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Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 1 Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 1 (http://bulletin.csusb.edu/csu-system/#internationalprogramstext). Department of Such participation will not only contribute immediately to the student's geographical knowledge and degree program, but may have longer-term Geography and educational and career benefits as well. Environmental Studies Honors in the Major Students majoring in environmental studies are eligible to receive Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 327J department honors in environmental studies at graduation if the following (909) 537-5519 Department of Geography and Environmental Studies conditions are met: website (https://www.csusb.edu/geography/) 1. At least one-half of the course work required by the major is To accomplish its principal objective of promoting an understanding of the completed at this university; interaction of human with their environment, this interdisciplinary degree 2. At least a 3.5 grade point average in the major, both at this university program includes courses primarily from the natural sciences and social and overall; sciences. 3. An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 ("B") or better; 4. Completion of GEOG 5970. Major requirements from the natural sciences develop fundamental principles about the composition and functioning of the earth's Students interested in receiving this recognition must initiate the ecosystems, principles deemed essential to a sound working knowledge process by making a formal application with the Geography Department of the environment. Course offerings from the social sciences assess the administrative support coordinator. impact of humans upon the environment and the possibility of creating different environments. Departmental Honors The program is designed for students who desire either to focus on a Students majoring in geography and global studies are eligible to receive study of the environment as part of a broader liberal arts curriculum or honors in geography at graduation if they have: to prepare for an environmentally related career or graduate school. Professional opportunities for graduates include a wide range of positions 1. Completed at least one-half of the course work required by the major in public agencies responsible for developing and enforcing environmental at this university; controls, and in business, industry and nonprofit organizations which 2. Earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 in the major, both at this need qualified individuals to communicate environmental information university and overall; and to assist in compliance with environmental regulations. Additional 3. Earned an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better; opportunities are available in conjunction with other programs of study, 4. Completed GEOG 5970. such as environmental law, environmental health, education and public administration. Students interested in receiving this recognition must initiate the process by making a formal application with the Geography Department Geography and Global Studies Administrative Support Coordinator. Geography is concerned with the spatial variations and interrelationships between the natural and cultural features of the earth. Geographers study Current Faculty the earth primarily as the home of humans. As an approach to knowledge, Jennifer Diane Alford, Assistant Professor geography forms an interdisciplinary bridge between the physical and B.A. 2003,North Carolina State University cultural worlds, examining both humans and their environment. As a M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2014, University of North Carolina at Greensboro synthesizing discipline, geography is an especially attractive major for liberal arts and science students. Its body of theory and methodologies Brett Goforth, Associate Professor provides an analytic technique applicable to a wide range of questions. B.S. 2001, Califonia State University, Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo For students planning to end their formal education with a bachelor's Ph.D., 2009, University of California, Riverside degree, it also provides both the regional and world perspective required Kevin Grisham, Associate Professor , Chair of responsible citizens. For the same reasons, geography is especially B.A. 1997, California State University, San Bernardino valuable for those who plan to do graduate work. Geography offers M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2009, University of California, Riverside job opportunities in teaching, business, government, armed forces, conservation and water resources, planning and market research, Rajrani Kalra, Associate Professor geographic information systems (GIS) and international organizations. B.A. 1993, 1998, M.A. 1995, 1999, University of Dehli M.A. 2003, University of Akron Global Studies promotes an understanding of how globalization impacts Ph.D. 2007, Kent State University the physical and human environment. The B.A degree program option is an interdisciplinary program that includes courses from a broad range Michal Kohout, Professor of Social Science programs. It focuses on three primary concentrations: B.A. 1993, University of Western Ontario socio-cultural, political-economical and sustainability. The goal is to better M.A. 1996, Southwest Texas State University understand how the social, cultural, political and economic spheres of Ph.D. 2004, Clark University human life effect, and are effected by, globalization. Norman Meek, Professor Students who can meet the qualifications are also encouraged to B.A. 1982, University of Kansas participate in the California State University's International Programs M.A. 1984, Michigan State University 2 Department of Geography and Environmental Studies Ph.D. 1990, University of California, Los Angeles Courses Bo Xu, Associate Professor GEOG 1010. Introduction to Human B.S. 1998, Beijing Normal University M.S. 2001, East China Normal University Geography. Units: 3 M.S. 2007, Ph.D. 2008, University of Georgia Introduction to the global patterns and dynamics of such human activities as population growth and movements, politics, religion, language, Emeriti urbanization, industrialization, and economic development. The course emphasizes the processes that produce regional and environmental Andrew Bodman, Professor differences. Satisfies GE Category D2; G designation. Satisfies the World Cultures and Diversity GE Pathway. Formerly offered as GEOG 100. Jeffrey D. Hackel, Professor GEOG 1030. Physical Geography. Units: 3 Theodore R. McDowell, Professor A survey of Earth's environmental systems and natural features, James Mulvihill, Professor with emphasis on relationships between the atmosphere, landforms, ecosystems, and human activities. Three hours lecture. Satisfies the Richard Rowland, Professor general education requirement for scientific inquiry in physical science Satisfies GE Category B1. Formerly GEOG 103. Undergraduate Degrees GEOG 1030L. Physical Geography Bachelor of Arts Laboratory. Unit: 1 Environmental Studies (http://bulletin.csusb.edu/colleges-schools- Semester Prerequisite: Co-requisite or Pre-requisite: enrollment in departments/social-behavioral-sciences/geography-environmental- GEOG 1030 or completion of equivalent Physical Geography lecture studies/environmental-studies-ba/) course elsewhere. Quarter Prerequisite: The transferable equivalent of with concentrations in: Introductory Physical Geography lecture, and permission of department • Environmental Sustainability Semester Corequisite: Co-requisite or Pre-requisite: enrollment in GEOG 1030 or completion of equivalent Physical Geography lecture course • Environmental Systems elsewhere Physical geography laboratory course that provides environmental Geography (http://bulletin.csusb.edu/colleges-schools-departments/ observations and scientific experiments to study the spatial patterns, social-behavioral-sciences/geography-environmental-studies/ processes, and relationships of Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, geography-ba/) lithosphere, and biosphere. Three hours lab. Satisfies GE Category B3. Materials fee required. Formerly GEOG 104. Global Studies (http://bulletin.csusb.edu/colleges-schools- departments/social-behavioral-sciences/geography-environmental- GEOG 1070. Environmental Studies studies/global-studies-ba/) Orientation Seminar. Units: 2 Semester Corequisite: Enrollment required first term that student has Minors declared the Environmental Studies Major Environmental Studies (http://bulletin.csusb.edu/colleges-schools- Analysis and development of foundation academic skills and inquiry to departments/social-behavioral-sciences/geography-environmental- support career pathway goals in environmental studies, including baseline studies/environmental-studies-minor/) assessment of student learning outcomes for the Environmental Studies B.A. degree program. Student advising includes preparation of graduation Geographic Information Science (http://bulletin.csusb.edu/colleges- plans. Enrollment required first term that this major is declared. Credit/No schools-departments/social-behavioral-sciences/geography- Credit grading. environmental-studies/geographic-information-science-minor/) GEOG 1650. World Regions and Peoples. Geography (http://bulletin.csusb.edu/colleges-schools-departments/ Units: 3 social-behavioral-sciences/geography-environmental-studies/ Survey of major regions of the world using general physical and cultural geography-minor/) concepts to explain patterns and problems of human activities in relation to natural environments. Satisfies GE Category D2; DI designation; G Global Studies (http://bulletin.csusb.edu/colleges-schools-
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