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4.00 Credits
Evaluations of the physical, economic, and cultural elements that characterize political interactions and policies at the local, national, and international levels, with emphasis on current problem areas. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or GEO 104S or POS 136S or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the role of the local, state and federal governments in the regulation of economic and developmental activities. Students explore the economic impact of these regulations and the suitability to specific environments. Prerequisite(s): One geography or science course or permission of instructor. Every year. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course is devoted to the study of forestry management practices. Local case studies are used to illustrate the impact of policy and planning decisions made at the state and federal levels impact one of Maine's largest and most important industries. Prerequisite(s): One geography or science course or permission of instructor. Every year. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course addresses land use conflicts and land use controls, the history of urbanization and ownership regimes, and present-day property law and environmental regulation. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or GEO 104S. Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Study of planning theory and practice, including the history of professional planning, problems of towns and cities, the comprehensive plan, public participation, redevelopment, and the regulatory process. This class has a major project component involving hands-on exploration of innovative planning tools. Prerequisite(s): GEO 340S or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
An opportunity to pursue independent research into selected geographic problems under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): Permission of division. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course is the third in a sequence in which students collect, analyze and represent geographic information. This course is project-oriented and builds on the skills and expertise that the student has acquired in previous geography and planning courses. Prerequisite(s): GEO 304. Every year. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
A course designed to be the capstone experience for students with a geography major or emphasis. The course concentrates on research design, field research and data collection, analysis and presentation of data for a topic in geography, and writing up finding in the form of a lengthy research paper. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Every year. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the origin, development, distribution, and utilization of the earth's physical resources. Topics include environmental ethics, resources exploitation, earthquakes, floods, geo-aspects of health and disease, land utilization, drinking water, fuel and non-fuel mineral resource depletion, energy options, environmental impact and law, and interrelationships between the geosciences and society. Every year. Credit: 4
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3.00 Credits
Geology uses the scientific method to explain natural aspects of the earth; for example, how mountains form or valleys develop, or why gas and oil are concentrated in some rocks but not in others. The earth's surface and its interior are constantly changing. The course explains the how and why of these changes in light of Plate Tectonic Theory and of a most important aspect of geology, time. Not available for credit to students who have had GEY 101N, 103N or 104N. Every year. Credit: 4
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