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GEOG 425 A, B, C/4251 - Applied Geographic Information Systems (and lab) Credit Hours: 4 each
Prerequisite: GEOG 3150/3151 ; Corequisite: GEOG 4251
Description: The application of GIS technology to specific areas of specialization within the geosciences. May be repeated for credit.
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GEOG 450A - Special Problems in Physical Geography Credit Hours: 1-3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; only one course can be taken for completion of the geography minor.
Description: To promote personal growth as an independent investigator, each well qualified senior or junior may complete an independent laboratory (in-house or field) oriented original research project with faculty supervision.
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GEOG 450B - Special Problems in Economic Geography Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; only one course can be taken for completion of the geography minor.
Description: To promote personal growth as an independent investigator, each well qualified senior or junior may complete an independent laboratory (in-house or field) oriented original research project with faculty supervision.
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GEOG 450C - Special Problems in Regional Geography Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; only one course can be taken for completion of the geography minor.
Description: To promote personal growth as an independent investigator, each well qualified senior or junior may complete an independent laboratory (in-house or field) oriented original research project with faculty supervision.
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GEOG 450D - Special Problems in Urban Geography Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; only one course can be taken for completion of the geography minor.
Description: To promote personal growth as an independent investigator, each well qualified senior or junior may complete an independent laboratory (in-house or field) oriented original research project with faculty supervision.
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GEOG 1010 - Physical Geography Credit Hours: 3
Description: Introduction to map reading as well as development of skills and techniques used in the study of geography. This course concentrates on interrelationships among elements of the natural environment: landform, climate, soil, vegetation, weather, and water.
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GEOG 1020 - Geography of Europe, the Americas, and Australia Credit Hours: 3
Description: Regions and countries generally included within Europe, the Americas and the Austral Realm will be analyzed with respect to their world location, population characteristics, cultural characteristics, economies, political connections/relationships, and problems/potentialities.
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GEOG 1030 - Geography of Africa, Asia, and Oceania Credit Hours: 3
Description: Regions and countries generally included within Africa, Asia and the Pacific Realm will be analyzed with respect to their world location, population characteristics, cultural characteristics, economies, political connections/relationships, , and problems/potentialities.
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GEOG 3040 - Sustainable Development Credit Hours: 3
Cross Listed AGRI 3040
Prerequisite: GEOG 1010 . MATH 1110 or higher
Description: The impact of a rapidly growing human population on availability of natural resources and pollution of the environment. Minerals and energy resources, soil, water, air, forests, and wildlife habitats will be considered. Reducing consumption and using alternative sources will be considered as options to increasing resources production.
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GEOG 3060/3061 - Statistics in the Geosciences (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Cross Listed GEOL 3060/3061
Prerequisite: (GEOG 1010 or GEOL 1040/1041 ) and MATH 1530 or higher; or permission of instructor Corequisite: GEOG 3061
Description: Techniques of geologic and atmospheric data collection and analysis with special emphasis on those parametric and nonparametric statistics utilized in the applied Geosciences. Emphasis placed on computer applications.
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GEOG 3110 - Geography of the United States and Canada Credit Hours: 3
Description: A spatial analysis of the physical and cultural characteristics of the United States and Canada within a regional context.
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GEOG 3120 - Geography of Asia Credit Hours: 3
Description: Description: Regional and national conditions, events, problems and trends in South, East, and Southeast Asia using a cross disciplinary approach. Interaction between the physical and cultural landscapes as a basis for social, economic, political and environmental problems will be emphasized.
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GEOG 3130 - Geography of the Middle East Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 1010 or 1020 or 1030 or permission of instructor
Description: The course will focus on the physical and cultural geography of the Southwest Asia. The objectives are to analyze natural and human components and evaluate the significance of resources such as petroleum and water. The course will also cover historical and religious aspects that play a significant role in demographic, economic, and political development.
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GEOG 3150/3151 - Geographic Information Systems I (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of HS algebra and geometry, CSCI 1005 or 1010 or permission of instructor Corequisite: GEOG 3151
Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of mapping and geographic information systems including the nature of spatial data, coordinate systems, data collection, vector data, models, data analysis, mapping, and map interpretation.
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GEOG 3250/3251 - Geographic Information Systems II (and lab) Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 3150/3151 Corequisite: GEOG 3251
Description: Intermediate geographic information systems, topics including: relational database management systems, database design, vector and raster data models, address geocoding, spatial analysis operations, surface modeling, volume estimation, view shed analysis and data uncertainty.
