Department of Geography
Introduction:
Geography is the study of the Earth’s surface, its landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments. It is a multifaceted discipline that integrates physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Geography explores the spatial patterns and processes that shape our world, ranging from natural phenomena such as landforms, climate, and ecosystems to human activities such as urbanization, globalization, and cultural landscapes.
Faculty Members:
Ms. Farrukh Afzal
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GEOGRAPHY
Ph.D GEOGRAPHY
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Aims and Objectives:
1. **Understanding the Earth**: Geography aims to deepen understanding of the Earth’s physical features, processes, and environmental systems.
2. **Spatial Analysis**: Geography seeks to analyze spatial patterns, distributions, and relationships across different scales to uncover trends and explain phenomena.
3. **Promoting Sustainability**: Geography aims to promote sustainable development by assessing interactions between humans and the environment and identifying strategies for resource management and environmental protection.
4. **Fostering Cultural Understanding**: Geography aims to foster cultural understanding by studying how people interact with their environments, shape landscapes, and create cultural identities.
Career Opportunities:
Environmental scientists and specialists analyze environmental issues and develop solutions to problems such as pollution, climate change, and natural resource management. They may work for government agencies, consulting firms, research institutions, or non-profit organizations.
Minor Subjects:
Course outline will be provided at the time of admission. For more details please visit http://ocd.lcwu.edu.pk/