UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2002–2003
 Brigham Young University
Back Geography

   

J. Matthew Shumway, Chair
690-B SWKT, (801) 422-2707

College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences Advisement Center
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Admission to Degree Program

All degree programs in the Department of Geography are open enrollment. However, special limitations apply for teaching majors.

The Discipline

Geography offers a variety of programs centered around spatial analysis and tailored, so far as possible, to meet the future needs of individual students. Our modern computer laboratory allows students to gain practical experience with geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, cartography, and other programs in planning, urban, travel, and population studies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are employed in a wide range of both private and governmental positions. Job titles include geographer; teacher of geography; city or regional planner; cartographer; photo interpreter; commodities and industrial location analyst; intelligence, travel industry, or environmental and GIS specialist; and many others.

Skills in spatial analysis make geography a valuable minor or supporting field for many other disciplines.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–2.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Residency 30.0
Hours needed to graduate 120.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the following undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Geographic Information Systems
BS Geography
Emphases (optional):
Environmental Studies
Travel and Tourism Studies
BS Geography Teaching
BS Planning and Resource Management
Minors Geographic Information Systems
Geography
Geography Teaching
Travel and Tourism Studies

Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MS Geography

For more information, see the BYU 2002–2003 Graduate Catalog.

General Information

  1. Core Classes: all students pursuing an undergraduate degree in any of the majors offered by the Geography Department must complete the following core courses:
    Geog 100, 101, 120, 130, 211, 322.
    Stat 221.

  2. Prerequisites: all students admitted to one of the geography majors listed above must complete the following courses within one year of declaring a major:
    Geog 100, 101, 120, 211.



BS Geographic Information Systems (50–52 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Geog 100, 101, 120, 130, 211, 322.
    Stat 221.

  3. Complete the following major courses:
    Geog 212, 312, 313, 412, 517R.
    CS 142.

  4. Complete one regional course from the following:
    Geog 450, 455, 460, 465, 470, 471, 480.

  5. Complete one systematic course from the following:
    Geog 213, 310, 311, 341, 346, 401, 403, 405, 410, 420, 485.

  6. Complete three courses from the following for a total of 7–8 hours:
    Geog 399R, 411, 430, 515, 518R, 519.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Geography (39–42 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Geog 100, 101, 120, 130, 211, 322.
    Stat 221.

  3. Complete the following:
    Geog 212.

  4. Complete three regional courses from the following:
    Geog 450, 455, 460, 465, 470, 471, 480, 501R.

  5. Complete three systematic courses from the following:
    Geog 213, 302, 310, 312, 331, 341, 346, 370, 371, 399R, 401, 403, 406, 412, 415, 425, 420, 485.
    Geol 411.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Geography: Environmental Studies Emphasis (49 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Geog 100, 101, 120, 130, 211, 212, 322.
    Stat 221.

  3. Complete the following:
    Geog 401, 403.

  4. Complete one course from the following:
    Geog 405, 411, 415.

  5. Complete three courses from the following:
    Biol 150.
    Geog 406, 420, 425.
    Zool 350.

  6. Complete three courses from the following:
    Geog 310, 313, 399R (3 hours required), 410.
    Any one regional course:
    Geog 450, 455, 470, 471, 485.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Geography: Travel and Tourism Studies Emphasis (43 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Geog 100, 101, 120, 130, 211, 322.
    Stat 221.

  3. Complete the following:
    Geog 370, 371, 450.

  4. Complete one regional course from the following:
    Geog 455, 460, 465, 470, 471.

  5. Complete a minimum 12 hours from the following:
    Acc 200, 201.
    BusM 300, 340.
    Comms 101, 230, 235.
    Geog 270, 352, 399R.
    OrgB 320.
    RMYL 304, 371, 483.

      Note: Students may complete a minor in business or accounting instead of the 12 hours above.

