GEOG 1 Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits)

A systematic survey of human geography; cultural perspectives on the use of space, including urbanization, geopolitics, and land use. (Fall and spring)

GEOG 2 Introduction to Environmental Geography (4 credits)

A systematic survey of environmental geography; perspectives on environments and human ecology, including ecosystems and their use, human population dynamics, and resource geography. Includes Lab. (Fall and spring)

GEOG 3 Society and Environment (3 credits)

This introductory course will cover the geography of the relationship between people and the environments they inhabit, through the study of the historical context of society-nature relationships, philosophical and economic approaches to the environment, and contemporary environmental issues such as resource use, industrial production, and global environmental change.

GEOG 104 Introduction to Cartography and GIS (3 credits)

Cartographic techniques and map interpretation, compilation, and presentation; introduction to simple computer mapping, with emphasis on thematic mapping.

GEOG 105 Techniques of Spatial Analysis (3 credits)

Nature of geographical inquiry and analytical methods used in the study of spatial processes and phenomena.

GEOG 106 Geographic Information System (3 credits)

Principles of geographic information systems and their use in spatial analysis and information management. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Geog 104 and 105.

GEOG 107 Introduction to Remote Sensing (3 credits)

Remote-sensing techniques using aerial photography, color infrared, microwave, and satellite imagery. Application to rural and urban settings, archaeology, and environmental monitoring. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Geog 105 or permission of instructor.

GEOG 108 Weather and Climate (3 credits)

The elements and controls of weather and climate; interpretation of surface weather maps. Introduction to synoptic climatology. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Geog 2.

GEOG 110 Climate and Human Ecology (3 credits)

Effects of climate on human activities. Examination of human-induced climate change. Prerequisite: Geog 2.

GEOG 120 World Regional Geography (3 credits)

Understanding of world environmental and cultural regions; the natural and human conditions that undergird current problems and future prospects.

GEOG 121 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 credits)

Integration of GIS, remote sensing, and spatial modeling. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Geog 106.

GEOG 124 Urban Transportation (3 credits)

The relationship between freight and passenger transportation systems and urban land use patterns and structure. Prerequisite: Geog 1.

GEOG 125 Transportation and Communication (3 credits)

The structure and evolution of transportation and communication networks and their impact on regional development. Prerequisite: Geog 1.

GEOG 127 Population Geography (3 credits)

Patterns of world population; factors contributing to population pressures, growth, and migrations.

GEOG 128 Geomorphology (4 credits)

Understanding the nature, origin, and development of landforms in the field and through the use of maps and aerial photos. Prerequisite: Geog 2.

GEOG 132 Environmental Quality and Management (3 credits)

The evolution of environmental management philosophies and tools. The global distribution, utilization, and degradation of natural resources. Prerequisite: Geog 2.

GEOG 133 People, Land, and Food (3 credits)

Domestication and dispersal of plants and animals; development of agricultural systems; spatial disparities in world food production, demand, and distribution.

GEOG 134 Energy Resources (3 credits)

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 2.

GEOG 136 Water Resources (3 credits)

Analysis of the global spatial patterns, development, use, and quality of water resources.

GEOG 137 Environmental Hazards (3 credits)

Examination of environmental hazards with emphasis on the use of geographic information systems. Prerequisite: Geog 2.

GEOG 140 Cities & Society (3 credits)

Analysis of the internal spatial structure of cities; emphasis on patterns and dynamics of location within the city. (See syllabus) Prerequisite: Geog 1.

GEOG 141 Cities in the Developing World (3 credits)

Urbanization processes, problems, and management in the developing world. Focus on urban location, politics, housing, services, employment, and environmental issues. (See syllabus) Prerequisite: Geog 1.

GEOG 143 Urban Environmental Geography (3 credits)

Relationship between Urban spaces and the environment. Prerequisite: Geog 1.

GEOG 144 Explorations in Historical Geography (3 credits)

Same as American Studies 144.

GEOG 145 Cultural Geography (3 credits)

Analysis of the relationships between culture and environment; emphasis on spatial and ecological considerations. Prerequisite: Geog 1.

GEOG 146 Political Geography (3 credits)

Interrelationships among the human and physical environment and political systems; the organization of political territories.

GEOG 147 Military Geography (3 credits)

An examination of environmental and locational factors and their impact on military planning and operations.

GEOG 148 Economic Geography (3 credits)

Locational influences on and spatial variation of the development of manufacturing, services, trade, and finance. Prerequisite: Geog 1.

