Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs Information 2000-01

Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs

This section outlines the specific requirements for every program in the College of Arts and Sciences that begin with the letters G and H.

Geography

Geography Major (B.S. or B.A.)
Major codes BS4231, BA4231

The requirements for a B.S. or B.A. in geography are

55 hours of approved geography courses, including:

GEOG 101      Physical Geography        5

GEOG 121      Human Geography           4

GEOG 268      Computer Applications     4

GEOG 271      Intro to Stat. in Geog.   5 
or GEOG 471   Quantitative Methods or   4

GEOG 481      Senior Seminar            2

One regional course from the following:

GEOG 131   Third World               4

GEOG 132   Industrial World          4

GEOG 232   Geography of Ohio         4

GEOG 233   Geography of Appalachia   4   

GEOG 234   Geog. of U.S. and Canada  4

GEOG 330   Geog. of Western Europe   4

GEOG 331   Geography of Africa I     4

GEOG 332   Geography of Africa II    4   

GEOG 335   Latin America             4

GEOG 338   Southeast Asia            4

Two technique course from the following:

GEOG 260   Maps                     4

GEOG 360   Cartography              5

GEOG 361   Statistical Cartography  5

GEOG 365   Remote Sensing I         5

GEOG 466   Remote Sensing II        5

GEOG 468   Automated Cartography    5

GEOG 476   Field Methods          5-9

GEOG 478   Geographic Info Systems  5

At least 30 hours at the 300 level or above. Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete the university General Education Requirements.

Majors are not permitted to take geography and required courses pass/fail.

Geography Minor
Minor code OR4231

A minor in geography consists of a minimum of 28 hours including GEOG 101, 121, and at least three other courses at the 300 level or above.

Geography-Cartography Major (B.S. or B.A.)
Special curcula; major codes BS4236, BA4236

Cartography, the art and science of mapmaking, is an integral part of geography. The spatial perceptions of geographers are translated into map form via various cartographic techniques.

This program addresses both the academic and technical aspects of cartography, leading to application and practical experience-the latter through a practicum and employment in the Ohio University Cartographic Center, an extension of the Cartography Program and the Department of Geography. The program stresses a strong background in geography, emphasizes cartography-related courses, and complements these courses with specific courses from related areas.

You must meet all requirements for a geography major as well as the following:

GEOG 260 Maps 4

Minimum of 30 hours from:

GEOG 360 Cartography 5 GEOG 361 Statistical Cartography 5 GEOG 365 Remote Sensing I 5 GEOG 466 Remote Sensing II 5 GEOG 468 Automated Cartography 5 GEOG 478 Geog. Info. Systems 5 GEOG 479 Adv. Geog. Info. Systems 5

Computer Science

Two approved CS or MIS courses above the 199 level 8-10

Mathematics

MATH 163A, B Intro to Calculus 7 or MATH 263A, B Calculus or 8

Earth Sciences

GEOL 101      Intro to Geology          5

GEOG 315      Landforms and Landscapes 

or GEOL 330   Prin. of Geomorphology    5

Other requirements

CE 210           Plane Surveying                   4

Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete the university General Education Requirements.

Geography-Environmental Geography Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS4232

This program provides concentrated study of the earth's physical systems and human interactions with the environment. Environmental geography prepares students for careers in environmental planning, design, and restoration, as well as in environmental assessment and monitoring, resource management, natural areas preservation, and outdoor and environmental education. Students completing the program will develop competencies in a broad array of subjects spanning the natural and social sciences, as well as complementary analytical techniques. If you declare the Environmental Geography major, contact the Department as soon as possible so that you may be assigned an advisor.

