Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer
with an emphasis in Geography
Catalog 2009-2010
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 the planet
•demonstrate a working knowledge of the various biomes on the planet
• explain the various challenges (such as political, economic and environmental) faced in the various regions of our planet
• demonstrate an understanding of the main religious belief systems of the world
• explain the various environmental threats facing the planet today
• 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)
| First Quarter |
Cr |
| GEOG105 |
Introduction to Physical Geography
|
3 |
| ART261 |
Photography I |
3 |
| CIS120L |
Computer Concepts Lab I |
1 |
| WR121 |
English Composition |
3 |
| |
First-year Language elective 1 |
5 |
| |
Science/Math/Computer Science requirement |
3 |
| 18 |
| Second Quarter |
|
| GEOG106 |
Introduction to World Regional Geography |
3 |
| MTH111 |
Pre-Calculus I: Elementary Functions |
5 |
| WR122 |
English Composition: Critical Thinking |
3 |
| |
First-year Language elective 1 |
5 |
| 16 |
| Third Quarter |
|
| GEOG107 |
Introduction to Cultural Geography |
3 |
| GEOG180 |
Map Reading and Interpretation
or GEOG270 Geography of Crime |
3 |
| WR227 |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
| |
First-year Language elective 1 |
5 |
| 14 |
| Fourth Quarter |
|
| GEOG206 |
Geography of Oregon or GEOG208 The Geography of the U.S. and Canada |
3 |
| BI101 |
General Biology I |
4 |
| HST110 |
World Civilizations: Ancient World |
4 |
| SOC204 |
General Sociology |
3 |
| SP111 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
| 17 |
| Fifth Quarter |
|
| GEOG202 |
Geography of Europe3 or GEOG209 Geography of the Middle East and North Africa |
3 |
| GEOG265 |
Introduction of Geographic Information Systems 3 |
3 |
| ART205 |
History of Western Art: Medieval - Renaissance |
4 |
| BI102 |
General Biology II |
4 |
|
14 |
| Sixth Quarter |
|
| GEOG205 |
The Geography of the Pacific Rim or GEOG214 Geography of Mexico and Central America |
3 |
| BI103 |
General Biology III
|
4 |
| GEOG290 |
Environmental Problems |
3 |
| HPE295 |
Health and Fitness for Life |
3 |
| |
Humanities distribution requirement 2 |
6 |
| 19 |
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.
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