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GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)
College of Liberal Arts
Geography, Urban, Environmental & Sustain Studies
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GEOG
1202
- World Regional Geography
(GLOBAL PER, LE CAT8, LEIP CAT08)
(3.0 cr; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Geography of human groups in diverse settings. Emphasis on cultural diversity, regional development, and human and environmental forces shaping regional patterns and processes. Geographic analysis of selected regions and countries.
GEOG
1304
- Human Geography
(SOC SCI, LE CAT6, LECD CAT06)
(3.0 cr; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Ecological basis of human existence. Human population patterns and cultural diffusion. Agricultural geography. Political geography. Geography of language, religion, and ethnic groups. Effects of urbanization; economic geography.
GEOG
1414
- Physical Geography
(NAT SCI, LE CAT4)
(4.0 cr; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Earth-sun relations, maps and globes, and major factors of the natural environment, including water resources, landforms, weather and climate, natural vegetation, and soils. (3 hrs lect, 2 hrs lab)
GEOG
2305
- Geography of Cultural Diversity
(CDIVERSITY)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-credit will not be granted if already received for GEOG 2405; A-F only, spring, odd years)
Culture is ubiquitous as it is ambiguous in social science research. Cultural geography overlaps into all other sub disciplines, along with current approaches, issues and debates in contemporary research. It defies any clear, satisfying definition. Consequently, the numerous philosophical, theoretical, methodological and ethical issues pertaining to the investigation and representation of culture in academia will be the focus.
GEOG
2306
- Environmental Conservation
(SUSTAIN, LE CAT8)
(3.0 cr; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Integrated study of physical, economic, social, and political aspects of natural resource management. Emphasis on identifying environmental problems and evaluating alternatives for resolution, including planning, regulation, market incentives, and mitigation activities.
GEOG
2313
- Economic Geography
(SOC SCI, LE CAT6)
(3.0 cr; A-F only, fall, every year)
Contemporary geographic pattern analysis of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Development of geographic theories and models that attempt to explain spatial variations of economic activities such as agriculture, manufacturing, and trades and services.
GEOG
2360
- Geography of Religion
(GLOBAL PER, LE CAT7, LEIP CAT07)
(4.0 cr; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
This course is an introduction to the geography of religion. Topics covered include the origins and distribution of sacred places in all major world religions, the geography of holy men and women, religious pilgrimages, and contested religious spaces.
GEOG
2552
- Introduction to Maps and Geospatial Information
(LOGIC & QR, LE CAT2)
(3.0 cr; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
This course will define a map and consider maps as tools for communcation. Students will explore the effects of scale, projection, cartographic symbolization and generalization on the mapping process and resulting digital databases. Students will be introduced to spatial data models, types of spatial data and representation, and will study alternative or non-tradition map representations provided by GIS and Remote Sensing.
GEOG
3334
- Urban Geography
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Min 30 cr incl 3 cr Geog or #; A-F only, fall, every year)
As the world becomes more urbanized there seems to be less distinction between global problems and urban problems. Analysis of the relationship between urbanization and other aspects of our modern world such as economic globalization, increased levels of international migration, and warfare. Examine how global dilemmas can be seen in the national and international issues. Pay particular attention to the everyday struggles that occur in the households and neighborhoods of cities as people attempt to care for themselves and their families in this rapidly changing world.
GEOG
3335
- Urban Planning
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Min 30 cr incl 3 cr Geog; A-F only, spring, every year)
Urban planning explores the purpose, practice, and theories of modern community planning for the promotion of social and economic well-being. The causes of uprban problems, and the tools planners can use to solve them will be investigated. Special focus will be paid to citizen participation and how the voices of community members can be heard in the planning process.
GEOG
3370
- Geographies of Development
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Min 30 cr; A-F only, fall, every year)
Focuses on the theories of development, development in practice, and the spaces of development. Specifically considers theories of development and their interpretations, strategies of development and developing nations, and interconnections and globalization and development.
GEOG
3401
- Weather and Climate
(3.0 cr; Prereq-1414, 25 cr or #; A-F only, spring, every year)
Atmospheric composition, structure, and motion; precipitation processes, air masses, fronts, cyclonic storms, and general weather patterns. Global distribution and classification of climates.
GEOG
3422
- Natural Hazards
(3.0 cr; Prereq-1414, min 30 cr or #; A-F only, fall, every year)
Geography of natural hazards. Human-physical environment interrelationships under extreme geophysical conditions; causes, characteristics, and consequences of natural hazards such as earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and drought; human adjustment to these events.
GEOG
3461
- Geography of Global Resources
(SUSTAIN)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Min 30 cr or #; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Spatial distribution and uses of global natural resources addressed through models of resource management, focusing on energy, non-fuel minerals, population, food, and technology. Theoretical approach and political perspective applied to trade, international economic development, and environmental issues.
GEOG
3481
- Urban Ecology
(3.0 cr; A-F only, spring, every year)
Introduction to theoretical, practical and policy aspects of urban ecology. Discusses methods of sustainable cities and ecologically responsible planning. Includes study of relevant field techniques and policy issues, including public participation in planning process and development of sustainable growth strategies.
