Geography & Environment
College of Science and Engineering
Dean: Dr. Carmen Domingo
Department of Geography & Environment
HSS 279
(415) 338-2049
Website: geog.sfsu.edu
Chair: Andrew Oliphant
B.A. Geography Advisors: Blecha, Donovan, Guo, Liu
B.S. Environmental Science Advisors: Blesius, Davis, Nanus
Graduate Coordinator: Wilkinson
M.A. Graduate Advisors: Donovan, Wilkinson
M.S. Graduate Advisors: Blesius, Davis, Hines, Liu
Program Scope
In the Bachelor of Arts in Geography program, students investigate physical and biological environments, human societies, and human-environmental interaction. Geographers seek to analyze the processes, spatial patterns and consequences of human-environment interaction, and address issues of sustainability. The major core courses introduce foundation concepts in physical and human geography, as well as geographic techniques such as GIS, cartography, and remote sensing. An upper-division distribution requirement gives students exposure to the breadth of the discipline. Each student then develops a focus of interest based upon upper-division course work related to a coherent theme in Physical Geography, Human Geography, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Geographic Information Science, or the Urban Environment, Transportation and Land Use Planning.
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science prepares students for a career as an environmental scientist or environmental manager in industry, government, or NGOs. The curriculum comprises a core providing a foundation of science and methods courses -- introductory earth systems and environmental science, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics – as well as distributed electives in environmental science, environmental management and analytical methods, culminating in a capstone seminar shared with Geography students where students pursue a senior thesis or internship. A unique strength of this program compared to many environmental science programs is in geospatial analytical methods at the introductory and advanced levels.
The internship program supplements the scheduled classes and offers a wide range of opportunities for placement in the public or private sector. Internships entail first-hand application of skills and knowledge gained in the coursework.
Our highly regarded graduate programs have produced alumni at many state and federal agencies, NGO's, private firms, colleges, and universities. Recent research topics can be reviewed at our M.A./M.S. Theses and Research Projects page, which also includes examples of completed theses. Graduate and undergraduate students benefit from an engaged faculty dedicated to important applied research in the Bay Area and beyond.
The Master of Arts in Geography is designed for individuals pursuing careers in environmental planning, monitoring, and advocacy; in resource management; in geographic techniques; in community college teaching; or for individuals preparing for doctoral work in geography. The graduate curriculum ensures all students have a grounding in both physical and human geography and offers opportunities for specialization in physical geography, natural resource management, environmental studies, regional geography, and techniques. The Concentration in Resource Management and Environmental Planning provides the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out impact analysis, plan formulation and implementation.
The Master of Science in Geographical Information Science (GISci) program prepares graduate students for advanced careers in a wide range of geospatial information research and applications. Geographic information science encompasses the development, use, and applications of geographic information systems (GIS), cartography, remote sensing, global positioning systems (GPS), and spatial statistics. A student completing this program will be prepared to take on advanced technical and leadership roles in environmental and resource agencies and firms employing GIS, remote sensing and other geospatial technologies.
The M.A. and M.S. programs culminate in either a master's thesis or a research project and comprehensive oral examination.
Facilities
Research facilities available to students include a geographic analysis teaching lab (HSS 290), an environmental science teaching lab (HSS 383), a physical geography lab, a map library, campus computer laboratories, and the main library. The Institute for Geographic Information Science provides further resources and research opportunities. The department maintains licenses for industry-standard software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, R, ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, E-cognition, QT Modeler, PhotoScan, Trimble, and other geospatial software. The department cannot guarantee funding to incoming graduate students. The department occasionally offers technical positions and graduate assistant opportunities to graduate students in residence, and funding may be available from external grants and campus financial aid resources.
The undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by the Department of Geography & Environment provide excellent preparation for a variety of positions in the public or private sector. Graduates find challenging and interesting careers in environmental and planning agencies at the state and local level, environmental consulting and cartographic firms, and nonprofit organizations, as well as in community college teaching. Growing demand for students trained in GIS and environmental science makes geography and environmental science students with appropriate skills highly marketable.
Professor
Leonhard Blesius (2007), Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of Iowa.
