College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 641 It is required that Geography Teaching minors also take HIST 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, (3) in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education program. Geography Teaching Minor Geography Minor and Teaching Minor • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor in addition to an overall GPA for these courses of 2.00 or higher. • Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 21 credit hours in Geography courses. Students who select the Geography Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Minor Geography Courses Required (9 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 1520 SS/DV - Geography of the United States and Canada Credits: (3) Elective Geography Courses (12 credit hours) Select 12 additional credit hours of upper division Geography courses. It is required that Geography Teaching minors also take HIST 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, (3) in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education program. Geography Departmental Honors Please contact the Geography Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. • Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 6 hours of General Honors courses. • Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for Geography departmental or Teaching major, of which at least 12 credit hours of Geography courses must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Geography Honors credit in any upper division Geography course. Course Descriptions - GEOG Department of Geography GEOG 1000 PS - Natural Environments of the Earth Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk, 2nd Blk] A study of the interrelated systems that constitute the earth's surface environment, e.g., landforms, weather, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology, and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. GEOG 1001 - Natural Environments Field Studies Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This introductory level field studies course investigates natural environmental phenomena including weather, climate, natural vegetation, landforms, hydrology, soils and human impacts on the environment. While exploring local natural environments from a geographic perspective, understanding of principles of physical geography is enhanced through direct observation in the field and through the measurement of phenomena noted above. Prerequisite or current enrollment in: GEOG 1000 Natural Environments of the Earth. GEOG 1002 - Map Reading and Land Navigation Credits: (2) Typically taught: Summer [lst Blk] Orienteering and the use of maps, compasses, global positioning systems (GPS), and other navigational aids. Lecture and field work prepares course participants to apply navigational knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Weekly two-hour lab sessions for ten weeks. GEOG 1300 SS/DV - Places and Peoples of the World Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [lst Blk, 2nd Blk] The study of different places, countries, and regions of the world. Addresses topics relating to natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in subjects related to culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current social conditions within the world's major culture realms are analyzed and compared. GEOG 1400 PS - The Science of Global Warming: Myths, Realities and Solutions Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course examines the science behind global warming, providing an understanding of the basic physical, chemical, Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog