This major provides students with a thorough knowledge of Earth's physical environment, including its geology, weather and climate, astronomical relationships and hydrology.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Geography department page.
| Total Credits Required | 124 |
| Liberal Studies |
30-40
|
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 44 |
| AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy [Div II] | 4 |
| GC 205 Introduction to Geographic Research | 4 |
| GC 225 Introduction to Maps | 2 |
| GC 235 Quantitative Methods | 4 |
| GC 255 Physical Geology [Div II] | 4 |
| GC 260 Minerals and Rocks | 4 |
| GC 365 Historical Geology | 4 |
| GC 385 Weather and Climate | 4 |
| GC 390 Oceanography | 2 |
| GC 489 Human Impact Upon the Environment | 4 |
| GC 335 Geographic Information Systems or | 4 |
| GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.) | |
| GC 202 Soils or | 4 |
| GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.) or | |
| GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.) | |
| Other Required Courses | 19 |
| AIS 101 Introduction to Information Resources | 1 |
| MA 104 College Algebra with Applications in the Sciences and Technologies [Div II] (or higher) | 4 |
| PH 201 College Physics I [Div II] (or higher) | 5 |
| Biology Elective | 4 |
| BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles (4 cr.) [Div II] recommended | |
| Chemistry Elective | 5 |
| CH 111 General Chemistry I (5 cr.) [Div II] recommended | |
| Minor | 20 |
Bulletin Year:
2007 - 2008 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.