• The Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science (INES) at Lund University is a partner in a 3-year EU-funded project entitled "Intelligent Geotechnologies for Resilient Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in Lao PDR (INTEGRAL). (lu.se)
  • The course is a compulsory course at first cycle level for a Degree of Bachelor of Science with a specialisation in physical geography and ecosystem science and also given as an elective course for other programmes at the faculty of natural sciences. (lu.se)
  • Applications are chosen from current and relevant physical geography and ecosystem science problem areas. (lu.se)
  • It was given by the Centre for Economic Demography (CED) and the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science (INES) (both part of Lund University). (lu.se)
  • A post-doctoral position is available at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science. (lu.se)
  • Includes WAIS search so that information on flora, fauna, geology etc may be searched. (lapl.org)
  • Get your master's degree in geography (also available 100% online ). (marshall.edu)
  • Finally a research thesis is written in which the master's student draws upon all his/her acquired knowledge and geographic skills to conduct in depth scientific research on a military related geographic problem. (sun.ac.za)
  • These interests have crystallized from my background in geography and resource development at the bachelor's level at the University of Ghana and development geography at the master's level at the University of Oslo. (lu.se)
  • Earn your bachelor's degree in geography in the classroom or 100% online . (marshall.edu)
  • Study the bond between humankind and nature with an environmental geography bachelor's degree. (uwec.edu)
  • Explore careers related to cultural difference, social justice and ethnographic field research with a bachelor's degree in transnational geographies. (uwec.edu)
  • From there, she was invited to do her practicum with Centre for Innovation and Research in Unmanned Systems (CIRUS), where her career blossomed and she dove into varied projects in diverse industries. (sait.ca)
  • My main teaching interests centre around Geographic Information Systems and research methods. (lu.se)
  • Lund University's Geographic Information Systems Centre lists free geodata resources, both Swedish and international. (lu.se)
  • As a science geography remains deliberately far from equilibrium. (springer.com)
  • In this research program the science of geography makes little use of the concept of equilibrium. (springer.com)
  • Geographic information science, systems, software (collectively known as GIS) and methods are one of the tools epidemiologists use in defining and evaluating the where . (cdc.gov)
  • Using geographic information science, systems, or software (collectively known as GIS), boundaries can be drawn for the area of interest and from which specific GIS data files, known as shapefiles , can be created (2,4,5). (cdc.gov)
  • As a geography major, we encourage you to minor in related fields such as economics or political science, allowing you to become a geographer who is versatile and ready for any challenge you meet. (uwec.edu)
  • A geographic approach relies on science and data to understand problems and reveal solutions. (esri.com)
  • Completion of 90 credits that apply to the Bachelor of Science, including at least 26 credits in geography. (ufv.ca)
  • Please refer to the Bachelor of Science section for information on additional requirements. (ufv.ca)
  • Note 1: Students planning to apply for a Bachelor of Science, Physical Geography Honours, with a view to pursuing graduate studies should expect, in consultation with their honours supervisor, to take any additional Mathematics courses deemed applicable to their area of study. (ufv.ca)
  • Here students are taught the fundamental concepts of geographic information science and venture into spatial analysis. (sun.ac.za)
  • He's a former Marine turned arborist and small business owner, as well as a non-traditional UWM student with a Conservation and Environmental Science major and minors in Geography and Geographic Information Systems. (uwm.edu)
  • in Geographic Information Science. (lu.se)
  • Master of Science in Geographical Information Science. (lu.se)
  • The subject of the position is geographic information science linked to computer science with elements of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). (lu.se)
  • A geographic information system (GIS) consists of integrated computer hardware and software that store, manage, analyze, edit, output, and visualize geographic data. (wikipedia.org)
  • Our employees use GIS to collect, analyze, and visualize geographic data that can help protect people and the environment from harm. (michigan.gov)
  • Core modules will focus on practical work, equipping you with a range of analytical and research skills, while optional modules feature cultural and political geography. (lancaster.ac.uk)
  • Environmental management and political geography in South Africa and GIS are revisited in greater depth at this level. (sun.ac.za)
  • In addition to eight majors, the Geography Department offers two minors, in Geography and in Meteorology, which help students tailor their focus of study. (ohio.edu)
  • The full announcement is available in the application system of Lund University. (lu.se)
  • Numerous geography majors have attended and collaborated with faculty on presentations for professional conferences. (macalester.edu)
  • In those instances, investigators might need to rely on dated or minimally detailed information before beginning fieldwork. (cdc.gov)
  • You will also be offered further optional module choices, which could include the study of Global Consumption, Urban Infrastructure in a Changing World, and the Geographies of Health, and there will be fieldwork opportunities in locations such as Croatia. (lancaster.ac.uk)
