Overview
Geospatial science applies techniques, including web mapping, geovisualization, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS), to address these issues. Geographic thinking and geospatial technology are present in every aspect of modern life, and career opportunities abound for students trained in geography and geospatial science. The Geography and Geospatial Science (Honours) programme is offered at the Oregon State University.
Learning Outcomes:
- Use terminology and basic principles to describe and explain (a) physical geography, (b) human geography, and (c) geospatial science and technology.
- Apply spatial reasoning and critical thinking to create, synthesize and analyze data; model human-environment interactions; and evaluate contemporary issues in geography.
- Communicate findings and their implications, including ethical aspects, in visual, oral and written form.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Climatology
- Ecological Biogeography
- Climate Justice
- The Human Planet
- Transforming Environmental Conflicts
- Land Use Planning For Sustainable Communities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 327 other Bachelors in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United StatesAcademic requirements
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General requirements
- 3.0 GPA High school diploma or IB Diploma with minimum overall score of 26 or IGCSE 5 subjects with a 3.0 average using NCAA scale (9-7/A=4, 5-6/B/C=3, 4/D/E=2, F/G=1, 3-1/U=0). Subjects must include Math, English, Science, 2 electives.
- English Test Scores must be less than two years old as of the start term requested. Applicants may also use the following achievements to meet the English Requirements for admission to an undergraduate degree program.
- SAT: evidence-based reading/writing score of 560
- ACTE (ACT English) - 21
- Two English composition courses (Writing 121+) with grades C- or better or one English composition and one Speech Communication course (Communication 111+) with grades C- or better, all from a US university.
- IGCSE O or A Level English with a grade of C or better (provisional results not accepted)
- IB Diploma: Language A - Language and Literature (HL) with a minimum score of 5
- AP English L & C - minimum score of 3
Tuition Fee
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International
34983 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34983 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
34983 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34983 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
13191 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13191 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Corvallis
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Funding
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