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The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Geography with a focus on Water, Environment, and Society advances this concept further. Learners investigate the wide-ranging aspects of water availability and usage - a pressing concern for communities across the American West and globally - through a program ranked as the top water resources curriculum worldwide by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The curriculum addresses vital challenges confronting policymakers while equipping students with analytical tools like remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and field techniques. Participants are urged to seek practical experience through internships and can engage in research at prestigious institutions such as the Water Resources Research Center, Arizona Project WET, and Biosphere 2.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Master fundamental concepts in physical geography covering climate studies, biological geography, landforms, and water systems
Develop skills to formulate research inquiries, evaluate data reliability, incorporate academic research, and perform investigations using primary and secondary sources
Acquire proficiency in generating, refining, and analyzing visual data to assess spatial relationships and configurations
Understand principal elements affecting climatic conditions across different time scales and geographic regions
Select and apply suitable geographical approaches to analyze environmental and societal challenges while recognizing personal and collaborative responsibilities
Cultivate advanced critical thinking abilities to integrate, analyze, and communicate geographic theories, techniques, and implementations through verbal, written, and visual formats