  • Leaders use a geographic approach to guide the most successful sustainability projects and actualize resilience. (esri.com)
  • The Geoinformatics Group of the Institute of Geography (University of Tübingen) is researching on and with spatial data (geodata). (uni-tuebingen.de)
  • It provides data points for geographic studies and that you can follow for your own interest. (llcc.edu)
  • Detailed geographical information from many data sources enables a shift from a macro-static view to a micro-macro dynamical view that is necessary for management and planning policies in a non-linear world. (springer.com)
  • The US Census Bureau makes these data available with a unique geographic identifier, thereby enabling easy association between the population data and the location data in GIS ( 6 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications. (mynextmove.org)
  • A geographic approach considers how all factors are interconnected, uniting data types by what they have in common-location. (esri.com)
  • Mapping all kinds of data about a system such as the Port of Rotterdam offers a full perspective, revealing opportunities to operate more efficiently. (esri.com)
  • With so much data having a location component, a geographic approach provides a logical foundation for organizing, analyzing, and applying it. (esri.com)
  • Geographic information, maps and census data searchable by name, state abbreviation or 5-digit zip code. (lapl.org)
  • The process of linking features with geo-referenced coordinates creates spatial data, and these data are stored and managed in geographic information systems (GIS). (otago.ac.nz)
  • The module also has a strong hands-on component during which the students learn how to use ArcGIS to capture, store, retrieve, manipulate, query and display digital geographic data. (sun.ac.za)
  • Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. (mymajors.com)
  • Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. (mymajors.com)
  • Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities. (michigan.gov)
  • A geographic information system (GIS) is a system that creates, manages, analyzes, and maps all types of data. (michigan.gov)
  • GIS connects data to a map, integrating location data (where things are) with all types of descriptive information (what things are like there). (michigan.gov)
  • National Geographic FieldScope is an easy-to-use online geographic information system (GIS) interface for citizen scientists to map, graph, enter, and understand data. (nationalgeographic.org)
  • The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • compile, evaluate and discuss choice of data and analytical method to solve a given geographic problem, · critically review, evaluate and discuss the reliability of analyses with GIS · describe and evaluate the use of GIS in the society. (lu.se)
  • Methods: Cross-sectional study with secondary data (Hospital Information System of the National Unified Health System, E- manager for primary care and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics). (bvsalud.org)
  • A case study approach was used and the data were collected from different sources (Federal Council of Dentistry, Health Graduation Indicators System, Geocapes, Brazilian National Institute of Geography and Statistics) using the mixed method, from the quantitative-qualitative exploratory sequential model, the qualitative phase was analyzed by using the "grounded theory" approach. (bvsalud.org)
  • In the project the students used micro-level individual data from the Scanian Economic Demographic Database (SEDD) database as well as historical and modern geographic data over the same area. (lu.se)
  • ABSTRACT Recent developments in the geographical sciences and technologies, namely geographi- cal epidemiology, geographical information systems, global positioning systems and spatial data analy- sis brings about a unique opportunity to investigate the role of "place" in human health in a scientific manner. (who.int)
  • GIS are computer software that automati- and technologies and then moves on to cally store, analyse and display spatial data provide an example of how the combination in the form of high resolutions maps and of geographical information sciences and charts. (who.int)
  • of data related to geography [ 8 ]. (who.int)
  • Unlike Google, the databases select data by quality and subject, making it easier for you to find relevant information. (lu.se)
  • MARF 2 contains numeric codes and names for census geographic areas plus 100-percent and sample data for selected population and housing items. (cdc.gov)
  • Acknowledgments This documentation was prepared within the Data Access and Use Staff, under the direction of James P. Curry, Chief, and Barbar J. Aldrich, Chief of its Technical Information Section. (cdc.gov)
  • For additional information concerning the file, contact Data User Services Division, Customer Services (Tapes), Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 20233. (cdc.gov)
  • For additional information concerning the subject matter of the file, contact Geography Division, (301) 763-5720, or Data User Services Division, (301) 763-2074, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 20233. (cdc.gov)
  • The focus is on visualization of geographic data, especially in automated map labelling. (lu.se)
  • In the Bachelor of Planning degree, you will study core subjects including Environmental and Regional Planning , Human Geography , Project Management , Environmental Economics , Geographic Information Systems , Disasters, Communities and Planning , and Urban Design Studio . (edu.au)
  • Despite a successful career in finance, she found herself eager to upgrade her skills in the Bachelor of Geographic Information Systems program at SAIT. (sait.ca)
  • The Geographic Information System (GIS) Unit of the department seeks to spearhead the use of GIS across the various research disciplines and reach beyond the research realm in order to shape the GIS ecosystem in the campus. (nusgis.org)
