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Nov 26, 2024
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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geography, BS
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Degree requirements
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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 “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements (excluding foreign language). Major requirements, 39 hours
A minimum grade of C is required in all major courses to graduate with a major in this department. 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. Group B: Regional science
Other course requirements
Foreign language requirement options
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 1, Computer programming and information systems
Any two of the following: Group 2, Mathematics
Two courses (excluding MATH 1350 and MATH 1351 ), each at least 3 hours, in addition to the college requirement for meeting the Arts and Sciences degree requirements. Group 3, 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). 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. Area of concentration
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. |
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