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Nov 23, 2024
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University Catalog 2015-2016 (Final Quarter Catalog) [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 64 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.
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Requirements for the Major (64 units)
All options leading to the degree in Geography require 64 units.
The Environmental Geography option requires 28 units of lower division and 36 units of upper division. The Geographic Information Systems option requires 20 units of lower division, 36 units of upper division, and 8 units of electives. The Urban Analysis option requires 16 units of lower division, 32 units of upper division, and 16 units of electives.
Environmental Geography Option (64 units)
I. Lower Division Required Courses (28 units)
Select one of the following two courses:
II. Upper Division Required Courses (36 units)
Methods (select 2 of the following) (8 units) GIS Applications (select one of the following) (4 units)
Climate (select 1 of the following) (4 units)
Environmental Geography (select 2 of the following) (8 units)
Urban Social Dynamics (select 2 of the following) (8 units)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Option (64 units)
I. Lower Division Required Courses (20 units)
Select one of the following two courses.
II. Upper division courses (36 units)
Technical Core (32 units)
Plus one of the following (4 units):
Systematic Core (4 units)
Select one of the following: III. Electives in geography (8 units)
To be determined by student and advisor. it could include additional courses from the list of systematic core in geography (see above). Urban Analysis Option (64 units)
I. Lower Division Required Courses (16 units)
Select one of the following two courses (4 units)
II. Upper division required courses (32 units)
III. Electives (16 units)
Select at least one course from each of the following three groups |
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