B.S. Degree with a Major in Geography
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of geographic dimensions of social and environmental phenomena and processes;
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a specific geographical question;
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze data geographically;
- Demonstrate an ability to represent data geographically;
- Demonstrate an ability to construct and present an argument based on evidence.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the geographic dimensions of social and/or physical patterns, relations, processes, and environments.
- Demonstrate competence in acquiring, evaluating, and analyzing data about social and/or physical patterns, relations processes, and environments.
Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and vocabulary basic to geographyRequirement |
Hours |
42 |
Area A must have MATH 1113 or higher
Area D must have Option II
Area F |
18 |
GEOG 1013 World Geography |
3 |
GEOG 2083 Introduction to Geographical Analysis |
|
MATH 2063 Introductory Statistics |
|
MATH 1634 Calculus (if not taken in the core) |
0-4 |
GEOG 2553 Introduction to GIS Mapping Sciences |
3 |
Computer Introduction/Applications from the following: |
2-3 |
CISM, CS, GEOG, GEOL, XIDS |
|
Any lab sciences 2000 or below from |
8 |
BIOL, CHEM, GEOG, GEOL, PHYS |
|
Any courses 2000 or below |
0-4 |
Requirements for the Major
Must have at least 39 total hours from courses 3000 or above, 21 of which must be taken in Geography. Must choose a concentration in Physical Geography or Geographic Information Systems.(Students in GIS concentration cannot minor in GIS).
Physical Geography
Lower-Division Requirements |
0-14 |
GEOG 1013 World Geography (if not taken in the core) |
0-3 |
GEOG 1112 Weather and Climate (if not taken in the core) |
0-3 |
GEOG 1112L Weather and Climate Lab (if not taken in the core) |
0-1 |
GEOG 1113 Landform Geography (if not taken in the core) |
0-3 |
GEOG 1113L Landform Geography Lab (if not taken in the core) |
0-1 |
GEOG 2083 Introduction to Geographical Analysis (if not taken in the core) |
0-3 |
Upper-Division Requirements |
28 |
GEOG 4084 Senior Seminar: Why Geography Matters |
3 |
GEOG 4553 Geographic Information Systems |
4 |
Two of the following: |
6 |
GEOG 3713 Meteorology
GEOG 3723 Physiography of the United States
GEOG 3563 Introduction to Remote Sensing
GEOG 4103 Geography of Soils and Water
GEOG 4700 Global Environmental Change
GEOL 4003 Geomorphology
GEOG courses 3000 or above |
15 |
Electives |
18-32 |
Minor (optional) and/or electives
At least 11 hours must be from courses 3000 or higher
Geographic Information Systems
Lower-Division Requirements |
0-9 |
GEOG 1013 World Geography (if not taken in the core) |
0-3 |
One of the following (if not taken in the core): |
0-3 |
GEOG 1111 Introduction to Physical Geography
GEOG 1112 Weather and Climate
GEOG 1113 Landform Geography
GEOG 2083 Introduction to Geographical Analysis (if not taken in the core) |
0-3 |
Upper-Division Requirements |
27 |
GEOG 3563 Introduction to Remote Sensing |
4 |
GEOG 4084 Senior Seminar: Why Geography Matters |
3 |
GEOG 4553 Geographic Information Systems |
4 |
GEOG 4554 Computer Cartography |
4 |
GEOG 4562 Airphoto Interpretation and Photogrammetry |
4 |
GEOG 4564 Introduction to Image Processing |
4 |
GEOG 4753 Advanced GIS and Spatial Analysis |
4 |
Electives |
24-33 |
Minor (optional) and/or electives
At least 12 hours must be from courses 3000 or higher
Students can take up to six hours of GEOG 4086
Major |
60 |
Total |
120 |
