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University Catalog 2009-2011 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geography, B.A.

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography is designed to provide students with an understanding of the world’s physical and cultural environments. The program provides a foundation in the theory and practice of contemporary geography, with emphasis on a variety of applied and technical skills that will enhance a student’s career opportunities.

The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography is 180 units, of which 72-89 units are in the major depending on the option selected. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives.

Requirements for the Major (72-89 units)

The major in Geography requires 72-89 units depending on which of the three options described below is selected.

The General Option requires a total of 81 units of which 24 are lower division and 57 are upper division. The GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Option requires a total of 88-89 units of which 32 are lower division and 56-57 are upper division. The Urban Analysis option requires a total of 72-73 units of which 24 are lower division and 48-49 are upper division.

Options

General Option (81 units)

 

Lower Division Required Courses (24 units)

 

Upper Division Required Courses (57 units)

 

Required Core (21 units)

 

Regional Geography (8 units)

 Select two from following:

Systematic Human Geography (12 units):

 Select three from following:

Systematic Physical Geography (8 units):

 Select two from following:

Electives in Geography (8 units)

Select additional courses from above groups or from following:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Option (88-89 units)

 

Lower Division Required Courses (32 units)

 

Upper division courses (56-57 units)

 

Technical Core (36-37 units)

 

Select 16-17 units from the following:

 

Systematic Core in Geography (12 units)

 Select three from the following:

Electives in Geography (8 units)

Select additional courses from above groups or from following:

Urban Analysis Option (72-73 units)

 

Lower Division Required Courses (24 units)

 

Upper division required courses (28 units)

 

Electives (20-21 units)

Select at least one course from each of the following three groups

Methodology

 

Environmental

 

Social and Economic

 

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