GEOG 2600

Data does not ‘speak for itself’: it is only through analysis, interpretation, and communication that pieces of data become useful information. In this course, students will learn these critical data translation skills, especially important in an age of data proliferation, use, and abuse. Such skills are essential to geographic research, engaged citizenship, and employment in a wide variety of careers. Students will learn how to ethically and effectively locate, select, access, and use relevant secondary data on natural and human environments. While doing so, they will learn how to apply foundational methods and specialized technology to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative geographic data. Students will also learn how to effectively communicate their findings in a variety of textual, oral, visual, numerical, and graphical formats.