Physical geography integrates and inter-relates landforms, water, soils, climate, and vegetation as the major natural elements of the environment. The focus of physical geography is on the zone of the ...

Physical geography and environmental geoscience encompass the study of Earth’s surface and the dynamic interactions among its spheres—the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.

The Department of Geography offers many classes that apply to the ENVS major. In addition, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a valuable complement to the ENVS major. ENVS students would be well ...

Geography isn’t just memorizing maps—it’s about understanding our world’s systems and connections. By combining interactive tools, active recall, and real-world examples, students can make learning ...

Earth System Science prepares students to study natural/physical processes – hydrology, terrestrial ecology, natural resources and land management – in a variety of scales using quantitative methods ...