Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs
This section outlines the specific requirements for every program in the College of Arts and Sciences that begin with the letters G and H.
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 4 GEOG 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 GEOG 478 Geographic Info Systems 5
At least 30 hours at the 300 level or above.
Majors are not permitted to take geography and required courses pass/fail.
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. 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.
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 levelGeological Sciences
GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOG 315 Landforms and Landscapes or GEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology 5
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
This program provides concentrated study of the earth's physical systems and human interactions with the environment. Environmental geography prepares students for careers in environmental planning, design, and restoration, as well as in environmental assessment and monitoring, resource management, natural areas preservation, and outdoor and environmental education. Students completing the program will develop competencies in a broad array of subjects spanning the natural and social sciences, as well as complementary analytical techniques. If you declare the Environmental Geography major, contact the Department as soon as possible so that you may be assigned an advisor. You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:
GEOG 201 Environmental Geog. 4 GEOG 241 Global Issues 4
Three technique courses from the following:
GEOG 360 Cartography 5 GEOG 361 Statistical Cartography 5 GEOG 365 Air Photo Interpretation 5 GEOG 466 Remote Sensing 5 GEOG 468 Automated Cartography 5 GEOG 475 Analysis of Geog. Systems 4 GEOG 476 Field Methods 4 GEOG 478 Geographic Info. Systems 5 GEOG 479 Adv. Geog. Info. Systems 5
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 Agriculture Ecosystems 4 GEOG 350 Land Use Planning 4 GEOG 353 Environmental Planning 4 GEOG 411 Advanced Physical Geography 4 GEOG 417 Landscape Ecology 4 GEOG 440 Environ. Impact Analysis 4 GEOG 447 Resource Management 5
General requirement
CHEM 121, 122, 123 Prin. of Chemistry 12 or 151, 152, 153 Fund. of Chemistry 15 MATH 163A, B Intro to Calculus 7 or 263A, B, C Calculus 8
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)
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 309 Plant Systematics and Ohio Flora 6 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 170,* 171, 172, 173 Intro to Zoology 14 BIOS 220 Cons. and Biodiversity 4 BIOS 275 Animal Ecology 4 BIOS 376 Field Ecology 4 BIOS 429 Marine Biology 5 BIOS 431 Limnology 5 BIOS 477 Population Ecology 4 BIOS 478 Community Ecology 4 BIOS 481 Animal Conserv. Biology 4
*Credit is not awarded for both PBIO 110 and 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 312 Earth Materials and Resources 5 GEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology 5 GEOL 411 Mineral Deposits 4 GEOL 427 Water Geochemistry 4 GEOL 432 Origin and Classification of Soils 4 GEOL 471 Advanced Env. Geology 4 GEOL 480 Prin. of Hydrogeology 4 GEOL 481 Groundwater Flow Modeling 4 GEOL 483 Field Hydrology 6
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:
BUSL 255 Law and Society 4 BUSL 370 Environmental Law 4 ECON 103 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 ECON 104 Prin. of Macroeconomics 4 ECON 313 Econ. of the Environment 4 ECON 314 Natural Resources Econ. 4 HIST 306 American Env. History 4 HIST 333 Oil, Energy, and Internt'l Diplomacy 4 PHIL 330 Environmental Ethics 5 POLS 425 Environ. and Natural Resource Politics and Policy 4 POLS 426 Pol. of the Env. Movement 4 POLS 488 Public Dispute Resolution 4 PSY 335 Environmental Psychology 5 SOC 340 Human Population Ecology 4
Complete the university General Education Requirements.
