Geography, B.S. - Louisiana State

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Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Geography

Area of study

Natural Science

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

The Geography B.S. The program provides students with a strong foundation in geography, including coursework in mapping sciences, physical geography, and geographic information science. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including environmental science, urban planning, and disaster management.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Geography B.S.

Without Concentration:

Critical Requirements:

Semester 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001.
Semester 2: GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003; MATH 1021.
Semester 3: GEOG 2050 and GEOG 2051; First Course in Foreign Language Sequence; Admission to the College.
Semester 4: Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence.
Semester 5: GEOG 2040; ENGL 2000.

Course Schedule:

Semester 1: ENGL 1001, GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003, MATH 1021, First Course in Foreign Language Sequence, GEOG 2050 or GEOG 2051.
Semester 2: GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003, MATH 1021, GEOG 2050 or GEOG 2051, Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence, General Education Course - Humanities (other than foreign language), General Education Course - Life Sciences.
Semester 3: GEOG 2050 and GEOG 2051, First Course in Foreign Language Sequence, CSC 1240 or Other Approved Computer Science Course, MATH 1022, Third Course in Foreign Language Sequence, General Education Course - Social Sciences (other than GEOG; 2000-level), General Education Course - Humanities (other than ENGL or foreign language).
Semester 4: Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence, ENGL 2000, GEOG 2040, MATH 1550, Fourth Course in Foreign Language Sequence.
Semester 6: GEOG Elective(s): Mapping Sciences or Physical Geography, Science Elective (3000-level or above and other than GEOG), Approved Electives.
Semester 7: GEOG Elective(s): Mapping Sciences or Physical Geography, Approved Electives.
Semester 8: GEOG Electives: Mapping Sciences or Physical Geography, Approved Electives.

Modules:

Mapping Sciences: GEOG 4020, GEOG 4041, GEOG 4044, GEOG 4045, GEOG 4046, GEOG 4047, GEOG 4048.
Physical Geography: GEOG 2080, GEOG 3013, GEOG 3070, GEOG 4014, GEOG 4015, GEOG 4016, GEOG 4018, GEOG 4022, GEOG 4024, GEOG 4029, GEOG 4083, GEOG 4221.

Climatology Concentration:

Critical Requirements:

Semester 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001.
Semester 2: GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003; MATH 1021.
Semester 3: GEOG 2050 and GEOG 2051; First Course in Foreign Language Sequence; Admission to the College.
Semester 4: GEOG 2040; Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence.
Semester 5: ENGL 2000.

Course Schedule:

Semester 1: ENGL 1001, MATH 1021, GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003, GEOG 2050 or GEOG 2051, First Course in Foreign Language Sequence.
Semester 2: GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003, MATH 1021, GEOG 2050 or GEOG 2051, Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence, General Education Course - Life Sciences Lecture, General Education Course - Humanities (Other than English or Foreign Language).
Semester 3: GEOG 2050 and GEOG 2051, First Course in Foreign Language Sequence, MATH 1022, CSC 1250 or CSC 1253, General Education Course - Social Sciences (Other than GEOG; 2000-Level), Third Course in Foreign Language Sequence, General Education Course - Humanities (Other than English or Foreign Language).
Semester 4: GEOG 2040, Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence, ENGL 2000, MATH 1550, Fourth Course in Foreign Language Sequence.
Semester 6: CLIM Course: GEOG 4014, Geography Electives: Mapping Sciences, General Education Course - Humanities (Other than Foreign Language), Approved Electives.
Semester 7: Mapping Sciences: GEOG 4045 or GEOG 4047, CLIM Course: GEOG 4016, Geography Electives: Physical Geography, Approved Electives.
Semester 8: Geography Electives: Physical Geography, Approved Electives.

Modules:

Mapping Sciences: GEOG 4020, GEOG 4041, GEOG 4044, GEOG 4045, GEOG 4046, GEOG 4047, GEOG 4048.
Physical Geography: GEOG 2080, GEOG 3013, GEOG 3070, GEOG 4014, GEOG 4015, GEOG 4016, GEOG 4018, GEOG 4022, GEOG 4024, GEOG 4029, GEOG 4083, GEOG 4221.

