GEOGRAPHERS & GIS

Introduction

•         Geographers study the distribution and location of physical and cultural phenomena at the local, regional and global scale. Specialists in geography are concerned in understanding and studying the impacts of economics or even planned delivery programmes on physical and human landscapes.

•         GIS is a technology that attaches a database to an electronic map. GIS technology can be used for scientific investigations, resource management and development planning.

Working Conditions

•         Geographers working in various sectors study the distribution of soils and its mineral content, vegetation, landforms, climate and water resources. Geographers spend time in the field while collecting data but most of their time is spent in an office where they collate and analyse information.

Personality

•         Geographers must have acumen to handle statistical data. Observation, skill for drawing inferences based on compiled information, writing reports and making judgements will be required.

Courses & Work Area

•         Physical, Human, Medical, Cartography (Maps preparation), Urban, Regional, Economic, Political

•         Cartography – data for maps

•         GIS (Geographic Information System)

•         M.Sc (Cartography) – University of Madras

•         Diploma (Cartography) – Aligarh Muslim University