Course variations

Course summary

This is a science that focuses on the spatial analysis of human/physical patterns and processes. Geographers attempt to identify the factors affecting the distribution of people and their activities on the surface of the earth and to provide meaningful solutions to problems faced by societies. This discipline is an ideal major for the liberal arts student, providing exposure to the concepts and techniques utilized in investigating environmental issues, socioeconomic problems, and planning policies. The program is designed to provide the student interested in economic, physical, or social geography with the background necessary for obtaining a rewarding career in government (federal, state, local) or private industry, as well as preparing students for graduate work.

Program modules

The modules include ENVS 1042. Introduction to Environmental Sciences, GEOG 1202. Introduction to Physical Geography, GEOG 1302. Introduction to Human Geography or ENVS 1342 Introduction to Environment and Society, GEOG 3080. Introduction to Mapping and Map Analysis, GEOG 3232. Weather and Climate, GEOG 3411. Globalization and Regional Development or GEOG 4335/5335. Contemporary Environmental Issues, GEOG 4020. Earth Environments and Human Impacts, GEOG 4220/5220. Environmental Impact Assessment or GEOG 4265/5265. Sustainability in Resource Management, GEOL 1202. Introduction to Oceanography, GEOG 3240. Colorado Climates, GEOL 4030. Environmental Geology, GEOG 4240. Principles of Geomorphology, GEOG 4270. Glacial Geomorphology.

Entry requirement for international students

The applicant must be a high school graduate or have been awarded a High School EquivalencyCertificate by completing theGeneral EducationDevelopment (GED) test. Preference for admission is given to applicants who rank in the top 30 percent of their high school graduating class and present a composite score of 21 or higher on the ACT or a combined score of 950 or higher on the SAT. Applicants must have an admission index score of 93. Freshman applicants, who graduate from high school in 2008 or 2009, must meet the state of ColoradoHigher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR) which include the following minimum high school courses: English four years (units), Mathematics three years (units), Natural Science three years (units), two of which must be lab-based Social Studies three years (units), one of which must be United States or world history, Academic Electives two years (units). Freshman applicants, who graduate from high school in 2010 or later, must meet the state of ColoradoHigher Education Admission, Requirements (HEAR) which include the following minimum high school enrollment are calculated for unit completion in a manner that may differ from year-long course offerings.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Colorado At Denver And Health Sciences Center - Downtown Denver Campus

Department name

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences