Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs

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This section outlines the specific requirements for every program in the College of Arts and Sciences that begin with the letters G and H.

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Geography

Geography Major (B.S. or B.A.)

Major codes BS4231, BA4231

The requirements for a B.S. or B.A. in geography are 55 hours of approved geography courses, including:

GEOG 101   Physical Geography 5
GEOG 121   Human Geography 4GEOG 271   Intro to Stat. in Geog. 5 or GEOG 471 Quantitative Methods or 4
GEOG 481   Senior Seminar 2

One regional course from the following:

GEOG 131   Third World 4
GEOG 132   Industrial World 4
GEOG 232   Geography of Ohio 4
GEOG 233   Geography of Appalachia 4
GEOG 234   Geog. of U.S. and Canada 4
GEOG 330   Geog. of Western Europe 4
GEOG 331   Geography of Africa I 4
GEOG 332   Geography of Africa II 4
GEOG 335   Latin America 4
GEOG 338   Southeast Asia 4

One technique course from the following:

GEOG 260   Maps 4
GEOG 360   Cartography 5
GEOG 361   Statistical Cartography 5
GEOG 365   Remote Sensing I 5
GEOG 466   Remote Sensing II 5
GEOG 468   Automated Cartography 5
GEOG 476   Field Methods 5-9

At least 30 hours at the 300 level or above.

Majors are not permitted to take geography and required courses pass/fail.

To pursue a B.S. degree, you must obtain a strong background in math, computer science, and the natural sciences by completing at least 36 hours of from the Arts and Sciences natural sciences area requirement list. The selection of specific courses will depend on your interest and the recommendation of your advisor.

Geography Minor

Minor code OR4231

A minor in geography consists of a minimum of 28 hours including GEOG 101, 121, and at least three other courses at the 300 level or above.

Geography-Cartography Major (B.S. or B.A.)

Special curcula; major codes BS4236, BA4236

Cartography, the art and science of mapmaking, is an integral part of geography. The spatial perceptions of geographers are translated into map form via various cartographic techniques. In recent years cartography has become a major career objective within geography.

This program addresses both the academic and technical aspects of cartography, leading to application and practical experience-the latter through a practicum and employment in the Ohio University Cartographic Center, an extension of the Cartography Program and the Department of Geography.

The program stresses a strong background in geography, emphasizes cartography-related courses, and complements these courses with specific courses from related areas. Graduates will have an added advantage in the job market.

You must meet all requirements for a geography major as well as the following:

GEOG 260   Maps 4

Minimum of 30 hours from:

GEOG 360         Cartography 5
GEOG 361         Statistical Cartography 5
GEOG 365         Remote Sensing I 5
GEOG 466         Remote Sensing II 5
GEOG 468         Automated Cartography 5
GEOG 478         Geog. Info. Systems 5
GEOG 479         Adv. Geog. Info. Systems 5
MATH 163A, B     Intro to Calculus 7
or MATH 263A, B   Calculus or 8

Computer Science

Two approved CS or MIS courses above the 199 level

Geological Sciences

GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5
GEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology 5
or GEOG 315 Landforms and Landscapes

Other requirements

CE 210 Plane Surveying 4
and/or ART 151 Introduction to Graphic Design 4

Geography-Environmental Geography Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS4232

To prepare for a career in environmental geography, you can pursue a B.S. with a major in geography. Consult the chair of the Department of Geography as soon as you elect this program so that you can be assigned an advisor.

For this program you are required to complete a minimum of 192 hours, including geography major requirements, the Arts and Sciences degree requirements in foreign languages and humanities, university General Education Requirements, and the following courses:

GEOG 201   Environmental Geog. 4GEOG 241   Global Issues 4

One of the following:

GEOG 360   Cartography 5
GEOG 260   Maps and GEOG 365 Remote Sensing I 9GEOG 260   Maps
and 478       Geog. Info. Systems 9

Hours over 300 must include five courses from this list:

