PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND RESOURCE ENVIRONMENT
In the face of global climate change and the degradation of natural resources, choosing a field of study with practical significance and social value is more important than ever. The major in Physical Geography and Resource Environment in China offers a solid academic foundation and opens up diverse career opportunities in environmental protection and sustainable development planning.
Major Overview
Major: Physical Geography and Resource Environment. This major specializes in natural geography with a strong emphasis on hydrology, water resources, and aquatic environmental studies. It integrates a solid geographical foundation to train professionals capable of working in fields such as water resource protection, ecological environment conservation, urban planning, and resource management.
Educational Objectives
The program aims to train high-quality professionals who:
- Align with national strategies and societal development needs
- Possess solid scientific literacy, global vision, social responsibility, and innovative practical abilities
- Master fundamental theories and professional skills in physical geography, water resources, and environmental sciences
- Are capable of analyzing and solving real-world problems related to resources and the environment
Graduates are expected to work in fields such as water conservancy, agriculture and forestry, environmental protection, land and resource management, and engage in planning, monitoring, ecological protection, research, and education.
Graduation Requirements
Students must demonstrate the following competencies:
- Professional Knowledge & Application: Mastery of mathematics, natural sciences, and geographic environmental knowledge to solve complex resource and environmental issues
- Problem Analysis & Research: Ability to conduct literature reviews, design experiments, and perform comprehensive analysis
- Solution Design: Capability to propose scientific and feasible plans for environmental protection and resource development
- Scientific Research: Skills in experimental design, data processing, and drawing scientific conclusions
- Tool Proficiency: Proficient use of modern instruments and information technology tools (e.g., GIS)
- Engineering & Social Awareness: Understanding the societal, ecological, and legal impacts of professional work
- Sustainability Awareness: Focus on ecological and resource sustainability
- Professional Ethics: Strong sense of social responsibility and professional conduct
- Teamwork & Communication: Effective communication, coordination, and cross-cultural interaction skills
- Project Management: Knowledge of engineering management and economic decision-making
- Lifelong Learning: Ability to self-learn and adapt to future developments
Core Courses
- Fundamentals: Advanced Mathematics, College Physics, General Chemistry, Hydraulics, Water Environmental Chemistry
- Specialized Courses: Physical Geography, Introduction to Environmental Science, Aquatic Ecosystem Protection and Restoration, Resource Evaluation and Management
- Advanced Topics: Water Quality Modeling, Water Environment Planning and Management, Ecology
- Interdisciplinary & Innovation Courses: Introduction to Earth Sciences, Engineering Hydrology, Environmental Impact Assessment, Eco-Hydraulic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum
Includes blended courses (e.g., Hydraulics), bilingual/English-taught courses (e.g., Water Quality Modeling), seminars, and innovation & entrepreneurship modules.
Research Directions
- Natural Geographic Processes and Environmental Evolution
- Water Resource Management and Protection
- Water Environment Monitoring and Restoration
- Aquatic Ecosystem Health Assessment
- Sustainable Resource Development and Regional Environmental Management
- Eco-Hydraulics and Green Development Strategies
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Physical Geography and Resource Environment
Career Prospects
Graduates can pursue careers or further studies in:
- Water conservancy and hydropower, ecological and environmental protection, urban and rural planning, natural resource management, agriculture and forestry, water affairs
- Teaching and research positions in universities and research institutions
- Environmental monitoring and assessment, ecological restoration, aquatic ecosystem construction, resource development planning
- Government agencies, public institutions, and enterprises in environmental and resource management roles
Related Majors
- Geography
- Human Geography and Urban-Rural Planning
- Geographic Information Science
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Ecology
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