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ProfessorsArreola, Aspinall, Balling, Brazel, Cerveny, Dorn, Gober, Ó hUallacháin, Pasqualetti, Zehnder Associate ProfessorsEllis, Fall, Kuby, McHugh, Wentz Assistant ProfessorsEdsall, Keys, Larson, Li, Lukinbeal, Myint, Schmeeckle, Torrens Lecturers
Geography is a discipline that integrates the physical and human dimensions of the world in the study of places, people, and environments. The mission of the Department of Geography is the creation, dissemination, and application of geographic knowledge and scholarship in a liberal arts and sciences tradition. Undergraduate students may choose to pursue a BA degree in Geography, BS degree in Geography, BAE degree in Secondary Education, or minor in Geography. A grade of “C” (2.00) or higher is necessary in all required Department of Geography courses. Both BA and BS degrees in Geography consist of a minimum of 45 semester hours. A minor consists of a minimum of 18 semester hours. A student choosing a BA degree in Geography may be interested in a liberal arts and sciences focus on the breadth of the field. A BA degree may also focus on a geographic region. In either case, the student crafts an individualized program of study in consultation with an advisor. The BA degree consists of courses in core geographic knowledge (10–11 semester hours), core geographic skills (12 semester hours), a regional course (three semester hours), and electives (12 semester hours), for a minimum of 37 semester hours in geography. At least 18 semester hours in geography must be in upper-division courses. The remaining hours are made up of electives from geography courses or related fields of study, chosen in consultation with an advisor. Core Geographic KnowledgeGCU 102 Introduction to Human Geography SB 3 GCU 121 World Geography* SB, G 4
GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography SQ 4 Total 10–11* Completion of three semester hours of transfer course work can also be used to fulfill this requirement. Core Geographic SkillsGCU 495 Quantitative Methods in Geography CS 3 GCU 496 Geographic Research Methods L 3
GPH 371 Introduction to Cartography and GPH 491 Geographic Field Methods 3 Total 12Geographic Region
Choose one of the courses below, in consultation with GCU 322 Geography of U.S. and Canada SB, C (3) GCU 323 Geography of Latin America SB, G (3) GCU 325 Geography of Europe SB, G (3) GCU 326 Geography of Asia SB, G (3) GCU 327 Geography of Africa SB, G (3) GCU 328 Geography of Middle East and North Africa SB, G (3) GCU 332 Geography of Australia and Oceania SB, G (3) GCU 344 Geography of Hispanic Americans SB, C (3)
GCU 421 Geography of Arizona and Southwestern GCU 423 Geography of South America SB, G (3)
GCU 424 Geography of Mexico and Middle
GCU 425 Geography of the Mexican American
GCU 426 Geography of Russia and GCU 433 Geography of Southeast Asia (3) GPH 433 Alpine and Arctic Environments G (3) A student can design, in consultation with an advisor, a general BA degree in Geography. In addition, there are three cooperative programs whereby a student receives a BA degree in Geography and an emphasis in Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, or Latin American Studies. Asian and Southeast Asian CertificatesStudents majoring in Geography may elect to pursue an Asian or Southeast Asian certificate. For more information, see Asian Studies, and Southeast Asian Studies. Latin American Studies EmphasisStudents majoring in Geography may elect to pursue a Latin American studies concentration combining courses from the major with selected outside courses of wholly Latin American content. At least 30 upper-division semester hours of the program must be in Latin American content courses, including 15 hours in geography (or in courses approved by the Department of Geography advisor) and 15 in other disciplines. A reading knowledge of either Spanish or Portuguese is required and a reading knowledge of the other language is suggested. The program must be approved by the Latin American Studies Center. See Latin American Studies, for more information. The BS degree consists of courses in core geographic knowledge (10–11 semester hours), core geographic skills (12 semester hours) and a geographic techniques course (from three to four semester hours), and electives (12 semester hours)—for a minimum of 37 semester hours in geography. At least 18 semester hours in geography must be in upper-division courses. The remaining hours are made up of electives from geography courses or related fields of study, chosen in consultation with an advisor. Core Geographic KnowledgeGCU 102 Introduction to Human Geography SB 3 GCU 121 World Geography* SB, G 4
GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography SQ 4 Total 10–11* Completion of three semester hours of transfer course work can also be used to fulfill this requirement. Core Geographic SkillsGCU 495 Quantitative Methods in Geography CS 3 GCU 496 Geographic Research Methods L 3
GPH 371 Introduction to Cartography and GPH 491 Geographic Field Methods 3 Total 12Core Geographic Techniques
Choose one of the courses below, in consultation with GPH 372 Air Photo Interpretation (3) GPH 373 Geographic Information Science I CS (4) GPH 471 Geographics: Interactive and Animated Cartography and Geovisualization CS (3) The remaining four courses (12 semester hours) of geography electives and nine hours of geography or related fields of study vary among the options available for a BS degree in Geography. There are two specific departmental concentrations: meteorology-climatology and urban studies. In addition, a student can design, in consultation with an advisor, an individualized BS degree emphasizing other areas within the major. Meteorology-Climatology Concentrationan undergraduate advisor in the Department of Geography for the latest National Weather Service certification requirements. The required courses for the meteorology-climatology concentration include a minimum of 40 semester hours in geography plus course work in mathematics and physics: Core CoursesGCU 102 Introduction to Human Geography SB 3 GCU 121 World Geography* SB, G 4 GCU 495 Quantitative Methods in Geography CS 3 GCU 496 Geographic Research Methods L 3
GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography SQ 4 GPH 370 Geographic Information Technologies CS 3
GPH 371 Introduction to Cartography and GPH 491 Geographic Field Methods 3 Total 25–26* Completion of three semester hours of transfer course work can also be used to fulfill this requirement. Required Meteorology CoursesGPH 213 Introduction to Climatology SG* 3 GPH 215 Introduction to Climatology Laboratory SG* 1 GPH 409 Synoptic Meteorology I 4 GPH 410 Synoptic Meteorology II 4
