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Geography, B.S.


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Description


The department offers a Bachelor of Science with a major in Geography. The Bachelor of Science emphasizes proficiency in physical geography, geospatial methods, and human/environment interactions and develops skills in mathematics and statistics. All students are required to have a minor. Students are encouraged to develop with their advisors an individualized program of study within the degree. The department emphasizes the integration of human and physical geography and encourages the use of geospatial technologies (GIS, Remote Sensing, and Cartography). Our specialties include the American West, biogeography, climatology, cultural historical geography, land use planning and water resources.

Students are encouraged to meet with their assigned departmental advisor every semester.

Contact Information


201 Mackay Science
(775) 784-6995

Jennifer O’Neil (freshman, sophomore, and new transfer students) - joneil@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (37-44 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)


  Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)


D. Social Sciences (3 units)


E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Curriculum ” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


H. Diversity (3 units)


Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog.

II. Additional Requirements (6 units)


III. Major Requirements (35-36 units)


A. Geography Core (15 units)


B. Geography Upper-Division electives (20-21 units)


Geography electives must be selected from an approved menu. Please consult with a geography advisor for acceptable courses.

  • Geography methods courses (6 units)
  • Geography science courses (9 units)
  • Geography human/environment courses (6 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)


Consult with a geography advisor to select an appropriate minor program.

V. Electives (13-24 units)


Consult with a geography advisor for appropriate courses.

VI. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (13-15 units)


B. Second Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


C. Third Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (18 units)


  • Minor Course (3 units)
  • Core Curriculum General Capstone (3 units)
  • GEOG Science (3 units)
  • GEOG Human/Environment (3 units)
  • General Elective (6 units)

Spring Semester (13-14 units)


Note(s):


  1. Minor courses include all courses a student takes to fulfill their Minor.
  2. General Elective courses include courses that do not fulfill a Core or Major requirement.
  3. Geography Science includes Geography courses identified as science courses for the BS major. Three courses required from a list held in the department.
  4. Geography Methods includes Geography courses identified as methods courses for the BS major. Two courses required from a list held in the department.
  5. Geography Human/Environment includes upper-division Geography courses identified as human/environmental interaction courses for the BS major. Two courses required from a list held in the department.

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