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?
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