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World geography; physical elements. Use of maps and globes for a systematic analysis of world climates, vegetation, soils and landforms and their distribution, interrelation and significance to human.
Corequisite: 105L. |
253.33 |
420.33 |
760.00 |
| GEOG102 |
World geography; human elements. A systematic analysis of world population, demographic factors, ethnic groups, predominant economies and political units and their distribution, interrelation and interaction with the physical earth. |
151.33 |
197.33 |
454.00 |
| GEOG105L |
Exercises designed to complement 101. Applied problems in the spatial processes of the physical environment. Map construction and reading, weather and climatic analysis, classification of vegetative and soil associations, landform distribution analysis. Pre- or corequisite: 101. Two hrs. lab. |
95.67 |
156.33 |
95.67 |
| GEOG140 |
The regional geography of the world. Both physical and human aspects are studied along with current economic and political problems. |
41.33 |
63.00 |
124.00 |
| GEOG195 |
Survey of environmental issues related to the degradation of land, air and water resources. |
6.00 |
21.00 |
18.00 |
| GEOG251 |
(Also offered as EPS 251.) Description of weather phenomena, principles of atmospheric motion, weather map analysis and weather prediction. |
3.00 |
3.33 |
9.00 |
| GEOG281L |
Examination of the spatial framework of geographical analysis and mapping tools used in the spatial sciences. Introduction to spatial methodology and concepts in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing and Image Processing (RS/IP) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Fees required. Two hrs. lab. |
1.67 |
5.33 |
6.67 |
| GEOG302 |
Geography of a selected region of the globe with focus on the national, economic, and social environments that are reflected in settlement systems. Includes analyses of current environmental and cultural issues. |
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| GEOG352 |
(Also offered as EPS 352.) Comparison of natural and anthropogenic causes of large-scale climate change. Factors influencing development of mitigation of adaptation policies. |
2.67 |
2.33 |
8.00 |
| GEOG360 |
Exercise of legal and political power over land and other resources. Resolution of conflicts between competing land users. |
26.67 |
30.00 |
80.00 |
| GEOG363 |
A systematic analysis of spatial economic patterns. Introduction to models of economic space and theories of spatial economic interaction. Analysis of effects of resource attributes and distributions upon economic activities. Examination of cultural-economic regions. |
9.67 |
16.33 |
29.00 |
| GEOG381L |
The study of spatial data, spatial processes and an introduction to the computer tools necessary to analyze spatial representations of the real world. Exercises in data acquisition, preprocessing, map analysis and map output. Fees required. Three hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. |
37.67 |
66.67 |
150.67 |
| GEOG461 |
Examination of critical issues of environmental degradation in global and local system related to: air and water pollution, soil erosion, deforestation, strip mining, over dependence on fossil fuels and improper management of toxic and other wastes. Appraisal of the conservation methods and policies applied to these issues and the outlook for the future. |
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| GEOG462 |
An examination of the problems and trends in the use of water resources in the United States, with emphasis on the physical and social aspects related to its management. |
13.67 |
44.00 |
41.00 |
| GEOG463 |
Defining public and private rights associated with managing natural resources is the key to many of the current controversies concerning the environment. This course looks at public land policy and policy related to other common property resources such as water, the oceans, and the coastal zone. |
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| GEOG464 |
Students gain an advanced introduction to the social and environmental effects of individual food choices, through the analysis of the sociocultural and biophysical relationships embedded in various agricultural and food productions systems. |
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| GEOG471 |
Applications of environmental analysis and geographic information technologies to a selected geographic problem. Field trips required. Recommended during the last semester for majors. |
13.00 |
20.00 |
39.00 |
| GEOG483L |
Techniques for extracting information from Earth observing sensor data. Instruction includes steps of image processing from rectification and enhancement of digital aerial and satellite data, classification strategies, and merging of data with other map products.
Prerequisite: 381L. |
3.00 |
3.33 |
9.00 |
| GEOG484L |
Applications of aerial and satellite sensors for natural resources. Emphasis is on reviewing and evaluating remote sensing applications in the scientific literature. Further emphasis is placed on applications of remotely sensed data with geo info systems.
