GEOGRAPHY

Professor M.D. Price

Associate Professors E. Chacko (Chair), L.M. Benton-Short, D. Rain, R. Engstrom

Assistant Professors M. Atia, M. Keeley, N. Shiklomanov

Adjunct Professor J.P. Dymond

Professorial Lecturers L. Marcus, I. Cheung, J. Cromartie, C. Gaskin-Reyes, W. Reisser

Lecturer N. Cowan

Bachelor of Arts with a major in geography-The following requirements must be fulfilled:

1. The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.

2. Required courses in the major-36 credit hours, including Geog 1001, 1002, 4195. A minimum of two courses must be chosen from each of the following groups: Group A (Physical/Environmental/Resources)-Geog 1003, 2108, 2110, 2128,  2134, 2136, 2137, 3132, 3143; Group B (Human)-Geog 2124, 2125, 2127, 2133, 2140, 2141, 2144, 2145, 2146, 2147, 2148, 3143, 3810; Group C (Techniques)-Geog 2104, 2105,  2107, 2196, 3106, 4121. At least one course must be chosen from Group D (Regional)-Geog 2120, 3154, 3161, 3164, 3165.

Special Honors-To graduate with Special Honors, the student must meet the general requirements stated under University Regulations and have a minimum grade-point average of 3.75 in geography courses and 3.5 overall.

Minor in geography-Required: Geog 1001, 1002, and one course from each of the groups listed under requirements for the major.

Minor in geographic information systems-Required: Geog 2104, 2105, 2107, 3106, 4121, and an additional course selected in consultation with a departmental advisor.

With permission, a limited number of graduate courses in the department may be taken for credit toward an undergraduate degree. See the Graduate Programs Bulletin for course listings.

The green leaf indicates that the course addresses environmental, social or economic sustainability.

