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School of Geography Te Iho Whenua

School of Geography Te Iho Whenua. Geography. Te Iho Whenua – the connection between people & the earth Derived from an important tikanga our identity speaks of the relationship between people and the earth.

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School of Geography Te Iho Whenua

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  1. School of Geography Te Iho Whenua

  2. Geography Te Iho Whenua – the connection between people & the earth Derived from an important tikanga our identity speaks of the relationship between people and the earth. For us as the School of Geography, the name Te Iho Whenua symbolises our focus on the interwoven human and physical processes that constitute the environment.

  3. So what’s different at Otago Integration Research methodology – (2nd and 3rd year) Field teaching – (1st, 2nd and 3rd year) Capstone independent project – 3rd year Early specialisation Source: Royal Geographical Society, U.K.

  4. Geography first yearCompulsory papers

  5. Geography first yearCompulsory papers What’s taught? 101 102 111 4 lectures a week 3 lectures a week 3 lectures a week Geomorphology Urban geography 1 film showing a week Hydrology Economic Climate Development Surveys a wide range Biogeography Food of environmental issues 8 Laboratories 6 tutorials Maps and position Supporting lectures GIS Hydrology Remote sensing Weather forecasting

  6. Geography first yearCompulsory papers Elective papers Arts Science Anthropology Biology Gender studies Chemistry Economics Ecology Māori Studies Environmental Management Politics Geology Sociology Marine Science

  7. So what does a whole degree look like? Take-home message It’s a modular degree programme

  8. Undergraduate Geography Paper Topics Year-2 and Year-3 Environmental management Climate change: the past Social Geography Urban Geography Coastal Geomorphology Developing countries Economic Geography Resource planning Contestation, action and change Geomorphology Soils and Environment Biogeography Climate change: present and future Water quality Environmental Management Contemporary India Climatology Rivers and runoff

  9. Careers in Geography • Graduates from Otago Geography in 2016: • 71% are in full or part-time employment • Just 7% are still looking for work • Much lower than the university-wide average of 33% • 73% agree that Geography prepared them well for employment or further study • Overseas… • Employment rates for geographers are high: 82% • https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/experts-view-why-are-certain-grads-less-likely-to-be-unemployed Source: Royal Geographical Society, U.K.

  10. So… Why high employment rates? The Guardian Studying geography arms graduates with a mix of skills employers want to see… The degree helps develop a wide range of employability skills numeracy teamwork through regular field trips analytical skills in the lab a certain technical savviness through using various specialist computing applications Cultivates a world view and a certain cultural sensitivity Geography graduates stand out in the labour market

  11. What sort of student might like Geography or Environmental Management? Interested in the environment Interested in environmental change Wants to work on real world problems Wants to work outside

  12. What school preparation might they need? We teach 100 level as if you had not done geography A broad range of subjects – science and arts Passion and motivation Thinking about differences between school and uni Large classes Supervision Different modes of learning Lectures Labs Tutorials Field work Composing arguments and writing

  13. Degrees & Papers at Otago: Geography Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Management) Different rules for each degree When you decide, we can help For advice about paper options & designing your course e-mail: geography@otago.ac.nz

  14. Jobs for Geographers Climate Change Advisor Transportation Advisor Emergency Management Advisor Pollution Advisor Project Manager Housing Policy Analyst Health Services Planner Demographer Development Worker Community Development Advisor Economic Development Advisor Municipal Policy Analyst Regional Planner Eco tourism Planner Academic Social Development Advisor Environmental Scientist Policy Analyst Climatologist Meteorologist Geomorphologist Hydrologist Urban Planner Land Use planner Environmental Impact Assessor Environmental Manager Environmental Consultant Environment Monitoring Officer Resource Management Advisor Iwi Planner Rural Planner Historic Preservationist Water Resource Manager Aid Worker Conservation Officer Diplomat Information Scientist National Park Ranger Spatial Data Analyst Outdoor Recreation Manager Real Estate Appraiser Cartographer GIS Specialist Habitat Researcher Atmospheric Data Technician Remote Sensing Analyst Map/Satellite Image Interpreter Aerial Photo Analyst Soil Scientist Researcher Hazard Risk Management Advisor Teacher Politician For advice about paper options & designing your course e-mail: geography@otago.ac.nz Course advice appointment online http://otago.custhelp.com/app/make_an_appointment

  15. Looking further…. https://www.otago.ac.nz/geography https://www.nzgs.co.nz/careers-and-skills-in-geography https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/experts-view-why-are-certain-grads-less-likely-to-be-unemployed If you want us to come in and talk to your classes – don’t hesitate to ask

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