  • 30 credit hours of graduate-level courses, 18 credit hours of which are from the Department of Geography and 12 credit hours from the Department of Computer Management and Information Systems. (siue.edu)
  • The Geography Department offers high quality geography degree programs. (marshall.edu)
  • Furthermore, the Geography Department contributes to the University's general education mission to produce broadly educated citizens capable of living and working effectively in a global environment. (marshall.edu)
  • Additionally, the GIS analysis skills gained from the geography department are an added bonus when applying for jobs. (uwec.edu)
  • Geographic Information Systems Technologists & Technicians by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License . (mynextmove.org)
  • Department of Geography, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (academicjournals.org)
  • Dr. Randy Bertolas is a geography professor and chair of the History, Politics, and Geography Department at Wayne State College. (wsc.edu)
  • The Department specifically encourages research topics on military-related issues and is at present engaged in research on the impacts of geographic factors on the outcomes of war. (sun.ac.za)
  • Linda Stihl 'nails' her dissertation at the Department of Human Geography. (lu.se)
  • To analyze the epidemiological profile of access to health and mortality from prostate cancer among Brazilian regions during the period from 2000 to 2015, it was used in the Informatics Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUS - www.datasus.gov.br ), free access system, which contains health information for states and municipalities. (bvsalud.org)
  • Adding geography as a second major was the perfect compliment to my studies in environmental biology. (uwec.edu)
  • Environment : A systems approach to study the different components of the environment involved in global climate change: the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. (mcgill.ca)
  • Leaders who need to understand climate change impacts rely on a geographic approach to build actionable climate change solutions. (esri.com)
  • In the first year students are introduced to the natural world with all its internal processes, physical features, weather systems and climate. (sun.ac.za)
  • Intelligent geotechnologies, which integrate mapping, earth observation, geographic information systems and artificial intelligence, can play a fundamental role in supporting sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices. (lu.se)
  • Interested students are encouraged to seek out advice on the Physical Geography Honours program from Geography faculty or an Advisor as early as possible in their coursework, and to apply to the program at the earliest possible entry date. (ufv.ca)
  • The portfolio is a tool to be used by students, the Geography Honours Advisory Committee, and potential faculty project advisor to identify areas of improvement and potential project topics, as well as writing and research strengths and weaknesses. (ufv.ca)
  • The Geography Honours Advisory Committee will then arrange for a project supervisor. (ufv.ca)
  • Successful final year students who wish to continue with post-graduate studies, have the option to follow the Honours in Military Geography degree. (sun.ac.za)
  • He's completed his Geography and GIS minors and is thinking of adding a math minor as well. (uwm.edu)
  • Support was provided through content review by staff members from Decennial Planning Division, Geography Division, Housing Division, Population Division, and Statistical Methods Division. (cdc.gov)
  • Geographical Information Systems are now universally used in all kind of administrations dealing with localised services. (springer.com)
  • A stratified random sampling strategy based on the use of Remote Sensing (RS), Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and the Global Positioning System (GPS) was used to select survey locations. (who.int)
  • In principle, all geographical objects can be saved as SDTS, including coordinates, complex attributes and visualisation information. (lu.se)
  • The increasing use of these advances geographical information technologies, in- in public heath can be illustrated by the cluding GIS and GPS. (who.int)
  • Geography is being revitalized by a world of sensors and connectivity and made more powerful by modern geographic information system (GIS) software. (esri.com)
  • But instead of an analyst flipping through images one by one, the AI system basically analyzes the images upfront and queues them for the analyst to verify. (esri.com)
  • Geographic Information Systems Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for cartographers, geographers and GIS professionals. (stackexchange.com)
  • Geographers use many tools and techniques in their work and geographic technologies, including GIS, are increasingly among the most important emerging fields for understanding our complex world. (llcc.edu)
  • He is a member of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE), and the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies. (wsc.edu)
  • These modules equip you with a well-rounded introduction to some of the key themes in geography, as well as providing you with the skills used by geographers to analyse problems in both the human and physical aspects of the discipline. (lancaster.ac.uk)
  • I am a postdoctoral researcher in human geography with an interest in the intersection of smallholder agriculture, rural development, poverty analysis and remote sensing and GIS applications in the Global South. (lu.se)
  • AI models are helping analyze that information and extract meaningful insight quickly-like being able to assess damage to a home so the company can deliver a payment to the customer even before the customer is allowed back in their home. (esri.com)
  • in this context, the purpose of this work is 1) to identify the current geographic distribution situation of Brazilian dentists, 2) to identify and analyze the perception and motivations of Brazilian dentists who migrated to the interior of the country. (bvsalud.org)
