+ 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 2007-2008 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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