BA in Geography, Geology and Land Stewardship in Sault Ste. Marie Canada | Algoma University

This program is perfect for students passionate about geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, climate studies, environmental sustainability, research, and urban/regional planning. The curriculum focuses on four key themes: physical geography, human geography, human-environment interactions, and geomatics. Students may specialize in up to two of these fields to enrich their academic experience:

Physical geography investigates Earth's dynamic surface and the natural forces shaping it. Learners will gain skills to analyze landscape evolution, rock formation, erosion processes, coastal systems, and other fundamental earth processes.
Human geography studies human-earth relationships and population distribution patterns. It explores social interactions, their underlying causes, and practical applications of this knowledge. The curriculum covers ancient urban development, cultural diffusion patterns, and regional variations in social, environmental, and economic systems.
Human-environment geography examines humanity's ecological footprint through urbanization and globalization, while exploring sustainable solutions. Students will analyze global environmental shifts, evaluate ecological impacts, and study resource conservation, with special attention to the Great Lakes' multifaceted significance.
Geomatics involves collecting, managing, analyzing, and presenting spatial data. The program introduces mapping techniques, GIS applications, environmental remote sensing, and aerial photograph analysis.