Department

Geography

Introduction to Geography

About the Department

Geography is one of Plateau State University’s pioneer-era departments, admitting its first students when full academic work resumed at Bokkos in the 2012/2013 session and growing steadily ever since. Now housed in the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, the department offers a B.Sc. in Geography that secured full NUC accreditation in 2021, blending physical and human geography with hands-on training in GIS, remote sensing, weather observation and soil analysis. Students benefit from a research partnership with the Federal College of Land Resources, Vom, and the department’s own Jos Journal of Environmental Sustainability. Led by Assoc. Prof. Joshua Yohanna Gwanshak, our graduates advance into careers ranging from environmental consulting and urban planning to geospatial intelligence.

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Semesters — B.Sc. Geography

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Program Summary

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements — B.Sc. Geography

UTME — 100 Level

Pass the UTME in the acceptable subjects and hold five O’Level credits — including Geography, English Language, Mathematics and any other two social or natural science subjects — from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB, at not more than two sittings.

Remedial Entry — 100 Level

A pass in the Plateau State University Remedial Studies programme in the relevant subjects — including Geography, Mathematics and English Language — also qualifies candidates for admission at the 100 level.

Direct Entry — 200 Level

In addition to the O’Level requirements above, Direct Entry candidates must hold at least two A’Level subjects, one of which must be Geography.

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Curriculum

Departmental Courses (Compulsory and Required)

1st SemesterUnits
Introduction to physical geography2
Introduction to human geography2
Introduction to environmental sciences2
Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Management2
Eco-tourism Management2
Communication in English3
Philosophy and logic2
Elementary Mathematics I3
Contemporary Health Issues (Elective)2
2nd SemesterUnits
Introduction to practical Geography3
Introduction to survey and cartography3
Introduction to Computer application in geography3
Local field studies (Bokkos and environs)3
Leisure and Tourism in a diverse society2
Housekeeping management2
Recreation & Tourism attraction management2

Careers

Career Prospects

Geography graduates apply spatial analysis and problem-solving skills across a remarkably wide range of sectors — from environmental management and planning to geospatial technology, navigation and policy. Typical career paths include:

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Scientist
  • GIS Analyst
  • Remote Sensing Specialist
  • Cartographer
  • Surveyor
  • Urban & Town Planner
  • Transportation Planner
  • Hydrologist
  • Disaster & Risk Management Specialist
  • Demographer / Census & Statistics Officer
  • Lecturer & Research Scientist
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Geospatial Intelligence Analyst

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Our People

Assoc. Prof. Joshua Yohanna Gwanshak

Head of Department

Dr. Solomon Zitta Wuyep

Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Daloeng Hyacinth Madaki

Lecturer

Dr. Vincent Dung Choji

Lecturer

Dr. Hassan Buhari Arin

Lecturer — Climate Change Vulnerability & Adaptation

Dr. Ishaku Asukudu Peter

Lecturer — Climatology

Dr. Kwarfwang Jack Kevin

Lecturer

Luka Dung Gyang

Lecturer

Dr. Alexandra Simi Ogbole

Lecturer — Water Resources Management & Hydrology

Izang Ajik Dogo

Lecturer — Tourism Geography

Anuga Lami Lenton

Lecturer

Yohanna Para Ezra

Lecturer — Human Geography & Environmental Science

Nentok Monday Seri

Lecturer — Environmental Resources Planning

Mrs. Samson Simi Mercy

Mrs. Samson Simi Mercy

Lecturer

Gabriel Stephen Dung

Weather Technologist

Mr. Bulus Vincent Timloh

Mr. Bulus Vincent Timloh

Soil Laboratory Assistant

Mrs. Pankut Amina Tyrannus

Mrs. Pankut Amina Tyrannus

Confidential Secretary

Begin your journey in Geography

Join a pioneer-era department training the next generation of geographers and environmental problem-solvers at Plateau State University, Bokkos.

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