Disaster Science and Management Concentration:

Critical Requirements:

Semester 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001.
Semester 2: GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003; MATH 1021.
Semester 3: GEOG 2050 and GEOG 2051; First Course in Foreign Language Sequence; Admission to the College.
Semester 4: Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence.
Semester 5: GEOG 2040; ENGL 2000.

Course Schedule:

Semester 1: ENGL 1001, GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003, GEOG 2050 or GEOG 2051, MATH 1021, First Course in Foreign Language Sequence.
Semester 2: GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003, MATH 1021, GEOG 2050 or GEOG 2051, Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence, General Education Course - Life Sciences Lecture, General Education Course - Humanities (Other than English or Foreign Language).
Semester 3: GEOG 2050 and GEOG 2051, First Course in Foreign Language Sequence, MATH 1022, CSC 1240 or Other Approved Computer Science Course, General Education Course - Social Sciences (Other than GEOG; 2000-Level), Third Course in Foreign Language Sequence, General Education Course - Humanities (Other than English or Foreign Language).
Semester 4: Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence, ENGL 2000, MATH 1550, GEOG 2040, Fourth Course in Foreign Language Sequence.
Semester 6: Geography Electives: Mapping Sciences or Physical, Science Elective (3000-level or Above Other Than Geog), DSM Course, Approved Electives.
Semester 7: Geography Electives: Mapping Sciences or Physical, DSM Course, Approved Electives.
Semester 8: Geography Electives: Mapping Sciences or Physical, DSM Course, Approved Electives.

Modules:

Mapping Sciences: GEOG 4020, GEOG 4044, GEOG 4045, GEOG 4046, GEOG 4047, GEOG 4048.
Physical Geography: GEOG 2080, GEOG 3013, GEOG 3070, GEOG 4014, GEOG 4015, GEOG 4016, GEOG 4018, GEOG 4022, GEOG 4024, GEOG 4029, GEOG 4041, GEOG 4083, GEOG 4221.
DSM Courses: GEOG 2200, GEOG 2210, GEOG 4200; and one of the three mapping sciences classes (GEOG 4044, GEOG 4045, GEOG 4047).

Critical Requirements:

Semester 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001.
Semester 2: GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003; MATH 1021.
Semester 3: GEOG 2050 and GEOG 2051; First Course in Foreign Language Sequence; Admission to the College.
Semester 4: Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence.
Semester 5: GEOG 2040; ENGL 2000.

Course Schedule:

Semester 1: ENGL 1001, GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003, First Course in Foreign Language Sequence, MATH 1021, GEOG 2050 or GEOG 2051.
Semester 2: GEOG 1001 or GEOG 1003, MATH 1021, GEOG 2050 or GEOG 2051, Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence, General Education Course - Life Sciences Lecture, General Education Course - Humanities (Other than English or Foreign Language).
Semester 3: GEOG 2050 and GEOG 2051, First Course in Foreign Language Sequence, MATH 1022, CSC 1240 or Other Approved Computer Science Course, General Education Course - Social Sciences (Other than GEOG; 2000-Level), Third Course in Foreign Language Sequence, General Education Course - Humanities (Other than English or Foreign Language).
Semester 4: Second Course in Foreign Language Sequence, ENGL 2000, GEOG 2040, MATH 1550, Fourth Course in Foreign Language Sequence.
Semester 6: Geography Electives: Mapping Sciences or Physical, Science Elective (3000-level or Above Other Than Geog), Approved Electives.
Semester 7: Geography Electives: Mapping Sciences or Physical, Approved Electives.
Semester 8: Geography Electives: Mapping Sciences or Physical, Approved Electives.

Modules:

Mapping Sciences: GEOG 4020, GEOG 4044, GEOG 4045, GEOG 4046, GEOG 4047, GEOG 4048.
Physical Geography: GEOG 2080, GEOG 3013, GEOG 3070, GEOG 4014, GEOG 4015, GEOG 4016, GEOG 4018, GEOG 4022, GEOG 4024, GEOG 4029, GEOG 4041, GEOG 4083, GEOG 4221.