Careers in geography: Environmental Resource manager: 5W's
There are many jobs related Geography, and an Environmental Resource manager is one that is very relevant in today's world. Anyone interested in this field could potentially be able to go in it, as long as prerequisite courses to get into University are taken. So what does an Environmental resource manager do you may ask? Well they, connect the natural resource and environmental factors that influence the changes that could be made in a specific region. They make decisions in different venues, and can also choose to specify there causes in different fields, for example, business administration, geography or biology, among other social sciences. There are many different universities that offer a course for Environmental Resource Management, and Simon Fraser University in Burnaby has a renowned program for this type of career. So why would this be an important job for people to have, or why is it necessary? Well, in today's world, a lot of human developments affect the environment, if not every single one of them, and an Environmental Resource manager makes decisions based on this and what would be the boundary of our impacts. This career looks at things from every area and is supposed to be the voice of the environment in many situations.
tools needed when you are a environmental resource manager
The tools you require to do this job mainly include things that will support you in making environmental decisions, so the resources you use would differ depending on the job you were doing at that time. Having the skills in geographic information systems and remote sensing is an asset, as well as general data collection, interpretation, analysis and being able to present the information in a good manner. As well, being able to have the thinking skills and mindset that is able to see every point of view, and do what is best for the environment.
Geography Programs in canada
York University: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Geography: This program gives you multiple options for different careers in Canada, including an Environmental Resource Manager. I like this program because you can take a variety of courses.
McMaster University: School of Geography and Earth Sciences: This program gives you the necessary courses to become a certified Geologist in Canada, as well as specialized options for other careers. I like this program because you get what you want in the end.
University of Manitoba: Bachelor of Science Physical Geography: With a wide range of options this University has areas of study such as Hydrology, Geomatics and Atmospheric Science, which can lead to local or global jobs. I like this program because you can expand the general geography courses
UBC: Geographical Biogeosciences: This program focuses on the key interactions between life and the Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. I like this program because you gain a lot of knowledge about the world and people.
Simon Fraser University: The School of Environmental and Resource Management: Graduate Program. I like this program because it seems very interesting and have a good focus.
McMaster University: School of Geography and Earth Sciences: This program gives you the necessary courses to become a certified Geologist in Canada, as well as specialized options for other careers. I like this program because you get what you want in the end.
University of Manitoba: Bachelor of Science Physical Geography: With a wide range of options this University has areas of study such as Hydrology, Geomatics and Atmospheric Science, which can lead to local or global jobs. I like this program because you can expand the general geography courses
UBC: Geographical Biogeosciences: This program focuses on the key interactions between life and the Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. I like this program because you gain a lot of knowledge about the world and people.
Simon Fraser University: The School of Environmental and Resource Management: Graduate Program. I like this program because it seems very interesting and have a good focus.
Prerequisites from high school
Much of these programs have the general standard for university admittance, which is basically to have a relatively good academic standing, and personal initiative and rigor.
York: One Grade 12 Math, and Chem or Physics.
McMaster: 4 Grade 12 academic courses, including: English, One Maths, Chemistry or Biology, and another Math or Science, plus and 82-85% average.
U of M: English and 2 other courses from Pre-Calc, Bio, Chem, History, Geography, Computer Science, or Foundations Math, with an average of 85% with no less than 60% in a course.
UBC: 70% in grade 11 or grade 12 English, graduation with an average of 70% and specific courses for the program.
York: One Grade 12 Math, and Chem or Physics.
McMaster: 4 Grade 12 academic courses, including: English, One Maths, Chemistry or Biology, and another Math or Science, plus and 82-85% average.
U of M: English and 2 other courses from Pre-Calc, Bio, Chem, History, Geography, Computer Science, or Foundations Math, with an average of 85% with no less than 60% in a course.
UBC: 70% in grade 11 or grade 12 English, graduation with an average of 70% and specific courses for the program.
Prerequisites for SFU:
The School of Environmental and Resource Management at SFU is a graduate program, with the ability for people to get a masters or PhD in specific areas. Undergraduate training or work experience is required in a field of social science, including engineering, economics, planning, biology, chemistry, forestry, statistics, business administration, geography, or geology. There are multiple programs to go into, each with a specific focus, including Masters programs for Resource and Environmental Management (planning as well), PhD degree in Resource and Environmental Management, and also a Graduate Diploma in Quantitative Methods in Fisheries Management.
My interest in this career
I believe that this could be a possibility for a career down the road as I am very passionate about the effects that occur to the environment with human development and such, and I believe it is an important job for people to manage and regulate our influences. But I also don't believe that making such impacting decisions would be a strong suit for me, as I am indecisive. However maybe with more research and a thicker skin I think that I will definitely consider this in my future endeavors.
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