GEOG 302   Meteorology 5
GEOG 303   Climatology 5
GEOG 315   Landforms and Landscapes 5
GEOG 316   Biogeography 4
GEOG 321   Population Geography 4
GEOG 344   Agro-Ecosystems 4
GEOG 350   Land Use Planning 4
GEOG 353   Environmental Planning 4
GEOG 411   Advanced Physical 4
GEOG 440   Environ. Impact Analysis 4
GEOG 447   Resource Management 5
GEOG 466   Remote Sensing II 5
GEOG 475   Analysis of Geog. Systems 4
GEOG 476   Field Methods 5-9
GEOG 478   Geographic Info. Systems 5
GEOG 479   Adv. Geog. Info. Systems 5

General requirement

CHEM 121, 122, 123   Prin. of Chemistry 15
or 151, 152, 153       Fund. of ChemistryMATH 163A, B       Intro to Calculus 9-12
or 263A, B, C        Calculus

Choose at least 18 hours from the biological sciences or 13 hours from the earth sciences group below. Take at least 8 hours in one subject area and at least two different subject areas. This concurrently will satisfy the Arts and Sciences natural sciences degree requirement in biological sciences and partially satisfy the requirement in earth science.

Biological Sciences (18 hrs)

BIOL 101*              Prin. of Biology 5
PBIO 102               Plant Biology 5
PBIO 103               Plants and People 4
PBIO 110*              Intro to Plant Biology 6
PBIO 111               Intro to Plant Biology 6
PBIO 220               Woody Plants 4
PBIO 247               Vegetation of N. Amer. 4
PBIO 248               Trees and Shrubs 4
PBIO 303               Medicinal Plants of Ohio 3
PBIO 321               Agricultural Plant Ecology 4
PBIO 322               Tropical Plant Ecology 4
PBIO 410               Plants and Soil 4
PBIO 411               Integrative Tropical Plant Biology 4
PBIO 425               Plant Ecology 5
PBIO 426               Physiol. Plant Ecology 5
MICR 211               Environ. Microbiology 3
MICR 212               Environ. Micro. Lab 2
BIOS 101*               Prin. of Biology 5
BIOS 103               Human Biology 5
BIOS 170, 171, 172, 173  Intro to Zoology 14
BIOS 220               Cons. and Biodiversity 4
BIOS 376               Ecology Lab 3
BIOS 477               Population Ecology 4
BIOS 478               Community Ecology 4
BIOS 481               Animal Conserv. Biology 4

*Credit is awarded only for one of the following courses: BIOL 101, PBIO 110, BIOS 101, BIOS 170. Credit is not awarded for both PBIO 102 and PBIO 111.

Earth Sciences (13 hrs)

GEOL 101   Intro to Geology 5
GEOL 211   Intro Oceanography 4
GEOL 215   Environmental Geology 4
GEOL 231   Water and Pollution 4
GEOL 330   Prin. of Geomorphology 5
GEOL 432   Origin and Classification of Soils 4
GEOL 470   Mineral Deposits 4
GEOL 480   Hydrogeology I 4
GEOL 481   Hydrogeology II 4

To complete the natural sciences requirement, add at least one nongeology natural science course for a total of 18 hours in natural sciences.

Choose at least four courses (portion of Arts and Sciences social sciences requirement) from the following:

ANTH 378   Human Ecology 4
BUSL 255   Law and Society 4
BUSL 370   Environmental Law 4
ECON 103   Prin. of Microeconomics 4
ECON 104   Prin. of Macroeconomics 4
ECON 303   Microeconomics 4
ECON 304   Macroeconomics 4
ECON 313   Econ. of the Environment 4
ECON 314   Natural Resources Econ. 4
ECON 335   Economics of Energy 4
POLS 425   Environ. and Natural Resource Politics and Policy 4
POLS 488   Public Dispute Resolution 4
SOC 340    Human Population Ecology 4

Complete the university General Education Requirements. See also the environmental degree programs in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental and Plant Biology, and Geology.

Geography-Environmental Prelaw (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS4237

The Geography-Environmental Prelaw Program is designed to prepare you for advanced study of environmental law. The goal of the program is to provide both a sound science background in environmental studies and a broad base of know- ledge in the humanities and social sciences. Required courses include physical geography; environmental analysis; resource management, planning, and techniques; and additional work in biology and/or geology, chemistry, and mathematics. Required work in the humanities and social sciences includes courses from history, philosophy, economics, political science, and business law.

