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Geography (BSc)

VIU International, Canada
Geography (BSc)
Next enrollment cycle September 2024 See all cycles
First Year Fee KES 2,417,943
Course Accredited By NA
4 Years On Campus Undergraduate Degree

The Bachelor of Science, Minor in Geography provides students with a broad foundation in physical geography and an introduction to geographical information systems (GIS). The program focuses on the study of the distribution of biophysical phenomena (climate, land, plants, animals, water), on Earth and examines the processes that control their origin and evolution.

Students have the opportunity to develop skills in research methods, geographic communication, modeling spatial data, and producing and analyzing maps using GIS. The program is of special interest to those who wish to pursue a career in environmental science or education. It is ideally suited for students studying earth sciences, biology, forestry or ecology.

Students have the opportunity to develop skills in research methods, geographic communication, modeling spatial data, and producing and analyzing maps using GIS. The program is of special interest to those who wish to pursue a career in environmental science or education. It is ideally suited for students studying earth sciences, biology, forestry or ecology.

Enrollment Cycles

  • September 2024

Entry Requirements

  • Students must fulfill all Institutional B.Sc. Degree Requirements, including Degree English Requirements

Years 1 and 2

  • Environmental Geography
  • Atmospheric Environments
  • Earth Environments
  • Maps and Mapping
  • Statistics I

Years 3 and 4 

  • Planning and Management of Parks and Protected Areas
  • Geographic Information Systems

Select three courses from the following:

  • Climatology
  • Biogeography
  • Hydrology
  • Geomorphology

     

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