Note: Students who would like to receive the Certificate for Tour Operations (NTA requirements) must complete the following courses: Geog 352, 370, 371; Acc 200; and BusM 300 or Acc 201.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Geography Teaching (86-94 hours,* including licensure hours)

Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.

  2. A teaching minor is required for certification (approximately 16–21 hours).

  3. Prerequisites: Complete the following core courses:
    Geog 100, 101, 120, 130, 211, 212, 322, 331, 450.
    Stat 221.

  4. Complete two regional courses from the following:
    Geog 455, 460, 465, 470, 471, 480.

  5. Complete three systematic courses from the following:
    Geog 302, 310, 312, 313, 341, 346, 370, 371, 401, 403, 405, 485, 501R.

  6. Complete the Professional Education Component (28–29 hours); see the Secondary Education section of this catalog for licensure requirements.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Planning and Resource Management (49 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in major courses.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    Geog 100, 101, 120, 130, 211, 322.
    Stat 221.

  3. Complete the following:
    Geog 212, 302, 310, 346, 406, 410, 420, 450.

  4. Complete 6 hours from the following (or courses approved by faculty advisor):
    CM 426.
    Geog 331, 399R, 401, 412, 415, 485, 510, 518R.
    PlSc 311, 333.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Geographic Information Systems (20-23 hours)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    Geog 211, 212, 312, 412.

  2. Complete three courses from the following:
    Geog 213, 313, 411, 430, 515, 517R, 518R, 519.



Minor Geography (18 hours)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete the following :
    Geog 101, 120, 130, 211, 450.

  2. Complete 3 hours of electives. Electives cannot include Geog 270, 322, 399R, 493R, or any Geog 500 or above courses.



Minor Geography Teaching (18 hours)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    Geog 101, 120, 130, 211, 450.

  2. Complete 3 hours of electives. Electives cannot include Geog 270, 322, 399R, 493R, or any Geog 500 or above courses.



Minor Travel and Tourism Studies (19 hours)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    Geog 120, 270, 352, 370, 371.

  2. Complete one regional course from the following:
    Geog 450, 455, 460, 465, 470, 471, 480.



Geography (Geog)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

100. The Geographic Approach. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: major status.

Overview of the discipline of geography and the faculty and geography major at BYU.

101. Global Environment: Understanding Physical Geography. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Independent Study also.

Physical environment, distribution and interrelationships of climates, landforms, ecosystems and their human significance.

112. GIS and Mapping for Nonmajors. (3:2:1) F

Introduction to use of geographic information in solving problems in a variety of fields. Emphasizes maps and computer-based geographic information systems (GIS) as tools for performing geographic tasks.

120. Geography and World Affairs. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Independent Study also. Honors also.

Survey of the world, stressing geography of major political regions.

130. Introduation to Human Geography. (3:3:0) F, W, Alt. term

Culture distributions and their relationship to existing geographic phenomena.

211. Map Use and Interpretation. (3:2:2) F, W, Sp or Su

Maps as tools for spatial analysis of problems in physical and cultural geography.

212. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. (3:1:2) F, W, Sp, Su

Concepts in the use of small- and large-scale digital map data, emphasizing landscape interpretation and feature description.

213. Earth Observation and Image Interpretation. (3:2:2) F, W

Principles of earth observation: primarily air photo/large-scale satellite imagery interpretation, basic field methods, photogrammetry.

270. Travel Planning, Rates, and Tariffs: Domestic and International. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp

Procedures of domestic and international trip planning, including ticketing, routing, fare structure, rates, and tariffs.

302. Geography of Urban Environment. (3:3:0) F

Urban patterns, city structures, and spatial analysis of cities as they affect their residents.

310. Principles of Land Use Planning. (3:3:0) F

Land use concepts, practical and theoretical problems, activities, and techniques.

312. Cartographic Design. (4:2:4) F Prerequisite: Geog 211.

Graphic perception, layout, typography, color, statistical methods, and symbolization of thematic maps through computer-aided techniques.