GEOG 151 Geography of North America (3 credits)

An examination of the environmental, social, and economic factors that have led to development of the several regions of the U.S. and Canada.

GEOG 154 Geography of the Middle East and North Africa (3 credits)

Cultural and physical regional patterns of the Middle East and North Africa. Prerequisite: Geog 1 or 2.

GEOG 161 Geography of Latin America (3 credits)

Examination of spatial characteristics of physical and cultural phenomena in Latin America. (See syllabus)

GEOG 164 Geography of Africa (3 credits)

Cultural and physical patterns of Africa. Prerequisite: Geog 1 or 2.

GEOG 165 Geography of South Asia (3 credits)

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.

GEOG 187 Building Cities (3 credits)

Urban development dynamics and experience in the United States and abroad, including the pressures of social change. Background and insights needed by entrepreneurs and enlightened citizens to comprehend and play effective roles in contemporary city-building. Same as American Studies 187.

GEOG 189-190 Readings in Geography (arrange credits)

Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of geography and permission of instructor.

GEOG 195 Proseminar in Geographic Thought (3 credits)

For students completing the major in geography. Development of geographic thought, theories, and methodologies; geographic curricula. Prerequisite: permission of the advisor.

GEOG 198 Special Topics (3 credits)

Consideration of geographic aspects of topical and future problems of society. May be repeated for credit provided that the topic differs. Prerequisite: Geog 1 or 2.

GEOG 199 Internship (1-3 credits)

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.

GEOG 201 Geographic Thought and Methods (3 credits)

For first-year master's students, a survey of geographic thought, theories, and methods. Emphasis on contemporary issues in geography and urban planning and on the development of research.

GEOG 207 Urban Planning and Development (3 credits)

Selected problems in urban and regional planning; applications of zoning, environmental controls, tax incentives, and other techniques available for the implementation of development plans.

GEOG 208 Land Use and Urban Transportation Planning (3 credits)

Relationships between land use and the movement of goods and people. Examination of land use and transportation planning principles, issues, and techniques. Roles of public and private interests in land use and transportation planning and management.

GEOG 219 Seminar: Urban Climate (3 credits)

Inadvertent climate modification due to urbanization and impacts on environmental and human health.

GEOG 220 Seminar: Climatic Change (3 credits)

Examination of natural and human-induced climatic change, at global, regional, and local scales.

GEOG 221 Geospatial Techniques (3 credits)

Integration of GIS, Remote Sensing and Spatial Modeling.

GEOG 222 Seminar: Resources and the Environment (3 credits)

Analysis of the spatial variations and interrelationships of resources and the environment, using geographic information systems. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Laboratory fee.

GEOG 223 Seminar: Population and Health (3 credits)

Spatial problems associated with the dynamics and interaction of population health.

GEOG 224 Seminar: Political Geography (3 credits)

Examination of the political factor in location theory and analysis of the nature of political territories.

GEOG 225 Seminar: Transportation and Development (3 credits)

Transportation and communication in the organization of space.

GEOG 230 Seminar: Environmental Issues in Development (3 credits)

A consideration of the differential regional implications of and responses to resource and environmental policy decisions due to regional differences in societal and physical parameters.

GEOG 243 Seminar: Urban Geography (3 credits)

Evolving morphology and internal spatial patterns of cities.

GEOG 244 Seminar: Urban Environmental Issues (3 credits)

Urban environmental issues in developed and developing cities.

GEOG 250 Geographical Perspectives on Development (3 credits)

Theory and debates surrounding economic development in a globalizing world, with case studies.

GEOG 261 Geographical Perspectives on Latin America (3 credits)

Political and economic factors in a development context; emphasis on natural and human resources and environmental and land use issues.

GEOG 265 Seminar: Geography of the Former Soviet Union (3 credits)

Survey of the regions and major topical themes of the geography of the former Soviet Union, including population, energy, agriculture, transportation, and regional development.

GEOG 290 Principles of Demography (3 credits)

Same as Econ/Soc/Stat 290.

GEOG 291 Methods of Demographic Analysis (3 credits)

Same as Econ/Soc/Stat 291.

GEOG 293 Special Topics (3 credits)

Consideration of geographic aspects of topical social or environmental problems. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs.

GEOG 295 Research (arrange credits)

May be repeated for credit.

GEOG 299-300 Thesis Research (3-3 credits)