Tendai Chitewere (2007), Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. Binghamton University.
Jerry D. Davis (1988), Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of Georgia.
Jason Henderson (2003), Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of Georgia.
Ellen Hines (2001), Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of Victoria.
Xiaohang Liu (2003), Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of California, Santa Barbara.
Andrew J. Oliphant (2002), Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of Canterbury.
Nancy Lee Wilkinson (1986), Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of Oregon.
Associate Professor
Jennifer Blecha (2007), Associate Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of Minnesota.
Courtney Donovan (2007), Associate Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of Washington.
Qian Guo (1998), Associate Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Leora Nanus (2014), Associate Professor in Geography and Environment. Ph.D. University of Colorado Boulder.
GEOG 101 Our Physical Environment (Units: 3)
Environmental processes; elements of weather and climate; shapes of landforms; formation, distribution of soils and natural vegetation; physiography of oceans. Synergistic relations between the physical and human environments.
Course Attributes:
- B1: Physical Science
- Environmental Sustainability
GEOG 102 The Human Environment (Units: 3)
Nature of cultural geography; interpretation of the cultural elements of the geographic landscape and study of our changing relationship with the environment.
Course Attributes:
- D1: Social Sciences
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Perspectives
GEOG 107 World Regions and Interrelations (Units: 3)
World culture regions: economic development, paths of cultural evolution, bases for political organization and resource appraisals; the persistence of cultural differentiation in the face of increasing interdependence, cultural transfer, and common threats to humanity.
Course Attributes:
- D1: Social Sciences
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Perspectives
GEOG 111 Our Physical Environment Lab (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in GEOG 101.
GEOG 160 Introduction to Environmental Science (Units: 4)
Introduction to ecological and environmental systems, and processes and problems at global, state, and local levels; examination of ecosystems, natural resources and earth processes and their interactions with the human environment. Lecture, 3 units; laboratory, 1 unit.
Course Attributes:
- B2: Life Science
- B3: Lab Science
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Perspectives
GEOG 180 First-Year Experience: Sustainable City, Sustainable You (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: GE Area A2* with a grade of CR or C- or higher.
Course Attributes:
- E: Lifelong Learning Develop
GEOG 203 Geographical Measurement (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: First-Year Math Advising Module. For students who elect to take a B4 course without additional support.
(Note: In order for this course to satisfy General Education, students must earn a C- or CR or higher grade if taken fall 2014 or later.)
Course Attributes:
- B4: Math/QR
GEOG 205 Geographic Techniques (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to sophomore standing and above; GEOG 101 or equivalent; and Area B4: Lower Division Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning.
GEOG 301 Bay Area Environments (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as A U 301 and GEOG 301. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-B: Physical Life Science
- Environmental Sustainability
GEOG 312 Geography of Landforms (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 and GEOG 205; or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 313 Earth's Climate System (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 and GEOG 205; or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 314 Bioclimatology (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 and GEOG 205; or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 316 Biogeography (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101, GEOG 205; or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 317 Geography of Soils (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 115 or CHEM 180; ERTH 110 or GEOG 101; and GEOG 205; or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 342 Surface Water Hydrology (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: MATH 226 and ERTH 210 or ERTH 505 are recommended; or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as ERTH 442 [Formerly GEOL 473] and GEOG 342. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 402 Human Response to Natural Hazards (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
GEOG 421 Future Environments (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
GEOG 422 Environmental Perception (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: GEOG 102 or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 423 Geographic Perspectives on Gender (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; GE Areas A1, A2, and A3; or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as GEOG 423 and WGS 423. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 425 Economic Geography (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 427 Agriculture and Food Supply (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; GEOG 101; or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Perspectives
GEOG 428 International Political Economy of Food and Hunger (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 428 and GEOG 428. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 430 Transforming Food and Agriculture Systems: Local to Global (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 and GEOG 102, or GEOG 427, or GEOG 428/I R 428; or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
GEOG 432 Urban Geography (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as GEOG 432 and USP 432. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Perspectives
GEOG 433 Urban Transportation (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as GEOG 433 and USP 433. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 434 Geographies of Health and Health Care (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as GEOG 434 and PH 434 [Formerly H ED 434]. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 435 Geography of Global Transportation (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
GEOG 437 Bicycle Geographies (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Restricted to upper-division standing.
