Earth and spatial sciences | Geography and global sustainability option
Bachelor of Science
Balancing human needs in the physical environment
Explore the science of space and place and pursue the answers to important questions about how people interact with the environment, how the physical world changes over time and how these factors affect the sustainability of human and natural systems in relation to global environmental change.
You’ll study geospatial methods such as spatial analysis, modeling, geographic information systems (GIS), remote mapping and other tools. Additionally, traditional topics like digital mapping and field methods will prepare you for a careers like cartography, spatial modeling and others.
Overview
Related Topics
Map the future
Degree fit
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy science in relation to the physical earth and its properties
- Want to be a part of the solution in addressing nationwide climate change concerns
- Like analyzing data and applying the results
- Want to develop sustainable strategies for resource and energy development
Career outcomes
Current job openings
525 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Water/Wastewater Engineers
$71,940 - Environmental Scientists and Specialists
$58,114 - Natural Sciences Managers • Water Resource Specialists
$103,303 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
$48,465 - Conservation Scientists
$49,840
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
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Scholarships
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Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
Many of your courses will include a lab, and you’ll also have opportunities to contribute to faculty research projects, including:
- Polar meteorology and remote sensing in arctic environments
- Regional climate change in the Western United States
- Forest disturbances and environmental change
- Human adaptation to climate change in high latitudes
- Natural resource applications of GIS in quantifying carbon fluxes
Clubs
- College of Science Ambassadors
- U of I Geography Club/Bigfoot Research Society
Application information
Undergraduate applications open each September and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.
Explore admission requirements and apply on our Admissions website.