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John Q. Ressler, Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1970—cultural
geography, Latin America, GIS
Morris L. Uebelacker, Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1987—human
geography, field methods, Columbia River Basin
STAFF:
David Cordner, M.S., Science Instructional Technician III
Monica Reece-Bruya, Secretary Senior
Craig Scrivner, Ph.D., Computer System, Network Administrator
EASTERN WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND
ANTHROPOLOGY
DATE FOUNDED: 1955
DEGREES OFFERED: B.A., M.A.
GRANTED 07/01/014-06/30/15: 11 Bachelors
MAJORS: 50
GRADUATE STUDENTS: 10-15
CHAIR: Robert Sauders
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASST: LeAnn Knoles
FOR CATALOG AND FURTHER INFORMATION WRITE TO:
Stacy Warren, Program Director, Department of Geography and
Anthropology, 103 Isle Hall, Eastern Washington University, Cheney,
Washington 99004-2417. Telephone (509) 359-7962 or 359-2433.
Fax (509) 359-2474. Internet: www.ewu.edu.
PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH FACILITIES:
The Department of Geography and Anthropology at Eastern
Washington University is a small yet dynamic program, with research
and teaching foci that span both human and physical geography. We
are located in the heart of the Intermountain Northwest, with
campuses in Cheney and Spokane, and are in close proximity to the
Northern Rocky Mountains, Columbia Basin, Channeled Scablands,
and the Palouse.
The EWU undergraduate program in geography seeks to cultivate
geographic literacy as an indispensable element of a liberal arts
education. A broad range of course offerings serve students seeking
both professional careers and continued higher education. Areas of
current faculty interest include critical urban studies, political
geography, critical GIS, geography of children, popular culture theory,
water resource management, dendrochronology, geomorphology,
climatology, wetland science, energy and transportation, and
environmental studies. Many courses are cross-listed, as the
Geography program works with the Anthropology, History, Geology,
International Affairs, Urban and Regional Planning, Computer
Science, Biology and Education. Geography majors are encouraged to
participate in an active internship program to gain practical
employment skills before graduation and/or as part of a broader
research project. We also offer certificates in GIS and Wetland
Studies, as well as an interdisciplinary M.A. degree in Critical GIS
and Public Anthropology. The Master’s program is oriented toward
research projects that are, though not exclusively, actively engaged
with community organizations.
Geography, along with the affiliated programs of Anthropology,
Archaeological & Historical Services occupies Isle Hall at the Cheney
campus. The department has a fully-equipped Geographic Information
Systems Laboratory, as well as a map library that contains a 200,000-
sheet collection.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS, AND FINANCIAL AID:
Eastern Washington University is a regional state university and offers
classes on a four-quarter schedule, Fall through Summer.
FACULTY:
Matthew Anderson, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, 2012, Assistant Professor — Critical urban studies,
political geography, natural resource management, critical social
and spatial theory
Michael Minn, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
2014, Assistant Professor — Energy, transportation, spatial
analysis, human-environment relations
Robert Sauders, Ph.D., American University, 2007, Associate
Professor — Political, cultural heritage and anthropological
studies, Middle East, Palestine, cultural studies. [Joint
Appointment with Anthropology]
Lauren Stachowiak, PhD., University of Tennessee, 2016, Assistant
Professor — Dendrochronology, forest fire behavior, climate
science, and geomorphology
Stacy Warren, Ph.D., University of British Columbia, 1994, Professor
— Cultural and urban, critical GIS, Disney studies, popular
culture theory, geography of children
SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSERVATION
CERTIFICATE OFFERED: Geographic Information
Systems (GIS)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Shawna M. Blue, Program Assistant for the Department of
Environmental Conservation, 2405 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon, WA
98273. Telephone (360) 416-7817. Email: Shawna.blue@skagit.edu
Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) classes are designed to provide students
with software knowledge to manage information or attributes that
have a geographic reference point attached. Different attributes and
types of information can be displayed as maps. This allows analyzing
data with respect to its spatial relationships. Geographic Information
Systems are software and hardware that electronically manage these
spatial data sets on virtual or real maps. Their use is revolutionizing
spatial analysis in forestry, fish and wildlife, population studies, landuse
planning, marketing, and other fields that involve the integration
of information and geography. Advanced uses integrate GPS data
management with mapping and displaying software.
GIS software is used by real estate agents, city and county
administrations, natural resource managers, fish and wildlife
managers, sales analysts, utility companies, and environmental
managers.
A certificate in Geographic Information Systems (19 credits) is
granted upon completion of the following requirements with 2.0 GPA
or above: GIS 101, 102, 105, 106, and 203. GIS courses must be taken
in this sequence.
Course Descriptions:
GIS 101 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (5)
Principles and conceptual overview of GIS software, its use and
applications in natural resource management with hands-on
experience using Arcview. Computer and spreadsheet familiarity
necessary.
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