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Duluth Courses
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GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)
College of Liberal Arts
Geography
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GEOG 1202
- World Regional Geography (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 (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 (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 2306
- Environmental Conservation (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 (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 2405
- Geography of Cultural Diversity
(3.0 cr; 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 2552
- Introduction to Maps and Cartographic Methods (LE CAT2)
(3.0 cr; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Defines maps and map-like images. Maps as communication tools. Scale, projections, cartographic generalization and symbolization. Compares spatial data models and types of spatial (geographic) data. How classification and symbolization methods determine representation of spatial data.
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 3350
- Geography of Population, Gender, and Migration
(3.0 cr; A-F only, spring, odd years)
Explores issues and themes related to the special distribution of the world's population. Various factors are involved in population change including fertility, mortality, migration, immigration, food, health, and environment. Population geographers have begun to recognize the importance of gender in the spatial patterns and social dimensions of human activities. Focuses on the critical population theories; examines social constructions and geographical variations based on masculinity and feminity; and relates to the complex relations between gender and population in diverse historical and geographic settings.
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
(4.0 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
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Min 30 cr or #; A-F only, 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 Graphic Methods
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2552 or #; Stat 1411 recommended; A-F only, 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 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 4394
- Gender, Space and Culture
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Min 75 cr inc 6 cr geog or #; A-F only, spring, odd years)
Gender differences in experiences of space and place; relationship between gender politics and geographies of cities, regions, nation-states, and other social institutions; gender differences in "making place" and interacting with environments; emphasis on possibility of feminist alternatives.
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 4563
- Introduction to Geographic Information Science
(3.0 cr; Prereq-3532, & 4564, 60 cr incl 16 cr geog or #; A-F only, fall, every year)
Theory of design, operation, and application of geographic information science (GIS); theoretical application of GIS to environmental, physical, and socioeconomic problems; from data gathering and coding through spatial analysis and interpretation.
GEOG 4564
- Laboratory in Geographic Information Science
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Min 60 cr, &4563 or #; A-F only, fall, every year)
Application of geographic information science (GIS) to environmental, physical, and socioeconomic problems; from planning and creating a spatial database to spatial analysis of database to explore contemporary spatial problems.
GEOG 4580
- Introduction to Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2552, 4563, 4564; course in computer programming, introductory statistics recommended; A-F only, spring, every year)
Introduces basic concepts of remote sensing of the environment. Intended to provide the background information necessary to successfully use remotely sensed imagery in conjunction with GIS technology to answer questions about the world in which we live.
GEOG 5446
- Water Processes and Management
(4.0 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 5541
- Environmental Application of GIS
(4.0 cr; Prereq-4563 or #; A-F only, spring, every year)
Introduction to ArcView GIS and its applications to the environmental issues such as natural hazards, forest management, contaminated sites, soil erosion, habitat assessment, and regional planning.
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 5612
- 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 5803
- 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 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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