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Geography

Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer

Catalog 2007-08

MHCC Faculty Advisor:
Chris Gorsek, Ph.D.: 503-491-7321 - Room AC 2674 Chris.Gorsek@mhcc.edu

This curriculum is recommended for students interested in studying geography at MHCC, earning an Associate of Arts — Oregon Transfer Degree and transferring to a four-year college or university to work towards a bachelor’s degree. Courses provide students with general theoretical knowledge of the field of geography, as well as the ability to work as a field researcher or a computer map technician (using GIS — a Geographic Information System).

Curricular Outcomes

At the completion of this curriculum, the student should be able to:

• explain the dynamics of weather and climate on our planet
• describe the processes involved in plate tectonics especially as it relates to mountain building and earthquakes
• demonstrate a working knowledge of the various biomes on our planet
• explain the various challenges (such as political, economic and environmental) faced in the various regions of our planet
• describe the basic concepts and theories of cultural geography both as they relate to the US and the world
• demonstrate an understanding of the main religious belief systems of the world
• explain the various environmental threats facing our planet today
• demonstrate a basic knowledge of the political geography of the world
• demonstrate the ability to interpret and create maps.

Many of our students transfer to such schools as Portland State University, the University of Oregon and Oregon State University. However, students from MHCC seeking a baccalaureate degree may also transfer to other institutions of their choosing. These institutions may require different courses within the various General Education requirements. Students interested in transferring to any four-year college or university after attending MHCC should consult with the institution they will be attending and/or the MHCC Academic Advising and Transfer Center. NOTE: Oregon transfer students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the second year of a language other than English (201-203 or equivalent)

1 First year language electives may be satisfied with the following course sequences FR101-103, GER101-103, ITAL101-103, JPN101-103, and SPAN101-103.
2 Suggested courses to fulfill humanities requirements include: PHL201-203, SP112, FR201-203, GER201-203, JPN201-203, and SPAN201-203. NOTE: Oregon transfer students seeking Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the second year of a language other than English before graduation from their transfer school.
3 Offered every other year.

Professional Association and Transfer Schools' Web Links
Association of American Geographers - http://www.aag.org/
Association of Pacific Coast Geographers - http://www.csus.edu/apcg/
Eastern Oregon University - http://www.eou.edu/catalog/geography.html
Oregon State University - http://www.science.orst.edu/majors/Geography.pdf
Portland State University - http://geog.pdx.edu/degrees/degrees.html
University of Oregon - http://www.geography.uoregon.edu/department/undergrad/index.html

Disclaimer

This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Geography. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student's responsibility to contact their four-year transfer school to confirm specific admission requirements.