Geography
Vision
We are committed to transform our discipline to applied realms in all our degree programs through introducing advanced courses and technology, besides strengthening our theoretical understanding of geographical processes and human-nature interactions.
Mission
To achieve excellence in spatial sciences through making significant contributions in society by:
- Providing educators with effective and relevant professional development, support and materials, focusing on geographic concepts contents and pedagogy.
- Applying geographic science to societal and environmental issues in state, the nation and global community.
- By training students to solve spatial problem by using geo-spatial techniques.
Introduction
The Department of Geography is focusing on its two distinct domains: Human Geography and Physical Geography. Geographic Information System, Remote Sensing, Digital Cartography and Spatial Analysis are the advanced technological sides of the discipline. Besides understanding the physical earth processes, we also focus on social issues in a spatial framework, which makes it unique from other social sciences.