Dr. Geoff Cunfer

Professor

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Biography

Geoff Cunfer is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Arts and Science. He specializes in Environmental History and has a significant focus on topics such as Great Plains History, Historical Agro-Ecology, Historical Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Socio-Ecological Metabolism, and Digital Humanities. He has authored and edited multiple books, including works on the deep environmental history of the Great Plains and the historical perspectives of agricultural practices. Cunfer has contributed to numerous scholarly articles exploring the relationships between human activity, environmental conditions, and agricultural systems, often utilizing GIS methodologies to analyze and visualize these interactions. His academic pursuits have involved critical analysis of historical narratives and archives to better understand the socio-ecological transitions in agricultural systems within the North American context. Through his research, he has promoted interdisciplinary approaches to history, integrating ecological insights and digital technologies for understanding complex historical processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1970-01-01 — 2023-10-01

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Professor Emeritus specializing in Environmental History and related fields.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.