This program combines courses from the disciplines of geography, mathematics, economics, philosophy, life and physical science and the social sciences. Students develop an understanding of planning, policy issues and analytical skills as they relate to the environment. Hands-on experience is gained through field and lab work; the use of GPS, GIS and image analysis software; national and international travel courses; research projects; and the opportunity to present at public forums and to have internships with public agencies or private companies. Students are prepared for careers in the planning profession or for graduate study.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
GEOGRAPHY
GEO 102 Elements of Geography 3
GEO 204 Geographic Techniques 4
GEO 235 Physical Geography 3
GEO 240 Land Use 3
GEO 243 Town and Regional Planning 3
GEO 304 Advanced Geographic Techniques 4
GEO 331 Environmental Issues 3
GEO 400 Research in Geography 3
SCIENCES
Students need to take four of the courses listed from any three of the following four disciplines, with two courses coming from the same discipline.
Biology
BIO 110 Introductory Biology
BIO 161 General Zoology
BIO 172 General Botany
Chemistry
CHY 110 Elementary Chemistry OR
CHY 141 General Chemistry I
CHY 142 General Chemistry II
Geology
GEY 101 Environmental Geoscience
GEY 257 Soil Science
GEY 301 Terrain Analysis
GEY 356 Hydrology
Physics
PHY 116 Physics for the Life Sciences 16
MATHEMATICS
MAT 120 Introductory Statistics 3
One additional mathematics course above MAT 123 3
COURSES TO DEVELOP ANALYTIC SKILLS
ECO 101 Microeconomics 3
GEO 325 Geography of Health and Disease OR
HEA 210 Environmental Health 3
PHI 100 Critical Thinking 3
Two courses from the following:
ANT 110 Ecological Anthropology
POS 101 American Government
PHY 112 Meteorology (4)
PHI 101 Contemporary Moral Issues OR
PHI 201 Ethics 6-7
Subtotal 63-64 credits
FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
One year of one foreign language at the college level or two years of one foreign language at the high school level.
Subtotal 0-8 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
For specific information about general education requirements and expectations, see the General Education Requirements in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.
MINIMUM TOTAL 120 credits
