L&S MAJORS

L&S Advising hours

Our drop-in advising hours are from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Wednesday 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.). Scheduled appointments are available 2-4 p.m. You can either call us at (510) 642-1483 or come to 113 Campbell Hall to make your appointment. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., (Wednesday 1 p.m - 4 p.m.)

Geography

The Department of Geography provides a broad-ranging perspective on the human transformation of the face of the earth. The search for such understanding involves a thorough study of (a) interlocking systems of the natural environment (climate, landforms, oceans, biota); (b) the social use (and abuse) of natural resources; (c) the spatial organization of human activity; and (d) areas of the earth's surface at various scales: cities, regions, nations, states, or landscapes where integrated interpretation of cultural, economic, and political processes can be attempted.

Lower Division Requirements for the Geography Major

  • Geography 1 or 40
  • Two additional lower division geography courses:
    • Georgaphy 10 or 20
    • Geography 30AL or C32 or 51

Departmental Contact

Carol Page
carolpage@berkeley.edu
517 McCone Hall
(510) 642-3904

General Catalog Description

http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=GEOG

Departmental Website

http://Geography.Berkeley.EDU/Welcome.html

Other Majors to Consider

Earth & Planetary Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
History

Most students come to major in Geography this way: They take a class or two to satisfy breadth or AC requirements and think, "Wow, I really like this stuff—this is what I want to major in." So be proactive! Take a Geography course on global warming, urban landscapes, globalization, or Africa or Central America, and see if this is the major for you. And yes, you can use your degree to get a job! Come talk to me about it.

Carol Page,
Student Affairs Officer,
Geography