Core Curriculum

Minimum of 60 hours in geography, including:
GEOG 101   Physical Geography 5
GEOG 121   Human Geography 4

One regional course

(GEOG 131, 132, 232, 233, 234, 330, 331, 332, 335, or 338)
GEOG 271       Intro to Stat. in Geog. 5
or GEOG 471     Quantitative Methods or 4
GEOG 360       Cartography 5
or GEOG 260     Maps
and GEOG 365    Remote Sensing I 9
GEOG 201       Environ. Geography 4
GEOG 241       Global Issues 4
GEOG 481       Senior Seminar 2

Minimum 30 hours at the 300 level or above, including 5 courses from:
GEOG 302   Meteorology 5
GEOG 315   Landforms and Landscapes 5
GEOG 316   Biogeography 4
GEOG 321   Population Geography 4
GEOG 325   Political Geography 4
GEOG 350   Land Use Planning 4
GEOG 353   Environmental Planning 4
GEOG 440   Environ. Impact Analysis 4
GEOG 447   Resource Management 5
GEOG 466   Remote Sensing II 5
GEOG 478   Geog. Info. Systems 5
GEOG 479   Adv. Geog. Info. Syst. 5

Other Requirements

Courses that apply to university General Education or Arts and Sciences area requirements are noted as follows: Tier I (1J), Tier II (2A, 2H, 2N, 2S, 2T), A&S Area (Hum, SS, NS).

Humanities

Any 305J course (1J) PLUS any 3 courses from:

HIST 314A-F  Soc. and Cult. Hist. of U.S. (Hum) 4
INCO 103     Fund. of Public Speaking 4
INCO 351     Courtroom Rhetoric (Hum) 4
INCO 352     Political Rhetoric (Hum) 4
INCO 353     Contemp. Rhetoric (Hum) 4
PHIL 120     Principles of Reasoning 4
PHIL 130     Intro to Ethics (Hum, 2H) 4
PHIL 235     Business Ethics (Hum) 3
PHIL 240     Social & Political Philosophy (Hum, 2H) 4
PHIL 330     Ethics (Hum) 5
THAR 110Y   Intro to Performance 4

Social Sciences

Any 4 courses from:

BUSL 255     Law & Society (SS) 4
BUSL 370*    Environmental Law (SS) 4
ECON 103     Microeconomics (2S, SS) 4
ECON 104     Macroeconomics (2S, SS) 4
ECON 313*    Econ. of the Environ. (SS) 4
ECON 314*    Nat. Res. Economics (SS) 4
HIST 212      U.S. 1828-1900 (2S, SS) 4
HIST 213      U.S. Since 1900 (2S, SS) 4
HIST 391A    English Hist. to 1688 (SS) 4
HIST 391B    English Hist. Since 1688 (SS) 4
POLS 374     Great Jurists (SS) 4
POLS 401     American Const. Law (SS) 4
POLS 402     American Const. Law (SS) 4
POLS 404     Civil Liberties (SS) 4
POLS 409     Criminal Procedure (SS) 5
POLS 410     Public Policy Analysis (SS) 4
POLS 412     Pub. Personnel Admin. (SS) 4
POLS 413     Administrative Law (SS) 4
POLS 420     Women, Law, and Politics (SS) 4
POLS 425*    Environ. and Nat. Res. Politics and Policy (SS) 4

*strongly recommended

Natural Sciences

Any 4 courses from Environmental and Plant Biology (NS) and/or Geology (NS).

General Requirements

CHEM 121, 122, 123     Prin. of Chemistry (2N) 12
or CHEM 151, 152, 153   Fund. of Chemistry (2N) or 15
MATH 163A, B          Intro to Calculus (2N) 7
or MATH 263A, B       Calculus (2N) or 8

Geography-Geographic Information Systems Analyst Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS4235

The goal of the geographic information systems analyst program is to provide a technical background for geographers interested in working with business, government, or planning agencies. The emphasis of the program is first, to develop a strong background in the field of geographic information systems as practiced in the fields of cartography, remote sensing, and quantitative methods; and second, to develop cognate skills in the fields of computer science, economics, mathematics, and public administration.

