College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 637 Department of Geography Department Chair: Bryan Dorsey Location: Social Science Building, Room 314 Telephone Contact: Debra Lacey 801-626-6207 Professors: Daniel Bedford, Bryan Dorsey; Associate Professors: Eric Ewert, Julie Rich; Assistant Professors: Jeremy Bryson, Alice Mulder Geography is the study of the spatial organization, arrangement, function, movement, and interrelationships of phenomena on 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. Interdisciplinary Minors The Geography Department participates in the Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, European Studies and Latin American Studies Minor Programs and the Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis Program. Students who wish to enroll in one of these programs should indicate their desire to do so with the program coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Geography (BS) • Prog ra m Pre re qu isite: Not required. • Minor: Not required. • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses required for this major, and an overall GPA in the major of 2.00. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 36 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above); 27 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Geography students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6207 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. One of the following courses is required for the Geography major or Geography Teaching major: GEOG 1000, GEOG 1300, or GEOG 1520 (these courses will also satisfy general education requirements). Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Core Courses Required (12 credit hours) • GEOG 1000 PS - Natural Environments of the Earth Credits: (3) • GEOG 1300 SS/DV - Places and Peoples of the World Credits: (3) • GEOG 3600 - Quantitative Methods in Geography Credits: (3) • GEOG 4990 - Research Seminar Credits: (3) Track A (General Geography Emphasis - 24-25 credit hours) Required Systematic Courses (12-13 credit hours) Select 4 of the following, with at least 1 course from each group. Group 1 GEOG 3050 - Weather and Climate Credits: (3) GEOG 3070 - Wetland Environments Credits: (3) GEOG 3080 - Arid Lands Credits: (3) GEOG 3090 - Arctic and Alpine Environments Credits: (3) GEO 3010 - Oceanography and Earth Systems Credits: (3) GEO 3150 - Geo morphology Credits: (4) GEO 3210 - Quaternary Environmental Change Credits: (3) Group 2 • GEOG 3060 - World Environmental Issues Credits: (3) • GEOG 3210 - Urban Geography Credits: (3) • GEOG 3300 - Historical Geography of the United States Credits: (3) • GEOG 3360 - Economic Geography Credits: (3) Group 3 • GEOG 3450 - Cartography Credits: (3) • GEOG 3460 - Advanced Cartography Credits: (3) • GEO 4210 - Introduction to Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems Credits: (4) • GEO 4220 - Technical and Applicational Issues in GIS Credits: (4) Electives (12 credit hours) Select from Geography courses (either upper or lower division) twelve additional credit hours Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog