Program: Geography with a concentration in Earth Systems, BS

Nov 04, 2025

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

A Bachelor of Science with a major in Geography and a concentration in Earth Systems focuses on the Earth’s natural systems and how they affect people and society. With this concentration, students will develop skills to study earth processes.

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 Liberal Arts and Social Sciences degree requirements requirements (excluding foreign language).

Major requirements, 36 hours

A minimum grade of C is required in all major courses to graduate with a major in this department.

Required courses, 12 hours

Earth systems concentration, 24 hours

Earth science

Choose five courses, at least one in each area.

Geomorphology

Climatology

GEOG 3800 - Weather and Climate

Hydrology

Biogeography

Techniques

Choose two courses.

Human geography

Choose one course.

Other course requirements

Mathematics

MATH 1680 - Elementary Probability and Statistics (or equivalent)

Science

GEOG 1710 - Earth Science

One additional science course

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 Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.