Core Curriculum

Geography major requirements with these specifications:

GEOG 260      Maps 4
GEOG 315     Landforms and Landscapes 5
orGEOL 330    Prin. of Geomorphology
GEOG 360      Cartography 5
GEOG 365      Remote Sensing I 5
GEOG 471      Quantitative Methods 4
GEOG 466      Remote Sensing II 5
GEOG 478      Geog. Info. Systems 5
GEOG 479      Adv. Geog. Info. Syst. 5

Minimum of one planning/management course 4(choose from GEOG 350, 353, 440, 447, 475)

Minimum of one topical course 4(choose from GEOG 321, 324, 325, 326, 312)

Other Requirements

CS 230           Computer Programming I 5
CS 240 A, B      Intro to Computer Sci. 9
MATH 263A,B    Analytic Geom. and Calc. 9

Minimum of 12 hours from economics and/or BUSL 255, BUSL 370

Minimum of 13 hours from geology and/or life sciences

Geography-Premeteorology Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS4233

The following interdisciplinary program in the Departments of Geography, Mathematics, and Physics can prepare you for graduate training in meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric physics. The program can be taken with an emphasis in geography, mathematics, or physics (see departmental listings in this section). If you choose the geography emphasis, contact the Department of Geography for advising.

Freshman

CHEM 151             Fund. of Chemistry 5
CHEM 152             Fund. of Chemistry 5
GEOG 101             Physical Geography 5
GEOL 101             Intro to Geology 5
MATH 263A, B, C     Calculus (or advanced placement) 12
                     English composition 5

Sophomore

GEOG 201             Environ. Geography 4
GEOL 211             Oceanography 4
MATH 263D           Calculus 4
MATH 340            Differential Equations 4
MATH 440            Vector Analysis 4
MATH 441            Fourier Series and Partial Diff. Equations 4
PHYS 251, 252, 253    General Physics 15

Junior

GEOG 302       Meteorology 5
GEOG 303       Climatology 5
GEOG 304       Observ. in Meteorology 2
PHYS 311, 312   Mechanics 8
               English composition 4

Senior

Two courses in computer programming or quantitative methods (see advisor for approved list) 10

GEOG 405   Pract. in Meteorological Forecasting 2-10
GEOG 406   Intro to Synoptic Meteorology 5GEOG 407   Synoptic Meteorology 5
PHYS 411   Thermodynamics 4

Geography emphasis requirements

GEOG 121     Human Geography 4
GEOG 315     Landforms and Landscape 5
or GEOG 316   Biogeography or 5
or GEOG 411   Adv. Physical Geography or 4
GEOG 260     Maps 4
or 360         Cartography or 5
or 365         Remote Sensing I
GEOG 481     Senior Seminar 2

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Geography-Urban Planning Major (B.A. or B.S.)

Special curricula; major codes BA4234, BS4234

These special curricula are designed to provide some of the basic academic requirements for a career in urban planning in the United States. While working toward a conventional B.A. or B.S. in geography, you will take certain required courses and select from an approved list of electives (both inside and outside the Department of Geography) that emphasize legal, social, political, and historical aspects of the planning profession. These courses simultaneously fulfill some of the department and college requirements. The distinctiveness of the curriculum comes from the direction you are given and the preselection of courses in which you may enroll; these elements separate the special curriculum from the general geography program. To enroll in the preparation for urban and regional planning major, contact the chair of the Department of Geography as soon as possible, preferably not later than the beginning of your sophomore year.

The majority of job opportunities for planners are with government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. Their activities largely concern administration and implementation of federal programs, and continued funding depends upon congress. While a bachelor's degree can provide initial entry into the profession, job descriptions usually specify a master's degree. It is recommended that you continue toward such a degree, which involves an additional two years of study and is offered by more than 70 American universities.

Core Curriculum

Geography major requirements with these specifications:

Hours over 300 must include

GEOG 326   Urban Geography 4
GEOG 350   Land Use Planning 4
GEOG 353   Environmental Planning 4
GEOG 360   Cartography 5
GEOG 455   Evolution of Planning 4

Choice of one from this list

GEOG 365   Remote Sensing I 5
GEOG 468   Automated Cartography 5
GEOG 478   Geog. Info. Systems 5

Complete the following:

GEOL 101     Intro to Geology 5
GEOL 231     Water and Pollution 4GEOL 330     Prin. of Geomorphology 5
or GEOG 315   Landforms and Landscapes

Other Departments (16 hrs)

Except for MGT 300, these courses currently fulfill the social sciences area requirement of the College of Arts and Sciences.

