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University of Calgary Calendar 2022-2023 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.23 Geography 4.23.2 BSc in Geography
4.23.2 BSc in Geography

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.3.1 Major Degree Programs.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 48 units to a maximum of 60 units in Courses Constituting the Field of Geography while fulfilling the following requirements:

1. Foundation: 18 units

2. Depth: 12 units

3. Advanced: 12 units

  • 9 units at the 500 level from List D
  • 3 units at the 500 level from List C

4. Upper-level options: 6 units at the 400 level or above from List C or D

C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Science Requirement: 6 units from Biology 241, 243, 307; Chemistry 201 or 211, 203 or 213, 301; Computer Science 217, 219, 231, 233; Data Science 201, 211; Mathematics 211 or 213; Mathematics 249 or 265 or 275; Mathematics 267; Physics 211, 221, 223, 271; any senior courses offered by the Faculty of Science and having one of these as a prerequisite.

D. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BSc in Geography can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.3.8 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.