2011-12 Academic Year - Bad Request - Humboldt State University

Geography
Bachelor of Arts degree
with a major in Geography
Minor in Geography
Department Chair
Stephen Cunha, Ph.D.
Department of Geography
Founders Hall 109
707-826-3946
The Program
Students completing this program will have
demonstrated the ability to:
collect data; know where to acquire such
and what technology should be employed
layout and design best geo-graphics
develop and apply information literacy
understand causes and implications of
spatial interactions and movement patterns
demonstrate skills and competencies of
geographic traditions
analyze, synthesize, and interpret spatial
information
apply geographic thinking in real-world
context
analyze and/or appraise real-world societal
issues.
We offer a quality undergraduate program
incorporating a wide range of courses in human
and physical geography and cartography.
The department upholds a strong tradition
of field study, such as annual expeditions
to the Tibet Plateau, the Grand Canyon, the
Sierra Nevada, and other Western venues
as well as linkages to overseas programs in
China, Europe, and Latin America. Geography
also sponsors an annual delegation to the
West Coast Model Arab League.
Research and teaching facilities include a
15-station laboratory dedicated to mapping
and design. Cartographic and visualization
skills are incorporated throughout the geography
curriculum.
The department is a center for geographic
education in California. It is the headquarters
of the California Geographic Alliance,
which specializes in geography outreach for
teachers, students, and the general public.
The department also houses the California
Geographic Bee.
Opportunities abound for students to participate
in geographic education outreach
efforts through internships and other activities.
Geography has a strong record of
placing students in prestigious internships
with organizations such as the National
Geographic Society, the National Park
Service, the California Coastal Commission,
and local planning agencies.
Our graduates find employment in a number
of fields, including teaching, environmental
and city planning, international development,
foreign affairs, and cartography. Many go on
to pursue graduate degrees in geography or
related fields.
Preparation
In high school take history, gov ern ment,
mathematics, science, and a foreign language.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR
Students must earn a minimum grade of C-
in all required courses for the major.
Students must take a minimum of two
upper division depth experience courses
(designated as “M”).
Lower Division
GEOG 105 Cultural Geography
GEOG 106 Physical Geography
GEOG 106L Physical Geography Lab
GEOG 216 Mapping Science
Upper Division
Foundation course:
GEOG 311 Geographic Research
& Writing
GEOG 311L Geographic Research Lab
Two human/cultural courses from:
GEOG 300 Global Awareness
GEOG 304 Migrations & Mosaics
GEOG 360 Geography of the World
Economy
GEOG 363 Political Geography
GEOG 365/PSCI 365 Political Ecology
GEOG 470 Topics in Geography
for Teachers
GEOG 471 Topics in Systematic
Geography
Two physical/environmental courses from:
GEOG 301/ENVS 301 Int’l Environmental
Issues & Globalization
GEOG 352 Regional Climatology
GEOG 353 Mountain Geography
GEOG 473 Topics in Advanced
Physical Geography
One techniques course from:
EMP 377 Introduction to GIS Concepts
EMP 470 Intermediate GIS
GEOG 316 Cartography
GEOG 416 Advanced Cartography
Design Seminar
One regional course from:
GEOG 309i Silk Road
GEOG 322 California
GEOG 332 Geography of the
Mediterranean
GEOG 335 Geography of the Middle East
GEOG 344 South America
GEOG 472 Topics in Regional Geography
Two depth experience (D. E.) courses (taken
as corequisites for above courses):
GEOG 300M Global Awareness D. E.
GEOG 304M Migrations & Mosaics D. E.
GEOG 322M California D. E.
GEOG 332M Geography of the
Mediterranean D. E.
GEOG 335M Geog. of the Middle East D. E.
GEOG 344M South America D. E.
GEOG 352M Regional Climatology D. E.
GEOG 353M Mountain Geography D. E.
GEOG 360M Geography of the World
Economy D. E.
GEOG 361M Settlement Geography D. E.
GEOG 471M Topics in Systematic
Geography D. E.
GEOG 472M Topics in Regional Geog. D. E.
GEOG 473M Topics in Physical Geog. D. E.
Senior capstone course:
GEOG 411 Senior Field Research
Completion of a related minor: determined
in consultation with an advisor
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
Students must earn a minimum grade of C-
in all required courses for the minor.
GEOG 105 Cultural Geography
GEOG 106 Physical Geography
Plus three upper division electives via written
contract with the department chair
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2011-2012 Humboldt State University Catalog