ECON103    Prin. of Microeconomics 4
ECON 104   Prin. of Macroeconomics 4
MGT 300    Management 4
POLS 320   Urban Politics 4
SOC 424    Urban Sociology 4

*Work with your advisor to develop a plan that meets university General Education Requirements.

Electives

Completion of the above requirements leaves 65 credit hours to be taken to fulfill the 192 credit hours necessary for graduation. Try to take these from the following:

BUSL 370     Environmental Law 4
BUSL 442     Law of Property and Real Estate 4
ECON 213     Current Economic Prob. 4
ECON 303    Microeconomics 4
ECON 304    Macroeconomics 4
ECON 360    Money and Banking 4
HIST 317A   Ohio History to 1851 4
HIST 317B    Ohio History Since 1851 4
POLS 101    American Nat. Govt. 4
POLS 102    Issues in Amer. Politics 4
POLS 210    Princ. of Public Admin 4
POLS 408    Urban Public Admin. 4
POLS 410    Public Policy Analysis 4
POLS 424    ntergovernmental Relations in the U.S. 4
POLS 425    Environ. and Natural Resource Politics and Policy 4
PSY 335     Environmental Psych. 5
SOC 101     Intro to Sociology 5
SOC 201     Contemp. Social Problems 4
SOC 230     Sociology of Poverty 4
SOC 425     Sociology of Aging 4
SW 101      Intro to Social Welfare and Social Work 3
SW 290      Social Welfare as an Inst. 4
SW 395      Aging in the Welfare State 4

Outside the College of Arts and Sciences

EH 310     Water Supply and Waste-water Environ. Health Practice 4
EH 312     Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 4
EH 320     Shelter Environments 4
HREC 310   Prog. Planning and Facil. for Recreation 5
INCO 205   Group Discussions 4
INCO 304   Prin. and Tech. of Interviewing 4
REAL 101   Real Estate Prin. and Prac. 4
REAL 201   Real Estate Appraising 4
REAL 204   Real Estate Finance 4

Additional coursework in civil engineering (415, 451, 452), plant sciences (101, 101H, 102, 103, 311), microbiology (211, 212), biological sciences (390H), and economics is recommended in the senior year.

Geogolical Sciences

Geological Sciences Major (B.S. or B.A.)

Major codes BS3321, BA3321

Required courses for the B.S. degreein minimum preparation for a professional career in geological sciences or entry into graduate school are

GEOL 101   Intro to Geology 5
GEOL 205   Statistical Methods 4
GEOL 255   Historical Geology 4
GEOL 315   Mineralogy 5
GEOL 320   Rocks 3
GEOL 330   Prin. of Geomorphology 5
GEOL 340   Prin. of Invertebrate Paleontology 4
GEOL 350   Stratigraphy-Sedimentology 4
GEOL 360   Structural Geology 5
GEOL 413   Optical Mineralogy 4
GEOL 422   Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology/Petrography 4
GEOL 424   Sedimentary Petrology/Petrography 3
GEOL 446   Earth Systems Evolution 4
GEOL 466   Geodynamics 4

Approved field course

At least two additional 400-level courses

Extradepartmental requirements

CHEM 151, 152, 153;   Fund. of Chemistry 15
CS 220               Intro to Computing 5
MATH 263A,B        Calculus 8
PHYS 201, 202*       Intro to Physics 10
or 251, 252, 253       General Physics 15

You are required to take the geology subject test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) during your senior year and to have the results reported to the department.

*Discuss the selection of an appropriate physics sequence with your advisor. PHYS 203 may be required for some graduate programs.

Requirements for the B.A. degreeinclude:

GEOL 101   Intro to Geology 5
GEOL 255   Historical Geology 4
GEOL 315   Mineralogy 5
GEOL 320   Rocks 3
GEOL 330   Prin. of Geomorphology 5
GEOL 340   Prin. of Invertebrate Paleontology 4
GEOL 350   Stratigraphy-Sedimentol. 4
GEOL 360   Structural Geology 5
GEOL 466   Geodynamics 4

at least two additional courses at the 400 level

Extradepartmental requirements

CHEM 121, 122  Prin. of Chemistry 8
PHYS 201       Intro to Physics 5
MATH 115      Precalculus 5

Consult the departmental undergraduate advisor regarding appropriate minors to be combined with the B.A. degree.

