Bachelor Of Arts (Geography)
Moi University
Course Introduction
The Department of Geography emphasizes two geographic tracks including:
Physical Geography, which focuses on the Earth’s Biophysical aspects of the environment and
Human Geography. Both tracks are strongly blended with principles and applications of Geoinfomatics and research methodology.
The B.A. in Geography programme introduces students mainly to Physical and Human Geography. Physical geography focuses on Planning, components of and Geo-information Systems that provide synergy to make spatial examination and analysis of the human environment geographically complete.
The program pays particular attention to knowledge and applications of geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing techniques, and computer-assisted cartography, land use assessment and planning, and applied human and earth resource management.
The B.A. Degree Programme in Geography normally takes four years. However, mature entry Diploma holders and mature age students may join the programme at second year level.
Those with Higher national Diploma may Join at Third year of study. The programme will be run through course-work, field-course, attachment and project writing.
- Bachelor
- On Campus
- Uasin Gishu
- Duration: 4 years
- Start Date: Flexible
- Price on application
How This Course Will Benefit Your Career
The main objective of the programme is to mold students and build their capacity in evaluating, analyzing and applying geospatial knowledge and skills in resource and environmental management for sustainable development. Specific objectives of the programme are: To equip students with geospatial knowledge To develop students capable of applying the various geospatial techniques. To produce graduates who can participate effectively in the formulation of natural and human resource management strategies and policies at the local, nationaland international levels, To prepare students for graduate studies.
What You Will Learn
YEAR ONE
First Semester
School Common Courses (6 Units)
Introduction to Reading & Writing Skills
Computer Literacy & Skills
Degree Core Courses (9 units)
Introduction to Earth’s Physical Environment
Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS
History and Philosophy of Geography
Interdisciplinary Electives (recommended from outside the discipline 6 units)
Introduction to Political Geography
Ethnography of African Society
Introduction to Social Science
Second Semester
School Common Courses (3 Units)
Deviation & Rehabilitation
Degree Core Courses (9 units)
Geography of Kenya
Introduction to Human Geography
Introduction to Practical Geography and Fieldwork
Interdisciplinary Electives (recommended from outside the discipline 9 units)
Introduction to World Civilizations
Leadership and Ethics
Culture and Society
Introduction to Public Administration
YEAR TWO
First Semester
School Common Courses (3 Units)
Introduction to Research Methods
Degree Core courses (12 units)
Introduction to Cartography
Spatial Organization
Computer Science for geographers
Economic Geography
Remote sensing
Degree Specialization Electives (3 Units)
Introduction to Hydrology
Rural Geography
Interdisciplinary Electives (Recommended from outside the discipline 3 units)
Kenya in World History
Fundamental Issues of Diversity and Globalization in Social Work
Second Semester
School Common Courses (3 units)
Critical Thinking
Degree Courses Core courses (12 units)
Introduction to Land surveying
Population Geography
Land Use Planning
Geographic information Systems (GIS)
Degree Specialization Electives (3 units)
Hydrology and Watershed Management
East African Environments
Geography of Displaced persons
Human Migration and Settlement
Interdisciplinary Electives (outside the discipline 3 units)
Introduction to Political History
Individual Functioning in a Complex Society
Principles of Management
YEAR THREE
First Semester
School Common Courses (3 Units)
Contemporary Gender Issues
Degree Core courses (12 units)
Climatology
Quantitative Methods in Geography
Biogeography
Degree Specialization Electives (6 units)
Geography of Tourism and Travel Management
Cultural and Behavioral Geography
Urban Geography
Photogrammetry
Interdisciplinary Electives (Recommended from outside the discipline) 3 units
Religion and Science
Nationalism and the African States
Politics of Industrialization and Agriculture in Africa
Second Semester
School Common Courses (3 Units)
Entrepreneurship & Accounting
Degree Core Courses (15 units)
Geography of Natural Resources
Research Methods and Field Course in Geography
Geomorphology
Computer Assisted Cartography
Degree Specialization Electives (6 units)
Soil Survey and Mapping
Arid and Semiarid Lands
Political Geography
Medical Geography
Land Surveying
Interdisciplinary Electives (Recommended from outside the discipline 3 units)
Contemporary Political Ideologies
Social Economic Change & Development
Public Policy and Government Planning in Kenya
Institutional Attachment (Core BA , a two months program)
YEAR FOUR
First Semester
School Common Courses (3 units)
Conflict & Disaster Management
Degree Core Courses (12 Units)
Agricultural Geography
Environmental Management
Digital Image Processing
Applied Remote sensing and GIS
Degree Specialization Electives (6 units)
Industrial Geography
Geography of Coastal Areas
Applied Climatology
Regional Development Planning
Interdisciplinary Electives (outside the discipline 3 units)
Issues in Social Ethics
History of Science
Planning, Culture and Development
Second Semester
School Common Courses (3 units)
Policy Planning, Analysis & Project Management
Degree Core courses (12 units)
Conservation of Biodiversity
Geography of Africa
Special Project in Geography
Data Processing
Degree Specialization Electives (3 units)
Environmental Impact Assessments and Audit
Wetlands Management
Applied Geomorphology
Oceanography
Transport Geography
Waste Management
Interdisciplinary Electives (outside the discipline) (3 units)
Environmental Sociology
Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Where and when
| Start Date | Location |
|---|---|
Flexible | P.O Box 3900-30100 Eldoret,Eldoret Uasin Gishu,Kenya |