Dr. Sally Hermansen

Professor

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Biography

Sally Hermansen is a Professor Teaching Emerita in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia. She has made significant contributions to the field of Geographic Data Visualization and teaches courses in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, including Remote Sensing. Over her academic career, Hermansen has engaged in collaborative research projects that leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to visualize environmental history. Her work encompasses evolution in teaching practices, focusing on cartography and scholarship in teaching and learning.

Research Interests

Geographic Data Visualization Cartography Geographic Information Science Remote Sensing

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.