University General Course Catalog 2015-2016

Nov 29, 2024

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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.

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

GEOG 103 - Physical Geography of the Earth’s Environment (3 to 4 units) OR
GEOG 121 - Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts (4 units)
For the second Natural Sciences 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 Curriculum ” 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 in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

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

II. Additional Requirements (6 units)

A. Statistics (6 units)

STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units)
GEOG 416 - Spatial Analysis (3 units)

III. Major Requirements (35-36 units)

A. Geography Core (15 units)

GEOG 200 - World Regional Geography (3 units)
GEOG 314 - Field Methods (3 units)
GEOG 325 - Research Methods (3 units)
GEOG 205 - Applications Of GIS (3 units) OR
GEOG 210 - Introduction to Geotechnology (3 units)
GEOG 311 - Maps and Image Interpretation (3 units) OR
GEOG 312 - Cartography (3 units)
GEOG 103 - Physical Geography of the Earth’s Environment OR
GEOG 121 - Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Natural Sciences section above.)
GEOG 106 - Introduction to Cultural Geography (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Social Sciences section above.)
GEOG 418 - Geographic Thought (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone section above.)

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)

GEOG 106 - Introduction to Cultural Geography (3 units)
ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units)
Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)
Minor Course (3 units)

Spring Semester (13-15 units)

GEOG 103 - Physical Geography of the Earth’s Environment (3 to 4 units) OR
GEOG 121 - Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts (4 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Sciences Group A (3-4 units)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

GEOG 210 - Introduction to Geotechnology (3 units)
CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
Minor Courses (6 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GEOG 200 - World Regional Geography (3 units)
CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)
Minor Course (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

GEOG 314 - Field Methods (3 units)
GEOG 325 - Research Methods (3 units)
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
GEOG Science (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GEOG 312 - Cartography (3 units)
GEOG 416 - Spatial Analysis (3 units)
GEOG Science (3 units)
Minor Course (3 units)
GEOG Methods (3 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)

GEOG 418 - Geographic Thought (3 units)
GEOG Methods (3 units)
GEOG Human/Environment (3 units)
Minor Course (3 units)
General Elective (1-2 units)

Note(s):

Minor courses include all courses a student takes to fulfill their Minor.
General Elective courses include courses that do not fulfill a Core or Major requirement.
Geography Science includes Geography courses identified as science courses for the BS major. Three courses required from a list held in the department.
Geography Methods includes Geography courses identified as methods courses for the BS major. Two courses required from a list held in the department.
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.