Geography
Chair: Dr. Francis A. Galgano Jr.
Office: Mendel G-67-A
Website:
http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/geoenv/
Program Director: Dr. J. Harold Leaman
Tel. (610) 519-4710
Course descriptions:
http://www.artsci.villanova.edu/courses/geography.html
The Geography major is an integrating, multi-disciplinary academic program
within the Department of Geography and the Environment. The geography major
focuses on linkages between human and natural environments within a spatial
context using state-of-the-art technology such as satellite imagery, GPS,
computer mapping, and Geographic Information Systems. Geography majors receive
an integrated education that focuses on the spatial dynamics of economic,
political, cultural, and environmental systems. The major is dynamic, focuses on
critical global trends, and has applicability to a wide variety of fields in
government, science, education, business, and engineering. Individual programs
are formed around major geographic problems and world regions. The department
offers course work in four areas (1) human systems analysis; (2) geographical
techniques; (3) regional analysis; and (4) environmental analysis and human
dimensions of global environmental change.
MAJOR: At least 30 credits in geography. The distribution is given below:
- Introductory Courses (9 credits): GEV 1001 (International Approaches to
Geography), 1500 (Physical Geography), and 1750 (Geography Techniques)
- Regional Geography (3 credits): Any one of five regional courses (i.e.,
Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East)
- Geographical Technology (3 credits): One of four geo-techniques courses
(i.e., Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, Advanced Cartography;
Air Photo Interpretation)
- Research Seminar (3 credits): GEV 2500 (Global Change in Local Places)
- Senior Seminar or Independent Study (3 credits): One GEV 6000-level
course
- Geography Electives (9 credits): Any focused program developed from the
remaining 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 series courses
MINOR: Requirements are: GEV 1000 introductory courses (3 credits);
GEV 3000 regional courses (3 credits); and 9 credits from any combination of the
1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 series courses.
Majors and Minors who meet certain academic standards are eligible for
membership in The Eta Lambda chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon, The International
Geography Honors Society, which annually sponsors activities, lectures, and
field trips. Internships designed for geography majors are also available.
Geography students participate in professional conferences and student paper
competitions in regional professional societies.
See the website address above for more information.
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