Geography Major
Description:
The geography major is intended to provide students with
an understanding of the world around them. Central to the discipline
is the study of interactions of humans and environmental systems. Specific
topics emphasized in the curriculum include the physical environment,
political geography, socioeconomic development, and techniques in geographic
data analysis (computer mapping, satellite image analysis, and geographic
information systems).
The requirements for a major in Geography are:
| Geog 105 |
World Regional Geography OR |
| Geog 106 |
Human Geography AND |
| Geog 107 |
Introduction to the Physical Environment |
Three of the following four 200-level core courses:
| Geol 202 |
History of Earth |
| Geol 203 |
Surface Processes |
| Geog 204 |
(Envst 204) Human Dimensions of Environmental Change |
| Geog 205 |
Mapping and Spatial Analysis |
| Envst 200 |
Environmental Science |
One of the following thematic courses:
Geog 202 |
Cities of the 21st Century |
| Geog 206 |
Political Geography |
| Geog 209 |
Women and the Environment |
| Geog 224 |
Atmosphere and Weather |
Any one of the following regional courses:
| Geog 214 |
Geography of South Asia |
| Geog 215 |
Geography of the Middle East and North Africa |
| Geog 217 |
The African Environments |
Three 300-level courses, selected from the following:
| Geog 304 |
Regional Planning |
| Geog 307 |
(or Geol 307) Remote Sensing |
| Geog 311 |
Third World Development |
| Geog 312 |
Seminar… |
| Geog 319 |
Africa: Problems and Prospects |
| Geog 321 |
Geographic Information Systems |
| Geog 395 |
Independent Study |
| Most Geography courses are offered in alternate years, and majors should consult the department when planning their programs. |
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