Department of Geology & Geophysics
Dept #3006
SH Knight Geology Building
Room #122
1000 E. University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-3386
Fax: (307) 766-4440
Email: geographydept@uwyo.edu
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A GEOGRAPHY DEGREE?
Geography is an interdisciplinary degree that studies human-environment relationships to understand and manage societal and natural resources to protect the planet as a whole. Geographers study natural and social phenomena, which allow us to be leaders in planning, conservation, climate change adaptation, hazards, and resource management. Through the study of the relationships between all of the Earth’s systems, physical, social, cultural, political and appropriate application of technology, our degree prepares you to become a professional geographer.
As geographers, students gain a global perspective and knowledge required for many careers ranging from international business, environmental consulting and restoration, resource management, planning, health and education.
With a Geography degree you have an advantage for Federal and state jobs in USA Jobs where a Geography BS degree is a requirement for many positions including numerous positions in Wyoming.
CURRICULUM
The Geography BS Degree starts with a core of foundational courses in the first few semesters that expand to courses available across the University of Wyoming. Students complete a common core and from there are able to choose from interdisciplinary content. The courses listed below are general examples of regularly offered courses. Speak to our undergraduate coordinator, Dr. JJ Shinker (jshinker@uwyo.edu) to see if there are any new or alternative courses that may suit your needs.
Core Requirements (10-11 credits)
GEOG1000 - World Regional Geography OR GEOG1020 - Introduction to Human Geography
GEOG1010 - Introduction to Physical Geography OR GEOL1070 - The Earth: Its Physical Environment
GIST1200 - Geospatial Foundations OR GIST2310 - Intro to Geographic Information Systems
Content Areas (26 Credits)
At least 2 courses from 2 of the following 4 areas. Remaining credits as electives in consultation with academic advisor (~13-15 credits)
Human Geography Content
GEOG3030 - Geography and Development
GEOG3400 - Traditional Ecological Knowledge
GEOG3550 - Natural Hazards and Society
GEOG4013 - Political Geography
GEOG4590 - Geography of Conflicts
INST4250 - East Asia Society and Economy
Physical Geography Content
GEOG3010 - Geomorphology of Earth’s Dynamic Landscapes
GEOG3450 - Weather and Climate
GEOG3480 – Environmental Change
GEOG3550 - Natural Hazards and Society
GEOG4450 - Fluvial Geomorphology
GEOG3400 - Traditional Ecological Knowledge
GEOL3500 - Global Change: A Geological Perspective
GEOL3600 - Earth and Mineral Resources
GEOL4880 - Earth Surface Processes
Geographic Information Science (GIS) Content *
*accepting any GIST course in this category
GIST4410 - UAS Sensors and Platforms
GIST4430 - UAS Regulations and Safety
GIST4211 - Advanced Remote Sensing
Interdisciplinary Content (examples include, but are not limited to)
ENR4890 - Topics in Environment and Natural Resources
GEOG3480 – Environmental Change
GEOG4040 - Conservation of Natural Resources
GEOG4051 - Environmental Politics
GEOG4052 - Federal Land Politics
GEOG4080 - Management of Major River Basins
GEOG4590 - Geography of Conflicts
GEOL3650 - Energy for Society: Addressing the Energy Grand Challenge
INST3860 - World Food, Ag, & Development
INST4445 - Drug War Geopolitics in the Americas
INST4475 - Politics of Natural Resources in Latin America
INST4580 - Gender, Global Change, and Development
SOIL4120 - Genesis, Morphology and Classification of Soils
MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY
The Minor in Geography provides students with foundational knowledge in geography while allowing them to focus on the areas of physical geography, human geography, and natural resource management.
Core Requirements (10-11 credits)
GEOG1000 - World Regional Geography OR GEOG1020 - Introduction to Human Geography
GEOG1010 - Introduction to Physical Geography OR GEOL1070 - The Earth: Its Physical Environment
GIST1200 - Geospatial Foundations OR GIST2310 - Intro to Geographic Information Systems
One Course from each of the following 2 areas (9 Credits)
Human Geography Content
GEOG3030 - Geography and Development
GEOG3400 - Traditional Ecological Knowledge
GEOG3550 - Natural Hazards and Society
GEOG4013 - Political Geography
GEOG4590 - Geography of Conflicts
INST4250 - East Asia Society and Economy
Physical Geography Content
GEOG3010 - Geomorphology of Earth’s Dynamic Landscapes
GEOG3450 - Weather and Climate
GEOG3480 – Environmental Change
GEOG3550 - Natural Hazards and Society
GEOG4450 - Fluvial Geomorphology
GEOG3400 - Traditional Ecological Knowledge
GEOL3500 - Global Change: A Geological Perspective
GEOL3600 - Earth and Mineral Resources
GEOL4880 - Earth Surface Processes
3 Credits in Geography electives
GEOG3480 – Environmental Change
GEOG4040 - Conservation of Natural Resources
GEOG4051 - Environmental Politics
GEOG4052 - Federal Land Politics
GEOG4080 - Management of Major River Basins
GEOG4590 - Geography of Conflicts
GEOL3650 - Energy for Society: Addressing the Energy Grand Challenge
Department of Geology & Geophysics
Dept #3006
SH Knight Geology Building
Room #122
1000 E. University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-3386
Fax: (307) 766-4440
Email: geographydept@uwyo.edu