You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:

GEOG 201   Environmental Geog.    4

GEOG 241   Global Issues          4

Three technique courses from the following:

GEOG 360 	Cartography 	            5

GEOG 361 	Statistical Cartography     5

GEOG 365	Air Photo Interpretation    5

GEOG 466 	Remote Sensing	            5

GEOG 468	Automated Cartography	    5

GEOG 475 	Analysis of Geog. Systems   4

GEOG 476	Field Methods	            4

GEOG 478 	Geographic Info. Systems    5

GEOG 479 	Adv. Geog. Info. Systems    5

Hours over 300 must include five courses from this list:

GEOG 302   Meteorology                   5

GEOG 303   Climatology                   5

GEOG 315   Landforms and Landscapes      5

GEOG 316   Biogeography                  4

GEOG 321   Population Geography          4

GEOG 329   World Economic Geography      4

GEOG 344   Agriculture Ecosystems        4

GEOG 350   Land Use Planning             4

GEOG 353   Environmental Planning        4

GEOG 411   Advanced Physical Geography   4

GEOG 417   Landscape Ecology             4

GEOG 440   Environ. Impact Analysis      4

GEOG 447   Resource Management           5

General requirement

CHEM 121, 122, 123 Prin. of Chemistry 12 or 151, 152, 153 Fund. of Chemistry 15 MATH 163A, B Intro to Calculus 7 or 263A, B, C Calculus 8

Recommended electives

PHYS 201, 202, 203 Intro to Physics 15

Choose at least 18 hours from the biological sciences or 13 hours from the earth sciences group below. Take at least 8 hours in one subject area and at least two different subject areas. This concurrently will satisfy the Arts and Sciences natural sciences degree requirement in biological sciences and partially satisfy the requirement in earth science.

Biological Sciences (18 hrs)

PBIO 102(*)               Plant Biology                         5

PBIO 103                  Plants and People                     4

PBIO 110(*)               Intro to Plant Biology                6

PBIO 111(*)               Intro to Plant Biology                6

PBIO 247                  Vegetation of N. Amer.                4

PBIO 248                  Trees and Shrubs                      4

PBIO 309	          Plant Systematics and Ohio Flora	6

PBIO 321                  Agricultural Plant Ecology            4

PBIO 322                  Tropical Plant Ecology                4

PBIO 410                  Plants and Soil                       4

PBIO 411                  Integrative Tropical Plant Biology    4

PBIO 425                  Plant Ecology                         5

PBIO 426                  Physiol. Plant Ecology                5

MICR 211                  Environ. Microbiology                 3

MICR 212                  Environ. Micro. Lab                   2

BIOS 170,(*) 171, 172, 173Intro to Zoology                     14

BIOS 220                  Cons. and Biodiversity 	        4

BIOS 275                  Animal Ecology	                4

BIOS 376                  Field Ecology                         4

BIOS 429                  Marine Biology                        5

BIOS 431                  Limnology	                        5

BIOS 478                  Community Ecology 	                4

BIOS 481                  Animal Conserv. Biology 	        4

*Credit is not awarded for both PBIO 110 and BIOS 170. Credit is not awarded for both PBIO 102 and PBIO 111.

Earth Sciences (13 hrs)

GEOL 101   Intro to Geology	                5

GEOL 211   Intro Oceanography	                4

GEOL 215   Environmental Geology	        4

GEOL 231   Water and Pollution	                4

GEOL 312   Earth Materials and Resources	5
	
GEOL 330  Prin. of Geomorphology       	        5

GEOL 411   Mineral Deposits 	                4

GEOL 427   Water Geochemistry	                4

GEOL 432   Origin and Classification of Soils   4
	
GEOL 471   Advanced Env. Geology                4

GEOL 480   Prin. of Hydrogeology                4

GEOL 481   Groundwater Flow Modeling            4

GEOL 483   Field Hydrology                      6

To complete the natural sciences requirement, add at least one nongeology natural science course for a total of 18 hours in natural sciences.

Choose at least four courses (portion of Arts and Sciences social sciences requirement) from the following:

BUSL 255 	Law and Society	                     	             4

BUSL 370 	Environmental Law	                     	     4

ECON 103 	Prin. of Microeconomics	                             4

ECON 104 	Prin. of Macroeconomics	                             4

ECON 313 	Econ. of the Environment	                     4

ECON 314 	Natural Resources Econ.	                             4

HIST 306	American Env. History	                             4

HIST 333	Oil, Energy, and Internt'l Diplomacy                 4
	
PHIL 330	Environmental Ethics                                 5

POLS 425 	Environ. and Natural Resource Politics and Policy    4
	
POLS 426	Pol. of the Env. Movement                            4

POLS 488	Public Dispute Resolution	                     4 

PSY 335	        Environmental Psychology	                     5

SOC 340	        Human Population Ecology	                     4

Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete the university General Education Requirements.