GPH 412 Physical Climatology 3 Total 15* Both GPH 213 and 215 must be taken to secure SG credit. Mathematics and Physics-Related CoursesMAT 270 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I MA 4 MAT 271 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II MA 4 MAT 272 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III MA 4 PHY 121 University Physics I: Mechanics SQ1 3 PHY 122 University Physics Laboratory I SQ1 1
PHY 131 University Physics II: Electricity and PHY 132 University Physics Laboratory II SQ2 1 Total 201 Both PHY 121 and 122 must be taken to secure SQ credit. 2 Both PHY 131 and 132 must be taken to secure SQ credit. Urban Studies Concentration.The required courses for the urban studies concentration are as follows: Core CoursesGCU 102 Introduction to Human Geography SB 3 GCU 121 World Geography* SB, G 4 GCU 495 Quantitative Methods in Geography CS 3 GCU 496 Geographic Research Methods L 3
GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography SQ 4
GPH 371 Introduction to Cartography and GPH 373 Geographic Information Science I CS 4 GPH 491 Geographic Field Methods 3 Total 26–27* Completion of three semester hours of transfer course work can also be used to fulfill this requirement. Required Urban Studies Courses
GCU 484 Human Geography Internship 3 Choose one of the courses below 3 GCU 351 Population Geography SB, G (3) GCU 357 Social Geography SB (3) GCU 364 Energy in the Global Arena SB, G (3) GCU 441 Economic Geography SB (3) GCU 442 Geographical Analysis of Transportation SB (3) One upper-division GCU or GPH course chosen in consultation with an advisor (3) Choose two of the courses below 6 GCU 359 Cities of the World I SB, G, H (3) GCU 360 Cities of the World II SB, G (3) GCU 444 Geographic Studies in Urban Transportation SB (3) GCU 494 ST: Geography of Phoenix (3) Urban studies total 15A minor in Geography is awarded to students who complete a minimum of 18 hours in geography. A grade of “C” (2.00) or higher is required for all courses taken for the minor. The following lower-division courses are required: GCU 102 Introduction to Human Geography SB 3
GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography SQ 4 Total 6–7The remaining courses are selected in conjunction with an advisor. At least one course should be a geographic skill, these include: Geographic Information Technologies (GPH 370), Introduction to Cartography and Georepresentation (GPH 371), Air Photo Interpretation (GPH 372), Geographic Information Science I (GPH 373), or Geographic Field Methods (GPH 491). At least four courses should be upper-division courses in geography. UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE This cross-disciplinary certificate is designed for undergraduates wishing to pursue a GIS-related career. The certificate is awarded to students completing the following 19 semester hours with a grade of “C” or higher. Required courses
CSE 100 Principles of Programming with C++ CS 3 GCU 495 Quantitative Methods in Geography CS 3 GPH 370 Geographic Information Technologies CS 3 GPH 373 Geographic Information Science I CS 4 GPH 473 Geographic Information Science II CS 3 Elective CoursesChoose one of the courses below 3 ABS 485 GIS in Natural Resources (3) ABS 586 Remote Sensing in Environmental Resources (4) CSE 181 Applied Problem Solving with Visual BASIC CS (3) GCU 361 Urban Geography SB (3) GCU 441 Economic Geography SB (3) GCU 442 Geographical Analysis of Transportation SB (3) GCU 484 Human Geography Internship (3)
GPH 371 Introduction to Cartography and GPH 372 Air Photo Interpretation (3)
GPH 471 Geographics: Interactive and Animated GPH 481 Environmental Geography (3) GPH 483 Geographic Information Analysis (3) GPH 484 Internship: GIS based (3) PLB 434 Landscape Ecological Analysis and Modeling (3) Total 19Five concentrations in Geography (geography, environmental geography, geographical information science, geography for business, and international geography) are available under the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree, a program intended for the student who has academic interests that might not be satisfied with existing majors. Two double concentrations are also available: the global family (in conjunction with family resources and human development) and environmental science (in conjunction with plant biology). Building on two academic concentrations (or one double concentration) and an interdisciplinary core, students in the BIS program take active roles in creating their educational plans and defining their career goals. For more information, see School of Interdisciplinary Studies. This degree is offered through the Initial Teacher Certification (ITC) program in the College of Education. Students pursuing a major in Secondary Education (Geography) have an advisor in the College of Education and an advisor within the Department of Geography. College of Education, for information on admission eligibility requirements, admission deadlines, field experiences, and student teaching. For more information, or to schedule an appointment with an advisor, call the Office of Student Services in the College of Education at 480/965-5555. Academic Specialization ITC Admission RequirementsAt least three required courses in the academic specialization must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher before applying to the ITC professional program. GeographyThe major teaching field consists of 30 semester hours and six hours in teaching methods. A grade of “C” (2.00) or higher is required in all academic specialization courses. Required major courses are as follows: GCU 102 Introduction to Human Geography SB 3 GCU 121 World Geography SB, G 4
GCU 141 Introduction to Economic Geography SB, G 3 GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography SQ 4
GPH 210 Society and Environment G 3 Minimum total 301 Both GPH 212 and 214 must be taken to secure SQ credit. 2 Electives must be upper-division geography courses chosen in conjunction with an advisor to reach the 30-semester-hour major requirement. Teaching MethodsGCU 414 Teaching Geography Standards 3
SED 480 Special Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3 Total 6Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.. Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/catalog on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.
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