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Undergraduate Programs - Geography |
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| Geography is the study of the location and interrelationships of human and physical phenomena on the earth's surface. Because of its emphasis on spatial organization and distribution of these phenomena, geography has a broad cross-disciplinary base. Topics of study such as cartography, climatology, landform analysis, remote sensing, settlement theory, spatial interaction, and urban morphology indicate the breadth of contemporary geography. The undergraduate major in geography includes the study of cultural, economic, physical, and regional geography, as well as cartography, quantitative methods, and field work. Backgrounds in the natural and social sciences, humanities, statistical methods, and computer programming are useful to the geography major. The geography program allows students to select a curriculum best suited to their particular interests or future plans. Depending on their interests or plans, geography majors must select a program leading to either a Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree. | ||
Bachelor of Arts in Geography
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Bachelor of Science in Geography
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Minor in Geography
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Certificate Program
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Geography Honors Program
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Bachelor of Arts in Geography |
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| General Education Requirements | 57 |
| Departmental Core Requirements | 26 |
| GEO 201 Principles of Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEO 202 Principles of Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEO 203 Principles of Economic Geography | 3 |
| GEO 365 Cartography | 5 |
| GEO 385 Geographic Methodology | 5 |
| GEO 486 Foundations of Geography | 3 |
| One course in Regional Geography | 4 |
| Departmental Major Requirements | 32-33 |
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| GEO 322 Principles of Geomorphology | 4 |
| GEO 375 Environmental Conservation | 4 |
| GEO 361 Remote Sensing | 4 |
| GEO 340 Urban Geography | 4 |
| GEO 353 Location Theory | 4 |
| GEO 430 Climatology I | 4 |
| Additional Appropriate geography courses numbered 300 and above to suit particular interests or future plans of the student | 8-9 |
| Related Course Requirements | 24 |
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| Approved courses numbered 200 and above (not to exceed four courses in one department) in biological sciences, computer science, economics, engineering, geological sciences, history, mathematics, philosophy, physics, and political science | |
| Language and Research Methods Requirement | 24-32 |
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| Electives | 21-29 |
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| Should be selected in consultation with the
department advisor to complement and support the student's area of interest |
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Total (minimum requirement): |
192 |
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Bachelor of Science in Geography |
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Course Name |
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| General Education Requirements | 57 |
| Departmental Core Requirements | 26 |
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| GEO 201 Principles of Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEO 202 Principles of Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEO 203 Principles of Economic Geography | 3 |
| GEO 365 Cartography | 5 |
| GEO 385 Geographic Methodology | 5 |
| GEO 486 Foundations of Geography | 3 |
| One course in Regional Geography | 4 |
| Departmental Major Requirements | 32-33 |
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| Physical Component (choose three): | 12 |
| GEO 322 Principles of Geomorphology | 4 |
| GEO 331 Meteorology | 4 |
| GEO 430 Climatology I | 4 |
| GEO 432 Climatology II | 4 |
| Economic-Social Component (choose three): | 12 |
| GEO 340 Urban Geography | 4 |
| GEO 353 Location Theory | 4 |
| GEO 375 Environmental Conservation | 4 |
| GEO 455 Geography of Transportation | 4 |
| Skills Component (choose three): | 12-13 |
| GEO 361 Remote Sensing | 4 |
| GEO 362 Remote Sensing of the Environment | 4 |
| GEO 445 Intermediate Cartography and Map Interpretation | 4 |
| GEO 446 Map and Photo Interpretation | 4 |
| GEO 447 Geographic Information Systems | 5 |
| GEO 463 Geographic Applications for Remotely Sensed Data | 4 |
| Related Course Requirements | 28-29 |
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| Mathematics and Statistics: | 13 |
| STT 264 Elementary Statistics I | 4 |
| STT 265 Elementary Statistics II | 4 |
| MTH 228 Calculus for the Management, Life, and Social Sciences | 5 |
| Philosophy: | 8 |
| PHL 215 Inductive Logic | 4 |
| PHL 471 Philosophy of Physical Science | 4 |
| PHL 472 Philosophy of Social Science | 4 |
| Computer Science (choose two): | 8 |
| CS 141 Computer Programming I | 4 |
| CS 142 Computer Programming II | 4 |
| CS 205 Computer Literacy and Office Automation | 4 |
| CS 300 COBOL Programming I | 4 |
| Electives | 43-44 |
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department advisor to complement and support the area of concentration |
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Total (minimum requirement): |
192 |
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Minor In Geography |
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| The minor in geography is designed to provide a coherent program of courses for students in other disciplines who wish to supplement their knowledge and skills with geographic analytical skills and perspectives. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required in the minor | |
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| GEO 331 Meteorology | 4 |
| GEO 340 Urban Geography | 4 |
| GEO 353 Location Theory | 4 |
| GEO 361 Remote Sensing | 4 |
| GEO 365 Cartography | 5 |
| GEO 385 Geographic Methodology | 5 |
| GEO 430 Climatology I | 4 |
| GEO 481/492 Special Problems in Geography / Geography Internship | 2 |
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32 |
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Geography Honors Program |
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| The geography honors program allows superior students to work on a geographic problem of their own choosing. Applicants must be majors in geography, have senior standing with 36 hours of geography courses to their credit, and meet certain minimum grade point averages. Candidates are required to complete an honors project under the direction of a geography faculty member. Successful completion of the project, including written and oral project reports, carries four academic credits and entitles students to graduate with honors in geography. Geography honors students are encouraged to participate in the University Honors Program; interested students should contact the departmental coordinator of the program. | |
Certificate Program |
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| The Department of Geography provides
a certificate program in Cartography, Photogrammetry, and Remote Sensing.
An application is available in the office of Urban Affairs and
Geography.
The following are the requirements for successful completion: 1. The successful completion of the five courses prescribed in the
program announcement; Included is a group of five courses exposing participants to the latest developments in data collection and analysis techniques, aerial and space cameras and sensors, photographic materials and reproduction processes, and mapping procedures, including computer mapping. Upon completing these courses, each participant must present a portfolio of materials for faculty review and complete an oral review of his or her work with the faculty |
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