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 knowledge in the humanities and social sciences. Core Curriculum
You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:
GEOG 201 Environ. Geography 4 GEOG 241 Global Issues 4 GEOG 260 Maps 5
Two technique courses from the following list:
GEOG 360 Cartography 5 GEOG 361 Statistical Carrography 5 GEOG 365 Air Photo Interpretation 5 GEOG 466 Remote Sensing 5 GEOG 468 Automated Cartography 5 GEOG 475 Analysis of Geog. Systems 4 GEOG 476 Field Methods 4 GEOG 478 Geographic Info Systems 5 GEOG 479 Adv. Geog. Info. Systems 5
Minimum 30 hours at the 300 level or above, including 5 courses from:
GEOG 302 Meteorology 5 GEOG 303 Climatology 5 GEOG 315 Landforms and Landscapes 5 GEOG 316 Biogeography 4 GEOG 321 Population Geography 4 GEOG 325 Political Geography 4 GEOG 344 Agricultural Ecosystems 4 GEOG 350 Land Use Planning 4 GEOG 353 Environmental Planning 4 GEOG411 Adv. Physical Geography 4 GEOG 417 Landscape Ecology 4 GEOG 440 Environ. Impact Analysis 4 GEOG 447 Resource Management 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 113 Acting Fundamentals I 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 306 American Env. History 4 HIST 333 Oil, Energy and Int'l Diplomacy 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 POLS 426 Politics of the Env. Mvmt 4 POLS488 Public Dispute Resolution 4 PSY 335 Environmental Psychology 5
*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) 15 MATH 163A, B Intro to Calculus (2N) 7 or MATH 263A, B Calculus (2N) 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. You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:
Map Analysis Sequence
GEOG 260 Maps 4 GEOG 360 Cartography 5 GEOG 361 Statistical Cartography 5 or GEOG 365 Air Photo Interpretation 5 or GEOG 468 Automated Cartography 5Statistical Analysis Sequence
GEOG 271 Intro to Statistics in Geog. 5 GEOG 471 Quantitative Methods 4 Digital Analysis Sequence GEOG 466 Remote Sensing 5 GEOG 478 Geographic Info. Systems 5 GEOG 479 Adv. Geog. Info Systems 5
Application Support Sequence
Two planning/management courses from the following:
GEOG 350 Land Use Planning 4 GEOG 440 Env. Impact Analysis 4 GEOG 447 Resource Management 4 GEOG 455 Evolution of Planning 4 GEOG 475 Analysis of Geog. Systems 4 GEOG 476 Field Methods 4
orTwo systemic specialization courses from the following:
GEOG 303 Climatology 5 GEOG 315 Landforms and Landscapes 5 GEOG 316 Biogeography 4 GEOG 321 Population Geography 4 GEOG 324 Industrial Geography 4 GEOG 326 Urban Geography 4 GEOG 417 Landscape Ecology 4
Recommended Electives
CS 120 Computer Literacy 4 CS 220 Intro to Computing 5 CS 230 Computer Programming l 5 MATH 113 Algebra 5 MATH 163A, B Intro to Calculus 7 MATH211 Elementary Linear Algebra 4
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 limatology 5 GEOG 304 Observ. in Meteorology 2 GEOG 305 Pract. in Meteorological Forecasting 2-10 PHYS 311, 312 Mechanics 8
English composition 4 PHYS 411 Thermodynamics 4
Senior
Two courses in computer programming or quantitative methods (see advisor for approved list) 10
GEOG 406 Intro to Synoptic Meteorology 5 GEOG 407 Synoptic Meteorology 5
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 5 or 365 Air Photo Interpretation 5
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 ntro to Geology 5 GEOL 231 Water and Pollution 4 GEOL 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.
ElectivesCompletion 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 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 Intergovernmental 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 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 eal 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
Required courses for the B.S. degreein minimum preparation for a professional career in geological sciences or entry into graduate school areGEOL 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*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 4at 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 5Consult 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 Principals of Hydrogeology 4An 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 15Social 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 5Tool (methods) course
CS 220 Intro to Computing 5Natural 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.)
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.
Special curriculum; major code BS3322Freshman
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 5Arts 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 15Arts 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 Principals of Hydrogeology 4 GEOL 481 Groundwater Flow Modeling 4 GEOL 483 Field Hydrology 6(to be taken during the summer following the third or fourth year)
MICR 211 Environmental Microbiology 4
MICR 212 Environmental Microbiology Lab 2Arts 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 Transport Processes in Groundwater 4 GEOL 484 Subsurface Methods 4Arts 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.)
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:
Major code BA4211131 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 48 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 432 hours at the 300-400 level, including
301J Historical Research and Writing 4Two 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 EastThe 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
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.
Minor code OR4211History Pre-Foreign Service Major (B.A.)
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.
Special curriculum; major code BA4212History-Prelaw (B.A.)
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.
Special curriculum; major code BA4214History-Pretheology Major (B.A.)
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.
Special curriculum; major code BA4213
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