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4.00 Credits
Study of the human activities that occur in places. Emphasis on the spatial organization of cultural, economic, political, and demographic processes of the human landscape. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to debate over globalization examining the geographical dimensions of intensifying global connections. Addresses both the pros and cons of cultural, economic, political, and environmental change due to market liberalization, job outsourcing, global governance, global cultural flows, new social movements and climate change. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
The aim of this course is to provide students with the basic principles, philosophies and methods in Geography. The course provides a survey of the history, literature and major paradigms in geography through an introduction to the key thinkers, practitioners and problems. In addition, the course offers an introduction to various methods of geographic inquiry and explanation. This course will prepare students to conduct theoretically-informed, empirical research in the discipline. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or 104S. Every year. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This is the first course in a sequence of courses that deal with spatial information. In this course students will acquire the skills necessary to read and interpret maps and aerial photographs. Basic data analysis techniques are introduced. Prerequisite(s): One geography course. Every year. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces teachers at all levels to the field of geography. Mapping and Geographic Information Science (GIS) are introduced to help prepare teachers to use these technologies in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): One geography course. Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Survey of rural landscape elements and their cultural significance. The evolution of human-made landscapes is examined. Relationships among landscapes, economics, art, literature, film, mass media, and science are investigated. Emphasis is placed on environmental perception and writing skills needed to document landscape content. Films and local landscapes provide case studies. (Pass/Fail option) Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Survey and analysis of a world region such as: North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, or Latin America in terms of physical, cultural, political, economic and environmental geography. Every year. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the federal laws regulating air, water and soil quality, mitigating environmental mistakes of the past, and seeking a sustainable equilibrium with the ecosystem for the future. The operation of parallel laws and regulations in Maine will also be examined. GEO 216S is cross-listed with POS 216S. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail option) Every year. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the physical, cultural and economic patterns of Maine. The notions of place and identity are explored. Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course will examine the ethical, economic and cultural context of environmental issues from a geographic perspective. Case studies of policy and planning successes and failures will be used to understand the perspective of decision makers and stakeholders. Every two years. Credit: 4
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