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The Major:
A degree in geography provides skills in high demand in today’s job market. Techniques such as cartography (map-making), air photo interpretation, data base handling, geographic information systems (GIS) and computer-based cartography are used intensively in map production, regional planning and environmental assessment. These skills and the geographic perspective also open doors to employment in government agencies and private firms that deal with urban and regional planning, water management, environmental and market analysis, foreign service and education.In addition to satisfying college and university requirements, geography majors are required to follow one of the following courses of study. Majors should take STA 2023 or 2122 to fulfill part of the general education math requirement.
Bachelor of Arts: GEO 2200, 2200L, 2410 (or 2420 or 2500), 3162C, 4100C or 3151, 4120C (or 4201 or 5105C or 5134C or 4167 or 5945C) and 4930.
Four courses from: GEO 2201, 3151, 3250, 3280, 3315, 3370, 3424, 3430, 3502, 3541, 3602, 4120C, 4167C, 4201C, 4221, 4281, 4285, 4431, 4554, 4620, 4970, 5105C, 5134C, 5157, 5159, 5177C, 5186, 5346, 5556, 5567, 5615, 5809, 5839, and 5945C.
Select one regional geography course from: GEA 2210, 2270, 3223, 3410, 3500, 3600, 4465.
Bachelor of Science: GEO 2200, 2200L, 3162C, 4100C or 3151, 4120C (or 5105C or 5134C or 4167C or 5945C), 4930, CHM 1020, PHY 2004, 2004L, 2005, 2005L, MET 1010, GLY 2010, SOS 3022, and 3022L.
One from: GEO 2410, 2420 or 2500.
Three from: GEO 3151, 3250, 3280, 3315, 3370, 4120C, 4167C, 4221, 4281, 4285, 4970, 5105C, 5134C, 5157, 5159, 5177C, 5346, 5809 and 5945C.
Select one regional geography course from: GEA 2210, 2270, 3223, 3410, 3500, 3600, 4465.
Honors: To graduate cum laude, a student must have a 3.5 overall junior-/senior- level GPA. To graduate magna cum laude (high honors) or summa cum laude (highest honors) requires an overall 3.5 average and a thesis, due no later than two weeks before graduation. A grade of A is required in GEO 4970, honors thesis.
The student shall, in consultation with the undergraduate coordinator, select two members of the faculty to serve as a committee to evaluate the honors thesis. Normally, this faculty will serve as advisers in the preparation of the thesis as well.
Combined degrees: Combined B.A./M.A. or B.S./M.S. degree programs are available for top students. Interested students should contact the graduate coordinator early in their junior year for application and information.
The Minor: As a minor, geography offers useful complements to students of environmental sciences, human sciences, business, international studies, planning, agricultural sciences, travel and tourism, and to careers that require international understanding and knowledge of local and regional conditions.
At least 15 credits are required. No more than six credits may be by transfer. Meet all college requirements for the minor:
- Choose One: GEO 2200 or 2201.
- Choose One: GEO 1010, 2410, 2420 or 2500.
- Three GEA or GEO courses at the 3000 or higher level. Each course must be of at least three credits and none may be an individual work course.
Overseas Study: The department participates in an exchange program with the University of Utrecht. A course on the geography of Europe (GEA 3500) is regularly offered each summer in the Netherlands.
General Education: Department courses satisfy several areas, including international/diversity (I), social sciences (S) and physical and biological sciences (P, B). In addition, GEA 3223 satisfies the humanities (H) area.
