The lab also provides students with internet access for further research. Also incorporated into the Remote Sensing and GIS classes is the Geoexplorer GPS unit which was received as part of an equipment grant from Trimble Corporation .
Some students prepare for graduate study.
Students interested in career opportunities in geography should contact the department for printed career information. One January Term course in the department and URB 420 Principles and Practices of Urban Planning may be credited toward the major. Additional course work in mathematics or computer science and data processing is recommended. Research and internships for academic credit are also encouraged. Consult the College catalog, or the Department Program portion of this site for course details.