313. Remote Sensing of Environment. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Geog 211, 212.

Introduction to airborne and spaceborne sensors, including characteristics and image acquisition. Emphasizes land cover mapping applications appropriate for environmental monitoring.

322. Design and Methodology in Geographic Inquiry. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Stat 221.

Organizing, acquiring, and using geographic data for research purposes; emphasizes learning and applying research techniques in individual geographic projects.

331. Economic Geography. (3:3:0) F, Alt. term

Introduction to economic processes and spatial patterns, emphasizing theoretical approaches, locational strategies, and changing economic land-use patterns.

341. Political Geography. (3:3:0) F, W

Spatial analysis of global politics; focus on geopolitics, territory and conflict, nationalism, and the politics of resources.

346. Population Geography. (3:3:0) W odd yr.

Spatial perspective on wide field of population studies, focusing on distribution, development, structure, and movement of populations; introduction to basic demographic measures.

352. Tour Operation. (3:3:0) F, W Independent Study also.

Broad overview of tour operations; travel counseling.

370. Tourism: A Conceptual Framework. (3:3:0) F, Sp Independent Study also.

Introduction to tourism as a field of study; four elements of tourism: dynamic, service, functional, and consequential.

371. Tourism: Patterns and Analysis. (3:3:0) Independent Study also.

Patterns in domestic and international tourism; interrelationship between geography and tourism in understanding the patterns and their impact.

399R. Academic Internship. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

On-the-job experience. No more than 3 hours total in cooperative education may be counted in major.

401. Geography of Climates. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 101 or instructor's consent.

Elements, controls, distribution, and classification of the earth's climates.

403. Biogeography. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Geog 101 or instructor's consent.

Broad-scale distribution of plants and animals. Theoretical and practical applications to conservation and effects of global environmental change.

405. Geography of Landforms. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Geog 101 or instructor's consent.

Elements of landforms: distributions and cultural significance.

406. Public Lands Conservation. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Geog 101 or instructor's consent.

Environmental and social geography of public lands; analyzing historical, planning, management, and ecological issues.

410. Practices of Land Use Planning. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 310.

Applications of methods and techniques commonly used in the land use planning process, emphasizing data collection and analysis, fieldwork, and writing skills.

411. Issues in Computer Cartography. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 312 or equivalent.

Current techniques for compilation, integration, and display of digital map data.

412. Problem Solving with Geographic Information Systems. (3:2:2) F Prerequisite: Geog 212 or instructor's consent.

Theory and practice of vector GIS data acquisition, editing, and analysis.

415. Geographic Field Methods. (3:3:0) Sp

Learning different methods used by geographers in the field through hands-on involvement in real faculty research.

420. Landscape Ecology. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Geog 101 or instructor's consent.

Interaction between spatial patterns and spatial processes in an ecological context. Methods, theories, and practical applications of landscapes at various scales.

425. Water in the Environment. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 101 or equivalent.

Water movement in the environment focusing on the physical attributes and water resources of river basins; data measurement and analysis.

430. Image Processing and Interpretation. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: Geog 313.

Computer processing of low-altitude and satellite images for geographic analysis of physical and cultural phenomena on earth.

450. United States and Canada. (3:3:0) F, W Independent Study also.

Analysis of the natural environment, historical development, cultural patterns, economic systems, and political structures of geographic regions.

455. Middle and South America. (3:3:0) W

Environmental, cultural, economic, and political parameters of Latin American societies.

460. Europe. (3:3:0) F

Systematic approach to physical base, social and political problems, economic issues, and regional summary.

465. Russia and the Former Soviet Union. (3:3:0) W

Physical features, resources, political issues, economy and industries, population concerns, and role in world affairs.

470. Asia. (3:3:0) W odd yr.

Physical, social, economic, and political influences in cultures of South, East, and Southeast Asia.

