| 151 |
Human Geography: an introduction |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Murphy, Rivera, Sun |
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An examination of the evolution of concepts concerning the nature, scope, and methods of Human Geography (population, economic, urban, landscape, etc.) with emphasis on current geographic thought, theory, and research themes.
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| 155 |
Physical Geography: an introduction |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Piepenburg, Zorn |
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An overview of physical geography. Students will be introduced to meteorology, climatology, hydrology, biogeography, soils, geomorphology and landforms. Lab Sci
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| 206 |
The Human Landscape |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Murphy, Rivera, Sun |
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An overview of contemporary themes in cultural/human geography which stresses the changing and changeable relationship between people and the environment. Topics include examination of urban, rural, and suburban landscapes; their functionality; how the human environment describes the culture and its values; the cultural basis for environmental problems; the origin and spread of human culture; human migration and the distribution of population. Listed as Geography 206 and Sociology 206.
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| 215 |
Economic Geography |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Rivera, Sun |
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A study of resource location and utilization, population and labor force characteristics, and the production and distribution of goods and service in selected regions of the world and its sustainability.
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| 220 |
Conservation |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Zorn |
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A survey of principles and problems in conservation, the historical and ecological backgrounds to these, and how they have impacted public and private stewardship of natural resources. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.
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| 225 |
Environmental Geography: Working with the Earth |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Zorn |
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An evaluation of the physical environment with an emphasis upon human-environment interactions. It is an introduction to environmental issues within the scope of physical geography intended to be interdisciplinary through the combination of ideas and information from natural and social sciences. Topics include an overview of global population, scientific principles and concepts (conservation of matter, laws of energy, ecology of natural systems, climate and biosphere), natural resources, and sustainability. Non-Lab.
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| 229 |
Natural Disasters |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Piepenburg, Zorn |
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A geographic examination of the causes and human consequences of natural disasters such as floods, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes and drought. Emphasis is placed on understanding the role that human perception plays in determining the steps that society takes to reduce natural hazard risks and disaster losses.
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| 239 |
Mapping Your World: Introduction to Geographic Information Science |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Rivera, Sun |
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This course is an entry-level introduction to making data maps for a variety of applications. Students work in a "hands-on" lab/lecture setting while exploring computer mapping production techniques; cartographic design; communication properties of thematic maps; data selection and quality; and the problems of graphic display in print and electronic formats. Students will apply the course material by
completing a variety of mapping projects. Students need no specialized computer skills to enter the course, but they will be expected to manipulate data and maps using the computer methods discussed in class.
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| 240 |
Satellite Image and Airphoto Analysis |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Rivera, Sun |
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This course will focus on the use, analysis, and interpretation of aerial photographs and imagery from satellites to evaluate the environment (vegetation, climate, hydrology, etc.) and land-use analysis (urbanization, agriculture, forestry, etc.). Students will be introduced to various methods for obtaining and interpreting this type of data. The class will also discuss various types of data and formats available. Students need no specialized computer skills to enter the course, but they will be expected to manipulate and interpret imagery using the computer methods discussed in class.
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| 245 |
Biogeography |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast |
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This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of biogeography as the geographical study of the spatial distribution of organisms and the factors influencing those distributions, both past and present.
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| 249 |
Population Geography and Statistical Analysis |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Rivera, Sun |
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This course integrates traditional statistical analysis with issues and themes related to the spatial distribution of the world's population. While examining
population change, fertility, mortality, sustainability, migration,
immigration, food, health, and environmental concerns students will generate
and test hypotheses about population data at different spatial scales. The course will incorporate descriptive and inferential statistics as well as sampling methods, probability, normal and non-normal distributions, linear correlation and
goodness of fit tests.
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| 255 |
Meteorology |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Piepenburg, Zorn |
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A study of atmospheric processes through the analysis of the structure and composition of the atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on dynamic meteorology and understanding the processes responsible for weather.
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| 265 |
Process Geomorphology |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Piepenburg, Zorn |
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A systematic analysis of the physical and spatial characteristics of the earth's terrain. The emphasis of the course is on the identification of the formative processes in geomorphology.
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| 271 |
Topics in Geography |
1-4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Murphy, Rivera, Sun, Zorn |
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Course covers dynamic topics in Geography. May be repeated with different topics.
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| 285 |
Geography of East Asia |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Sun |
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This course is intended to provide students with broad exposure to what the "place" East Asia is from physical, cultural, economic and political perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on dimensions of human geography and human-environment interaction within the specific regional contexts.
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| 305 |
Business Geographics |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Miller, Rivera |
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This course will focus on questions of retail location and will examine this field from several perspectives including location theory and strategy modeling techniques, current trends, and research on specific retail companies and industries. The course will apply spatial analytical techniques to the study of consumers and retailers using real world data, examples, and projects.
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| 319 |
Hydrology |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Piepenburg, Zorn |
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An introduction to the physical characteristics of surface and subsurface waters and the hydrologic cycle, detailing its various components. Emphasis is placed on the nature of water movement, the interrelations of surface and groundwater systems, and modeling various aspects
of the hydrologic cycle. Lab SCI.
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| Prerequisite:
GEOS 155 or ENVS 160 or consent of instructor
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| 321 |
Analytical Techniques in Geography |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Piepenburg, Rivera, Sun, Zorn |
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A technical course which develops technical skills used by geographers in both academic and commercial research. The techniques taught under Geography 321 include remote sensing, cartography, geographic information science, and quantitative methods in geography.