  • For this reason, GIS and location intelligence applications are at the foundation of location-enabled services, which rely on geographic analysis and visualization. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2018, Dr. Bertolas received both the State Nebraska Bank & Trust Teaching Excellence Award and the Nebraska State College System Teaching Excellence Award. (wsc.edu)
  • I have focused this inquiry on a project examining the geographies of the New Urbanism planning movement, which advocates for creating compact, mixed-use, and mixed-income neighborhoods. (macalester.edu)
  • Geography students regularly participate in the college honors program where they work closely with a faculty adviser, pursuing individual research and scholarship. (macalester.edu)
  • Latitude and longitude coordinates are given for the approximate population centroid of each geographic area down to the level of block group (BG) and enumeration district (ED). Land area in square miles is provided for geographic areas down to the level of places and minor civil divisions (MCDs) (in 11 selected States) with a population of 2,500 or more. (cdc.gov)
  • In a broader sense, one may consider such a system also to include human users and support staff, procedures and workflows, the body of knowledge of relevant concepts and methods, and institutional organizations. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are two main branches of geography: human geography and physical geography. (llcc.edu)
  • Human geography is concerned with the spatial aspects of human existence. (llcc.edu)
  • Geography as an academic discipline tries to meet a splendid but difficult challenge: understanding and explaining how human societies use and transform the earth-atmosphere interface for their own survival, reproduction and quantitative or qualitative expansion. (springer.com)
  • Effects of human activities on natural systems. (mcgill.ca)
  • The Geography Minor affords students flexibility in designing a curriculum that combines the traditions of physical and human geography with analytical and technical skills. (ohio.edu)
  • It's distinct from our BA Geography course, which focuses on human geography. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • We propose a system for continuing surveillance of viral pathogens circulating in large human populations. (cdc.gov)
  • We base this system on the physical isolation of viruses from large pooled samples of human serum and plasma ( e.g., discarded specimens from diagnostic laboratories), followed by shotgun sequencing of the resulting genomes. (cdc.gov)
  • Given this existing technology base, we believe an integrated, automated, and contained system for surveillance of the human "virome" can be implemented within 1 to 2 years. (cdc.gov)
  • Such a system could monitor the levels of known viruses in human populations, rapidly detect outbreaks, and systematically discover novel or variant human viruses. (cdc.gov)
  • LLCC offers an associate degree program in geography to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university, and a certificate of completion in geographic information systems (GIS). (llcc.edu)
  • LLCC's geography program prepared me for the transition to a four-year university by giving me the necessary skills to meet the expectations of a large university. (llcc.edu)
  • Bemidji State University reserves the right to change without notice any of the materials (information, requirements, regulations) published in this catalog. (bemidjistate.edu)
  • See what students and alumni say about their experiences as a Geography major at Marshall University. (marshall.edu)
  • You can also transfer your college credits to Marshall and finish your geography degree at Marshall University, home of The Thundering HERD! (marshall.edu)
  • And I later honed these interests in my graduate work, pursuing advanced degrees in geography (MA at SUNY Buffalo and Ph.D. at the University of Colorado at Boulder). (macalester.edu)
  • Here you will find information on how to use the library's e-resources when you are outside the university network. (lu.se)
  • This was one of the earliest successful uses of a geographic methodology in pinpointing the source of an outbreak in epidemiology. (wikipedia.org)
  • A module in geographic thought and methodology teaches the student how and where Geography fits into the world of the sciences and furthers the student's understanding of geography. (sun.ac.za)
  • Geography is unique in linking the social sciences and natural sciences together. (llcc.edu)
  • Geography bridges the natural and social sciences, as well as the STEM disciplines. (marshall.edu)
  • On campus, Dr. Bertolas is advisor of the Explorers Club, Pi Gamma Mu (the social sciences honor society), Phi Kappa Phi (an all-discipline honor society), and Gamma Theta Upsilon (the geography honor society) which he also served as International President in 2011-12. (wsc.edu)
  • Bridging the natural and social sciences, geography is the interdisciplinary study of environments and how people interact with the environment. (ohio.edu)
  • ABSTRACT Geographic information systems (GIS) analysis has not been widely used in underdeveloped countries to ensure that vulnerable populations have accessibility to primary health-care services. (who.int)
  • Its course structure combines curricular units (UC) of the two key areas of the course in both semesters, providing the application of geographic information technologies for territorial management. (unl.pt)
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of the processes that created the physical world in this hands-on, BSc Geography course. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • The aim of the present communication is to open a discussion about the application of these advances to study the geography of public health problems within the Eastern Mediterranean Region of the World Health Organization. (who.int)