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Hansen, Munski, Rundquist, Todhunter (Chair), Vandeberg and Wang
The Department of Geography offers major and minor programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. The principal programs of study include human geography, physical geography, geographic education and geographic techniques. The undergraduate specialization in community and urban development provides the background education and training necessary for students to enter the field of rural and urban development. The undergraduate specialization in environmental geography prepares students for a career in environmental management. The undergraduate major provides a broad liberal arts education and prepares students for graduate study or for a professional career in government, industry, or education in a wide variety of fields related to urban and regional planning, economic development, environmental management, mapping, geographic information systems, or geographic education.
The Geography minor is flexible and allows students to take related coursework in anthropology, atmospheric science, aviation, biology, business, communications, education, geology, history, international business, meteorology, public administration, recreation and leisure studies, sociology or space studies.
The Department of Geography has a modern computer laboratory for work related to geographic information systems, remote sensing, digital image processing, computer-assisted mapping, air photo interpretation, quantitative methods, spatial analysis and field methods. It also maintains a Census Data Center for information related to the Northern Plains.
College of Arts and Sciences
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B.S. WITH A MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY |
| Required: 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University GER listing). |
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The following core curriculum courses for A, B, and C options (19 credits): |
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Geog 121/L |
Global Physical
Environment/Lab |
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Geog 151 |
Human Geography |
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Geog 161 |
World Regional Geography |
(3) |
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Geog 377/L |
Quantitative Applications in Geography/Lab |
(3) |
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Geog 471/L |
Cartography and Computer-Assisted Mapping/Lab |
(3) |
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Geog 474 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
(3) |
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Select one of the following options: |
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A: Community and Urban Development Emphasis |
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This program provides an overview of geography as well as a thorough introduction to community and urban development. It is intended for students wishing to pursue graduate work or entry-level jobs in economic development, urban planning, transportation and tourism. |
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Required systematic courses (9 credits): |
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Geog 352 |
Economic Geography |
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Geog 457 |
Urban Geography and Planning |
(3) |
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Geog 458 |
Community Development |
(3) |
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Elective topical courses (8 credits) from: |
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Geog 262 |
Geography of North America I |
(3) |
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Geog 263 |
Geography of North Dakota |
(3) |
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Geog 300 |
Selected Topics in Geography |
(1-3) |
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Geog 354 |
Conservation of Resources |
(3) |
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Geog 397 |
Cooperative Education |
(1-6) |
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Geog 452 |
Selected Topics in Economic Geography |
(3-9) |
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Geog 453 |
Historical Geography |
(3) |
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Geog 455 |
Geopolitics |
(3) |
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Geog 463 |
Regional Geography |
(2-3) |
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Recommended in other departments (12 credits): |
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Any combination of courses from the following fields: Economics, Finance, Public Administration, Anthropology, Sociology, History, and other social sciences. |
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B: Environmental Geography Emphasis |
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This program provides an overview of geography and a thorough introduction to the concepts and methods used in environmental management. It is intended for students wishing to pursue graduate work or a professional career in government, industry, or education in a wide variety of environmentally-related fields. |
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Elective systematic courses (at least 11 credits): |
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Geog 134/L |
Introduction to Global Climate/Lab |
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Geog 334/L |
Climatology/Lab |
(4) |
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Geog 322 |
Environmental Hazards |
(3) |
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Geog 354 |
Conservation of Resources |
(3) |
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Geog 421 |
Selected Topics in Physical Geography |
(3-9) |
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Elective technical courses (6 credits): |
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Geog 271 |
Map Use and Interpretation |
(3) |
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Geog 300 |
Special Topics in Geography |
(1-3) |
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Geog 374/L |
Environmental Remote Sensing & Air Photo Interp/Lab |
(3) |
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Geog 378 |
Global Positioning Systems: Applications & Theory |
(2) |
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Geog 397 |
Cooperative Education |
(1-6) |
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Geog 475 |
Digital Image Processing |
(3) |
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Required in other departments (12 credits): |
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Any combination of courses from the following fields: Atmospheric Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Math, and Physics. |
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C: Geographic Education Emphasis |
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Through a partnership with the College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Teaching and Learning, students may seek secondary licensure in Geography. This program provides a comprehensive background to geography. It is designed to prepare the student with the geography education necessary for a middle school or secondary school teaching career. The following program of study must be completed: |
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General Education Requirements (see University GER listing). |
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Geographic Education Program of Study: |
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Geographic Education core (26 credits): |
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Geog 121/121L |
Global Physical Environment/Lab |
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Geog 151 |
Human Geography |
(3) |
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Geog 161 |
World Regional Geography |
(3) |
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Geog 271 |
Map Use and Interpretation |
(3) |
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Geog 352 |
Economic Geography |
(3) |
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Geog 354 |
Conservation of Resources |
(3) |
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Geog 377/L |
Quantitative Applications in Geog/Lab |
(3) |
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Geog 386 |
Geographic Education Field Placement |
(1) |
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Geog 419 |
Methods and Materials in Geographic Education |
(3) |
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Electives (10 credits): |
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1. Human Geography: |
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Geog 300 |
Special Topics in Geography |
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Geog 452 |
Selected Topics in Economic Geography |
(3-9) |
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Geog 453 |
Historical Geography |
(3) |
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Geog 455 |
Geopolitics |
(3) |
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Geog 457 |
Urban Geography and Planning |
(3) |
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Geog 458 |
Community Development |
(3) |
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2. Physical Geography: |
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Geog 134/L |
Introduction to Global Climate/Lab |
(1-3) |
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Geog 300 |
Special Topics in Geography |
(1-3) |
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Geog 322 |
Environmental Hazards |
(3) |
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Geog 334 |
Climatology |
(4) |
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Geog 421 |
Selected Topics in Physical Geography |
(3-9) |
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3. Regional Geography: |
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Geog 262 |
Geography of North America I |
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Geog 263 |
Geography of North Dakota |
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Geog 362 |
Geography of Canada |
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Geog 462 |
Geography of North America II |
(3) |
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Geog 463 |
Regional Geography: Middle East |
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Geog 463 |
Regional Geography: Europe |
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4. Geographical Techniques: |
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Geog 300 |
Special Topics in Geography |
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Geog 374/L |
Environmental Remote Sensing &
Air Photo Interp/Lab |
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Geog 378 |
Global Positioning Systems |
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Geog 471/L |
Cartography and Computer-Assisted Mapping/Lab |
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Geog 474/L |
Introductions to GIS |
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Admission to the Secondary Program, normally while taking T&L 325. (See College of Education and Human Development for admission and licensing requirements.) |
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The program in Secondary Education, to include: |
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T&L 325 |
Exploring Teaching in Secondary Schools |
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T&L 345 |
Curriculum Development and Instruction |
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T&L 350 |
Development and Education of Adolescents |
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T&L 386 |
Field Experience (Optional) |
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T&L 390 |
Special Topics |
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Geog 419 |
Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and
Secondary School Geographic Education |
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T&L 433 |
Multicultural Education |
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T&L 460 |
Microteaching |
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T&L 486 |
Field Experience |
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T&L 487 |
A full semester of student teaching, normally taken
during the semester of graduation |
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T&L 488 |
Senior Seminar |
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Geography majors seeking secondary licensure must have a geography education adviser in the Geography Department and an adviser in the Department of Teaching and Learning. |
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MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY |
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Required 20 credits including: |
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Geog 121/121L |
Global Physical Environment/Lab |
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Geog 151 |
Human Geography |
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Geog 161 |
World Regional Geography |
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Electives in Geography |
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Students must choose a minimum of 10 credits from one or a combination of the following concentrations, selected with approval of a geography adviser. |
Courses
The geography courses that may be used to satisfy the 4-credit General Education laboratory science requirement are Geography 121 and 134.
Geography courses that may be used to satisfy the 9-credit General Education social science requirement include: Geography 151, 161 and 262.
