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Field School in Geography

GPHY 309
300-Level Courses
3 Units
In-person
3

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Course Description

This Field School explores the socio-political, cultural, and biophysical dimensions of human environment interactions. It examines how communities perceive and interact with their environments and how they are, in turn, impacted by change. Students will do readings, seminars, assignments, and participate in a Field School for up to four weeks.

NOTE Field School cost is dependent on location and duration in the field, to a maximum of $3000.

NOTE This course is repeatable for credit under different topic titles.

NOTE Learning Hours may vary.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between people and their environments.
  2. Actively and experientially engage with ontologies, epistemologies, and methodologies contextualized by particular places, communities, and environments.
  3. Hone teamwork skills, including the ability to work under pressure, in various contexts, and difficult conditions.
  4. Apply oral-visual and technical skills to knowledge translation in ways that reach beyond an academic audience.