Geography
To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical tracking criteria.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
Semester 2:
- Maintain 2.0 UF GPA
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 Geography course
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional Geography course (1 of the 2 must be GEO 2200) with a 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking course work
Semester 5:
- Complete 1 additional Geography course with a 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking course work
Bachelor of Science
|
Semester 1 |
Credits |
|
GEO 2200 and GEO 2200L Physical Geography and Lab (GE-P) |
4 |
|
Or |
|
|
GEO 2200 Physical Geography (GE-P) |
3 |
|
GEO 2200C Physical Geography Lab (GE-P) |
1 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Foreign Language |
4-5 |
|
MET 1010 Weather & Climate (GE-P) |
3 |
|
_____ |
|
|
Total |
14-15 |
|
Semester 2 |
Credits |
|
GEO 2410 Social Geography OR GEO 2420 OR GEO 2500) (GE-S) |
3 |
|
GLY 2010 Physical Geology (GE-P) |
3 |
|
Foreign Language |
3-5 |
|
PHY 2004 Applied Physics 1 (GE-P) |
3 |
|
PHY 2004L Applied Physics 1 Lab (GE-P) |
1 |
|
_____ |
|
|
Total |
13-15 |
|
Semester 3 |
Credits |
|
GEO 3000-level or above (Systematic) |
3 |
|
STA 2023 OR 2122 (GE-M) Statistics |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
|
PHY 2005 Applied Physics 2 (GE-P) |
3 |
|
PHY 2005L Applied Physics 2 Lab (GE-P) |
1 |
|
Elective (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) |
3 |
|
__ |
|
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 4 |
Credits |
|
CHM 1020 Basic Chemistry Intro. General Chemistry (GE-P) |
3 |
|
GEO 3000-level (Systematic)* |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
|
_____ |
|
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
GEO 3162C Quantitative Analysis (GE-P) |
4 |
|
GEA 2000-4000-level (Regional) |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Science (GE-S) |
3 |
|
Biological Science (GE-B) |
3 |
|
Elective (3000-level or above, not in major) |
3 |
|
__ |
|
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
GEO 3000-5000-level (Technique) |
3-4 |
|
GEO 4100C Maps & Graphs (4) OR GEO 3151 Geographic Info Systems |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Elective (3000-level or above, not in major) |
3 |
|
__ |
|
|
Total |
15-16 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
GEO 4930 Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
SOS 3022 General Soils (GE-P) |
3 |
|
SOS 3022L General Soils Lab(GE-P) |
1 |
|
Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) |
6 |
|
__ |
|
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 8 |
Credits |
|
Social & Behavioral Science (GE-S) (if needed) |
3 |
|
Electives |
3 |
|
Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) |
6 |
|
Biological Science (GE-B)* |
3 |
|
__ |
|
|
Total |
15 |
* Course listings appear at the back of this catalog or contact the Undergraduate Coordinator.
Bachelor of Arts
|
Semester 1 |
Credits |
|
GEO 2410 OR GEO 2420 OR GEO 2500 |
3 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Foreign Language |
4-5 |
|
Biological Science (GE-B) |
3 |
|
_____ |
|
|
Total |
13-14 |
|
Semester 2 |
Credits |
|
GEO 2200 Physical Geography (GE-P) |
3 |
|
GEO 2200L Physical Geography Lab (GE-P) |
1 |
|
Foreign Language |
3-5 |
|
STA 2023 or STA 2122 Statistics (GE-M) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
|
_____ |
|
|
Total |
13-15 |
|
Semester 3 |
Credits |
|
GEO 3162C Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (GE-P) |
4 |
|
GEO 3000-level (Systematic)* |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Science (GE-S) |
3 |
|
Composition (GE-C) |
3 |
|
Elective (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) |
3 |
|
__ |
|
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 4 |
Credits |
|
GEO 4100C Maps & Graphs (4) OR GEO 3151 Geographic Information Systems |
3-4 |
|
GEO 3000-4000-level (Systematic) |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
|
Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) |
3 |
|
_____ |
|
|
Total |
15-16 |
|
Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
GEO 3000-5000 level (Technique) |
3-4 |
|
GEA 2000-4000-level (Regional) |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Science (GE-S) |
3 |
|
Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) |
6 |
|
__ |
|
|
Total |
15-16 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
GEO 3000-4000-level (Systematic) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
|
Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) |
6 |
|
Biological Science (GE-B) |
3 |
|
__ |
|
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
GEO 4930 Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
GEO 4000-Level (Systematic) |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Science (GE-S) |
3 |
|
Electives |
9 |
|
__ |
|
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 8 |
Credits |
|
Elective (3000-level or above, not in major) |
3 |
|
Electives |
12 |
|
__ |
|
|
Total |
15 |
* Refer to the geography course listings at the back of this catalog or see the undergraduate coordinator.
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