Geosciences | Bachelor of Science in Geosciences (Geography)
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34 | |
| Major Courses | 12-13 | |
| Geography Core | 26-32 | |
| Directed Electives | 9 | |
| Open Electives 1 | 32-39 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours. The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed. This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed. Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.
Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.
Program Requirements
General Education
All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education.
Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement. Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the the university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core Courses | ||
| GSCI 100 | Exploring Earth GE | 3 |
| GSCI 240 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
| GSCI 685 | Writing in the Sciences | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Biostatistics and Biostatistics Lab | ||
| Geostatistics and Spatial Data Analysis | ||
| Elements of Statistics GE | ||
| Geography Core | ||
| GSCI 101 | Earth and Environmental Systems GE | 3 |
| GSCI 105 | Cultural Geography GE | 3 |
| GSCI 110 | World Geography GE | 3 |
| GSCI 290 | Cartography: Theory and Applications | 3 |
| GSCI 321 | United States Geography | 3 |
| GSCI 330 | Remote Sensing Concepts | 3 |
| GSCI 360 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GSCI 651 | Field Studies in Geography | 1-6 |
| GSCI 675 | Seminar in Geosciences | 1 |
| GSCI 695 | Internship in Geosciences | 3 |
| Upper Division Electives | ||
| Select nine credit hours from Upper Division GSCI courses | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 47-53 | |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All bachelor degrees require: | ||
| GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set) | ||
| A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A | ||
| Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated) | ||
| A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit | ||
| A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit | ||
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II (SGE010 - English Discipline Area) | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (SGE020 - Communication Discipline Area) | 3 |
| GSCI 101 & GSCI 103 |
Earth and Environmental Systems and Earth and Environmental Systems Laboratory |
4 |
| UNIV 101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| SGE030 - Math Statistics Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II (SGE010 - English Discipline Area) | 3 |
| GSCI 100 & GSCI 102 |
Exploring Earth and Exploring Earth Laboratory |
4 |
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| SGE040 - Natural Physical Science Discipline Area | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GSCI 105 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GSCI 240 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development | 3 | |
| SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| GSCI 110 | World Geography | 3 |
| GSCI 360 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GSCI 321 or GSCI 600 |
United States Geography or Kansas Geography |
3 |
| SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GSCI 290 | Cartography: Theory and Applications | 3 |
| GSCI 625 or GSCI 674 |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems or Aerial Photographs and Remote Sensing |
3 |
| GSCI 651 |
Field Studies in Geography or Field Trip: Ellis County or Field Trip: Lake Wilson or Field Trip: Rocks and Fossils of Castle Rock or Field Trip: Grand Canyon or Field Trip: Mesa Verde or Field Trip: Cave Geology |
1 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| GSCI 630 or MATH 250 |
Geostatistics and Spatial Data Analysis or Elements of Statistics |
3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GSCI 685 | Writing in the Sciences | 3 |
| GSCI 695 or GSCI 673 |
Internship in Geosciences or Problems in Geosciences |
3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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