GEOG 101 - Earth Systems Analysis

Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Timeline
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May 26, 2025Program start
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June 21, 2025Program end
Program
1 projects wanted
Dates set by program
Preferred companies
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Family-Owned
Agriculture
Program scope
Categories
Data scienceSkills
environmental impact assessments pattern recognition resource management sustainability strategies systems analysis resource distribution data analysis physical geographyThis experience focuses on the foundational concepts of Physical Geography, emphasizing the understanding of spatial processes affecting the Earth's surface. Learners will have a grasp of the interactions between the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. They will be equipped to apply this knowledge to analyze environmental patterns, assess natural resource distribution, and evaluate ecological impacts. This understanding can be directly applied to projects that require environmental assessments, resource management strategies, or sustainability evaluations.
Learners
Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
18 learners
Project
40 hours per learner
Coordinators assign learners to projects
Teams of 8
- Environmental impact assessment reports
- Geospatial data analysis and visualization
- Resource distribution maps
- Sustainability strategy proposals
- Climate pattern analysis summaries
Project timeline
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May 26, 2025Program start
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June 21, 2025Program end
Project Examples
Requirements
- Analyze the impact of urban development on local ecosystems
- Evaluate water resource distribution for a regional planning initiative
- Create a climate adaptation strategy for a coastal community
- Develop a sustainability plan for a small agricultural business
- Assess the effects of deforestation on regional biodiversity
- Map and analyze air quality data for a metropolitan area
- Investigate soil erosion patterns in a rural landscape
- Design a green infrastructure proposal for a city park
Timeline
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May 26, 2025Program start
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June 21, 2025Program end