地理学关注人类活动的空间维度及其与自然景观的相互作用。人类与其环境之间的相互关系使地理学家可以独特地将社会科学和物理科学联系起来。地理学家分析地图上表示的信息，这些地图表示以传统形式（由计算机生成或手工绘制）生成的数据或由卫星生成的图像（遥感）。在环境学士学位课程中的学生将学习批判性地分析和交流基础报告和政策文件中的环境信息，以及设计和实施解决环境问题的科学实验。
Coastal storms, drought, wildfires: with the tremendous financial, social and environmental impact of climate change, there is no better time to study physical and environmental geography. And with its state-of-the-art labs and global research reach, there is no better place to do it than UC's College of Arts and Sciences.<br><br>At UC, you will study land, water, soils, climate and vegetation and how they change over time. UC is recognized nationally as a top research university by the Carnegie Foundation. Here, your research matters. UC faculty are experts in climate, land use change, hydrology and soil science. They travel the world to understand the forces that shaped our Earth and the ongoing changes we experience today.<br><br>Geography allows you to study both social and physical sciences. In this program, you will learn to analyze environmental data crucial in shaping public policy. You will pursue your own research passions, design your own experiments and use UC's robust laboratories and the latest geographic techniques to analyze your results and get your findings published. UC's geography graduates apply their skills to make a difference in the world. After graduation, you'll have a foundation to pursue your choice of careers in government, nonprofit agencies or education.