Geography, BS

Degree Requirements

Hours Required and General/College Requirements:

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General University Requirements ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements (excluding foreign language).

Major Requirements:

39 hours including completion of:

GEOG 1170 - Culture, Environment and Society
or
GEOG 1200 - World Regional Geography
GEOL 1610 - Introductory Physical Geology
or
GEOG 1710 - Earth Science
GEOG 2110 - Foundations of Geographic Research
GEOG 3190 - Quantitative Methods in Geography
GEOG 4800 - Geography Capstone (a minimum grade of C is required)

Three techniques courses from:

Five advanced topics courses selected from:

Groups A, B and C. GEOG 4900 and GEOG 4920 can be applied to the techniques group, topics Group A, topics Group B or topics Group C. At least three courses must be selected from one group and two courses from the remaining groups.

Other Course Requirements:

MATH 1680 - Elementary Probability and Statistics or equivalent

Foreign Language Requirement:

Completion of two of the following course groups. The two course groups (four courses in total) substitute for the foreign language requirement of the Arts and Sciences degree requirements.

Group I – Computer Programming and Information Systems:

Any two of the following:

Group II – Mathematics:

Two courses (excluding MATH 1350 ), each at least 3 hours, in addition to the college requirement for meeting the Arts and Sciences degree requirements.

Group III – Physical and Natural/Life Science:

Two advanced level courses, each at least 3 hours, in physics, chemistry or biology, subject to approval by the geography undergraduate advisor. Group III courses may be from different departments (for example, one in physics and one in chemistry).

Minor:

Optional.

Electives:

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Concentrations:

Students who wish to concentrate in earth science should select three courses from Group A and two courses from Group B; students who wish to concentrate in regional science should select two courses from Group A and three courses from Group B; students who wish to concentrate in archaeology should select three courses from Group C and two courses from Group A and/or Group B.