Geography Geography General Information DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY Chair: Harold M. Elliott Location: Science Lab, Room 202M Telephone Contact: Karen Dalebout, 626-6207 Professors: Harold M. Elliott, Deon C. Greer, Don R. Murphy, Wayne L. Wahlquist; Associate Professor: Danny Vaughn Description Geography is a study of the spatial organization, arrangement, function, movement, and interrelationships of phenomena at the surface of the earth. It is a science concerned with both physical and cultural phenomena and interfaces with other disciplines in the natural sciences, social & behavioral sciences, business, and economics. PROGRAM: GEOGRAPHY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. • Geography majors must have a C or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 53 credit hours in Geography and related fields. • Geography courses required (16 credit hours): Geogr PS 101 (5), SSI 10 (5), 205 (3), 499 (3). Track A (Systematic Geography): • Systematic courses to elect from (18-22 hours): Six of the following with at least one course from each group: Group 1: Geogr PS113 (4), 305 (4), 315 (same as Geol 315) (4); Botany 347 (3). Group 2: Geogr 321 (3), 330 (5), 336 (5); Anthro SS211 (3). Group 3: Geogr 345 (3), 346 (3), 339 (same as Geol 339) (3), 340 (4), 421 (3), 422 (4), 423 (4), 440 (4). • Students must take 15-19 additional hours in Geography or in one or more of the following: Botany 241 (4), 321 (5), 345 (5); Geol 254 (4), 275 (5), 308 (4); Zool 347 (3). Track B (Regional Geography/Asian Studies): • Two of the following regional courses (5-10 hours): Geogr 152 (5), 350 (3), 354 (5), 359 (5), 362 (3), 364 (3), 365 (3), 366 (3), 374 (5), 378 (2-5). Students must complete the requirements for the Asian Studies Minor Program (see index) provided that no regional courses from the preceding list are counted twice (20 hours). Students must take 7-12 additional upper division hours in Geography and/or Asian Studies. One or more lower division courses in Chinese, Japanese, or some other Asian language may be substituted for these additional hours. Students must select a field other than Asian Studies for a minor. PROGRAM: GEOGRAPHY TEACHING MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A teaching minor is required. • Geography Teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses. • Geography Teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.50 GPA. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students obtaining a Geography Teaching major must satisfy the College of Education Certification Program. (See Teacher Education Program.) These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 301 (4), 303 (3), 305 (3), 462 (4), 463 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 53 hours in Geography courses. • Geography courses required (24 credit hours): Geogr PS101 (5), SSI 10 (5), SS152 (5), 205 (3), 350 (3), 499 (3). • Geography courses to elect from (12-18 hours): two of the following regional courses, of which one must be a non- western or third world region (6-10 hours) Geogr 354 (5), 359 (5), 362 (3), 364 (3), 365 (3), 366 (3), 374 (5), 378 (3); and two of the following technique courses (6-8 hours) Geogr 345 (3), 346 (3), 339 (3), 340 (4), 421 (3), 422 (4), 440 (4). • Students also must take 11-17 additional upper division hours. These may be physical, cultural, regional, or technique courses. Support courses in related majors are encouraged. • Support course required: Educ 450 (3). PROGRAM: GEOGRAPHY MINOR AND GEOGRAPHY TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 credit hours in Geography courses. • Minimum of 26 credit hours for students with a Geology major. • Geography courses required: Geogr PS101 (5), SS110 (5), SSI52 (5); and ten credit hours of upper division courses. • Support courses required: Geogr Teaching minors must take Commun HU102 (3) or its equivalent and Educ 450 (3), and 462 (3). Exception: Students majoring in Geology desiring a Geography minor must take the following: Geogr SS 110 (5), PS113 (4), SSI52 (5), 305 (4); and eight additional hours of upper division Geography courses. PROGRAM: GEOGRAPHY MINOR GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS General Requirements: • A grade of C or better for all courses included in the minor. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 credit hours in the following courses: • Geography courses required: Geogr 339 (3), 340 (4), 421 (3), 422 (4), 423 (4), 440 (4). • Select one or more courses from the following list: Botany 321 (5), 345 (5), 347 (3); Geol 254 (4), 315 (4); Geogr PS101 (5), 305 (4), 341 (3); Zool 347 (3). Additional courses from other majors may be substituted provided a student obtains permission from the principal adviser of the Geospatial Analysis program. ASIAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM The Geography area participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. Students who wish to enroll should indicate their desire to do so with the departmental representative who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM The Department of Geography participates in the Latin American Studies Program. A student who wishes to enroll should meet with the Latin American Studies Coordinator who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit her/his particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) EMPHASIS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) GEOGRAPHY COURSES - GEOGR PS101. Physical Geography (5) Su, A, W, S A study of the physical elements of the environment, e.g., landforms, weather, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. SS110. World Regional Geography (5) Su, A, W, S A consideration of the different countries and regions as bound together by environment, culture, economic activities, and past migrations. PS113. Introduction to Meteorology (4) A, W, S The study of the atmosphere and the weather elements of the atmosphere including solar energy, temperature, moisture, pressure, winds and the resulting weather conditions. Weather forecasting is also considered. Four lectures per week. PS135. Principles of Earth Science (5) A, W,S A preliminary study of the Earth's systems. Through the use of lecture, laboratory analysis, data collection, peer interaction groups, problem solving, field experiences, and individual out-of- class observations this course will develop an appreciation and understanding of the Earth's systems. It will also emphasize awareness of human roles in the proper use, management and preservation of the natural environment. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week, (same as Geol PS 135). Prerequisite: Educ 195. SS152. Geography of the United States and Canada (5) A, W, S A thematic study of physical and cultural patterns that form distinctive regions in the United States and Canada. 205. Quantitative Methods in Geography (3) A The gathering and analysis of spatial data. Hypothesis testing and the use of selected computer statistical packages. Prerequisite: Math competency. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Su, A, W, S Open to all students in Geography who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) (Offered as needed) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 295. Elementary Regional Field Studies (1-5) S The study of specific geographic regions, utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 240 241 Continuing Education