471. Middle East. (3:3:0) F even yr.

Physical and cultural geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa, emphasizing the cultural mosaic, geopolitics, environment, and resources of the region.

480. Australia and New Zealand. (2:2:0)

Comparison of physical patterns, historical development, and present cultural patterns.

485. Environment and Society in Africa. (3:3:0) F

Geographical analysis focusing on environmental planning and development. Political ecology approach involving issues of access to resources, conservation, designations, environmental degradation, poverty, and social protest; case studies from selected countries.

493R. Special Problems. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: geography major or departmental approval.




500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

501R. Seminar in Geography. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.)

Detailed investigation of selected systematic and regional geographic topics.

503. Geographic Information Systems. (4:3:1) Prerequisite: graduate standing. For nonmajors who have not taken Geog 211 or 212 or equivalent.

Using geographic information for solving advanced spatial problems. Introduction to using and producing maps and computer-based geographic information systems (GIS) as geographic tools. Hands-on research applications in the students' disciples.

510. Advanced Urban Dynamics and Planning. (3:3:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: Geog 310, 410, or equivalent.

Urban geography and land use planning, emphasizing urban morphology, land use patterns, and spatial analysis; critical evaluation of models and theories.

515. Decision Making in Geographic Information Systems. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: CS 130 or equivalent.

Analysis of geographic information for decision making with emphasis on developing GIS applications using Visual Basic, Avenue, and AML.

517R. Analytical Cartography. (3:3:0 ea.) W Prerequisite: two courses in computer programming including CS 130 or other introductory course in C or C++; introductory course in trigonometry.

Geocoding, spatial data representation, and map-based transformations.

518R. Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing. (2:1:2) W even yr. Prerequisite: Geog 212 or equivalent.

Application of GIS and satellite remote sensing methods to practical problems in urban and physical environments.

519. Global Positioning Systems. (2:1:2) F Prerequisite: Geog 211 or instructor's consent.

Earth coordinate systems, map projections, and global positioning system methods.

599R. Academic Internship. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.)

On-the-job experience. No more than 3 hours in cooperative education may count toward major requirements.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2002–2003 Graduate Catalog.



Geography Faculty

Professor

Jackson, Richard H (1969) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1965, 1966; PhD, Clark U., 1970.

Associate Professors

Davis, James A. (1990) BS, Brigham Young U., 1978; MA, California State U., Fullerton, 1987; PhD, Arizona State U., 1993.

Emmett, Chad F. (1992) BA, Utah State U., 1979, MA, Brigham Young U., 1983; PhD, U. of Chicago, 1991.

Hardin, Perry J. (1988) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1982, 1984; PhD, U. of Utah, 1989.

Shumway, J. Matthew (1991) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1984, 1987; PhD, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1991.

Assistant Professors

Durrant, Jeffrey O. (1999) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1995, 1996; PhD, U. of Hawaii, 2001.

Jackson, Mark W. (2000) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1996, 1997; PhD, U. of South Carolina, 2001.

Otterstrom, Samuel M. (1997) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1990, 1994; PhD, Louisiana State U., 1997.

Plewe, Brandon S. (1997) BS, Brigham Young U., 1992; MS, PhD, State U. of New York at Buffalo, 1995, 1997.

Emeriti

Grey, Alan H. (1964) BA, Brigham Young U., 1959; MA, PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1960, 1963.

Hinckley, Thomas K. (1972) BA, Brigham Young U., 1958; MA, U. of Pittsburgh, 1960; PhD, U. of Western Ontario, Canada, 1979.

Horiuchi, Russell N. (1961) BA, Brigham Young U., 1953; MA, U. of California, Berkeley, 1958; PhD, U. of Washington, 1975.

Hudman, Lloyd E. (1970) BS, U. of Utah, 1964; MS, PhD, U. of Kansas, 1968, 1970.

Layton, Robert L. (1954) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1951, 1952; PhD, Syracuse U., 1962.






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