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3.00 Credits
Explores the geography of transportation using both theory and applications, quantitative and qualitative methods. Topics include the history and economic importance of transportation systems for all major modes; their political, social, and environmental aspects; and basic analytical methods, including accessibility dynamics, network analysis, and spatial interaction models. Focus will be on the U.S., with frequent reference to local issues, though material will be drawn on from around the world. Prerequisite: GEOG 141 or GEOG 147, or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Study of the location and nature of the state's surface and underground water, including development by government agencies, water needs of cities, farms, recreation and wildlife, implications of water rights, water marketing and conservation, and management of floods, droughts and pollution. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to developing a GIS project, including planning, database research, proposal writing, analysis and evaluation. Lecture 2 hours; Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: GEOG 109. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to techniques useful in the analysis of spatial distributions and other geographic phenomena: basic descriptive and inferential techniques, time series, correlation, regression, and the use of models in geography. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Writing-intensive capstone course requiring students to complete independent research projects displaying their mastery of geography's content and methods. Projects undertaken in a given semester share a common thematic and/or regional focus. Students use bibliographic, field, spatial analytic, graphic, and verbal skills. Context for projects is provided by a review of the recent history of the discipline. Lecture/discussion three hours. Prerequisite: GEOG 1, GEOG 2, GEOG 3, GEOG 102; senior standing, and GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Examines the internal structure and external relations of Sacramento as a metropolitan center and of nearby urban communities through field observation and exercises. Emphasis is placed on mapping and interviewing as ways of gaining useful information on urban patterns. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Examines competition for land use in suburban Sacramento as urban sprawl overruns less intensive uses. Small towns in the lower Sacramento Valley also examined. Group field trips, interviews, field mapping and discussions. Prerequisite: GEOG 1, GEOG 103 or GEOG 105; or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Survey of selected areas with systematic examination of elements of the natural landscape. Group field trips and individual preparation of reports and consultation with instructor. Prerequisite: GEOG 1, GEOG 117, GEOG 109 or GEOG 103 or GEOG 105; or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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6.00 - 12.00 Credits
Supervised employment in a company or agency doing geography-related work, arranged through the Department of Geography and the Cooperative Education Program office. Requires preparation of application packet, completion of a 3-6 month full- or part-time work assignment, and a written report. Units not applicable to the Geography major. Prerequisite: Upper division status, completion of lower division geography requirements, 2.5 GPA or better, consent of Department Chair, and GWAR certification before Fall 09, WPJ score of 70+, or at least a C- in ENGL 109 M/W. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 6.0 - 12.0.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Supervised work experience in an approved professional environment, working with professionals in public or private organizations. Supervision supplied by a geography faculty member and on-site supervisor. Placements require 4-12 hours per week, depending on units. Note: Open to all Geography majors and minors with permission of supervising faculty member and Department Chair. May be repeated for up to 6 units. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 1.0 - 3.0.
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