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Geography & Environment

 Bachelor of Arts:  Bachelor of : ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Bachelor of Arts Geography

 Geographers study physical and biological environments, human societies and their spatial interactions, and utilize both environmental science and perspectives. Geographers seek to analyze the processes, spatial patterns and consequences of human-environment interaction, and address issues of , using maps, fieldwork and geospatial technologies such as GIS to solve real-world problems. Geographers at the forefront: mapping COVID-19 BA Geography:

Required courses Geog 101 Our Physical Environment Geog 102 The Human Environment or Geog 107 World Regions and Interrelations Geog 205 Geographic Techniques Geog 500 Physical and Human Dimensions of (junior level writing course) Geog 690 Senior Seminar in Geography & Environmental Science

Distribution: One course from each area Geog 302-399 Physical environment Geog 401-499 Geog 550, 552, 575, 646, 647, 648, 651 Human-environment interaction in a regional context Geog 601-668 Geographic techniques or applied geography

Electives: 12 units (3-4 classes) organized around coherent areas of study within geography. Students are encouraged to meet with a B.A. Geography major adviser to develop their theme to best prepare for suitable careers. Some examples of areas of study: Resource management Geographic Human geography Urban environment, transportation & land use BA Geography: Electives

Physical/Environmental Science Resource management 312 Geography of Landforms 402 Human Response to Natural Hazards 313 Earth's Climate System 427 Agriculture and Food Supply 314 Bioclimatology 428 International Political Economy of Food and Hunger 316 430 Transforming Food and Ag Systems: Local to Global 317 Geography of Soils 600 Environmental Problems and Solutions 342 Surface Water 642 Watershed Assessment and Restoration 644 Human geography 646 The Geography of Marine Resources 423 Geographic Perspectives on Gender & Environment 647 Geography of Water Resources 425 648 Management of National Parks and Protected Areas 432 657 Natural Resource Management: Biotic Resources 434 of Health and Health Care 666 Geography of Garbage: & Waste Reduction 445 Geopolitics and Globalization Environmental studies 455 Geography of Ethnic Communities 421 Future Environments 422 Environmental Perception Regional 600 Environmental Problems and Solutions 550 Geography of the United States and Canada 644 Water Quality 552 Geography of California 651 San Francisco Bay Area 575 Emerging China 652 Environmental Impact Analysis 667 Urban environment, transportation and land use 668 Politics, Law, and the Urban Environment 432 Urban Geography Geographic information science 433 Urban Transportation 603 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 435 Geography of Global Transportation 604 Environmental Data Science 437 Bicycle Geographies 606 454 San Francisco on Foot 610 of the Environment I 455 Geography of Ethnic Communities 611 Remote Sensing of the Environment II 601 Field Methods in Human Geography 620 Geographical Information Systems 658 Land-Use Planning 621 GIS for Environmental Analysis 667 Environmental Justice 625 Programming for Geographic Information Science 668 Politics, Law, and the Urban Environment 629 Coastal and Marine Applications of GIS Bachelor of Science Environmental Science

 This degree prepares students for graduate school or for direct entry into a career as an environmental or environmental manager in industry, government, or NGOs.

 Some agencies that hire environmental are the EPA, National Parks Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Geological Survey, Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resources Conservation Service, CA Departments of Fish & Wildlife, Conservation, Water Resources, Parks & Recreation, & Fire Protection, Cal EPA, Water Resources Control Board, Air Resources Board, Coastal Commission, and various conservancies. BS Environmental Science

Required courses

Geog 101 Our Physical Environment Geog 102 The Human Environment Geog 160 Introduction to Environmental Science Geog 205 Geographic Techniques Math 226 Calculus I Chem 180 for Energy & Environment Biol 150 (plants), 170 (animals), or 313 () Phys 111 & 112 or 220 & 221 Geog 500 Physical and Human Dimensions of Climate Change (junior level writing course) Geog 603 Introduction to GIS Geog 690 Senior Seminar in Geography & Environmental Science

Elective Distribution

Environmental 11-12 units Science Environmental 11-12 units Management

Analytical Methods 7-8 units BS Environmental Science

11-12 units from: Environmental Science Geog 312 Landforms Geog 313 Earth's Climate Systems Geog 314 Bioclimatology Geog 316 Biogeography Geog 317 Soils Geog 342 Surface Water Hydrology Geog 644 Water Quality Chem 380 Chemistry behind Environmental

11-12 units from: Environmental Management Geog 421 Future Environments Geog 427 Agriculture & Food Supply Geog 642 Watershed Assessment & Restoration Geog 647 Geography of Water Resources Geog 648 Management of National Parks & Protected Areas Geog 652 Environmental Impact Analysis Geog 657 Natural Resource Management: Biotic Resources Geog 666 Geography of Garbage: Recycling & Waste Reduction

7-8 units from: Analytical Methods Geog 602 Field Methods Geog 604 Environmental Data Science Geog 610 Remote Sensing of the Environment I Geog 611 Remote Sensing of the Environment II Geog 620 Geographical Information Systems Geog 621 GIS for Environmental Analysis Geog 625 Programming for Geographic Information Science Geog 629 Coastal and Marine Applications of GIS Biol 458 Biometry Department Facilities Resources: • Map Library • Home to the Department’s extensive map and field equipment collection, the Map Library also serves as a study space and student lounge. • GIS & Remote Sensing Labs • There are two GIS / Remote Sensing computer labs available for students to use in the Department: the Geographic Analysis Teaching Lab and the Institute for GIScience Research Lab. • Institute for Geographic Information Science at: • http://gis.sfsu.edu • Research Labs • In addition to the two computer labs, the Department operates a soil & lab, a water quality lab, and a physical geography & lab. If these research labs sound interesting to you then perhaps the Department of Geography & Environment is the place for you. Field Research

The Department of Geography & Environment has a long tradition of field research, and supports this work with a rich array of field equipment, for: • Land Survey • GPS • Water quality assessment • Hydrologic monitoring • Micrometeorology • Soil analysis • Multispectral cameras on drones

Access to field sites is provided using two department vans and a fleet of bicycles. Meadow Research Studies of biogeochemical cycles in restored and unrestored meadows. Multidisciplinary seasonal and spatial analysis of meadow hydrology, micrometeorology, plant physiology, soils, and geomorphology. Sara Baguskas, Andrew Oliphant, Kevin Simonin, Jerry Davis, Leonhard Blesius Institute for GISci/Geog Envt staff: Anna Studwell, Quentin Clark, Kevin Physioc Faculty-Led Research Programs

Department faculty, students and staff are involved in environmental research in a wide range of environments, in California and abroad. Research Publications: https://geog.sfsu.edu/publications-listing Graduate Theses: https://geog.sfsu.edu/theses Organizations and Events

37 Degrees North – Geography & Environment Club • Student run club that focuses on community outreach and environmental conservation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Events: • Welcome Picnic in Golden Gate Park We start the new school year off right with a picnic in Golden Gate Park for all current and former Geography & Environment students. • Department Holiday Party The Department ends the calendar year in festive fashion and acknowledges those who have completed their degrees during the fall semester. • Department Graduation Ceremony Held in May at the conclusion of the spring semester, the Department’s graduation ceremony is our opportunity to acknowledge and thank students for their hard work and many accomplishments. Thank you for visiting the Department of Geography & Environment

We hope to see you in the fall!