geography.department@cortland.edu
cortland.edu/geography
School of Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Scott Anderson, Christopher Badurek, Ibipo Johnston-Anumonwo, Wendy Miller, Melinda Shimizu
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section.
Degrees and Minors
Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Bachelor of Arts in Adolescence Education: Social Studies and Geography (7-12)
Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems
Minor in Geographic Information Systems
Minor in Geography
Minor in Tourism Development
Concentrations
Offered in Geography
Tourism Development
Offered in Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Geospatial Applications
Computer Techniques
Demographics and Business Geographics
Environmental Science
Description
Through the geography department, students may choose a program leading to the award of a bachelor of arts degree in geography that includes a 12 credit hour foreign language requirement. The bachelor of science program in geographic information systems incorporates specialization in advanced geospatial applications, computer techniques, environmental science, or demographics and business geographics (see GIS program below).
Special Features
- High-tech training in a friendly, supportive environment
- ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) authorized learning center with 25 GIS workstations – learn advanced applications including network analysis and 3D modeling applications
- Global Positioning System (GPS) – master field survey techniques using handheld units.
- Internships – numerous opportunities with local, state and federal agencies and study abroad options at various locations
- Student-faculty research opportunities
Requirements
- Degree Requirements listed in this catalog apply to the majors offered by this department.
- Liberal Arts Requirements: B.A. – 90 credit hours B.S. – 60 credit hours
ProgramsMajorDual MajorMinorCoursesGeography
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