121. Global Physical Environment. 3 credits. A study of the pattern of distribution of the physical elements of the global environment. The origin and characteristics of the terrestrial grid, earth-space relations, climate, landforms, vegetation, and soils. F,S,SS
121L. Global Physical Environment Laboratory. 1 credit. A basic environmental science laboratory to complement Geography 121. F,S,SS
134. Introduction to Global Climate. 3 credits. An introduction to the global climate, emphasizing atmospheric processes, weather and climate elements, and climate change. Emphasis is placed upon the factors that control climate and climatic distributions. S
134L. Introduction to Global Climate Laboratory. 1 credit. Prerequisite or corequisite: Geog 134. A basic physical science laboratory focused upon specific atmospheric-climatic phenomenon; wet and dry lab experiments, plus written lab exercises. S
151. Human Geography. 3 credits. A systematic analysis of people’s cultural regions including settlement patterns and change via migration and diffusion. F,S
161. World Regional Geography. 3 credits. Development of the concept of region with analysis of the relationship of physical and cultural features to the contemporary world situation. F,S
262. Geography of North America I. 3 credits. A spatial approach to the development of Canada and the United States which emphasizes the transformation of the cultural landscape by exploring the contributions of the diverse peoples who inhabit the two nation-states and deal with a global economy. S
263. Geography of North Dakota. 3 credits. Study of the interrelationships that exist between North Dakota’s physical and cultural environments. Specific topics include physiography, climate, flora, prehistoric occupation, historic development, demography, and economic structures. S
271. Map Use and Interpretation. 3 credits. Map Use and Interpretation will cover basic map elements like map scale and projection, and introduce students to the design and construction techniques of thematic maps. It will give students an understanding of maps and their usefulness, and it will also serve as the foundation course for further study of cartography. S
300. Special Topics in Geography. 1-3 credits. Repeatable to six credits.Topic of course will change from semester to semester but will typically emphasize recent developments in geography. F,S,SS
319. Geography for Teachers. 2 credits. Geographical concepts and basic philosophy including a survey of the literature which forms the basis for analysis and application of current techniques in the field of geography. F, S
319L. Geography for Teachers Lab. 1 credit. Prerequisite: Undergraduates pursuing licensure for teaching social studies or for teaching geography, or by instructor permisson. Corequisite: Geog 319. Applications of map reading and interpretation with emphasis upon geospatial technologies specific to K-12 classrooms with emphasis upon laboratory work and field site visits to local schools to practice those skills and techniques in appropriate educational settings. F
322. Environmental Hazards. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Geog 121 and 161 or consent of instructor. An overview of the field of environmental hazards emphasizing risk assessment, hazard impacts, human vulnerability, and hazard mitigation. F/2
334. Climatology. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Geog 134 or AtSc 110. An overview of the field of climatology, emphasizing surface transfers of energy and water, the general circulation of the atmosphere, and climate change. Includes a weekly laboratory. S/2
352. Economic Geography. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor. A study of the local, national, and global economic life describing and explaining the geographic factor involved in the production, distribution, and consumption of the major commodities and resources of the world. Special emphasis is placed upon the global issue of the underdeveloped or Third World countries and theories, which have been, developed to explain spatial structure. Classes may be conducted over Interactive Video Network (IVN). F
354. Conservation of Resources. 3 credits. Geographic principles applied to the analysis of resources and their efficient utilization. Emphasis is on properly balanced development. F
362. Geography of Canada. 3 credits. A regional and topical analysis of the physical, cultural and economic features of Canada. S,SS
374. Environmental Remote Sensing and Air Photo Interpretation. 2 credits. Corequisite: Geog 374L. A thorough examination of optical, infrared, and microwave methods for remote observation of Earth systems, with a focus on the use of aircraft and satellite data for addressing environmental problems. The course includes an overview of modern remote sensing systems for data collection at a variety of scales, as well as an introduction to digital image processing. F
374L. Environmental Remote Sensing and Air Photo Interpretation Laboratory. 1 credit. Corequisite: Geog 374. A systematic coverage of visual and digital laboratory techniques used to interpret aerial photography and satellite imagery. Students gain hands-on experience assessing environmental problems using remotely sensed data. F
377. Quantitative Applications in Geography. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Math 103 or consent of instructor. Application of statistical and mathematical techniques to research topics in geography. F
377L. Spatial Analysis Laboratory. 1 credit. Prerequisite: Math 103. Corequisite: Geog 377. Practical applications of statistical and mathematical techniques for geographic problems. Students work on projects which involve solving problems by spatial-oriented computations. Use of relevant statistical programs on computers are emphasized. F
378. Global Positioning Systems: Applications and Theory. 2 credits. This course examines the equipment, procedures, and techniques related to GPS technology, as well as its integration with Geographic Information Systems. Foci include the fundamentals of satellite navigation, the history of GPS, and applications related to mapping and analysis in the environmental sciences. Strong emphasis is placed on providing hands-on experience. S
386. GEOG ED Field Placement. 1-3 credits. Prerequisites: Geography major or minor or Teaching & Learning major or consent of the supervising faculty member. A variable credit course with amount of credit depending upon the extent of the geographic education work of the student in a K-12 school setting. Recommended for secondary education social studies majors interested in how geography is taught at the high school level and for elementary/middle school social studies majors concerned about how federal legislation is affecting teaching grades K-8. F,S, and/or SS.