Prerequisite: 483L. |
2.67 |
3.33 |
8.00 |
| GEOG485L |
Current and emerging approaches to internet mapping, including geospatial interoperability standards, technologies, and capabilities. Includes a lab component that covers the use of various types of software and applications. Fee required.
Prerequisite: 381L. |
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| GEOG487L |
Spatial analysis and modeling techniques using Geographic Information Systems. Includes a lab component that covers the use of GIS and other software to carry out analysis projects. Fee required.
Prerequisite: 381L. |
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| GEOG488L |
Eelected advanced concepts and techniques in Geographic Information Systems. Includes a lab component that provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts and techniques in a hands-on manner. Fee required.
Prerequisite: 381L. |
7.00 |
12.33 |
21.00 |
| GEOG491 |
Supervised individual study and field work. Must be taken for 6 credit hours in the Honors program. |
1.00 |
66.67 |
2.33 |
| GEOG493 |
Written field analysis of a project coordinated between student, faculty and public or private manager. Credits to be determined by supervising faculty. |
0.33 |
66.67 |
1.00 |
| GEOG499 |
Specific topics in geography which relate contemporary issues to the discipline. Topics will be noted in the appropriate schedule of classes. Credit can be applied by majors to the appropriate department group requirements for the degree. |
16.33 |
57.33 |
47.00 |
| GEOG499B |
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| GEOG499D |
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| GEOG499E |
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| GEOG501 |
Examines, evaluates, and criticizes the methods geographers have used to analyze the relationship between humankind and the environment. |
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| GEOG525 |
Examination of current trends in Geographic Information Science, including technical, social, institutional and legal issues.
Restriction: permission of instructor. |
3.00 |
6.67 |
9.00 |
| GEOG561 |
Examination of critical issues of environmental degradation in global and local system related to: air and water pollution, soil erosion, deforestation, strip mining, over dependence on fossil fuels and improper management of toxic and other wastes. Appraisal of the conservation methods and policies applied to these issues and the outlook for the future. |
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| GEOG562 |
An examination of the problems and trends in the use of water resources in the United States, with emphasis on the physical and social aspects related to its management. |
5.67 |
10.00 |
17.00 |
| GEOG563 |
Defining public and private rights associated with managing natural resources is the key to many of the current controversies concerning the environment. This course looks at public land policy and policy related to other common property resources such as water, the oceans, and the coastal zone. |
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| GEOG564 |
Students gain an advanced introduction to the social and environmental effects of individual food choices, through the analysis of the sociocultural and biophysical relationships embedded in various agricultural and food productions systems. |
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| GEOG583L |
Techniques for extracting information from Earth observing sensor data. Instruction includes steps of image processing from rectification and enhancement of digital aerial and satellite data, classification strategies, and merging of data with other map products.
Prerequisite: 381L or 581L. |
1.67 |
3.33 |
5.00 |
| GEOG584L |
Applications of aerial and satellite sensors for natural resources. Emphasis is on reviewing and evaluating remote sensing applications in the scientific literature. Further emphasis is placed on applications of remotely sensed data with geo info systems.
Prerequisite: 483l or 583L. |
1.00 |
1.67 |
3.00 |
| GEOG585L |
Current and emerging approaches to internet mapping, including geospatial interoperability standards, technologies, and capabilities. Includes a lab component that covers the use of various types of software and applications. Fee required.
Prerequisite: 381L or 581L. |
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| GEOG587L |
Spatial analysis and modeling techniques using Geographic Information Systems. Includes a lab component that covers the use of GIS and other software to carry out analysis projects. Fee required.
Prerequisite: 381L or 581L. |
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| GEOG588L |
Eelected advanced concepts and techniques in Geographic Information Systems. Includes a lab component that provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts and techniques in a hands-on manner. Fee required.
Prerequisite: 381L or 581L. |
5.67 |
8.67 |
17.00 |
| GEOG591 |
Supervised individual study and field work. Must be taken for 6 credit hours in the Honors program. |
0.33 |
66.67 |
1.00 |
| GEOG593 |
Written field analysis of a project coordinated between student, faculty and public or private manager. Credits to be determined by supervising faculty. |
0.33 |
66.67 |
1.00 |
| GEOG599 |
Offered on a CR/NC basis only. |
8.00 |
225.00 |
23.33 |