Department of Geology and Geography

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Chair: Martin B. Farley

Faculty:  Jefferson B. Chaumba, Dennis J. Edgell, Amy L. Gross, Daren T. Nelson, Nathan Phillippi, Jesse Rouse

Geography and Geology courses provide the scientific foundation for the investigation and understanding of the physical and cultural environments of the Earth and their interactions. Geography provides the basis for measurement of the physical world, the role of humankind as inhabitant of the dynamic Earth, and the spatial variation of human activity. Geology provides the basis for investigation and understanding of the Earth itself.

The curriculum of the Department of Geology and Geography is designed to fulfill multiple needs of students in learning about this dynamic environment. The B.S. in Geo-Environmental Studies is a flexible, interdisciplinary program that allows students to meet their needs in earth-centered studies. The major provides a base from multiple sciences that is important in understanding the geosciences in an environmental context. Students can choose to concentrate on geology or geography or a mix.

Additional purposes are to provide 1) courses that help all students fulfill General Education requirements; 2) courses for students seeking North Carolina Teacher Licensure in Secondary and Middle Grades Science Education; and 3) courses to broaden the knowledge of students majoring in other disciplines. Courses in Geography can be used to meet General Education requirements in Social Sciences. Courses in Geology can be used to meet General Education requirements in Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Students in any major can minor or choose an academic concentration in geology or geography. Students seeking a baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, or Physical Education may choose an academic concentration in either Geology or Geography.

Programs

• Geo-Environmental Studies, Geography Track, B.S.
• Geo-Environmental Studies, Geoscience Track, B.S.

• Geography Minor
• Geology Minor
• Sustainability Minor

• Geography Academic Concentration
• Geology Academic Concentration

• Geospatial Technologies Certificate

Courses

• GGY 1010. Principles of Geography (3 credits)
• GGY 1020. World Regional Geography (3 credits)
• GGY 1150. Earth Science (3 credits)
• GGY 1250. Earth History (3 credits)
• GGY 2000. Cultural Geography (3 credits)
• GGY 2040. World Geography Bowl (1)
• GGY 2060. Economic Geography (3 credits)
• GGY 2460. Weather and Climate (3 credits)
• GGY 2500. Introduction to Cartography (3 credits)
• GGY 2620. Environmental Geology (3 credits)
• GGY 2700. Introduction to Geographic Information Science (4 credits)
• GGY 3290. Society and the Environment (3 credits)
• GGY 3312. Political Geography (3 credits)
• GGY 3550. Geographic Traditions and Methods (3 credits)
• GGY 3700. Geography of Africa (3 credits)
• GGY 3720. North America (3 credits)
• GGY 3770. Geography of American Indians (3 credits)
• GGY 3780. Geography of Latin America (3 credits)
• GGY 3790. Geography of Asia (3 credits)
• GGY 3800. World Prehistory (3)
• GGY 4010. Internship in Geography (3-4 credits)
• GGY 4020. Coding for the Geosciences and Geospatial Technologies (1 credit)
• GGY 4030. Ground Penetrating Radar (1 credit)
• GGY 4040. Remote Sensing (3 credits)
• GGY 4050. Quantitative Methods (3 credits)
• GGY 4100. Land Use Planning (3 credits)
• GGY 4610. GTC Capstone (1)
• GGY 4700. Writing in the Geosciences (3 credits)

• GGYL 1150. Earth Science Laboratory (1 credit)

• GGYS 2xxx. General Topics in Geography (1-4 credits)
• GGYS 4xxx. Special Topics in Geography (1-4 credits)

• GLY 1000. Physical Geology (3 credits)
• GLY 1150. Earth Science (3 credits)
• GLY 1250. Earth History (3 credits)
• GLY 2260. Oceanography (3 credits)
• GLY 2460. Weather and Climate (3 credits)
• GLY 2620. Environmental Geology (3 credits)
• GLY 3100. Minerals and Rocks (3 credits)
• GLY 3110. Minerals and Rocks Laboratory (1 credit)
• GLY 3250. Paleontology (3 credits)
• GLY 3660. Geomorphology (3 credits)
• GLY 4010. Geology Internship (3 credits)
• GLY 4030. Ground Penetrating Radar (1 credit)
• GLY 4040. Remote Sensing (3)
• GLY 4150. Geology Field Trip (1-3 credits)
• GLY 4250. Stratigraphy and Sedimentology (3 credits)
• GLY 4700. Writing in the Geosciences (3 credits)

• GLYL 1000. Physical Geology Laboratory (1 credit)
• GLYL 1150. Earth Science Laboratory (1 credit)
• GLYL 1250. Earth History Laboratory (1 credit)

• GLYS 2xxx. General Topics in Geology (1-4 credits)
• GLYS 4xxx. Special Topics in Geology (1-4 credits)

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