Geography. Козлова Е.П. - 4 стр.

trains specialists on the following specialities: geography, biology, chemistry,
geology. A course of study lasts five years. The academic program is composed of
such subjects as history, philosophy, computer processing of information, chemistry,
geology, geodesy, topography, biogeography, foreign languages and others.
Mastering one of the foreign languages enables us to read foreign literature and learn
about the latest scientific and technical achievements abroad.
     At our disposal we have lecture halls, well-equipped laboratories, a new
computer center. A new library will be equipped with modern facilities, and it’ll keep
1,6 million volumes.
     While studying at the University students are to fulfil course papers and a
diploma paper (graduation thesis) which is submitted at the end of the fifth year.
Students take an active part in research expeditions. After graduating from the
University students can continue their studies at the post-graduate course. The
graduates of our faculty can work as teachers, engineers, research workers,
inspectors, managers.
     My future speciality is geography. Geography studies the varying character of
economic, social and cultural life, of the environment and of the surface of the earth.
Geography includes studies of the spatial organization of human activities, the
environmental processes that shape the world’s landscapes and the ways in which
environment and society interact. It provides unique insights into the character of our
world and its problems, examines how to manage the earth’s resources and fragile
environment. It teaches valuable skills, including the use of computers, cartography
and geographical information systems, as well as the collection, analysis and
presentation of data.
     Geography as a university subject (discipline) is an exciting blend of the
physical sciences, environmental studies, the humanities and the social sciences.
Understanding and research help us to avoid potential problems or to improve our
surroundings.
     Geography introduces students to the characteristics, peoples, economics,
cultures and problems of many different regions of the world. The best reason for
choosing geography is the desire to understand the world around us in all its
complexity!

1.5 Look through the text and find English equivalents for the following word
combinations

-готовить специалистов
-выполнять курсовые работы
-курс обучения
-различные регионы мира
-принимать активное участие
-будущая специальность
-учебный предмет
-второкурсник
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