Relevant Coursework

(Fall 2024) This class covered the basic principles of remote sensing, including topics such as spatial filtering, geometric correction, radiometric correction, and more, while also exploring the history of satellite technology and how satellites function. Through this course, I gained hands-on experience with the image processing and remote sensing software ENVI to analyze aerial and satellite imagery.

(Spring 2024) This was a special, offered one-time-only class on the Geographies of Weather Risk. In addition to learning the science behind weather phenomena, I explored a range of topics related to weather risk, including disaster response and recovery, the functioning of warning systems, the challenges of insuring areas prone to large-scale weather events, and more.

(Spring 2024) This class served as a continuation of GEOG 364, delving deeper into spatial analysis and statistical topics. In addition to studying spatial statistics and how the world organizes itself spatially, I also learned to use the statistical analysis program Stata and its various functions.

(Spring 2024) This class focused on the human aspects of global warming and climate change, examining how human activities contribute to climate change, as well as how people are adapting to and mitigating its effects through innovation, policies, and other strategies.

(Spring 2024) This class covered various principles and topics related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Key lessons included data acquisition, manipulation, cleaning, and analysis, as well as topics like vector and raster operations, geoprocessing, and geovisualization. Through the course, I gained skills in Python programming and learned how to use Google Colab for GIS tasks.

(Spring 2024) This class explored how human interactions with and perceptions of nature have evolved over time and across different locations. It emphasized various schools of thought, from living in harmony with nature to exploiting it for human benefit. The course also examined the political, economic, and cultural factors that shape our perceptions and the creation of different human-environment systems and relationships, both historically and in the present day.

(Fall 2023) This class covered a range of spatial analysis and statistical topics tailored for geographers and geography-related majors. In addition to learning about spatial statistics and how the world is organized spatially, I gained extensive experience with the R programming language and learned how to perform various types of analytical tests using R.

(Fall 2023) This class taught me various cartographic design techniques and principles, and how to apply them when creating maps for assignments using ArcGIS Pro. The main focus was on how to effectively present different types of information in a way that is easily understood by people at all education levels.

(Fall 2023) This class provided a detailed introduction to the forces that shape the climate. Topics covered included how land, ice, and oceans influence the climate, how air circulation and meteorological patterns drive current climate conditions, and how these patterns have changed over time and will continue to evolve in the future.

(Fall 2023) This class focused on different sources of energy and their impact on our lives, economy, and climate. I learned how energy sources like hydro, wind, and nuclear power work, along with their respective pros and cons. We also examined the current energy system and how the economy is evolving as we shift away from certain energy sources. The final project involved designing a global energy budget that would enable a transition away from fossil fuels, limit global warming to below a specific temperature, and minimize costs in the process.

(Spring 2023) This class focused on climate change throughout Earth's history, examining geological evidence that highlights the differences between periods of major changes in the planet's features and climate.

(Spring 2023) This class focused on preparing me for my future career as a geographer, covering topics such as effective research methods, handling moral and ethical dilemmas in the workplace, and more. We practiced writing various forms of professional literature, including editorials, briefing papers for government officials, and research papers.

(Spring 2023) In this class, I gained a comprehensive understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including the technology, terminology, and concepts that deepen knowledge of the field. Topics covered included cartography, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and more. I also learned how to use various ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.) products, such as ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online, to create detailed maps displaying different types of information.

(Fall 2022) This class explored the various realms of the environment affected by climate change and how these processes are expected to evolve in the future. It encouraged hands-on exploration through independent research and the use of Google Earth Pro. Topics covered included temperature trends, extreme weather events, climate records, the carbon and water cycles, and more. The course also used current and historical events to highlight trends, make future predictions, and examine past environmental challenges and mistakes.

(Fall 2022) In this class, I learned how human practices and the environment influence each other. The course taught me to think critically about the connections between our actions and the environment from political, cultural, and economic perspectives, using global examples and case studies. Topics covered included deforestation, food waste and sustainability, political ecology, and more.

(Fall 2022) This class taught me to think critically about often-overlooked questions in geography. I learned about the importance of geography and how it influences nearly every aspect of society. Additionally, I explored geography through political, social, and economic lenses, examining how it shapes and reinforces our beliefs, attitudes, and practices

(Spring 2022)In this class, I studied physical geography and the processes that shape Earth's landscape. Topics included climate change over time, soil, vegetation, geology, hydrology, the atmosphere, and more. I also gained hands-on experience in mapping and identifying features like biomes and rock types by analyzing their properties.

(Fall 2021) This class provided a comprehensive introduction to the history of climate change while also exploring current and future challenges it poses. It also gave me the opportunity to focus on how climate change impacts different regions around the world, including my own community.

(Fall 2021)This class provided a strong foundation in weather analysis, offering an in-depth understanding of the forces behind weather, the tools used for data collection, and the scientific theories and formulas that explain how these tools and forces interact.