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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the interdisciplinary nature of maps and geographic knowledge. Its core theme is the manner in which our complex knowledges of the world are constructed cartographically through technologies, social institutions and cultural expectations. Using examples from prehistoric rock-carvings to modern computer graphics, maps are interpreted as products of human ingenuity, rather than statements of geographic fact; they do not just show the world, they show our conception of what the world ought to be. Cr 3.
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This is an introductory course in cartography focused on developing basic mapping and graphic communication skills essential to a wide variety of disciplines. The course will be flexible and adjusted to individual needs. Familiarization with basic charting technology and cartographic tools will be included. Cr 3.
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This course offers an overview of human/land relationships as they influence contemporary patterns of settlement and use of the land. It will discuss the logic of a planning process as a method of decision making; the formulation of goals and evaluation of alternative courses of action; standards and requirements for specific planning objectives (such as land use, energy, recreation, transportation); and the place of the planning function in government and the role of citizens and private groups. Introduction to basic planning tools and techniques including PERT, aerial photography, and methods of land inventory and classification will be presented. Cr 3.
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This course will examine the issues facing Maine communities such as providing affordable housing, maintaining and improving the community's physical facilities such as streets, sewers, playgrounds, etc., disposing of solid and hazardous wastes, stimulating jobs and economic development, providing adequate transportation facilities, and preserving Maine's environment and lifestyle in the face of growth. It will also address how these issues can be addressed through the use of the planning process and sound planning techniques. Cr 3.
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Students will examine the ways in which the workforce is divided by gender, race, class, and ethnicity and how location and space shape and sustain such divisions. Competing explanations for why women and minorities hold jobs that differ distinctly from jobs held by other workers will be examined. Students will learn how a geographic understanding of gender, race, ethnicity, and class can help explain more fully the current position of women in the economy. Cr 3.
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This course examines the intersection between economies and geography. Emphasis is placed on the social, cultural, and political contexts within which economies develop and are regulated and restructured. Students are introduced to the skills which allow them to interpret and understand the present economic landscapes and to evaluate the factors and trends that anticipate the future. Prerequisites: one of the following: ANT 101J, GEO 101J, GEO 203J, ECO 101J, ECO 102J, or permission of instructor. Cr 3.
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Holocene (10,000 B.P.-present) environmental processes are unique in two respects: They fall within the scope of human historical record, and they are influenced by human actions. During the lecture portion of the course, patterns and processes of human interaction with Holocene environments are explored. During the seminar portion of the course, historical and scientific data are used to develop case studies of some of these environments. Prerequisite: one of the following: GEO 102K, ANT 102K, GEO 101J, GEY 111K, or BIO 331. Cr 3.
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Theory and techniques of image processing and analysis for remotely sensed digital data acquired from airplane and satellite platforms. Topics include image enhancement and classifications, spectral analysis, and landscape change detection techniques. Practical applications of natural and built landscapes are considered using remotely sensed datasets and techniques. Prerequisite: GEO 108 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Cr 3.
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A comparative history of the creation, dissemination, and control of spatial knowledge in Britain and North America, from 1500 to 1917. This course examines which social institutions have promoted the creation and use of maps, what cultural expectations have defined the character of geographic knowledge, and how those social institutions and cultural expectations have been shaped by the practices of map making. Particular attention will be paid to the territorial aspects of the modern state, to the economic foundations of map making, and to the cultural ideologies of geographic knowledge. Prerequisite: any 200/300-level GEO or HTY course, or instructor's permission. Cr 3.
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Students are introduced to vector-based geographical information systems (GIS). Topics include overviews of geospatial technologies, spatial analysis, GIS data, system operation, the interpretation of results, and professional practices. The course comprises a weekly lecture and laboratory. Students are evaluated with tests, laboratory assignments, and on the basis of a substantial project. Prerequisite: one of the following: ESP/GEO 108, GEO 208, GEO 305, GEY 202, GEY204, GEO/GEY340, or permission of instructor. Cr 4.
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