Academic Learning Compact - Geography, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in geography enables you to know the earth’s physical environment, to learn social, cultural and economic concepts from spatial and regional perspectives, and to understand the relationship between environment and society. You will learn basic concepts in sciences related to the earth and its atmosphere. You will learn the geographic techniques, skills and concepts applied by professionals in various subfields of geography. Computer-based lab assignments teach you how to analyze geographic information and to apply an interpretation of data toward problem solving or modeling. You will be able to interpret and to effectively communicate information spatially, graphically and/or with statistics.

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Before Graduating You Must

• Complete a capstone exam in GEO 4930 developed by geography faculty.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Know the earth’s physical environment and geographic perspectives regarding the relationship between environment and society.
2. Know the social, cultural and economic concepts from spatial and regional perspectives.
3. Know how geographic techniques, skills and concepts are applied by professionals.
4. Know basic concepts in sciences related to the earth and its atmosphere.
5. Analyze geographic information and apply interpretation of data toward problem solving or modeling.
6. Interpret and effectively communicate information spatially, graphically and/or with statistics.