2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Geography Department
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Old Main, Room 138
(607) 753-4107
E-mail: grydept@cortland.edu
www.cortland.edu/geography/
School
Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Scott Anderson (Chair), Elizabeth A. Fraser, Ibipo Johnston-Anumonwo, David L. Miller, Wendy Miller
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section.
Programs Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Bachelor of Science in Geography
Bachelor of Arts in Adolescence Education: Social Studies and Geography (7-12)
Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems
Majors Offered
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Adolescence Education: Social Studies and Geography (7-12)
Concentration Offered
Tourism Development
Minors Offered
Geography
Tourism Development
Description
Students who major in geography may choose a program leading to the award of a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science. The bachelor of arts program includes a 12-hour foreign language requirement. The bachelor of science program incorporates a 13-hour sequence in computer techniques, environmental science, or demographics and business geographics in lieu of the foreign language requirement for the bachelor of arts.
Special Features
- High-tech training in a friendly, supportive environment
- ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) authorized learning center with 25 GIS workstations – learn advanced applications including network and 3D modeling applications
- Global Positioning System (GPS) – master field survey techniques using the lab GPS base station and handheld units.
- Internships – numerous opportunities with local, state and federal agencies and study abroad options at locations such as the Australia Zoo
- Student-faculty research opportunities
Requirements
- Degree Requirements listed here apply to the majors offered by this department.
- Liberal Arts Requirements: B.A. – 90 credit hours B.S. – 75 credit hours
I. Major
III. Dual Major
IV. Minor
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