GEOG
3532
- Map Design and Geographic Visualization
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2552 or #; Stat 1411 recommended; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Thematic mapping of qualitative and quantitative data. Data measurement levels and their relationships to geographic phenomena and map symbols. Appropriate treatment (both statistical and representational) of map data. Designing and creating maps using computers. (2 hrs lect, 4 hrs lab)
GEOG
3580
- Earth Imagery
(4.0 cr [max 8.0 cr]; Prereq-2552; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
This course is a selective overview of the methods used for imaging the Earth, it's atmospher, and it's subsurface. The main objective is to expose students to some of the common methods of Earth Imaging and provide them with a hands on experience. This course introduces airphotos, satellite imaging, and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). By the end of the course students will be able to comfortably analyse airphotos, Landsat and other satellite data, and create and analyse DEMs.
GEOG
3702
- Geography of the United States and Canada
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Min 30 cr incl 6 cr Geog or #; A-F only, fall, odd years)
Topical presentation of geographic patterns in the United States and Canada. Emphasis on contemporary social issues, including patterns of regional development and underdevelopment, environmental issues, regionalism, nationalism, cultural patterns and conflict, and social inequality.
GEOG
3712
- Geography of Latin America
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Min 30 cr incl 6 cr Geog or #; A-F only, spring, even years)
Survey of cultural and physical diversities of Latin America. Physical resources, historical development, population characteristics, and economic activities.
GEOG
3722
- Geography of South Asia
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Min 30 cr incl 6 cr Geog or #; A-F only, spring, every year)
Looks back in the histories of South Asia to carefully examine the socio-cultural economic and political dilemmas posed by colonialism considering the successes, failures, and ramifications of the post colonial project of reconciling diversity and change with the demand for unified and stable identities.
GEOG
3762
- Geography of Europe
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Min 30 cr incl 6 cr Geog or #; A-F only, fall, even years)
Physical and cultural geography of countries of Europe considered regionally and through a more detailed discussion of topics dealing with environmental, energy, urban, and industrial issues.
GEOG
3991
- Independent Study in Geography
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-#; A-F only, fall, spring, summer, every year)
For students interested in doing advanced work in selected fields of geography.
GEOG
3995
- Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 8.0 cr]; Prereq-#; A-F only, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Topics in geography of current and special interest to students that are not offered in regular department curriculum. Topics may involve specialties of staff or visiting faculty.
GEOG
3997
- Internship in Geography
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 8.0 cr]; Prereq-Geog major, 60 cr or #; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Scheduled assignments with direct supervision in public agencies or relevant private firms.
GEOG
4393
- Political Geography
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Min 75 cr inc 6 cr Geog or #; A-F only, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Survey of political geography past and present. Environmental-political theories, German geopolitics, territoriality, nation-states and nationalism, boundaries and frontiers, jurisdictional organization and reorganization, locational conflicts, electoral geography, locality studies, and urban politics.
GEOG
4451
- The Geography of Soils
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1414 or Geol 1110 or Chem 1113 or Chem 1151 or grad student or #.; A-F only, fall, every year)
Examines soil formation and processes in varied environments, with emphasis on soil as a dynamic system, integral to all terrestrial ecosystems. Human impact and use of soils is examined with regard to land degradation and soil erosion.
GEOG
4612
- Field Techniques
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Min 60 cr incl 12 cr geog or grad student or #; A-F only, spring, every year)
Geographic survey of physical and cultural aspects of selected urban and rural landscapes, including basic methods of observation, measurement, recording, analysis, and presentation of field data. Chiefly field training.
GEOG
4803
- Geographic Thought
(3.0 cr; Prereq-30 cr incl 12 cr geog or grad student or #; A-F only, fall, every year)
Development and significance of geographic concepts and thought. History and intellectual roots of contemporary geography, geographers, and geographic institutions.
GEOG
4990
- Geography Seminar
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Geography major and minimum 90 cr; no grad credit, credit will not be granted if already received for Geog 5999.; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Presentation and discussion of current geographic research, including but not limited to human/physical geography, environments and sustainability, urban geography and planning, and GIS applications.
GEOG
4999
- Honors Project Geography
(3.0 cr; Prereq-minimum 90 cr, approval by dept honors program director; no grad credit; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Advanced individual project in any area of Geography, GIScience, Urban and Regional Studies, or Environment and Sustainability demonstrating sound theoretical and research foundations and resulting in a written report.
GEOG
5446
- Water Processes and Management
(3.0 cr; Prereq-1414 or grad student; A-F only, spring, odd years)
Introduction to the components of surface water processes and water resources management, including precipitation, runoff generation, channel processes, spatial and temporal variations in water distribution, aspects of water quantity and quality, and basin management problems.
GEOG
5543
- Advanced Cartographic Methods
(4.0 cr; Prereq-3532, Stat 1411, 60 cr incl 12 cr geog or grad student or #; A-F only, spring, even years)
Alternative map representations, such as multimedia representations, map animations, and maps for physically challenged individuals. Focuses on cognitive issues concerning map design, such as color perception and
symbolization, that enhance map reading and understanding. (2 hrs lect, 4hrs lab)
GEOG
5991
- Independent Study in Geography
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 4 cr can be applied to Graduate School program; #; A-F only, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Independent problems for postbaccalaureate students interested in doing additional work in selected fields in geography.
GEOG
5995
- Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Grad student or #; max 8 cr to Grad School program; A-F only, fall, spring, summer, offered periodically)
Topics of current and special interest to students that are not offered in regular curriculum. Topics may involve specialties of staff or visiting faculty.
GEOG
5999
- Senior Project in Geography
(3.0 - 4.0 cr [max 4.0 cr]; Prereq-#; Max 3 cr can be applied to Grad School program; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Student-initiated field, lab, and/or library research topic. Formal written and oral presentation.
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