Why Take Geography at Frostburg State University?
• To become more aware of the elements of the physical environment, such as landforms, rock structure, weather, and climate. • To better understand how diverse physical and human processes interact to produce particular regional landscapes, cultural diversity and economic activity. • To gain knowledge about the spatial distribution of physical, economic and cultural phenomena. • To learn about field and laboratory techniques and methods for analyzing and displaying spatial data. • To gain technical knowledge about land surveying, geographic information systems, computer mapping, map construction, and the interpretation of aerial photographs and other remote sensing imagery. • To acquire a working knowledge of urban and regional planning processes. • To develop an understanding of man’s impact on the natural environment and how the negative aspects of this impact can be minimized. • To acquire a broad knowledge of the earth sciences that can lead to an in-depth understanding of our comp
