Department of Geography

Interdisciplinary Minors
Programs

Courses

Department Chair: Dr. Eric C. Ewert
Location: Lindquist Hall, LH 350
Telephone Contact: Sarah Rivkind, 801-626-6207
Professors: Daniel Bedford, Bryan Dorsey, Eric C. Ewert, Julie Rich; Assistant Professor: Ryan Frazier; Associate Professors: Jeremy Bryson, Alice Mulder; Instructors: Maria Groves, Jose Torres

Geography is the study of the spatial organization, arrangement, function, movement, and interrelationships of phenomena on the surface of the earth. It is a science concerned with both physical and cultural phenomena and routinely interfaces with other disciplines in the natural sciences, social & behavioral sciences, humanities, business, and economics. With a global perspective and a robust geospatial toolkit (GIS, Satellite Imagery, Computer Mapping, GPS, and other Technologies.), the department prepares students to engage in the processes that create more sustainable environments and communities throughout the world.

Dr. Julie Rich with Geography students

Interdisciplinary Minors

The Geography Department participates in the Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, European Studies and Latin American Studies Minor Programs and the Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis Program. Students who wish to enroll in one of these programs should indicate their desire to do so with the program coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Engaged Learning, Honors, and Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.)

Courses

Geography Course Descriptions

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Minor

Teaching Minor

Geography Teaching Minor

Honors, Departmental

Geography Departmental Honors