Geography
Bachelor's degree
In Los Angeles (USA)
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Bachelor's degree
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Los angeles (USA)
About the Major
Geography is the study of the natural world and how humans have changed it. It examines the physical Earth and life on it, looking at the world's diverse cultures and economies and at the environmental problems they produce.
Geography addresses many issues about the contemporary world. Some are local, such as documenting the development of ethnic neighborhoods within Los Angeles. Others are regional, such as determining the best locations for nature reserves in California. Many are global, such as the study of greenhouse gases and how they affect climates, culture and resource issues in developing countries, and the impact of information technologies on people in different places.
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Geography BA
The Geography major allows students to combine a broad background in the field with more specific interests and career goals. Students can select classes in several areas of geography such as urban, economic, cultural, environmental, physical, or biogeography. They should consult with the undergraduate adviser to plan a program suitable to their personal objectives.
Learning OutcomesThe Geography major has the following learning outcomes:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the main strands of physical and human geography, including familiarity with major theoretical perspectives
- Command of various geographical methods and techniques such as remote sensing, cartography, and field methods
- Skills in collecting and analyzing geographical data
- Proficiency in written arguments drawing on appropriate sources and methods in the geographical literature
Required: Three courses (15 units) as follows: Geography 1 or 2, 3 or 4 or 6, and Statistics 12. Each course must be taken for a letter grade.
Transfer StudentsTransfer applicants to the Geography major with 90 or more units must complete as many of the following introductory courses as possible prior to admission to UCLA: one physical geography or biogeography course, one cultural geography or economic geography course, and one statistics course.
Refer to the UCLA transfer admission guide for up-to-date information regarding transfer selection for admission.
The MajorRequired: Eleven upper-division geography courses (44 units minimum), each taken for a letter grade. All geography upper-division courses numbered 100 and higher may be applied toward the major, with a few exceptions. Contact the advising office for more information.
Geography