Geological Sciences Minor

Minor code OR3321

A minor in geological sciences requires a minimum of 25 hours of coursework in geological sciences to include 101, 255, and a minimum of three courses at the 300-400 level.

Geological Sciences-Environmental Geology Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS3323

The preprofessional program in environmental geology is designed to provide you with broad training in preparation for a career in conservation, natural resource management, land-use planning, or environmental quality control. In most instances, you should anticipate further training at the graduate level. Consult with the undergraduate advisor in the Department of Geological Sciences before planning your schedule of coursework.

The courses listed below constitute the departmental requirements for this program. Schedule additional courses to fulfill Arts and Sciences and university General Education Requirements. You are required to take the geology subject test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) during your senior year and to have the results reported to the department.

Major courses

GEOL 101   Intro. to Geology 5
GEOL 205   Statistical Methods 4
GEOL 255   Historical Geology 4
GEOL 315   Mineralogy 5
GEOL 320   Rocks 3
GEOL 330   Prin. of Geomorphology 5
GEOL 350   Stratigraphy-Sedimentology 4
GEOL 360   Structural Geology 5
GEOL 427   Water Geochemistry 4
GEOL 480   Hydrogeology I 4

An approved field course

Natural science courses

BIOS 220               Conserv. and Biodiversity 4
CHEM 151, 152, 153     Fund. of Chemistry 15
CHEM 301, 302         Organic Chemistry 6
MATH 263A, 263B      Calculus 8
MICR 211, 212         Environ. Microbiology 6
PHYS 201, 202         Intro to Physics 10
or PHYS 251, 252, 253  General Physics or 15

Social Science courses

BUSL 370     Environmental Law 4
ECON 313     Econ. of the Environment 4
or ECON 314   Nat. Resources Economics
GEOG 478     Geog. Info. Systems 5

Tool (methods) course

CS 220   Intro to Computing 5

A minimum of two courses from the following list: Natural Sciences

BIOS 376    Field Ecology 4
BIOS 431    Limnology 5
CHEM 325   Instr. Methods of Analysis 4
CHEM 431   Chemical Sep. Methods 3
CHEM 432   Chem. Instrumentation and Electrochemistry 3
CHEM 433   Spectrochemical Analysis 3
GEOG 302   Meteorology 5
GEOG 303   Climatology 5
GEOL 432    Orig. and Class. of Soils 4
GEOL 434    Intro to Remote Sensing 4
GEOL 480    Hydrogeology I 4
GEOL 481    Hydrogeology II 4
GEOL 484    Subsurface Methods 4
GEOL 485    Intro to Appl. Geophysics 4
PBIO 410    Plants and Soils 4
PBIO 425    Plant Ecology 5

Social Science

ECON 313   Econ. of the Environment 4
ECON 314   Nat. Resources Economics 4
ECON 335   Economics of Energy 4
GEOG 350   Land Use Planning 4
GEOG 353   Environmental Planning 4
GEOG 365   Remote Sensing 5
GEOG 440   Environ. Impact Analysis 4
GEOG 447   Resource Management 5
GEOG 475   Analysis of Geog. Systems 4
GEOG 479   Adv. Geographic Information Systems 5
POLS 425    Environ. and Natural Res. Politics and Policy 4

Geogolical Sciences-Water Resources Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS3322

This curriculum is recommended for students who wish to specialize in the investigation of surface water and groundwater supplies. You will major in geology as a B.S. degree candidate and take additional coursework in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Graduates are qualified to seek professional employment in hydrogeology or to enter graduate school. Your are required to take the geology subject test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) during your senior year and to have the results reported to the department. Enter the program as a freshman to complete the required curriculum in four years.