397. Cooperative Education. 1-6 credits. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: 60 credits completed, minimum G.P.A. of 2.75. A practical work experience with an employer closely associated with geography. S-U grading only. F,S,SS
419. Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and Secondary School in Geographic Education. 3 credits. Prerequisite: T&L 325 and T&L 345. Corequisite: T&L 486. Various teaching methods, strategies and the materials used in teaching middle and secondary school geographic education. S
421. Selected Topics in Physical Geography. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Geog 121, or consent of instructor. An examination of an advanced physical geography topic chosen from field methods, environmental history, soils-biogeography, or others. Repeatable to nine credits if different topics are examined. S
452. Selected Topics in Economic Geography. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Geog 151 or consent of instructor. Selected topics in economic geography including but not limited to industrial location, transportation, rural economic development, and others. Repeatable to nine credits if different titles are examined. S, On demand.
453. Historical Geography. 3 credits. Using the spatial approach, landscape change is analyzed over time in various regions of the world using a variety of scales of study. Emphasis is placed upon the relationship of historical geography to historic preservation and tourism. SS, On demand.
455. Geopolitics. 3 credits. Geographic analysis of the global political system and the significance of the nation-state, intergovernmental organizations, globalization, free trade, and terrorism with consideration of the broad political, social cultural, and economic contexts of world disputes. On demand.
457. Urban Geography and Planning. 3 credits. An analysis of urban settlement patterns and the spatial interaction involved in intra-city, inter-city, and city-hinterland relationships including current urban geography theory and urban planning. S
458. Community Development. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Geog 151 or consent of instructor. This course examines the historical evolution, conceptual framework, and implementation of community development. Students will be introduced to a broad range of community development issues from a geographical perspective with emphasis on local and statewide scales of study. F
462. Geography of North America II. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Geog 262 or consent of instructor. A regional analysis of the physical, cultural, and economic features of a selected region or group of regions within North America. May be repeatable to six credits if a different region is examined. On demand.
463. Regional Geography. 2-3 credits. A regional and topical analysis of the physical and cultural features with emphasis on one continent or region. May be repeated up to nine credits provided different regions and approaches are involved. S
471. Cartography and Computer-Assisted Mapping. 2 credits. Corequisite: Geog 471L. Principles of graphic communication and skills for producing maps and charts using computer technology. It involves creating both geographic and attribute databases for graphic display of points, lines, areas, and surfaces. Data analysis, classing techniques, history of cartography, and projections are also discussed. F
471L. Computer Mapping Laboratory. 1 credit. Corequisite: Geog 471. Knowledge of computer operating systems and competency to use various mapping software packages to produce accurate and aesthetically pleasing maps and charts. Students implement projects and organize their finished products into a portfolio for presentation. F
474. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 2 credits. Prerequisites: Geog 471 and 471L or equivalent or instructor consent. Corequisite: Geog 474L. An introductory course that examines the digital representation, manipulation, and analysis of geographic data, with emphasis on the analytical capabilities that GIS brings to bear on the solution of geographic problems. F, S
474L. GIS Laboratory. 1 credit. Corequisite: Geog 474. Hands-on application of theory and methods associated with digital spatial data representation, manipulation, and analysis. F,S
475. Digital Image Processing. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Geog 374 and 374L. A course focused on the concepts and principles involved in the use of digital remotely sensed data as they are applied to environmental monitoring and natural resource management. Emphasis is placed on algorithm development and “hands-on” application of digital techniques to select imagery. S
494. Directed Studies in Geographical Problems. 1-3 credits. Prerequisites: upper division status and consent of the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours. Designed for students who wish to explore advanced topics in Geography on an individual or small group basis. F,S,SS
497. Geography Internship. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: Geography major or minor or consent of the supervising faculty member. A variable credits course with amount of credit depending upon the extent of the work of a geographical nature being performed as an unpaid volunteer to a PVO, NGO, youth organization, service organization or other not-for-pay jobs either on campus or off campus. |
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