Geography-Environmental Prelaw (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS4237

The Geography-Environmental Prelaw Program is designed to prepare you for advanced study of environmental law. The goal of the program is to provide both a sound science background in environmental studies and a broad base of knowledge in the humanities and social sciences.

You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:

GEOG 201   Environ. Geography   4

GEOG 241   Global Issues	4

GEOG 260   Maps	                5

Two technique courses from the following list:

GEOG 360	Cartography                 5

GEOG 361	Statistical Carrography     5

GEOG 365	Air Photo Interpretation    5

GEOG 466	Remote Sensing              5

GEOG 468	Automated Cartography	    5

GEOG 475	Analysis of Geog. Systems   4

GEOG 476	Field Methods               4

GEOG 478	Geographic Info Systems     5

GEOG 479	Adv. Geog. Info. Systems    5

Minimum 30 hours at the 300 level or above, including 5 courses from:

GEOG 302   Meteorology                5

GEOG 303   Climatology	              5 

GEOG 315   Landforms and Landscapes   5

GEOG 316   Biogeography               4

GEOG 321   Population Geography       4

GEOG 325   Political Geography        4

GEOG 329   World Economic Geography   4 

GEOG 344   Agricultural Ecosystems    4 

GEOG 350   Land Use Planning          4

GEOG 353   Environmental Planning     4

GEOG 411   Adv. Physical Geography    4

GEOG 417   Landscape Ecology          4

GEOG 440   Environ. Impact Analysis   4

GEOG 447   Resource Management        5

GEOG 456   City and the Environment   4

Other Requirements

Courses that apply to university General Education or Arts and Sciences area requirements are noted as follows: Tier I (1J), Tier II (2A, 2H, 2N, 2S, 2T), A&S Area (Hum, SS, NS).

Humanities

Any 305J course (1J) PLUS any 3 courses from:

HIST 314A-F   Soc. and Cult. Hist. of U.S. (Hum)        4

INCO 103      Fund. of Public Speaking                  4

INCO 351      Courtroom Rhetoric (Hum)                  4

INCO 352      Political Rhetoric (Hum)                  4

INCO 353      Contemp. Rhetoric (Hum)                   4

PHIL 120      Principles of Reasoning                   4

PHIL 130      Intro to Ethics (Hum, 2H)                 4

PHIL 235      Business Ethics (Hum)                     3

PHIL 240      Social & Political Philosophy (Hum, 2H)   4

PHIL 330      Ethics (Hum)                              5

THAR 113      Acting Fundamentals I                     4

Social Sciences

Any 4 courses from:

BUSL 255    Law & Society (SS)                                4

BUSL 370(*) Environmental Law (SS)                            4

ECON 103    Microeconomics (2S, SS)                           4

ECON 104    Macroeconomics (2S, SS)                           4

ECON 313(*) Econ. of the Environ. (SS)                        4

ECON 314(*) Nat. Res. Economics (SS)                          4

HIST 212    U.S. 1828-1900 (2S, SS)                           4

HIST 213    U.S. Since 1900 (2S, SS)                          4

HIST 306    American Env. History                             4

HIST 333    Oil, Energy and Int'l Diplomacy	              4

HIST 391A   English Hist. to 1688 (SS)                        4

HIST 391B   English Hist. Since 1688 (SS)	              4

POLS 374    Great Jurists (SS)                                4

POLS 401    American Const. Law (SS)	                      4   

POLS 402    American Const. Law (SS)	                      4

POLS 404    Civil Liberties (SS)                              4

POLS 409    Criminal Procedure (SS)	                      5

POLS 410    Public Policy Analysis (SS)	                      4

POLS 412    Pub. Personnel Admin. (SS)	                      4

POLS 413    Administrative Law (SS)	                      4

POLS 420    Women, Law, and Politics (SS)	              4

POLS 425(*) Environ. and Nat. Res. Politics and Policy (SS)   4 

POLS 426    Politics of the Env. Mvmt	                      4

POLS488     Public Dispute Resolution	                      4

PSY 335      Environmental Psychology	                      5

*strongly recommended

Natural Sciences

Choose at least 18 hours from Biological Sciences (except BIOS 217) (NS), Environmental and Plant Biology (except PBIO 217) (NS), and/or Geology (NS). Take at least 8 hours in one subject area and at least two different subject areas.

