Bachelor of Science Major in Physical Geography

Program Overview

This geography program provides a comprehensive foundation in cultural, physical, and environmental geography. Students develop skills in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and field methods. The program offers a range of elective courses and regional studies to tailor their education to their interests. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental management, GIS, and other fields related to geography.

Program Outline

Outline:

Required major courses:

• GEO 1309: Introduction to Cultural Geography
• GEO 2410: Introduction to Physical Geography
• GEO 2426: Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
• GEO 3301: Research Methods in Geography

Required Geography core courses:

• GEO 3305: Climatology
• GEO 3425: Geomorphology

Geography techniques courses:

(select at least two)

• GEO 3411: Maps and Mapmaking
• GEO 3416: Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
• GEO 3426: Advanced GIS
• GEO 4412: Digital Image Processing and Machine Learning
• GEO 4422: Web Mapping
• GEO 4424: GPS and GIS
• GEO 4430: Field Methods

Geography electives:

(select courses to bring the required Geography hours to 36)

• GEO 2310: Global Environmental Change
• GEO 2420: Introduction to Geographic Information Techniques
• GEO 2427: Management and Implementation of GIS
• GEO 3321: Energy Resource Management
• GEO 3434: Water Resources
• GEO 3349: World Population
• GEO 4310: Regional Field Studies
• GEO 4313: Environmental Management
• GEO 4314: River Basin Management
• GEO 4325: Fluvial Processes
• GEO 4334: Groundwater Resources
• GEO 4339: Environmental Hazards
• GEO 4350: Solid Waste Planning and Management
• GEO 4380: Internship in Geography

Regional course

(select one)

• GEO 3307: Geography of Europe
• GEO 3308: Latin America
• GEO 3309: United States and Canada
• GEO 3328: Geography of North Africa and the Middle East
• GEO 3329: Geography of Texas
• GEO 3332: Geography of South and Southeast Asia
• GEO 3333: Geography of China and Japan