Updated 2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog
Geography
Programs
- Geography, B.A. major
 - 
					Geography, B.S. 
					major 
					
Geographic Information Systems Emphasis - 
					Geography, B.S. 
					major 
					
Regional, Park, Recreational, and Land Use Planning - 
					Geography. B.S. 
					major 
					
Traditional Emphasis - 
					Social Studies, B.A. 
					major 
					
Geography Emphasis - Wilderness Management and Outdoor Recreation Planning, B.A.S. major
 - Geographic Information Systems minor
 - Geography minor
 
Geography, B.A. major
Majors are encouraged to develop their writing skills by taking ENGL 3150 Writing in the Disciplines prior to their senior year.
Required Credits: 42
Required GPA: 2.25 
I REQUIRED COURSES
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:                         
- GEOG 1224 Introduction to Map Use (3 credits)
 - GEOG 2100 Introduction to Physical Geography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 2200 Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 2300 Economic Geography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 3410 Geography of North America (3 credits)
 - GEOG 4210 The History and Development of Geographic Thought (3 credits)
 
II REQUIRED ELECTIVES
SELECT 2 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:                      
- GEOG 3810 Geography of Europe (3 credits)
 - GEOG 3820 Geography Of Asia (3 credits)
 - GEOG 3840 Geography of Africa (3 credits)
 
SELECT 2 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:                      
- GEOG 3320 Regional Planning Methods (3 credits)
 - GEOG 4110 Advanced Physical Geography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 4120 Urban Geography (3 credits)
 
SELECT 2 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:                      
- GEOG 2225 Aerial Photography And Remote Sensing (3 credits)
 - GEOG 3226 Cartography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 4190 Field Geography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 4200 Quantitative Procedures In Geographic Investigation (3 credits)
 
SELECT 6 SEMESTER CREDITS IN GEOGRAPHY                  
SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR GEOGRAPHY MAJORS
The following is a list of Geography Major courses arranged by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible. Majors and minors in geography are strongly encouraged to meet with advisors in the Geography program prior to selecting courses.
Freshman
- GEOG 1224 Introduction to Map Use (3 credits)
 - GEOG 1400 World Regional Geography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 2100 Introduction to Physical Geography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 2200 Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 2231 Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)
 - GEOG 2300 Economic Geography (3 credits)
 - Liberal Education requirements
 
Sophomore
- ENGL 3150 Writing In The Disciplines (3 credits)
 - GEOG 2225 Aerial Photography And Remote Sensing (3 credits)
 - GEOG 2232 Techniques In Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)
 - GEOG 2400 Introduction to Planning (3 credits)
 - GEOG 3310 Land Use Analysis And Planning (3 credits)
 - GEOG 3320 Regional Planning Methods (3 credits)
 - GEOG 3410 Geography of North America (3 credits)
 - Electives in Geography (select one - GEOG 2500 Political Geography or GEOG 3300 Geography and Planning of Outdoor Recreation)
 - Complete Liberal Education requirements
 
Senior
- GEOG 3226 Cartography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 3800 Regional Geography (1-3 credits)
 - or any course in the 3800 series, i.e., Europe, Asia, or Africa
 - GEOG 4110 Advanced Physical Geography (3 credits)
 - or GEOG 3520 Site and Resource Analysis in Outdoor Recreation Planning (3 credits)
 - GEOG 4120 Urban Geography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 4190 Field Geography (3 credits)
 - GEOG 4200 Quantitative Procedures In Geographic Investigation (3 credits)
 - GEOG 4210 The History and Development of Geographic Thought (3 credits)
 - GEOG 4233 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 credits)
 