General Requirements

CHEM 121, 122, 123      Prin. of Chemistry (2N)      12         

or CHEM 151, 152, 153   Fund. of Chemistry (2N)      15

MATH 163A, B            Intro to Calculus (2N)        7        
or MATH 263A, B         Calculus (2N)                 8

Geography-Geographic Information Systems Analyst Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS4235

The goal of the geographic information systems analyst program is to provide a technical background for geographers interested in working with business, government, or planning agencies. The emphasis of the program is first, to develop a strong background in the field of geographic information systems as practiced in the fields of cartography, remote sensing, and quantitative methods; and second, to develop cognate skills in the fields of computer science, economics, mathematics, and public administration.

You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:

Map Analysis Sequence

GEOG 260	Maps	                   4

GEOG 360	Cartography	           5

GEOG 361	Statistical Cartography    5
or GEOG 365	Air Photo Interpretation   5
or GEOG 468	Automated Cartography      5

Statistical Analysis Sequence

GEOG 471	Quantitative Methods       4

Digital Analysis Sequence

GEOG 466	Remote Sensing             5

GEOG 478	Geographic Info. Systems   5

GEOG 479	Adv. Geog. Info Systems    5

Application Support Sequence

Two planning/management courses from the following:

GEOG 350	Land Use Planning	        4

GEOG 440	Env. Impact Analysis	        4

GEOG 447	Resource Management	        4

GEOG 455	Evolution of Planning	        4

GEOG 475	Analysis of Geog. Systems	4

GEOG 476	Field Methods	                4

or Two systemic specialization courses from the following:

GEOG 303	Climatology	           5

GEOG 315	Landforms and Landscapes   5

GEOG 316	Biogeography	           4

GEOG 321	Population Geography	   4

GEOG 324	Industrial Geography	   4

GEOG 326	Urban Geography            4

GEOG 417	Landscape Ecology	   4

Recommended Electives

CS 120	        Computer Literacy           4

CS 220	        Intro to Computing          5

CS 230	        Computer Programming l      5

MATH 113	Algebra	                    5

MATH 163A, B	Intro to Calculus           7

MATH211	        Elementary Linear Algebra   4

Work with your advisor to deveop a plan to complete the university General Education Requirements.

Geography-Premeteorology Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS4233

The following interdisciplinary program in the Departments of Geography, Mathematics, and Physics can prepare you for graduate training in meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric physics. The program can be taken with an emphasis in geography, mathematics, or physics (see departmental listings in this section). If you choose the geography emphasis, contact the Department of Geography for advising.

Freshman

CHEM 151           Fund. of Chemistry                 5

CHEM 152           Fund. of Chemistry                 5

GEOG 101           Physical Geography                 5

GEOL 101           Intro to Geology                   5

MATH 263A, B, C   Calculus (or advanced placement)   12

                  English composition                 5

Sophomore

GEOG 201              Environ. Geography                           4

GEOL 211              Oceanography                                 4

MATH 263D             Calculus                                     4

MATH 340              Differential Equations                       4

MATH 440              Vector Analysis                              4

MATH 441              Fourier Series and Partial Diff. Equations   4

PHYS 251, 252, 253    General Physics                             15

Junior

GEOG 302        Meteorology                               5

GEOG 303        limatology                                5

GEOG 304        Observ. in Meteorology                    2

GEOG 305        Pract. in Meteorological Forecasting   2-10

PHYS 311, 312   Mechanics                                 8


                English composition                       4

PHYS 411        Thermodynamics	                          4

Senior

Two courses in computer programming or quantitative methods (see advisor for approved list) 10

GEOG 406   Intro to Synoptic Meteorology   5

GEOG 407   Synoptic Meteorology            5

PHYS 413   Dynamic Meteorology             5

Geography emphasis requirements

GEOG 121      Human Geography              4

GEOG 315      Landforms and Landscape      5

or GEOG 316   Biogeography              or 5

or GEOG 411   Adv. Physical Geography   or 4

GEOG 260      Maps                         4

or 360        Cartography                  5

or 365        Air Photo Interpretation     5

Work with your advisor to deveop a plan to complete the university General Education Requirements.

