Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences: Geography Concentration
offered by Florida Atlantic University

Public University
6 Campuses
Estd. 1961

Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences: Geography Concentration
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FAU
Overview

Provide students with a solid foundation in physical geography, including the study of landforms, climate, hydrology, soils, and ecosystems, and how these elements interact to shape Earth's surface

Duration	48 months
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Mode of learning	Online
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Course Level	UG Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences: Geography Concentration
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FAU
Highlights

Earn a degree from Florida Atlantic University
Learn from expert faculty
Financial aid available

Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences: Geography Concentration
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FAU
Course details

Skills you will learn

Sustainability

Who should do this course?

For individuals who wants to enhance their knowledge & skills in the field

What are the course deliverables?

Develop students' ability to think critically about spatial relationships, patterns, and processes across various scales, from local to global
Provide students with hands-on experience using GIS software to analyze spatial data, create maps, and solve real-world geographic problems
Familiarize students with the Earth's physical processes, including landforms, climate systems, weather patterns, hydrology, and natural hazards
Introduce students to key concepts in human geography, such as population dynamics, cultural landscapes, urbanization, economic geography, political geography, and globalization
Provide opportunities for students to engage in fieldwork, including field trips, field studies, or research projects, to observe and collect data about natural and human environments firsthand

More about this course

The Geosciences Department of FAU is proud to offer you an online pipeline to your future career, the Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences with a concentration in Geography
The science of Geography is the all-encompassing study of the planet upon which we live: where things are located, how they came to be there, and how they have changed over time
This study accounts for both the influences of nature (Physical Geography) and man (Human Geography)
The Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) empower geographers to both map and analyze the spatial patterns associated with both sub-disciplines
Students seeking their Bachelor’s degree will have the opportunity to study each sub-discipline prior to later concentration

Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences: Geography Concentration
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FAU
Curriculum

Spatial Thinking Skills

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Proficiency

Understanding Physical Geography

Human Geography Concepts

Environmental Sustainability

Fieldwork and Data Collection Techniques

Spatial Analysis and Interpretation

Cultural and Social Geography

Regional Studies

Interdisciplinary Perspective

Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences: Geography Concentration
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FAU
Entry Requirements

Eligibility criteria Up Arrow Icon

Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade
Applicant must possess sufficient knowledge and understanding of English Language

Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
Conditional admission is the status given to qualified students who fulfill all admission requirements except for those related to English language ability. Intensive English Track (IEI) students who are committed to attending FAU, and wish to have conditional admission status, are encouraged to move to the Intensive English Institute's Conditional Admission Track.
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