Department of Geology/Geography

Department of Geology/Geography
Annie Weller, Head of the Geography department, 1903-1940.

The Department of Geology/Geography is dedicated to providing students an exceptional Integrative Learning experience in the geosciences. With outstanding laboratories, equipment, and first rate professors and instructors, students graduate with a firm foundation that leads them to rewarding career opportunities or post-graduate degrees.

The department offers many areas of study/focus such as Geology, Geography, Geographic Information Science, Broadcast Meteorology, Earth Science Teaching, Social Science Teaching, Environmental and International Studies. To harness student potential, the department works with local businesses and local/state governments to provide paid internship opportunities.

 

"Four Rivers Ag Report" Episode 8

In this episode, EIU Geographer, Cameron Craig, focuses preparing for the upcoming winter storm season in the "Under the Four Rivers Skies."

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The Four Rivers Ag Report provides weekly news, information and features about the Agriculture and Rural Lifestyle issues in the WEIU viewing area.

 
 

A Moment in Geography: Transferring Elevation

In this short episode of A Moment in Geography, students use a level and rod to transfer elevation from a known point to unknown points. This particular exercise is part of the Field Methods course (GEG 3875) taught by Jim Riley in the Department of Geology/Geography at Eastern Illinois University.

Copyright 2011 by Cameron Craig and Keith Sutterfield :: TCPFilms.com
  
 

The Department's Integrative Learning Opportunities

Selected short film productions from the Department of Geology/Geography and Tempestas et Caelum Productions demonstrating the vast opportunities available from the department at Eastern Illinois University.

  

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