Geography/Meteorology Minor
Minor code OR4233

A minor in meteorology consists of a minimum of 28 hours including GEOG 101, 121, 302, 304, 305, 406, 407.

Geography-Urban Planning Major (B.A. or B.S.)
Special curricula; major codes BA4234, BS4234

These special curricula are designed to provide some of the basic academic requirements for a career in urban planning in the United States. While working toward a conventional B.A. or B.S. in geography, you will take certain required courses and select from an approved list of electives (both inside and outside the Department of Geography) that emphasize legal, social, political, and historical aspects of the planning profession. These courses simultaneously fulfill some of the department and college requirements. The distinctiveness of the curriculum comes from the direction you are given and the preselection of courses in which you may enroll; these elements separate the special curriculum from the general geography program. To enroll in the preparation for urban and regional planning major, contact the chair of the Department of Geography as soon as possible, preferably not later than the beginning of your sophomore year.

The majority of job opportunities for planners are with government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. Their activities largely concern administration and implementation of federal programs, and continued funding depends upon congress. While a bachelor's degree can provide initial entry into the profession, job descriptions usually specify a master's degree. It is recommended that you continue toward such a degree, which involves an additional two years of study and is offered by more than 70 American universities.

You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:

Hours over 300 must include

GEOG 326   Urban Geography               4

GEOG 329   World Economic Geography      4

GEOG 350   Land Use Planning             4

GEOG 353   Environmental Planning        4

GEOG 455   Evolution of Planning         4

GEOG 456   The City and the Environment  5

Choice of two technique courses from the following:

GEOG 360   Cartography             5

GEOG 361   Statisical Geography    5

GEOG 365   Remote Sensing I        5

GEOG 466   Remote Sensing          5

GEOG 468   Automated Cartography   5

GEOG 478   Geog. Info. Systems     5

Three of the following:

GEOL 101      Intro to Geology           5

GEOL 231      Water and Pollution        4

GEOG 315      Landforms and Landscapes   5
or GEOL 330   Prin. of Geomorphology  

GEOG 316      Biogeography               4

GEOG 417      Landscape Ecology          4

Other Departments (16 hrs)

Except for MGT 300, these courses currently fulfill the social sciences area requirement of the College of Arts and Sciences.

ECON103       Prin. of Microeconomics   4
or ECON 303   Microeconomics            4

ECON 104      Prin. of Macroeconomics   4
or ECON 304   Microeconomics            4

MGT 300       Management                4

POLS 320      Urban Politics            4

SOC 424       Urban Sociology           4

*Work with your advisor to develop a plan that meets university General Education Requirements.

Electives

Try to take the remaining credit hours necessary for graduation from the following:

