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Geog 101 World Regional Geography (4)
An Introduction to the world's major regions. Stresses the need for students to become more geographically informed about the global environment by focusing on factors which give distinctive character to specific world regions. These factors are derived from the complex interrelationships between the pattern of human activity and the physical landscape within any given region. Adopts the National Geography Standards (1994) as a basis for geographic understanding.

Geog 214 Principles of Physical Geography (4)
An introduction to the components of the earth's environment and atmosphere. Emphasis on the structure and dynamic nature of landform features and processes and on structures of the earth's atmosphere, including the study of meteorological principles and events and global climate patterns.

Geog 216 GIS I: Digital Mapping (4)
An introduction to theory and use of digital maps in Geographic Information Science (GISc). Topics include map projections and coordinate systems, vector and raster data models, vector data input and editing, attribute data input and management, and map output.

Geog 270 GIS II: Spatial Analysis (4)
Extended exploration into theory and concepts of Geographic Information Science (GISc), focusing on analytical operations. Topics include vector data query, feature measurement, map overlay, feature buffering, raster data analysis, terrain mapping, spatial interpolation, spatial modeling, and network analysis. Prerequisite: Geog 216.

Geog 299 The Craft of Geography (1)
An overview of the discipline of geography intended to define the various components which make up this interdisciplinary academic field. Students are introduced through lecture, readings, hands-on experiments to the traditional and new techniques which spatial analysis, used by geographers, incorporates into problem solving in an increasingly complex world.

Geog 300 Remote Sensing (4)
An introduction to remote sensing principles and applications in various fields. Includes how the electromagnetic spectrum interacts with the earth to create the visible world. Instruction in the interpretation of aerial photographs and an introduction to active (RADAR) and passive (EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITE) sensor systems.

Geog 301W Independent Study (4)
Directed reading and research on a selected topic in geography designed to give preparation in special areas not fully covered in regular course offerings. Prerequisites: Junior standing, permission of instructor, geography major/minor status. May be repeated once.

Geog 305 Economic Geography (4)
A geographic examination of the world's economy. Topics include global patterns of production and distribution, economic development, transportation, location analysis, and the globalization of the world's economic systems.

Geog 360 Urban Geography (4)
A geographic perspective of the past, present, and future of the American city. Topics include the historic roots of cities, the development of the U.S. urban system, transportation and the shaping of cities; social, political, and economic dynamics of urban areas; urban growth, decline, and revitalization; suburbanization; and challenges facing cities in the 21st century. Also listed as Pols 360.

Geog 362 The Geography of London (4)
A field-based course on the geography of London, taught in Jan Term only. Students will explore the city and its environs, investigating topics such as economic development, urban design, urban revitalization, and the intersection between globalization and urbanization. Prerequisites: Intro-level social science (Geog 101, Pols 200, Soci 100) or permission of the instructor.

Geog 371 Multimedia Cartography (4)
Focus on statistical information design, particularly as related to the display and representation of geographic data. Multimedia output will involve both print and electronic formats, to include experience developing interactive and animated map products. Prerequisites: Geog 216 and Geog 270.

Geog 391 United States and Canada: A Regional Geography (4)
A course on the geography of the U.S. and Canada which includes analysis of physical, cultural, economic, and political landscapes. Stresses the importance of the two countries as a center of world economic power. Also listed as Hist 391 and Pols 391.

Geog 392W Africa: Land and People (4)
A regional course on the entire continent which focuses on the physical structure, cultural patterns, population distribution, political evolution, resource bases, and economic activities which give character to the continent. Also listed as Pols 392W.

Geog 393 European Land and Peoples (4)
An in-depth analysis of landforms, cultural, political, and economic factors which shape the character of the region. Also listed as Hist 393 and Pols 393.

Geog 395 Asia: Land and Peoples (4)
A regional analysis focusing on the cultural, environmental, historical, and political patterns which characterize the region. Also listed as Hist 395 and Pols 395.

Geog 405 GIS Project Management (4)
Development of GIS projects with emphasis on organizational management and software customization. Includes exploration of computer programming and scripting languages for enhanced geoprocessing capabilities. Prerequisites: Geog 216 and Geog 270.

Geog 451W Political Geography (4)
Analysis of spatial elements of international affairs. Investigates the development of states, boundary conflicts, and other geographic elements such as population, resources, and international trade. Also listed as Hist 451W and Pols 451W.

Geog 460 Geography Internship (4)
Internships in governmental agencies, corporations, and industry under supervision of the department. Can be repeated once, but only one internship can be counted toward the major.

Geog 499 Senior Seminar (4)
A specialized course intended to provide a synthesizing experience for the major. The course will be required for certification for graduation and will consist of an independent research project in a subfield specialty that involves a research component, a writing component, and a public, oral presentation of research results. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course