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GEOG 500 Senior Capstone in Geography
The capstone project provides students with a broad-based, interdisciplinary educational experience and allows them to integrate and synthesize the knowledge they have gained in their studies. The major goals of this course are to help students synthesize an integrated view of geography, advance steps toward career preparation, and develop networking and professional skills. The course will provide an overview of geography as a unified, coherent discipline with multiple perspectives, emphasize writing and analytical skills, introduce students to a major research project that integrates elements of physical and human geography, cultivate knowledge for future professional development, and introduce students to professional organizations. Students will gain experience applying and/or interviewing for professional positions and be introduced to multiple professional development and career services on campus. Graduate students may take this course by permission only. Prerequisite: Nine hours in Geography and status as a senior major in the department; or permission of instructor.
Bachelor of Science in Geography
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/geography/bs-geography/
A much more specialized degree, the Bachelor of Science offers concentrated specializations in one of two aspects of Geography: physical geography or geographic information science (GIS). The BS has fewer general education requirements and require solid backgrounds in mathematics and basic science.
Master of Arts in Geography
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/geography/ma-geography/
The MA program develops a concentration in preparation for a career or further study. The student takes courses in several areas of the discipline, as well as at least three courses in an acceptable concentration. Our faculty are integral to graduate studies and have expertise in Human and Cultural Studies with a particular emphasis on Place, Economic Geography, Health and Diaspora, Environmental Policy, Borders and Border Conflicts, and more. Learn more about our faculty on our website.
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/geography/phd-geography/
The PhD program is for students interested in research, teaching opportunities, careers with NGOs, government consulting and more. The program offers concentrations in cultural-regional geography of Africa, East Asia, Latin America, Russia/Eurasia, and the United States; geographic information science (including cartography and remote sensing); and physical/environmental geography. The program includes courses, seminars, individual research and reading, and preparation of a dissertation. Although no “outside minor” is formally required of candidates, the department favors study in auxiliary departments. Learn more about our faculty on our website.
Master of Science in Geography
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/geography/ms-geography/
The graduate curriculum emphasizes broad geographic training while encouraging in-depth commitment to specialized concentrations. Students also are encouraged to take course work outside the department that complements their degree programs. Credit-hour requirements below are considered minimums for degree programs. Programs are tailored by the student and advisor to conform to the student’s interests and needs, as well as to fulfill the general degree requirements.
Doctor of Philosophy in Atmospheric Science
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/geography/phd-atmospheric-science/
Atmospheric Science is the study of weather and climate. The atmosphere is a key component of the environment and affects many human activities ranging from daily weather prediction to the understanding of climate and human health. Our program provides graduate students with the advanced training to address a host of meteorological and climate related issues facing humans today.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/
Graduation requirements and regulations for every academic program are provided in this catalog; however, this catalog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Degree and program requirements and course descriptions are subject to change.
Geography and Atmospheric Science
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/geography/
Geography as an academic discipline studies the spatial dimensions of, and links between, culture, society, and environmental processes. The study of Atmospheric Science involves weather and climate and how those affect human activity and life on earth. At the University of Kansas, our department's programs work to understand human activity and the physical world. Why study geography? Because people, places, and environments interact and evolve in a changing world. From conservation to soil science to the power of geographic information science data and more, the study of geography at the University of Kansas prepares future leaders. The study of geography encompasses landscape and physical features of the planet and human activity, the environment and resources, migration, and more. Our program has a unique cross-disciplinary nature with pathway options and diverse faculty who are passionate about teaching and research. Our students are engaged through internships, undergraduate and graduate research, departmental organizations, and events. Alumni work in a variety of fields including academia, business, conservation, environmental regulation, GIS, regional planning, resource management, soil science, urban planning, and more. A variety of scholarship opportunities are offered through both the University of Kansas and the Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science for qualified undergraduate and graduate students. Why study atmospheric science? The study of atmospheric processes enables us to understand human interactions with the environment and generate solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives. The atmospheric science program at the University of Kansas is the only one of its kind in the state, following national meteorological guidelines set by both the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and the National Weather Service (NWS). Our program provides students with a solid foundation, but also options. Our students are engaged through research, internships, and several student organizations including the KU Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), which sponsors an annual Douglas County Severe Weather Symposium, in addition to monthly events. We recently partnered with the National Weather Service to provide opportunities for students to explore work in a variety of NWS regional offices through the Student Career On-Site Training (SCOut) program. Facilities The Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science is housed in Lindley Hall on the KU Lawrence campus, which includes multiple laboratories, computer labs, and a weather station. Additionally, the KU Field Station just north of Lawrence provides students an outdoor lab for field work, research projects and more. The station, established in 1947, is part of the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), a National Science Foundation initiative. Classes are held in both Lindley Hall and the new Earth, Energy, and Environment Center. Geography labs include multiple computer labs and those for Soils and Geomorphology, Palynology, and Pedology. Additional campus resources include the map collections of the Spencer Research Library and University Map Library. The University of Kansas Undergraduate Research Center is another great resource. The center aids undergraduates interested in doing research, offers funding opportunities, and provides step-by-step workshops which provide students the skills necessary to explore, investigate, and excel. Atmospheric Science labs include a Meteorology and Climate Hub (MACH) with state-of-the-art AWIPS II software used by the National Weather Service and computer lab and collaborative space dedicated to students doing research. Students also get hands-on experience, from forecasting and providing reports to university radio (KJHK 90.7 FM) and television (KUJH-TV) to research project opportunities through our department and the University of Kansas Undergraduate Research Center. .
Master of Science in Atmospheric Science
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/geography/ms-atmospheric-science/
The MS program in Atmospheric Science expands the student’s knowledge of fundamental atmospheric processes and how the atmosphere interacts with other parts of the environment. Atmospheric Science at KU is the only one of its kind in the state and has a unique interdisciplinary nature that pursues cutting-edge research and quality education that combines theory, modeling, diagnostic studies, and applications to generate solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. Our faculty provide a rigorous educational experience through several specialized pathways for the undergraduate degree and through funded research opportunities for graduate students.
Bachelor of Arts in Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/slavic-languages-literature/ba/
...At the 400 and 500 levels, survey courses...History of Economic Analysis GEOG 399 Topics in...
Bachelor of Science in Geology
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/geology/bs/
...6 GEOG 535 Soil Geography 4 GEOG 558...credit requirements fulfilled by 500 level and above...
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
...GEOG 358 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems GEOG...the following: 6 CMGT 500 Construction Engineering CE...
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Computing
...Econometrics 3 Satisfy Economics 500 and above elective...142 and 144 IC GEOG: (13 courses) GE...
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
http://catalog.ku.edu/engineering/mechanical-engineering/bs/
...ATMO, BIOL, CHEM, EVRN, GEOG, GEOL, and PHSX...tend to be all 500-, 600- and 700...
Minor in Slavic Languages and Literatures
http://catalog.ku.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/slavic-languages-literature/minor/
...Soviet Russian Cinema SLAV 500 Russia Today SLAV...the following: 6 Geography GEOG 590 Understanding Central...