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Geography

Associate of Arts

Transfers toward the Bachelor of Arts in Geography. This degree requires proof of computer literacy.

Area A: Essential Skills
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
or MATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning
Area B: Institutional Options
COMM 1110Fundamentals of Speech3
One of the following electives:1
Environmental Impact of Natural Disasters
Argumentation and Advocacy
Introduction to Greek Mythology
Creative Writing
Appalachian History - Special Topics
Sports History and the American Character
Mystery Fiction in Popular Culture
Political and Social Rhetoric
Health & Wellness Concepts
Race and Ethnicity in American Society: An Introduction
Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts
Must choose a minimum of one, but no more than two of the following electives: 6
Introduction to Film as Literature
World Literature I
World Literature II
British Literature I
British Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
If only one English Elective is chosen, add one of the following:
Art Appreciation
Expressions of Culture I
Expressions of Culture II
Music Appreciation
American Music
Theatre Appreciation
Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology
Two of the following Lab Science Electives: 8
Environmental Studies
Principles of Biology I
Principles of Biology II
Principles of Botany
Entomology
Survey of Chemistry
Principles of Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
Principles of Geology
Historical Geology
Introductory Physics I (Trigonometry based)
Introductory Physics II (Trigonometry based)
Principles of Physics I
Principles of Physics II
One of the following electives:3-4
Introduction to Astronomy
Environmental Studies
Principles of Botany
Entomology
Survey of Chemistry
Introduction to Computer Science
Principles of Programming I
Principles of Programming II
Principles of Geology
Historical Geology
Precalculus Mathematics
Applied Calculus
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Area E: Social Sciences
HIST 2111United States History to 18773
or HIST 2112 United States History since 1877
POLS 1101American Government3
Two of the following electives:6
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
World Civilization to 1650 CE
World Civilization since 1650
United States History to 1877
United States History since 1877
Introduction to World Religions
Introduction to Philosophical Issues
Logic and Critical Thinking
Introduction to Political Science
State and Local Government
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Introduction to Psychology
The Psychology of Adjustment
Human Development
Applications in Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Area F: Major Related
GEOG 1100Introduction to Geography3
GEOG 1101Introduction to Human Geography3
GEOG 1111Introduction to Physical Geography3
MATH 2200Introduction to Statistics3
Two of the following electives: 6
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Fundamentals of Computer Applications
Introduction to Mass Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Any Foreign Language
World Civilization to 1650 CE
World Civilization since 1650
United States History to 1877
United States History since 1877
Introduction to World Religions
Introduction to Philosophical Issues
Logic and Critical Thinking
Comparative Politics
Introduction to Psychology
The Psychology of Adjustment
Human Development
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Physical Education
PHED Activity Elective1
Total Hours61-62

Courses

GEOG 1100. Introduction to Geography. 3 Units.

Offers a broad introduction to the field of geography, with its various traditions, subfields, and associated technologies. Topic areas covered include the multiple aspects of cultural and physical geography and tools used in the discipline. (F,S,M)
Prerequisites: READ 0098, unless exempt

GEOG 1101. Introduction to Human Geography. 3 Units.

Introduces the study of world geography with attention given to demographic, political, cultural, economic, and environmental characteristics of regions of the world. (F,S,M)
Prerequisites: READ 0098, unless exempt

GEOG 1111. Introduction to Physical Geography. 3 Units.

Introduces the basic principles of geography as related to the physical elements of the human environment and area distribution throughout the world. Includes maps and locations, weather, climate, and natural resources. (F,S,M)
Prerequisites: READ 0098, unless exempt

GEOG 3310. Historical Geography. 3 Units.

Investigates the changing landscape of North America from the Pre-Columbian era to the present. Surveys past places, spaces, regions, movements, environments, and landscapes.
Prerequisites: HIST 2111 or 2112

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