Geography B.S.
The general Geography B.S. degree (without concentration) is very flexible. In addition to meeting the core requirements for all geography majors, students may choose electives in geography (minimum 9 elective credits) from the subfields of regional geography, geographic methods and techniques, or systematic geography (physical geography, human-environment interaction, or geography and society).
Bachelor of Science - Geography
W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Note: The Bachelor of Science in Geography requires 36 credits in GPHY courses.
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Geography | 7 | |
| Regional Geography Course | 3 | |
| Geographic Methods | 6 | |
| Upper Division Geography | 6 | |
| Degree Electives | 9 | |
| Capstone | 1 | |
| Advanced Writing | 3 | |
| Science Course | 3-4 | |
| Mathematics Requirement | 3-7 | |
| Total Hours | 41-46 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 41-46
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Introduction to Geography
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | 7 | |
| Intro to Physical Geography: Climate, Landforms, and Vegetation | ||
| Intro to Physical Geography Laboratory: Climate, Landforms, and Vegetation | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| Total Hours | 7 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Regional Geography Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Geography of World Regions | ||
| Glacier National Park in Winter | ||
| Montana | ||
| The Middle East | ||
| North America | ||
| Crown of the Continent | ||
| Regional Geography (Multiple Regions) | ||
| Field Studies in Geography | ||
| High Asia | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Geographic Methods
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Intro to GIS and Cartography | ||
| Field Techniques | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Geography
Rule: Complete two upper division Geography courses – one must be a Physical Geography Course (see below) or other course approved by Advisor. GPHY 385 and upper-division Regional courses are excluded. 6 total credits required.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Weather and Climate | ||
| Biogeography | ||
| Global Mountain Environments | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Complete one additional 3-credit upper-division Geography Course (GPHY 385 and regional courses excluded) | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Degree Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 9 GPHY credits for a minimum of 32 GPHY credits for the degree. | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Capstone
Note: Seniors must enroll in GPHY 400 in fall, attend GPHY 500 in fall, and complete course requirements in spring.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Seniors must complete the following course: | ||
| GPHY 400 | Geography Capstone | 1 |
| Total Hours | 1 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced Writing
Notes:
- These courses will also count toward the upper-division credit requirement.
- Other science-based writing courses (e.g. GEO 320, GEO 499, BIOO 470, BIOO 475) may be approved by the advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Water and Sustainability | ||
| Community Resilience | ||
| Senior Thesis | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Science Course
Rule: Complete one of the following science courses. 3-4 total credits required. Science course must be approved by an advisor as appropriate to individual student's goals. Different science courses may be approved by the advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Introductory Ecology | ||
| Introduction to Botany | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| College Chemistry I | ||
| College Chemistry II | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus I | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus II | ||
| Total Hours | 3-4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics Requirement
Rule: Must complete 1 of the following subcategories. 3-7 total credits required.
Notes:
- Students may take M 115 and STAT 216, OR just one ofM 162, M 171, or STAT 451.
- M 171 is recommended.
Math Fundamentals
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | 7 | |
| Probability and Linear Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Total Hours | 7 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced Math
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus I (recommended) | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Total Hours | 3-4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-