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Physical Geography Major
This major is designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the Earth's physical environment including its climate, soil, vegetation, landforms and geology.
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| Total Credits Required for Degree | 124 |
| Liberal Studies | 30-40 |
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 38 |
| GC 337 Computer Cartography (4 cr.) or |
| GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.) or |
| GC 428 Spatial Analysis (4 cr.) |
| Geography Electives | 12 |
| Choose from the following: |
| GC 202 Soils (4 cr.) |
| GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.) [III] |
| GC 260 Minerals and Rocks (4 cr.) |
| GC 365 Historical Geology (4 cr.) |
| GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.) |
| GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.) |
| GC 401 Biogeography (4 cr.) |
| GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.) |
| Other Required Courses | 5 |
| Minor or Cluster Minor | 20 |