GEOG 445 Geopolitics and Globalization (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as GEOG 445 and I R 445. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
GEOG 454 San Francisco on Foot (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
GEOG 455 Geography of Ethnic Communities (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Course Attributes:
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Social Justice
GEOG 500GW Physical and Human Dimensions of Climate Change - GWAR (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Area A2; GEOG 101 and GEOG 102.
Course Attributes:
- Graduation Writing Assessment
GEOG 550 Geography of the United States and Canada (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
GEOG 552 Geography of California (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Justice
GEOG 575 Emerging China (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division standing; GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, B4*, and E all with grades of C- or better; or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
GEOG 600 Environmental Problems and Solutions (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as GEOG 600 and ENVS 600. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Perspectives
GEOG 601 Field Methods in Human Geography (Units: 3)
Prerequisite for GEOG 701: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 601: Upper-division standing; GEOG 205; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the instructor.
(GEOG 701/GEOG 601 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 602 Field Methods in Environmental Science & Physical Geography (Units: 4)
Prerequisite for GEOG 702: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 602: Upper-division standing; GEOG 205; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the instructor.
(GEOG 702/GEOG 602 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 603 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Units: 3)
Applications of computers in geographic problem-solving. Investigates the nature of geographic information sources--maps, earth images, and spatial databases--and the application of spatial analysis, mapping, charting, and image display tools. Lecture, 2 units; laboratory, 1 unit.GEOG 604 Environmental Data Science (Units: 3)
Prerequisite for GEOG 704: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 604: Upper-division standing; GEOG 205 and GEOG 603; GPA of 3.0 or better; or consent of the instructor.
(GEOG 704/GEOG 604 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 606 Cartography (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: GEOG 205 or equivalent.
GEOG 610 Remote Sensing of the Environment I (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 205.
GEOG 611 Remote Sensing of the Environment II (Units: 4)
Prerequisite for GEOG 711: Graduate standing; GEOG 610; or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 611: Upper-division standing; GEOG 610; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the instructor.
(GEOG 711/GEOG 611 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 620 Geographical Information Systems (Units: 4)
Prerequisites for GEOG 720: Graduate standing; GEOG 603 or equivalent; or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 620: Upper-division standing; GEOG 603 or equivalent; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the instructor.
(GEOG 720/GEOG 620 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 621 Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Analysis (Units: 4)
Prerequisite for GEOG 721: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 621: Upper-division standing; GEOG 205 and GEOG 603 or equivalents and MATH 199 or a sufficient score on the calculus pretest; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the instructor.
(GEOG 721/GEOG 621 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 625 Programming for Geographic Information Science (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 620 or GEOG 621; MATH 199 or sufficient score on calculus pretest.
GEOG 629 Coastal and Marine Applications of GIS (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: GEOG 603 or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 642 Watershed Assessment and Restoration (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 or ERTH 210, GEOG 603, and MATH 199 or a sufficient score on calculus pretest.
(This course is offered as GEOG 642 and ERTH 642. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 643 Biogeomorphology of Sierra Nevada Streams and Meadows (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: GEOG 101 or ERTH 110.
(This course is offered as GEOG 643 and ERTH 643. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 644 Water Quality (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101, GEOG 205, CHEM 180, BIOL 230 or BIOL 240.
GEOG 646 The Geography of Marine Resources (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 101 or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 647 Geography of Water Resources (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 101 or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 648 Management of National Parks and Protected Areas (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 651 San Francisco Bay Area Environmental Issues (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as GEOG 651 and USP 651. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-B: Physical Life Science
- Environmental Sustainability
GEOG 652 Environmental Impact Analysis (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: GEOG 205 or ENVS 224 or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as GEOG 652 and USP 652. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 657 Natural Resource Management: Biotic Resources (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101, GEOG 205 or ENVS 224, or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as GEOG 657 and ENVS 657. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 658 Land-Use Planning (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as GEOG 658 and USP 658. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 666 Geography of Garbage: Recycling and Waste Reduction (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Course Attributes:
- Environmental Sustainability
GEOG 667 Environmental Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Environment (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as USP 515 and GEOG 667. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
GEOG 668 Politics, Law, and the Urban Environment (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as USP 513, GEOG 668, and PLSI 513. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 685 Projects in Teaching Geography (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; a grade of B or better in course for training; permission of the Instructor.
