Geography & Geology

Education

• Ph.D., Geography, University of Texas at Austin, 2013
• MS, Community and Regional Planning, University of Texas at Austin, 2004
• MA, Ancient and Medieval Art and Archaeology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2000
• BA, Archaeology and Classical Studies, College of Wooster, 1998

Interests and Expertise

Dr. Oswald is a broadly trained political and urban geographer. His primary research interests include the analysis of divided cities around the world as well as the study of ethno-national symbols and their territorial significance in conflict zones. His other areas of interests include human-environment interaction and issues related to environmental degradation and resource conflict.

Courses

• GEOG 107 Introduction to Geography
• GEOG 110 World Regions
• GEOG 150 Thinking Sustainably
• GEOG 322 Geography of Africa
• GEOG 360 Cultural Geography
• GEOG 505 Seminar in Methods and Research