Course Description

Introduces second- and third-year students to the courses and opportunities available to Geography and Atmospheric Sciences majors and helps students develop a course plan for future semesters. Students will learn about the work being done by students who have graduated from the department. Students will also develop strategies for effective resumes and cover letters, online and in-person networking, and internship and job interviews.

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Athena Title

Prof Dev Geog Atmos Sci

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Student learning Outcomes

• After completing this course, students will be able to articulate their personal career goals and explain how a major in Geography and/or Atmospheric Sciences can support those goals.
• After completing this course, students will be able to provide a plan for their remaining coursework as a student.
• After completing this course, students will be able to describe how previous students have used their academic training in their chosen careers.
• After completing this course, students will be able to better compose effective materials for job/internship applications and develop strategies for the application process.
• After completing this course, students will be able to connect with other relevant resources on campus, such as the UGA Career Center.

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Topical Outline

• Overview of topics covered in Geography and Atmospheric Sciences courses
• Experiences and internship options
• Areas of faculty expertise
• Alumni careers and paths
• Development of a course plan for future semesters
• Introduction to the UGA Career Center
• Finding and reading job and internship postings
• Networking online and in-person
• Resumes and cover letters
• Interviewing strategies

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Shannon, Jerry   Shannon, Jerry

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Shannon CV-public.pdf

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