Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Geography Water Resources

Program Overview

This Geography program focuses on water resources, with required courses in climatology, water resources, river basin management, fluvial processes, groundwater resources, and water policy. Students must also complete a minimum of 36 advanced hours and an elective course in consultation with an advisor.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Required Geography major courses:
• GEO 1309: Introduction to Cultural Geography (3 hours)
• GEO 1310: World Geography (3 hours)
• GEO 2410: Introduction to Physical Geography (4 hours)
• GEO 2426: Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (4 hours)
• GEO 3301: Research Methods in Geography (3 hours)
• Required Geography core courses:
• GEO 3305: Climatology (3 hours)
• GEO 3434: Water Resources (4 hours)
• GEO 4314: River Basin Management (3 hours)
• GEO 4325: Fluvial Processes (3 hours)
• GEO 4334: Groundwater Resources (3 hours)
• GEO 4341: Water Policy (3 hours)