1996-1997 catalog
Degrees and Programs
Geography
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Geography
(907) 474-7494
Minimum Requirements for Degrees: B.A.: 120 credits; B.S.: 120 credits
Geography provides an organized picture of the earth as a whole and of its interrelated regions and activities. It deals both with the natural resources of the earth and with man's use of them. Its methodology includes the observation, measurement, description, and analysis of places or areas their likenesses, differences, interdependence and significance. Geography serves as a bridge between the physical sciences and the social sciences. At UAF, geography is offered as: (a) part of a broad cultural background in a liberal arts curriculum; (b) part of a comprehensive program in biological and earth sciences; (c) background for studies in economics, history, political science, and other social sciences; (d) preparation for teaching geography, earth science, or social science in elementary or secondary schools; (e) technical training for professional geographic work in government, business or industry; (f) preparation for further graduate study in geography, regional planning and related disciplines. Students majoring in geography may elect such advanced work in this and other departments as will provide a concentration either in physical science or in social science.
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
- Complete the general university requirements and B.A. degree requirements.
- Complete the following program (major) requirements:
- Complete 33 or 34 credits in geography as follows: (33-34 credits)
GEOG 101 Introductory Geography or GEOG 203 World Economic Geography (3)
GEOG 205 Elements of Physical Geography (3)
GEOG 339 Maps and Landscape Analysis or GEOG 401 Weather and Climate (3)
GEOG 482 Geography Seminar (3)
Select three of the following regional courses: (9 credits)
GEOG 302 Geography of Alaska (3)
GEOG 303 Geography of the U.S. and Canada (3)
GEOG 305 Geography of Europe (Except U.S.S.R.) (3)
GEOG 306 Geography of Russia (3)
GEOG 311 Geography of Asia (3)
GEOG 327 Cold Lands (3)
Select two of the following cultural courses: (6 credits)
GEOG 402 Resources and Environment (3)
GEOG 404 Urban Geography (3)
GEOG 405 Political Geography (3)
Select one of the following technique courses: (3-4 credits)
GEOG 309 Cartography (4)
GEOG 408 Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
Geography elective (3) - Approved electives to complete 120 credits. (120 credits)
- Complete 33 or 34 credits in geography as follows: (33-34 credits)
Geography B.S. Degree (Environmental Studies)
- Complete general university requirements and B.S. degree requirements.
- Complete the following program (major) requirements:
- Complete 45 credits in geography as follows: (45 credits)
Required Environmental Studies Courses (24 credits)
GEOG 101 Introductory Geography (3)
GEOG/EQS 201 Environmental Management (3)
GEOG 205 Elements of Physical Geography (3)
GEOG 339 Maps and Landscape Analysis (3)
GEOG 401 Weather and Climate (3)
GEOG 402 Resources and Environment (3)
GEOG 408 Quantitative Research Techniques (3)
GEOG 482 Geography Seminar (3)
Environmental Studies Electives--Complete six credits from: (6 credits)
GEOG/NRM 463 Wilderness Concepts (3)
NRM 303 Environmental Ethics and Actions (3)
NRM 407 Environmental Law (3)
PS 420* Environmental Politics (3)
Environmental System Electives--Complete nine credits from: (9 credits)
ANTH 428* Ecological Anthropology (3)
BIOL 271* Principles of Ecology (3)
BIOL/NRM 277* Conservation Biology (3)
GEOS 304 Geomorphology (3)
GEOS 432* Geology of Mineral Resources (3)
NRM 375* Forest Ecology (3)
NRM 380 Soils and the Environment (3)
NRM/FISH 400* Fisheries Science (3)
Environmental Management Electives--Complete one course from: (3)
FISH 401* Fisheries Management (3)
NRM 365 Principles of Outdoor Recreation Management (3)
NRM 430 Resource Management Planning (3)
NRM/WLF 431* Wildlife Policy and Administration (3)
NRM 450* Forest Management (3)
NRM 480* Soil Management for Quality and Conservation (3)
Techniques Courses--Complete one course from: (3-4 credits)
GEOG 301 Geographic Field Research Techniques (3)
GEOG 309 Cartography (4)
GEOG/NRM 338 Intro to Geographic Information Systems (3) - Approved electives to complete 120 credits. (120 credits)
- Complete 45 credits in geography as follows: (45 credits)
*prerequisites required
MINOR in Geography
A minor in geography requires 15 credits in geography including GEOG 101 or 203 and 205.