BUSL 370   Environmental Law                                   4

BUSL 442   Law of Property and Real Estate                     4

ECON 213   Current Economic Prob.                              4

ECON 303   Microeconomics                                   

ECON 304   Macroeconomics                                      4

ECON 360   Money and Banking                                   4

HIST 317A  Ohio History to 1851                                4

HIST 317B  Ohio History Since 1851                             4

POLS 101   American Nat. Govt.                                 4

POLS 102   Issues in Amer. Politics                            4

POLS 210   Princ. of Public Admin                              4

POLS 408   Urban Public Admin.                                 4

POLS 410   Public Policy Analysis                              4

POLS 424   Intergovernmental Relations in the U.S.             4
 
POLS 425   Environ. and Natural Resource Politics and Policy   4

PSY 335    Environmental Psych.                                5

SOC 101    Intro to Sociology                                  5

SOC 201    Contemp. Social Problems                            4

SOC 230    Sociology of Poverty                                4

SOC 425    Sociology of Aging                                  

SW 101     Intro to Social Welfare and Social Work             3

SW 290     Social Welfare as an Inst.                          4
 
SW 395     Aging in the Welfare State                          4

Outside the College of Arts and Sciences

EH 310     Water Supply and Waste-water Environ. Health Practice   4

EH 312     Solid and Hazardous Waste Management                    4

EH 320     Shelter Environments                                    4

HREC 310   Prog. Planning and Facil. for Recreation                5

INCO 205   Group Discussions                                       4

INCO 304   Prin. and Tech. of Interviewing                         4

REAL 101   Real Estate Prin. and Prac.                             4

REAL 201   eal Estate Appraising                                   4

REAL 204   Real Estate Finance                                     4

Additional coursework in civil engineering (415, 451, 452), plant sciences (101, 101H, 102, 103, 311), microbiology (211, 212), biological sciences (390H), and economics is recommended in the senior year.

Geogolical Sciences

Geological Sciences Major (B.S.)

Major codes BS3321

Required courses for the B.S. degree in minimum preparation for a professional career in geological sciences or entry into graduate school are

GEOL 101   Intro to Geology                               5

GEOL 205   Statistical Methods                            4

GEOL 255   Historical Geology                             4

GEOL 315   Mineralogy                                     5

GEOL 320   Rocks                                          3

GEOL 330   Prin. of Geomorphology                         5

GEOL 340   Prin. of Invertebrate Paleontology             4

GEOL 350   Stratigraphy-Sedimentology                     4

GEOL 360   Structural Geology                             5

GEOL 413   Optical Mineralogy                             4

GEOL 422   Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology/Petrography  4

GEOL 424   Sedimentary Petrology/Petrography              3

GEOL 446   Earth Systems Evolution                        4

GEOL 466   Geodynamics                                    4

Approved field course

At least two additional 400-level courses

Extradepartmental requirements

CHEM 151, 152, 153   Fund. of Chemistry   15


CS 220               Intro to Computing    5


MATH 263A,B          Calculus              8


PHYS 201, 202(*)     Intro to Physics     10


or 251, 252, 253     General Physics      15

*Discuss the selection of an appropriate physics sequence with your advisor. PHYS 203 may be required for some graduate programs.

Geological Sciences Major (B.A.)
Major code BA3321

Requirements for the B.A. degree are designed for students interested in applying a general understanding of the geological sciences to such fields as education, library science, technical writing, or other areas where a general knowledge of earth science is desired. They include

GEOL 101   Intro to Geology                     5


GEOL 255   Historical Geology                   4


GEOL 315   Mineralogy                           5


GEOL 320   Rocks                                3


GEOL 330   Prin. of Geomorphology               5


GEOL 340   Prin. of Invertebrate Paleontology   4


GEOL 350   Stratigraphy-Sedimentol.             4


GEOL 360   Structural Geology                   5


GEOL 466   Geodynamics                          4

at least two additional courses at the 400 level

Extradepartmental requirements

CHEM 121, 122   Prin. of Chemistry   8


PHYS 201        Intro to Physics     5


MATH 115        Precalculus          5

Consult the departmental undergraduate advisor regarding appropriate minors to be combined with the B.A. degree.

Geological Sciences Minor

Minor code OR3321

A minor in geological sciences requires a minimum of 25 hours of coursework in geological sciences to include 101, 255, and a minimum of three courses at the 300-400 level.

Geological Sciences-Environmental Geology Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS3323

The preprofessional program in environmental geology is designed to provide you with broad training in preparation for a career in conservation, natural resource management, land-use planning, or environmental quality control. In most instances, you should anticipate further training at the graduate level. Consult with the undergraduate advisor in the Department of Geological Sciences before planning your schedule of coursework.

The courses listed below constitute the departmental requirements for this program. Schedule additional courses to fulfill Arts and Sciences and university General Education Requirements. You are required to take the geology subject test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) during your senior year and to have the results reported to the department.

