2015-2016 University Catalog
Global and Environmental Change, BS
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Banner Code: SC-BS-GLEC
This program of study is offered by the Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science in the College of Science .
This interdisciplinary undergraduate program is one of the first of its kind in the nation. It distinguishes itself from other degrees in the natural sciences by examining local, regional, and global scales to better understand the dynamics of the Earth’s systems (the geosphere, the atmosphere, the ecosphere, the sociosphere) and their interactions. In addition, it emphasizes the dynamic and changing Earth systems and the use of Earth observing and remote sensing and related geoinformation technologies in detecting changes. It is jointly offered with the Department of Environmental Science and Policy .
In meeting the requirements for this major, students choose a focus in environmental change (i.e. impacts of sea level rise on the Chesapeake Bay) or global change (i.e. global causes of sea level and detection).
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees including the Mason Core . Through the coursework listed below, Global and Environmental Change, BS majors satisfy Mason Core requirements in ‘Natural Science’, ‘Quantitative Reasoning’, ‘Information Technology’, ‘Global Understanding’, ‘Social and Behavioral Science’, and ‘Synthesis’.
GGS 304 meets the writing intensive requirement for this major.
This has been designated a Green Leaf program. For further information, please go to Green Leaf Programs and Courses .
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