Chair’s Message

Welcome to the UNO Department of Geography. Please take time to review the pages on the Geography curriculum and faculty. The UNO Geography Department offers B.A. and M.A., with emphases in GIS/remote sensing/cartography, environmental geography, land-use analysis, Latin America, and the U.S. South. Lab facilities include two computer labs that contain UNIX workstations, Pentium 4 and higher level PC's, and assorted peripherals. We are pleased to have an ongoing relationship with selected NASA professionals at the Stennis Space Center, who provide an additional source of expertise in GIS and remote sensing.

The cultural mosaic that is the city of New Orleans offers numerous study opportunities for urban and cultural geographers. In addition, the surrounding delta provides an immense natural laboratory for students interested in coastal landforms, marsh habitats, and southern pine forests. Finally, the city itself-- much of which lies below sea level and is protected by an elaborate network of levies and pumps--presents a unique perspective on relationships between people and their physical environments. At the end of the day, of course, you can enjoy the best dining in the country.

Please feel free to inquire further about UNO by contacting me, or any of the faculty listed here. --Peter Yaukey

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