GEOGRAPHY is a field that uses an interdisciplinary approach to
understand patterns of human activity and natural processes on
the surface of the earth. Geographers are often called upon to
analyze and solve problems that deal with interactions between
people and the environment. Geography appeals to students who
have a wide range of interests that involve human activities and
their impacts on the natural environment. MAPPING SCIENCES are a
set of techniques that include Cartography (the art and science
of map making), GIS - Geographic Information Systems (the
analysis of spatial patterns), and Remote Sensing (the analysis
of satellite imagery). These techniques are useful in
displaying, understanding, and analyzing spatial relationships.
Many other disciplines, such as biology, business, marketing,
criminal justice, land use planning, and urban studies utilize
mapping techniques. Studying geography and mapping sciences at
UWRF provides the skills to engage in a variety of careers.
Through a combination of co