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Show Natural Sciences Geology and Geography Program: Geology Minor and Geology Teaching Minor I. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in minor courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. Geology departmental minors 1. Geology courses required: a. Geology 111 (4) and 112 (1) or 101 (5) and 112 (1); 122 (5), 204 (4), 205 (4), 206 (3). b. Select two of the following three courses: Geology 295 (3) and/or 495 (3); 306 (4), 318 (4). c. Minors must sign up for at least one hour in special problems (480) covering the subject content of the third course not taken. B. Geology Teaching minors 1. Geology courses required: a. Geology 111 (4) and 112 (1) or 101 (5) and 112 (1); 121 (4), 122 (5). b. Select three of the following four courses: Geology 295 (3) and/or 495 (3); 254 (4), 306 (4), 318 (4). c. Teaching minors must sign up for at least one hour in special problems (480) covering the subject content of the fourth course not taken. Earth Science Composite Teaching MajorSee Composite and Interdepar mental Programs. Physical Science Composite Teaching MajorSee Composite and Inte departmental Programs. Social Science Composite Teaching MajorSee Composite and Interdepar mental Programs. Program: Geology-Geography Departmental Honors I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall G. P. A. of 3.3. C. Fulfill requirements for one of the following: Earth Science Composite Teaching Major, Departmental Geography Major, Geography Teaching Major, or Departmental Geology Major. II. Specific Requirements: A. In fulfilling requirements for one of the departmental majors complete at least 20 credit hours of Honors credit. B. In addition complete a Geology-Geography Honors Senior Project (Geology 480 or Geography 480) for 2 hours credit. C. A student may receive Geology-Geography Honors credit in any of the following courses dependent upon which major he is pursuing: Geology 306, 315, 318, 363, 376, 385, 388, 430, 450, 483, 499 and Geography 305, 321, 330, 336, 354, 359, 362, 374, 378, 381, 499. Not more than two courses can be regional courses (Geography 350-378). D. Permission from the department chairman should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) 190 Natural Sciences Geography Asian Studies Minor ProgramThe Department of Geology and Geography participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to enroll should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental representative who will help him work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Latin American Minor ProgramThe Department of Geology and Geography participates in the Latin American Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to enroll should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental representative who will help him work out a proper combination of coarsen to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Emphasis in Urban and Regional PlanningThis 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 Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) GEOGRAPHY COURSES PS101. Physical Geography (5) A study of the physical elements of the environment, e.g., landforms, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. A W S SS110. World Regional Geography (5) A consideration of major world regions as bound together by environment, culture, economics and politics. A W S PS113. Introduction to Meteorology (4) A study of the atmosphere, emphasizing weather, weather elements, and weather forecasting. Four lectures a week. W SS152. Geography of North America (5) A study of the space and time relationships between man and his environment in North America. Emphasis is focused upon man's economic activities, as well as population distribu-bution and regional similarities and differences. A W S 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su 305. Geography of Climates (4) A study of climate controls, climate classification, and the distribution of climatic types over the world. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: . Geography 101 or 113. S 321. Urban Geography (3) The study of cities as elements of the landscape, their distribution, location and structure, as related to their physical setting, economic function and cultural inheritance. W 330. Political Geography (5) A study of systematic and regional aspects of world political patterns. An analysis is made of international affairs as they are affected by national resources, geographic position and power structure. A 336. Economic Geography (5) The resources, production, commerce and economic problems of major regions of the earth. Emphasis is focused upon the U.S. and Russian positions and on underdeveloped countries. S 340. Cartography (3) The development of skills in constructing maps, charts and graphs as geographic tools. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geography 101 or consent of the instructor. W 341. Land Use Planning Techniques and Practices (3) A study of the status and tools of planning, planning office organization, the federal and state role in planning, and problems in planing. A 342. Planning as a Legal Entity (3) A study of the enabling legislation for planning, zoning laws and ordinances, rezoning and review processes, zoning problems, and the ramifications of urban growth. W 343. Advanced Planning Techniques (3) The preparation, financing, citizen participation and evaluation of land use pertaining to master plans. Class groups will prepare, critique and present a hypothetical urban master plan. S 350. Geography of Utah (3) A study of the physical environment and activities of man in Utah. Two field trips are required. Prerequisite: Geography 101. S 354. Geography of Latin America (5) S 359. Geography of Europe (5) W 362. Geography of the Soviet Union (3) (Offered alternate years.) S 364. Geography of Asia (5) A 374. Geography of Africa (5) A 378. Geography of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands (3) W 351. History of Geographic Thought (3) A study of the development of the science of geography, giving attention to its changes in emphasis and philosophy. Prerequisite: Junior standing. A 405. Field Methods (3) Gathering, mapping and utilizing geographic data. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geography 101, Plus 10 additional hours of Geography. S 191 |
