Geography
Faculty
R. Berglee, V. Craig, J. Holcomb, G. Odell, E. Ratajeski
The Department of Earth and Space Sciences offers a well-balanced undergraduate program in geography, which includes a 33-hour major and a 21-hour minor.
Appropriate educational experiences and training are provided to prepare persons for entry into careers in public and private sector business and industry, government service, planning, and resource management.
Geography — by its very nature — has a global perspective, and most of the courses offered contribute to students' understanding of the diversity of human cultures on the planet.
Program Competencies
Students completing the program will:
- Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge of core geographic concepts.
- Be able to interpret and use a variety of maps, as well as demonstrate proficiency in storage, management, and manipulation, and display of geographic data in order to answer research questions and solve problems.
- Be able to conduct original research, and communicate research results effectively in written and oral formats.
Assessment Procedures
Senior Exit Exam
Performance in Geospatial Skills Courses
Senior Capstone Project
Bachelor of Arts
General Education - Core
MATH Elective |
3 |
GEO 499C — Senior Seminar in Geography |
3 |
General Education Requirements |
36 |
See general education requirements for the University for a complete listing of general education requirements.
Program Requirements - Major
GEO 100 — Fundamentals of Geography |
3 |
GEO 101 — Physical Geography |
3 |
GEO 201 — Map Interpretation and Analysis |
3 |
GEO 202 — Computer Tech in Reg Analysis |
3 |
GEO 241 — United States and Canada |
3 |
Three hours from the following: |
3 |
GEO 349 — Introduction to GIS/Cartography |
|
GEO 351 — Geographic Information Systems |
|
GEO 355 — Remote Sensing |
|
Four GEO Electives |
12 |
Program Requirements |
30 |
Minor
GEO 100 — Fundamentals of Geography |
3 |
GEO 101 — Physical Geography |
3 |
GEO 201 — Map Interpretation and Analysis |
3 |
GEO 241 — United States and Canada |
3 |
Three GEO electives |
9 |
Minimum for Minor |
21 |
Components of Degree Requirements
General Education (Core, Distribution, Capstone) |
36 |
Program Requirements |
30 |
Minor |
21 |
General Electives |
39 |
Total Degree Requirements |
126 |