GEOG 688 Geographic Internship (Units: 2-6)
Prerequisites: 15 units in Geography; permission of the instructor.
GEOG 690 Senior Seminar in Geography and Environmental Science (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing in BA Geography or BS Environmental Science; completion of core requirements, GEOG 101, GEOG 102 or GEOG 107, GEOG 205, GEOG 500GW.
GEOG 691 Geography and Environment Capstone (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Senior standing; GEOG 205 and a GWAR course in geography.
GEOG 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, major adviser, and department chair.
GEOG 701 Field Methods in Human Geography (Units: 3)
Prerequisite for GEOG 701: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 601: Upper-division standing; GEOG 205; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the instructor.
(GEOG 701/GEOG 601 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 702 Field Methods in Environmental Science & Physical Geography (Units: 4)
Prerequisite for GEOG 702: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 602: Upper-division standing; GEOG 205; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the instructor.
(GEOG 702/GEOG 602 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 704 Environmental Data Science (Units: 3)
Prerequisite for GEOG 704: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 604: Upper-division standing; GEOG 205 and GEOG 603; GPA of 3.0 or better; or consent of the instructor.
(GEOG 704/GEOG 604 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 705 Geographical Analysis (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography; GEOG 205 or equivalent.
GEOG 711 Remote Sensing of the Environment II (Units: 4)
Prerequisite for GEOG 711: Graduate standing; GEOG 610; or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 611: Upper-division standing; GEOG 610; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the instructor.
(GEOG 711/GEOG 611 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 720 Geographical Information Systems (Units: 4)
Prerequisites for GEOG 720: Graduate standing; GEOG 603 or equivalent; or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 620: Upper-division standing; GEOG 603 or equivalent; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the instructor.
(GEOG 720/GEOG 620 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 721 Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Analysis (Units: 4)
Prerequisite for GEOG 721: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for GEOG 621: Upper-division standing; GEOG 205 and GEOG 603 or equivalents and MATH 199 or a sufficient score on the calculus pretest; GPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the instructor.
(GEOG 721/GEOG 621 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
GEOG 735 Seminar in Global Environmental Policy (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 735 and GEOG 735. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 751 Environmental Management (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography; GEOG 600 or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 776 Environmental Policy (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as P A 776 and GEOG 776. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
GEOG 785 College Teaching of Geography (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; a grade of B or better in the course of training; permission of the instructor.
GEOG 789 GIScience Internship (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in MS GIScience program and permission of the instructor.
GEOG 801 Scope and Method in Geography (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Geography.
GEOG 810 Seminar in Physical Geography (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography; GEOG 801, appropriate upper-division course work.
Topics:
- Geomorphology
- Climatology
- Biogeography
GEOG 815 Seminar in GIScience (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography or GIScience; upper-division coursework in GIScience; or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 820 Human and Social Geography (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography; GEOG 801, appropriate upper-division course work; or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 832 Seminar in Urban Geography (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography; GEOG 432; or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 857 Issues in Marine and Estuarine Conservation (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Geography and Interdisciplinary Marine and Estuarine Science students; GEOG 801 or BIOL 708; or permission of the instructor.
GEOG 858 Seminar in Environmental and Land Use Planning (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography; appropriate upper-division course work.
GEOG 895 Research Project (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography; permission of the instructor and chair of student's committee; and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies. ATC and Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration.
GEOG 896 Directed Reading in Geography (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography and permission of the adviser.
GEOG 897 Research Project Formulation (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography and filing of ATC form.
GEOG 898 Master's Thesis (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography; permission of the instructor and chairperson of candidate's committee; and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies. ATC and Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration.
GEOG 899 Independent Study (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Geography; and permission of the graduate major adviser, supervising faculty member, and department chair.