B.S. GEOGRAPHY
This program is offered through the College of Science. Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and:
Geog 100 Physical Geography or Geog 102 Physical Geography for Science Majors (4 cr)
Geog 165 Human Geography (3 cr)
Geog 200 World Regional Geography (3 cr)
Geog 385 GIS Primer (3 cr)
Geog 390 Geographic Visualization (3 or 4 cr)
Geog 493 Senior Seminar in Applied Geography (3 cr)
Math 143 Pre-calculus and Analytic Geometry
Stat 251 Statistical Methods (3 cr)
Engl 313 Business Writing or Engl 317 Technical Writing (3 cr)
Students must also choose 3 credits from the following courses in human geography:
Geog 240 Economic Geography
Geog 340 Business Location Decisions
Geog 350 Geography of Development
Geog 360 Population Dynamics and Distribution
Geog 365 Political Geography
Geog 440 New Global Economy
Geog 409 Rural Development
Geog 420 Land, Resources and Environment
Student must also choose 3 credits from the following courses in physical geography:
Geog 301 Meteorology
Geog 401 Climatology
Geog 310 Biogeography
Geog 450 Global Environmental Change
Additional requirements:
12 additional credits in Geography courses, for a total minimum number of 37 credits in Geography
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all Geography courses.
Students interested in obtaining more depth in any of the departmental focus areas Geographic Information Science (GIS), spatial analysis, physical science and the environment, regional/global development) are encouraged to discuss with their advisor recommended courses in Geography and other departments appropriate to those depth areas.
About Moscow
Moscow is an attractive community with many nearby amenities. It lies between the Palouse hills and the rugged uplands of Northern Idaho. Proximity is good to excellent skiing, fishing, backpacking, and other outdoor activities plus a wide variety of campus and community events.
Close proximity and institutional ties to Washington State University just 8 miles west further enhance educational and cultural opportunities.
Why Geography?
Are you looking for an interesting career? Geography may be the field for you, and the Geography Department at the University of Idaho is the place to find it. We have students in B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs from throughout the U.S. and many other countries. Our department is recognized for our long history as a leader in digital mapping, geographic information systems (over 30 years teaching GIS), regional planning and development, and local and global climate change. Our students get experience as interns in many settings and as research assistants on projects in the department.
Career Opportunities
Our programs prepare students for a variety of careers where knowledge of earth resources, world regions, economy, population, natural environments, and mapping and analysis are important. Our students learn analytical techniques in mapping, statistics, and field methods, along with the ability to integrate information to answer complex questions facing decision makers at all levels of public and private sector planning.
The U.S. Department of Labor recently identified geospatial technology as one of the three most important emerging and evolving fields, along with nanotechnology and biotechnology.
Geographers Get Jobs
Our graduates have a nearly 100% employment record in their field. The job market continues to expand as geographic analysis technologies are discovered in new applications. Our graduates have the skills and substantive knowledge to fit these expanding opportunities and our reputation has continually improved as a source of capable graduates. Consequently, our network of alumni is large and growing and this benefits our current students in the form of internship and job prospects.
What can I do with Geography?
(A few examples from our recent graduates)
- GIS Analyst
- Urban Planner
- Remote Sensing Analyst
- Community Planner
- Transportation Planner
- Site Selection Analyst
- Academic Professions
- Location-based Services
Where are the jobs?
Our graduates are working throughout the world, including the Pacific Northwest, the rest of USA, and abroad.
What will I study?
We have programs in:
· GIS (B.S. and certificate program)
· Business location and site selection
· Global climate change
· Remote sensing and satellite image analysis
· Computer cartography
· Regional Development
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