+ Geography

305 Hanna Hall, 419-372-2925

The program is designed around the department's focus on the spatial analysis of regional change and development. In this context, the concept of a "region" is defined as a spatial unit that may include both urban and rural areas. Within the department's focus the primary emphasis is on applied human geographic dimensions of resources, land use, population and socio-economic analysis. Spatial analysis techniques of computer mapping, GIS and remote sensing are also emphasized and integrated. All geography majors are advised to take a course in statistics.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in geography are expected to:

• Know and apply geographic concepts in identifying, analyzing and explaining spatial/global issues and processes;
  
• Identify and analyze the past and present processes that contribute to the world's constantly changing cultural and physical environments;
  
• Ascertain the interrelationships and interactions between and among regions;
  
• Collect, integrate, analyze, display and communicate spatial information and data sources by using mapping skills, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other tools and techniques such as air photo interpretation, remote sensing, statistics and computers;
  
• Apply spatial dimensions in analyzing issues and determining how human perceptions and actions contribute to distinct global identities and regional variations.
  

Major, Bachelor of Arts—minor required
(33 hours)

• Select one from: GEOG 125, 126, 127, 213 (3)
• Select one from: GEOG 121, 122, 340, 341, 342, 343, 346, 347, 349, 351 (3)
• GEOG 225 (3)
• GEOG 321 (3)
• GEOG 325 (3)
• GEOG 424 (4)
• GEOG 490 (2) or 489 (3)
• Electives (in consultation with adviser) (11-12)

Minor (21 hours)
Courses recommended include GEOG 125 or 213, 225 or 230, 321, plus 12 hours. A journalism or telecommunications major can minor in broadcast meteorology. This consists of GEOG 125, 213, 303, 400, 404, 122 or 342, and 455, 457 or 490.