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GEOG 3750 - Geography of the African World Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 , GEOG 1030
Description: A thematic approach to the multi-faceted aspects of the physical and human geography of Africa, contemporary geographic ideas, theories, and concepts and their applicability to African “real-world” situations.
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GEOG 3920 - Field Mapping and Global Positioning System Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1730
Description: Principles and practice of the global positioning system and their interface with geographic information systems.
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GEOG 3930 - Natural Hazards in Environment Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 1010 , GEOL 1040/1041
Description: Natural hazards are examined, including: thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, drought, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, collapse, subsidence, floods, and wildfire. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between people and the physical process. An analysis is made of the human perception of disasters as well as preparedness and recovery planning.
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GEOG 3940 - Technological Hazards in the Environment Credit Hours: 3
Description: Environmental hazards introduced into the environment as a byproduct of technology are examined including: air, pollution, water, terrestrial pollution, nuclear and industrial accidents. Emphasis is placed on the role of technology in altering natural processes and how society copes with increasing risks
posed to life, limb, and property. Lecture will examine technological hazards as existing and evolving threats and global social, economic and environmental security.
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GEOG 3960 - Urban Environment Credit Hours: 3
Description: An examination is made of urban environments. Consideration is given to urban environmental problems.
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GEOG 3970 - Rural Development Credit Hours: 3
Description: Description: Practices and problems in agricultural and economic advancement are reviewed using development thought and theories. Explanations of inequalities among different agricultural societies are emphasized in the context of contemporary themes like globalization.
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GEOG 3980 - Economic Geography Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: recommended: GEOG 1020 , 1030
Description: A systematic examination of the structure of dynamic global economic activities, provided through an analysis of their defining spatial patterns, pressures and interactions. Economic theory is not emphasized, except as necessary for the investigation of geographic patterns of resource utilization and the dynamic interactions of human, economic and physical environments.
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GEOG 4000 - Environmental Management Credit Hours: 3
Description: An analysis of environmental regulations and management strategies employed by federal agencies, state, and local governments, and corporations.
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GEOG 4010 - Environmental Assessment Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 4000 , ENGL 1100
Description: An analysis of the environmental impact statement (EIS) process. Emphasis is placed on preparation, review, and requirements of an EIS as a tool for environmental assessment.
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GEOG 4160/4161 - Water Quality Modeling and GIS (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 1110/1111 ; Corequisite: GEOG 4161
Description: Classification, calibration, and validation of water quality models. Quantification of runoff and soil erosion, biogeochemical cycles of macronutrients, pollution from pesticides and fertilizers, and best management practices for improving water quality. Spreadsheet analysis and GIS-based models will be employed in the laboratory.
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GEOG 4170/4171 - Meteorology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: GEOG 1010 Corequisite: GEOG 4171
Description: An analysis of the components and processes of weather, emphasizing atmospheric energy exchange, local and global circulation patterns, and human modification of weather elements. Weather as a natural hazard is explored. Lab assignments emphasize weather observation, prediction, and presentation.
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GEOG 4180/4181 - Climatology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: GEOG 1010/1011 Corequisite: GEOG 4181
Description: Elements and processes defining and characterizing global climate patterns and classifications. Climates are examined for their spatial and temporal interaction with, and impact on, physical, biological and human activity environments. Impact of environmental and atmospheric phenomena, including global warming and ozone depletion on climate and climate change are examined.
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GEOG 4250 - Applied Geographic Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 3150/3151 with a “C” or better. May not be taken concurrently.
Description: The application of GIS to specific areas of specialization within the geosciences. May be repeated for credit.
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GEOG 4260/4261 - Remote Sensing (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Cross Listed GEOL 4260/4261 ;
Prerequisite: MATH 1730 , (CHEM 1110/1111 or PHYS 2010/2011 ); Corequisite: GEOG 4261
Description: Data capture, image characteristics, and interpretation of aerial photography and satellite imagery, to include multispectral, thermal, and radar images. Digital image processing using a raster geographic information system.
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GEOG 4270/4271 - Surface Water Hydrology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 1110/1111 or PHYS 2010/2011 or PHYS 2110/2111 ; Corequisite: GEOG 4271
Description: Quantitative analysis of processes in the hydrologic cycle including precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, runoff, erosion, and open channel flow. Environmental decision-making in light of model output.
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GEOG 4650 - Field Study Biogeography and Biodiversity Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: GEOG 1010 or BIOL 1040/1041 or BIOL 1110/1111 and permission of instructor;
Description: This field course will examine the biogeography, biodiversity and changing landscape of various regions. Focus will be given to the ecosystems as well as unique geographic regions.
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