Master in Environmental & Social Change (MSc, MA, MEnv) @ The University of Winnipeg. Fully funded scholarship and fellowship

The new Master in Environmental & Social Change (MSc, MA, MEnv) program offered through the Department of Geography and Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at The University of Winnipeg has 14 fully funded positions for excellent students in the following areas:

Catchment Biogeochemistry (MEnv or MSc)

Impacts of climate change on carbon and nutrient cycling in boreal forested catchments

Soil Science (MEnv or MSc)

Selection of amendments to immobilize potentially toxic trace elements released from intermittently flooded agricultural soils

Soil amendments to reduce phosphorus losses from flooded soils in Manitoba

Environmental Governance (MEnv or MA)

A First Nation community-university partnership for capacity enhancement in forest land governance

Climate learning and adaptation for northern development

Harnessing economic, social and political changes forced by COVID-19 to advance adaptation: Rerouting institutional pathways for improved social-ecological resilience

Forest Ecology (MEnv or MSc)

Susceptibility of protected black ash stands to potential regulation of spring lake water level, northern Quebec: a biodiversity conservation issue

Planetary Science (MEnv or MSc)

Searching for biosignatures on Mars

Exploring the Moon for in-situ resources

Analysis of returned asteroid samples: insights into prebiotic chemistry

Oil sands: clays and environmental effects

Climate Science Communication (MA, MEnv, MSc)

Climate change communications: the science of storytelling

Indigenous ways of knowing and climate change

Applications are now open for a Fall 2021 start date.

Dr. Ryan Bullock

Canada Research Chair in Human-Environment Interactions

Co-Chair, Master in Environmental and Social Change (MESC) program

Associate Professor, Environmental Studies & Sciences

The University of Winnipeg

P: 204.988.7594 ; E: r.bullock@uwinnipeg.ca

https://esrg.uwinnipeg.ca/

Vineesh V
Assistant Professor of Geography,
Directorate of Education,
Government of Kerala.
http://geogisgeo.blogspot.com

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History of Geography.

Chronological sequence and categorized by era and region. I. Introduction & Etymology • Etymology : The term "Geography" derives from the Greek γεωγραφία (geographia) , meaning "Earth-writing" (description or writing about the Earth). • First Use : Eratosthenes (276–194 BC) was the first person to use the word. • Pre-Term Practices : Recognizable geographic practices like cartography (map-making) existed prior to the coining of the term. II. Antiquity & Ancient Civilizations 1. Ancient Egypt (Pre-Classical) • Cosmology : Ancient Egyptians viewed the Nile as the center of the world, with existence based upon "the" river. • Geographical Knowledge : • Oases : Known to the east and west, considered locations of various gods (e.g., Siwa for the god Amon ). • Kushitic Region : Lay to the south, known as far as the 4th cataract . • Punt : A region located south a...

Kuhn’s Paradigms

The given content explains Thomas S. Kuhn’s model of scientific development , its application to geography, and criticisms by Karl Popper, Paul Feyerabend, Michel Foucault , and others. 1. Basic Idea Kuhn argued that science does not develop continuously in a straight line . Instead, scientific development occurs through: Preparadigm → Paradigm → Normal Science → Crisis → Scientific Revolution → New Paradigm A new paradigm may replace an older one, producing a major change in the way scientists understand and study a subject. Concepts and Terminologies Concept / Term Simple Meaning Paradigm A commonly accepted framework/model that guides scientific research Exemplar A successful concrete problem-solution used as a model for future research Disciplinary Matrix Shared beliefs, values, concepts, methods and techniques of a scientific community Preparadig...

Building Topology in GIS, Data Query in GIS, Geoprocessing and Automation in GIS

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is more than a digital mapping tool. It is a comprehensive system for capturing, storing, managing, analysing, querying, and visualising spatial (geographic) and non-spatial (attribute) data . To maintain accurate spatial data and perform advanced analyses, GIS relies on three important concepts: Building Topology Data Query Geoprocessing and Automation These concepts ensure data integrity, efficient data retrieval, and automated spatial analysis , making GIS an indispensable tool in geography, environmental science, urban planning, disaster management, transportation, agriculture, and resource management. 1. Building Topology in GIS Topology is the mathematical and logical framework that defines the spatial relationships between geographic features such as points, lines, and polygons. It ensures that spatial data maintain correct geometric relationships even after editing or analysis. Simple Definiti...

Models and Theories in Geography

Geographical Models A model is a simplified representation of reality used to describe, explain, simulate, and predict geographical phenomena. Types Physical (Iconic) Models – Three-dimensional representations (e.g., globe, relief model). Conceptual Models – Diagrams or frameworks explaining geographical relationships. Mathematical (Quantitative) Models – Equations and statistical models for spatial analysis and prediction. Simulation Models – Computer-based models that simulate geographical processes (e.g., climate, flood, urban growth). Major Geographical Models Model Scholar Year Concept Johann Heinrich von Thünen Agricultural Land Use Model 1826 Land use varies with distance from the market. Walter Christaller Central Place Model 1933 Distribution of settlements and services. Ernest Burgess Concentric Zone M...

geography as a science - place of geography in classification of sciences

Geography is the scientific study of the Earth , its physical features , human activities , and the relationships between people and the environment . It answers four basic questions: What is found? Where is it located? Why is it there? How does it interact with other places? Why is Geography Called a Science? Geography is a science because it: Observes natural and human phenomena. Collects and analyzes data. Uses scientific methods. Explains spatial patterns and relationships. Uses modern tools such as GIS , Remote Sensing , GPS , and Artificial Intelligence (AI) . Place of Geography in the Classification of Sciences Geography is unique because it belongs to more than one branch of science . Branch of Science Role of Geography Natural Science Studies landforms, climate, soils, water, vegetation, and ecosystems. ...

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