1001	Introduction to Human Geography (3)	Benton-Short, Chacko, Atia, Dymond
	A systematic survey of human geography; spatial perspectives on demographic, social, cultural, economic, and political changes around the world. (Fall and spring)
1002	Introduction to Physical Geography (4)	Engstrom, Shiklomanov
	A systematic survey of environmental geography; perspectives on environments and human ecology, including ecosystems and their use, and resource geography. Laboratory fee. (Fall and spring)
1003	Society and Environment (3)	Rain, Keeley
	An introduction to the dynamic relationship between society and the physical environment, with focus on population, natural resources, environmental degradation, pollution, and conservation.
2104	Introduction to Cartography and GIS (3)	Staff
	Fundamentals of cartography; geographic data structure and information systems. Laboratory fee.
2105	Techniques of Spatial Analysis (3)	Staff
	Nature of geographical inquiry and analytical methods used in the study of spatial processes and patterns. Laboratory fee.
2107	Introduction to Remote Sensing (3)	Engstrom
	Remote-sensing techniques using digital satellite imagery and aerial photography. Application to rural and urban settings, vegetation, and environmental monitoring. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Geog 2105 or permission of instructor.
2108	Weather and Climate (3)	Shiklomanov
	The elements and controls of weather and climate. Topics include energy and water balances, atmospheric general circulation, and severe weather events. Prerequisite: Geog 1002.
2110	Climate and Human Ecology (3)	Staff
	Interrelationships between human activities and the climatic environment. Emphasis on global climatic change. Prerequisite: Geog 1002.
2124	Urban Transportation (3)	Marcus
	The relationship between freight and passenger transportation systems and urban land use patterns and structure. Prerequisite: Geog 1001.
2125	Transportation and Communication (3)	Marcus
	The structure and evolution of transportation and communication networks and their impact on regional development. Prerequisite: Geog 1001.
2127	Population Geography (3)	Chacko, Cromartie
	Patterns of world population; factors contributing to population pressures, growth, and migrations.
2128	Geomorphology (3)	Shiklomanov
	Understanding the nature, origin, and development of landforms in the field and through the use of maps and aerial photos.
2133	People, Land, and Food (3)	Rain
	Domestication and dispersal of plants and animals; development of agricultural systems; spatial disparities in world food production, demand, and distribution.
2134	Energy Resources (3)	Staff
	Analysis of regional patterns and trends in consumption and production of energy resources. Examination of international energy linkages and energy policies of selected nations. Prerequisite: Geog 1002.
2136	Water Resources (3)	Engstrom
	Analysis of the global spatial patterns, development, use, and quality of water resources. Prerequisite: Geog 1002.
2137	Environmental Hazards (3)	Staff
	Examination of environmental hazards with emphasis on the use of geographic information systems. Prerequisite: Geog 1002.
2140	Cities and Society (3)	Benton-Short
	The design and function of cities in the United States; contemporary, economic, political, and social change. Prerequisite: Geog 1001.
2141	Cities in the Developing World (3)	Rain
	Urbanization processes, problems, and management in the developing world. Focus on urban location, politics, housing, services, employment, and environmental issues. Prerequisite: Geog 1001.
2144	Explorations in Historical Geography (3)	Staff
	Same as AmSt 2144.
2145	Cultural Geography (3)	Dymond
	The distribution and dynamics of cultural patterns around the world; analysis of culture as a process.
2146	Political Geography (3)	Dymond
	Interrelationships among the human and physical environment and political systems; the organization of political territories.
2147	Military Geography (3)	Hofmann
	An examination of environmental and locational factors and their impact on military planning and operations.
2148	Economic Geography (3)	Atia
	Locational influences on and spatial variation of the development of manufacturing, services, trade, and finance. Prerequisite: Geog 1001.
2196	Field Methods in Geography (3)	Engstrom
	For geography and environmental studies majors in their junior or senior year. Field research in human and physical geography. Students participate in several field exercises and develop their skills of observation, field mapping, repeat photography, and surveys. Laboratory fee.
3106	Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (3)	Engstrom
	Principles of geographic information systems and their use in spatial analysis and information management. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Geog 2104 and 2105.
3120	World Regional Geography (3)	Price, Dymond
	World cultural regions and the impacts of globalization; the environmental human conditions that undergird current problems and future prospects.
3132	Environmental Quality and Management (3)	Keeley
	The evolution of environmental management philosophies and tools. The global distribution, utilization, and degradation of natural resources. Prerequisite: Geog 1002.
3143	Urban Sustainability (3)	Benton-Short, Keeley
	Relationship between urban spaces and the environment through the lens of sustainability. Prerequisite: Geog 1001.
3154	Geography of the Middle East and North Africa (3)	Atia
	Cultural and physical regional patterns of the Middle East and North Africa. Prerequisite: Geog 1001 or 1002.
3161	Geography of Latin America (3)	Price, Dymond
	Examination of spatial characteristics of physical and cultural phenomena in Latin America.
3164	Geography of Africa (3)	Rain
	Cultural and physical patterns of Africa. Prerequisite: Geog 1001 or 1002.
3165	Geography of South Asia (3)	Chacko
	An examination of the complex interplay of environmental, economic, sociocultural, and political factors in South Asia and their effects at the local and regional levels.
3189-90	Readings in Geography (arr.)	Staff
	Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of geography and permission of instructor.
3198	Special Topics (3)	Staff
	Consideration of geographic aspects of topical and future problems of society. May be repeated for credit provided that the topic differs. Prerequisite: Geog 1001 or 1002.
3810	Building Cities (3)	Benton-Short
	An examination of historical and contemporary trends and dynamics in urban planning in the United States and abroad. Prerequisite: Geog 1001. Same as AmSt 3810.
4121	Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3)	Staff
	Integration of GIS, remote sensing, and spatial modeling. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Geog 2107 and 3106.
4195	Proseminar in Geographic Thought (3)	Price, Dymond
	For students completing the major in geography. Development of geographic thought, theories, and methodologies; geographic curricula. Prerequisite: permission of the advisor.
4199	Internship (1 to 3)	Staff
	Fieldwork, internship, or other controlled assignment with an agency or organization engaged in work in applied geography. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of geography courses and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 credits.