Major courses

GEOL 101   Intro. to Geology           5

GEOL 205   Statistical Methods         4

GEOL 255   Historical Geology          4

GEOL 315   Mineralogy                  5

GEOL 320   Rocks                       3

GEOL 330   Prin. of Geomorphology      5

GEOL 350   Stratigraphy-Sedimentology  4

GEOL 360   Structural Geology          5

GEOL 427   Water Geochemistry          4

GEOL 480   Principals of Hydrogeology  4

An approved field course

Natural science courses

BIOS 220               Conserv. and Biodiversity   4

CHEM 151, 152, 153     Fund. of Chemistry         15

CHEM 301, 302          Organic Chemistry           6

MATH 263A, 263B        Calculus                    8

MICR 211, 212          Environ. Microbiology       6

PHYS 201, 202          Intro to Physics           10
or PHYS 251, 252, 253  General Physics         or 15

Social Science courses

BUSL 370      Environmental Law          4


ECON 313      Econ. of the Environment   4


or ECON 314   Nat. Resources Economics   


GEOG 478      Geog. Info. Systems        5

Tool (methods) course

CS 220 Intro to Computing 5

A minimum of two courses from the following list:

Natural Sciences

BIOS 376   Field Ecology                                4

BIOS 431   Limnology                                    5

CHEM 325   Instr. Methods of Analysis                   4

CHEM 431   Chemical Sep. Methods                        3

CHEM 432   Chem. Instrumentation and Electrochemistry   3

CHEM 433   Spectrochemical Analysis                     3

GEOG 302   Meteorology                                  5

GEOG 303   Climatology                                  5

GEOL 432   Orig. and Class. of Soils                    4

GEOL 434   Intro to Remote Sensing                      4

GEOL 480   Hydrogeology I                               4

GEOL 481   Hydrogeology II                              4

GEOL 484   Subsurface Methods                           4

GEOL 485   Intro to Appl. Geophysics                    4

PBIO 410   Plants and Soils                             4

PBIO 425   Plant Ecology                                5

Social Science

ECON 313   Econ. of the Environment                        4

ECON 314   Nat. Resources Economics                        4

ECON 335   Economics of Energy                             4

GEOG 350   Land Use Planning                               4

GEOG 353   Environmental Planning                          4

GEOG 365   Remote Sensing                                  5

GEOG 440   Environ. Impact Analysis                        4

GEOG 447   Resource Management                             5

GEOG 475   Analysis of Geog. Systems                       4

GEOG 479   Adv. Geographic Information Systems             5

POLS 425   Environ. and Natural Res. Politics and Policy   4

Geogolical Sciences-Water Resources Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS3322

This curriculum is recommended for students who wish to specialize in the investigation of surface water and groundwater supplies. You will major in geology as a B.S. degree candidate and take additional coursework in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Graduates are qualified to seek professional employment in hydrogeology or to enter graduate school. Enter the program as a freshman to complete the required curriculum in four years.

Freshman

CHEM 151, 152, 153     Fund. of Chemistry    15

CS 220                 Intro to Computing     5

GEOL 101               Intro to Geology       5

GEOL 255               Historical Geology     4

MATH 263 A, B, C, D    Calculus              16
 
                       English composition    5

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

GEOL 205             Statistical Methods       4

GEOL 315             Mineralogy                5

GEOL 320             Rocks                     3

GEOL 330             Prin. of Geomorphology    5

GEOL 350             Stratigraphy-Sdmntlgy.    4

MATH 340             Differential Equations    4

PHYS 251, 252, 253   General Physics          15

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

  
ENG 305J   Technical Writing           4

GEOL 360   Structural Geology          5

GEOL 480   Principals of Hydrogeology  4

GEOL 481   Groundwater Flow Modeling   4

GEOL 483   Field Hydrology             6

(to be taken during the summer following the third or fourth year)

MICR 211   Environmental Microbiology       4
  

MICR 212   Environmental Microbiology Lab   2

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

CHEM 301   Organic Chemistry                    3

CHEM 302   Organic Chemistry                    3

GEOL 482   Transport Processes in Groundwater   4

GEOL 484   Subsurface Methods                   4

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

German

See Modern Languages.

Gerontology Certificate Program

The Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Health and Human Services jointly sponsor the undergraduate Gerontology Certificate Program for students in any major program within the university who want to gain knowledge and skills for a career in working with the elderly. Completion of this program is officially recognized on your transcript upon graduation.

See the College of Health and Human Services section for Gerontology Certificate Program requirements.

