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+ 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 (33 hours) — minor required
— click 
for 2006-2007 course requirements
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.
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