University General Course Catalog 2012-2013

Nov 24, 2024

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Geography, B.A.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-45 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 (3-5 units)

Select one of the following courses:

MATH 126R - Precalculus I (3 units)
MATH 127R - Precalculus II (3 units) *
MATH 128 - Precalculus and Trigonometry (5 units)
MATH 131 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 units) *
MATH 176 - Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (3 units)
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units) *
* Must also achieve a satisfactory score on placement examination to receive Core Curriculum Mathematics credit.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

GEOG 103 - Physical Geography (3 to 4 units) OR
GEOG 121 - Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts (4 units)
For the second Natural Science course, refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

GEOG 106 - Introduction to Cultural Geography (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 Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

GEOG 418 - Geographic Thought (3 units)
For the second Capstone, refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

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

II. Additional Requirements (0-14 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language.

A. Foreign Language

Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of five options: complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language; complete and transfer to UNR a fourth semester course in American Sign Language; demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means through the department of foreign languages and literatures; show transcript evidence of successful completion of a fourth year high school course in foreign language; or participate in a studies abroad program preapproved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.