BA Geography - Urban Studies and Planning
Course Overview
This Bachelor of Arts in Geography provides a comprehensive foundation in the discipline, exploring the spatial relationships of our natural and human environments. The program features a unique pathway for students to accelerate into a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree, directly connecting undergraduate studies with professional graduate opportunities. Courses are primarily taught by dedicated full-time faculty, ensuring a high-quality, engaging educational experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Accelerated pathway to a Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree
- Comprehensive curriculum covering the core fundamentals of geography
- Close association with urban planning and spatial configuration studies
- Instruction from experienced, full-time faculty members
- Option to complete an undergraduate planning minor to further streamline graduate studies
Course Overview
This Bachelor of Arts in Geography provides a comprehensive foundation in the discipline, exploring the spatial relationships of our natural and human environments. The program features a unique pathway for students to accelerate into a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree, directly connecting undergraduate studies with professional graduate opportunities. Courses are primarily taught by dedicated full-time faculty, ensuring a high-quality, engaging educational experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Accelerated pathway to a Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree
- Comprehensive curriculum covering the core fundamentals of geography
- Close association with urban planning and spatial configuration studies
- Instruction from experienced, full-time faculty members
- Option to complete an undergraduate planning minor to further streamline graduate studies
Requirements
Modules
- Introduction To Environmental Sciences And Introduction To Environmental Sciences Laboratory
- Introduction To Physical Geography
- World Regions Global Context
- Introduction To Human Geography
- Urban Studies And Planning
- The Power Of Maps: Introduction To Geospatial Sciences
- Weather And Climate
- Globalization And Regional Development
- Urban Geography: Denver And The U.S.
- Urban Sustainability And Resiliency: Perspectives And Practice
- Geography Of Health
- Hazard Mitigation And Vulnerability Assessment
- Sustainability In Resources Management
- Urban Food And Agriculture: Perspectives And Research
- Sustainable Urban Agriculture Field Study I
- Urban Climate And Air Quality
- Planning The Built Environment
- Planning History And Theory
- Planning Methods
- Transportation, Planning And Policy
- Transportation, Land Use And The Environment
- Regional Growth And Equity
- Remote Sensing I: Introduction To Environmental Remote Sensing
- Introduction To Gis
- Gis Applications For The Urban Environment
- Open Source Software For Geospatial Applications
- Deploying Gis Functionality On The Web
