Geographical Sciences investigates earth, water and atmospheric systems, and how they interact with each other and life on earth.
Where can I see Geographical Sciences in the real world?
- In the monitoring and control of landscape hazards such as debris flows and other slope failures along the North Shore of Metro Vancouver.
- Investigation of changes in glacier and ice sheet surface melt rates and runoff informs policy on climate change.
- Investigation of greenhouse gas emissions in various landscape contexts informs emissions reduction or offset measures for climate change management.
- In rising sea levels caused by climate change that put Stanley Park's ecosystems and seawall at risk of disappearing.
What are some skills I will learn?
"For my advanced GIS final project...I did a least cost path analysis of Frodo's journey from the Shire to Mordor...Frodo and his crew...took way longer than they needed to."
Deanna, fourth year Geographical Sciences
Why choose Geographical Sciences?
This specialization includes the flexibility to study within areas like climatology, geomorphology, hydrology and more. With the interdisciplinary nature of this field you can address the science and policy behind the grand challenges of our time, including hot topics like climate change. Your coursework involves experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), fieldwork, teamwork and other valuable skills that you can apply to places within and beyond the field of Geographical Sciences.
Where can Geographical Sciences take me?
Other career options in Geographical Sciences
People and Research
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Dr. Jennifer Williams
- How do ecological and evolutionary processes interact to drive where species occur?
- How will species respond to global change?
- How does the amount of rain influence native wildflowers?
- Teaches GEOB 207 and GEOB 407
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Dr. Simon Donner
- Leads a research program at the intersection of climate science, marine science, and public policy
- How can scientists effectively engage with the public about climate change?
- How will coral reefs respond to a warming planet?
- Teaches GEOG 312 and GEOG 314
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Dr. Brett Eaton
- Develops numerical models that predict how stream channels respond to land changes and climatic variations.
- How will wildfire and hydropower dam construction impact stream channel conditions and the associated ecosystem?
- Teaches GEOB 206 and GEOB 500
Learn more about Geographical Sciences
- Geographical Sciences Program website
- Explore involvement opportunities and career possibilities in Geographical Sciences
- Learn about the specialization admission pre-requisites
- Check out the Academic Calendar for program requirements
- Come out to Meet Your Major
- Get advice on choosing your specialization