Freshman

CHEM 151, 152, 153  Fund. of Chemistry 15
CS 220              Intro to Computing 5
GEOL 101           Intro to Geology 5
GEOL 255           Historical Geology 4
MATH 263 A, B, C, D Calculus 16
                    English composition 5

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

GEOL 205           Statistical Methods 4
GEOL 315           Mineralogy 5
GEOL 320           Rocks 3
GEOL 330           Prin. of Geomorphology 5
GEOL 350           Stratigraphy-Sdmntlgy. 4
MATH 340          Differential Equations 4
PHYS 251, 252, 253  General Physics 15

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

ENG 305J    Technical Writing 4
GEOL 360    Structural Geology 5
GEOL 480    Hydrogeology I 4
GEOL 481    Hydrogeology II 4
GEOL 483    Field Hydrology 6

(to be taken during the summer following the third or fourth year)

MICR 211    Environmental Microbiology 4MICR 212    Environmental Microbiology Lab 2

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

CHEM 301    Organic Chemistry 3
CHEM 302    Organic Chemistry 3
GEOL 482    Groundwater Motion 4
GEOL 484    Subsurface Methods 4

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

German

See Modern Languages.

Gerontology Certificate Program

The Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Health and Human Services jointly sponsor the undergraduate Gerontology Certificate Program for students in any major program within the university who want to gain knowledge and skills for a career in working with the elderly. Completion of this program is officially recognized on your transcript upon graduation.

See the College of Health and Human Services section for Gerontology Certificate Program requirements.

Greek

See Classical Languages.

History

History Major (B.A.)

Major code BA4211

The major requirement for the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 52 hours. Unless partly fulfilled as a result of taking a placement test, this total includes:

131    Intro to Non-Western Hist. 4

8 hours from the following:

101    Western Civ. in Modern Times 4
102    Western Civ. in Modern Times 4
103    Western Civ. in Modern Times 4
121    Western Heritage: Classical 4
122    Western Heritage: Medieval 4
123    Western Heritage: Modernity 4

8 hours from the following:

211    Hist. of U.S. to 1828 4
212    Hist. of U.S. 1828-1900 4
213    Hist. of U.S. Since 1900 4

32 hours at the 300-400 level, including

301J    Historical Research and Writing 4

Two courses in United States history

Two courses in European history

Two courses from the following fields:

The ancient world
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Canada
The Middle East

The 100-level should be taken during your freshman year and the 200-level during your sophomore year. Unless otherwise stated, the prerequisite for 300-level courses is sophomore standing and the prerequisite for 400-level courses is junior or senior rank. Courses in economics, geography, political science, statistics, and sociology and anthropology are suggested as electives. Completion of these requirements fulfills the Arts and Sciences requirement of at least 9 hours in the major at the junior-senior level.

History Minor

Minor code OR4211

A minor in history consists of a minimum of 28 hours, including at least 8 hours at the 100-200 level and at least 16 hours at the 300-400 level, in an academically cohesive program that you will plan in consultation with a history faculty advisor.

History Pre-Foreign Service Major (B.A.)

Special curriculum; major code BA4212

To prepare for the annual foreign service officer examinations, you are advised to acquire as broad an education as possible. Facility in written and spoken English; competency in a foreign language; and a good background in economics, history, political science, business, or public administration are essential. A pre-foreign service major is available through the Departments of Economics, History, or Political Science. You can obtain detailed information about foreign service officer examinations, including sample questions from previous examinations, from these departments.

History-Prelaw (B.A.)

Special curriculum; major code BA4214

If you are in the College of Arts and Sciences and plan to enter law school, complete the specific requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. No special curriculum is prescribed. As a prelaw major, you may complete a major of your princi-pal interest. The Departments of Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology have designated prelaw advisors. For further information, see Law in this section.

History-Pretheology Major (B.A.)

Special curriculum; major code BA4213

If you plan to enter a theological seminary or to do graduate study in religion, it is recommended that you take a broad program of undergraduate courses, including the following (with minimum credit suggested in each area): philosophy (12); courses on the texts and history of religions (15); English composition and literature, and world literature (21); history, including HIST 354, 356C, and 370 (15); social sciences (21); foreign languages (18); natural sciences (9); public speaking (3). Arrange your program to meet the requirements of the B.A. degree and the university General Education Requirements. It is advisable to major in philosophy, English, or one of the social sciences. Check the entrance requirements of the theological seminaries, other religious educational institutions, or graduate schools of your choice and plan your curriculum accordingly. A pretheology major also is available from the Departments of History and Philosophy.

University Publications and Computer Services revised this file ( https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/98-99/colleges/majors4.htm ) on May 21, 1999.

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