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| 329 |
Forest Ecology |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast |
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This course is provides an introduction to
forest ecology, incorporating the forest's climate, topography, geomorphology,
hydrology, soils, and land use history into the development of the plant
communities. We will examine the interactions of the physical environment and
plant species through time, to include ecological and evolutionary patterns in
each. Lab Sci
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| Prerequisite:
GEOS 155 or BIOL 171 or BIOL 101 or ENVS 160 or consent of instructor
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| 339 |
Advanced Geographic Information Science |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Rivera, Sun |
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This course explores advanced problems and techniques in both raster and vector systems. Topics include scientific visualization of problems, layer overlays, distance measurement and transformation, data management, creation and analysis statistical surfaces, geographic pattern analysis, and data quality. Students will apply the course material by performing a variety of analysis on different types of geographic data.
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| Prerequisite:
GEOS 239 Consent of the instructor.
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| 349 |
Transportation Geography and Business Logistics |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Miller, Rivera, Sun |
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An examination of industrial location theory, site-selection analysis, market and service area estimation, network analysis and planning, the allocation problem, and related geographic data-gathering and analysis techniques which are applicable to the production and distribution of goods and services.
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| 365 |
Climatology |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Piepenburg, Zorn |
An overview of atmospheric processes and climatic
elements, followed by a more detailed examination of the spatial distribution
of climates. Particular emphasis will be placed upon macro-scale climates of
the global continents and climate change, culminating with micro-scale
applications of the principles and concepts within the local area. Lab Sci
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| Prerequisite:
GEOS 155, ENVS 160 or consent of instructor
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| 369 |
Soil Science |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Piepenburg, Zorn |
A study of the formation, classification, and management of soils. Topics addressed include the physical and chemical structure of soils, soil erosion control, and wetland soil identification. Lab Sci
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| Prerequisite:
GEOS 155 or BIOL 171 or BIOL 101 or ENVS 160 or consent of instructor
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| 373 |
Urban Geography |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Rivera |
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An analysis of the geographic factors affecting urban development and growth; the distribution of urban areas, their function, character, sustainability, and relationship with their surrounding regions as well as the spatial variations of land use; population; and economic activity within cities. Fieldwork required.
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| 399 |
Methods of Field Research |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Piepenburg, Rivera, Sun, Zorn |
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Techniques of field study with emphasis on the generation and interpretation of primary data derived in local, social, and physical situations. Fieldwork Required.
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| Prerequisite:
GEOS 155 or BIOL 171 or BIOL 101 or ENVS 160 or consent of instructor
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| 400 |
Senior Seminar in Geography |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Piepenburg, Rivera, Sun, Zorn |
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This course emphasizes problem analysis in applied geography through the application of multiple working hypotheses within the framework of inductive and deductive logic. Students will be required to write a major research paper in their major area of emphasis in geography. The paper will follow the framework appropriate to research in the student's major area of interest, and will include the following: statement of problem; multiple working hypotheses; literature review; data analysis; application of
hypotheses.
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| Prerequisite:
GEOS 239
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| 411 |
Applied Projects in Geographic Information Science |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Rivera, Sun |
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This course explores the problems inherent in setting up and managing GIS. Students will be expected to create a significant GIS application using available data to address an actual geographic problem. Other topics include GIS and organizations, social and ethical implications of GIS, and management of a GIS.
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| Prerequisite:
GEOG 339 or consent of the instructor.
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| 415 |
The Science of Global Climate Change |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Zorn, Crosby |
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This course is designed to provide an understanding of the science of planetary climates for students with a background in physics and/or geography. Emphasis will be placed on the physical processes that control the state of Earth's climate, which include the roles of energy and moisture, atmospheric circulation, and atmosphere-ocean interaction.
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| Prerequisite:
GEOS 201 OR GEOS 365 OR PHYS 203
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| 450 |
Independent Study in Geography |
1-4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Piepenburg, Rivera, Sun, Zorn |
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A student can conduct an independent study in a topic of interest in geography. It is understood that this course will not duplicate any other course regularly offered in the curriculum, and that the student will work in this course as independently as the instructor believes possible.
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| Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
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| 471 |
Topics in Geography |
4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Piepenburg, Rivera, Sun, Zorn |
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Course covers dynamic topics in Geography. May be repeated with different topics.
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| 490 |
Research in Geography |
1-4 credits |
| Instructor: Mast, Piepenburg, Rivera, Sun, Zorn |
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Work on a research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students may enroll for credit more than once, but only 4 credits can count toward the major.
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| Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
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151 Human Geography: an introduction
155 Physical Geography: an introduction
206 The Human Landscape
215 Economic Geography
220 Conservation
225 Environmental Geography: Working with the Earth
229 Natural Disasters
239 Mapping Your World: Introduction to Geographic Information Science
240 Satellite Image and Airphoto Analysis
245 Biogeography
249 Population Geography and Statistical Analysis
255 Meteorology
265 Process Geomorphology
271 Topics in Geography
285 Geography of East Asia
305 Business Geographics
319 Hydrology
321 Analytical Techniques in Geography
329 Forest Ecology
339 Advanced Geographic Information Science
349 Transportation Geography and Business Logistics
365 Climatology
369 Soil Science
373 Urban Geography
399 Methods of Field Research
400 Senior Seminar in Geography
411 Applied Projects in Geographic Information Science
415 The Science of Global Climate Change
450 Independent Study in Geography
471 Topics in Geography
490 Research in Geography
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