Global Learning Community

The Global Learning Community (GLC) is an innovative program that prepares students for leadership opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Open to all majors, the GLC brings together the resources of the colleges of Communication, Arts and Sciences, and Business in an interdisciplinary 30 quarter-hour residential program on global issues, with a strong emphasis on real-world projects and problem-solving skills.

GLC courses are not traditional classes with lectures, tests, and papers. Instead, students work in project teams on real-world problems and issues. The program is currently housed in Bromley Hall, a private residence hall near campus. Each GLC student completes at least two international and cross-cultural projects.

For additional information, see the complete program description in the College of Communication section or visit the GLC web site: http://www.commcoll.ohiou.edu/glc

Greek

See Classics.

History

History Major (B.A.)
Major code BA4211

The major requirement for the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 57 hours. This total includes:

110   Intro to History-Related careers       4

132   Intro to Non-Western Hist. to 1750     4

133   Intro to Non-Western Hist. Since 1750  4

8 hours from the following:

(courses selected must be "adjacent," e.g., 103 and 102, or 122 and either 121 or 123)

101 Western Civ. in Modern Times 4 102 Western Civ. in Modern Times 4 103 Western Civ. in Modern Times 4

121 Western Heritage: Classical 4 122 Western Heritage: Medieval 4 123 Western Heritage: Modernity 4

8 hours from the following: (courses selected must be "adjacent," e.g., 213 and 212, or 212 and either 211 or 213)

211   Hist. of U.S. to 1828      4

212   Hist. of U.S. 1828-1900    4

213   Hist. of U.S. Since 1900   4

32 hours at the 300-400 level, including

301J     Historical Research and Writing   4

Two courses in United States history

Two courses in European history

Two courses from the following fields:

The ancient world
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Canada
The Middle East

The 100-level should be taken during your freshman year and the 200-level during your sophomore year. Unless otherwise stated, the prerequisite for 300-level courses is sophomore standing and the prerequisite for 400-level courses is junior or senior rank. Courses in economics, geography, political science, statistics, and sociology and anthropology are suggested as electives. Completion of these requirements fulfills the Arts and Sciences requirement of at least 9 hours in the major at the junior-senior level.

History Minor
Minor code OR4211

A minor in history consists of a minimum of 28 hours, including at least 8 hours at the 100-200 level and at least 16 hours at the 300-400 level, in an academically cohesive program that you will plan in consultation with a history faculty advisor.

History Pre-Foreign Service Major (B.A.)
Special curriculum; major code BA4212

To prepare for the annual foreign service officer examinations, you are advised to acquire as broad an education as possible. Facility in written and spoken English; competency in a foreign language; and a good background in economics, history, political science, business, or public administration are essential. A pre-foreign service major is available through the Departments of Economics, History, or Political Science. You can obtain detailed information about foreign service officer examinations, including sample questions from previous examinations, from these departments.

History-Prelaw (B.A.)
Special curriculum; major code BA4214

If you are in the College of Arts and Sciences and plan to enter law school, complete the specific requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. No special curriculum is prescribed. As a prelaw major, you may complete a major of your principal interest. The Departments of Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology have designated prelaw advisors. For further information, see Law in this section.

History-Pretheology Major (B.A.)
Special curriculum; major code BA4213

If you plan to enter a theological seminary or to do graduate study in religion, it is recommended that you take a broad program of undergraduate courses, including the following (with minimum credit suggested in each area): philosophy (12); courses on the texts and history of religions (15); English composition and literature, and world literature (21); history, including HIST 354, 356C, and 370 (15); social sciences (21); foreign languages (18); natural sciences (9); public speaking (3). Arrange your program to meet the requirements of the B.A. degree and the university General Education Requirements. It is advisable to major in philosophy, English, or one of the social sciences. Check the entrance requirements of the theological seminaries, other religious educational institutions, or graduate schools of your choice and plan your curriculum accordingly. A pretheology major also is available from the Departments of History and Philosophy.

University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (http://www.ohiou.edu/catalog/00-01/general/majors4.htm) on December 4, 2000.

Please E-mail comments or suggestions to "ucat@www.ohiou.edu."