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3.00 Credits
Level I: no prerequisite. Level II presupposes basic knowledge of French. Elementary conversation course primarily for developing oral comprehension and expression. Includes reading, writing and structural considerations; evaluation is based largely on oral performance. Three class hours weekly.
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1.00 Credits
Seeks to explain the conflict between the Arab world and Israel. Examines the conflict's causes and the Palestinian refugee question. Also covers geographic significance of the region and oil politics. Three class hours weekly for five weeks. Offered upon indication of need
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to modern geography examines selected social, economic, political and military aspects of Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and, if time permits, Asia or Latin America. Three class hours weekly. Every academic year
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3.00 Credits
Study of U.S. regions including Alaska. Discusses current trends in population growth, migration, urbanization and resource use. Three class hours weekly. Alternate academic years
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3.00 Credits
Introduces selected topics in geology, meteorology and astronomy with emphasis on current environmental issues as related to these fields. An entry-level course in earth science. Two class hours and one two-hour lab weekly.
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4.00 Credits
Recommended background: GEOL 101 or high school earth science. General survey course in the basic principles of physical geology with in-depth coverage of selected topics such as streams, glaciers, ground water, weathering, soils, mass wasting, structural deformation, earthquakes and volcanoes. Laboratory exercises focus on rock and mineral identification, topographic and aerial map interpretation. Six field trips and a field project are designed to emphasize local geology. Three class hours and one three-hour lab or field trip weekly.
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4.00 Credits
Recommended background: GEOL 101 or high school earth science. General survey of the basic principles of historical geology, focusing on the sequence of events and geologic forces influencing the formation of the earth and the evolution of life forms. Topics include plate tectonics, sedimentation, stratigraphy, evolution, and paleontology. Laboratory exercises and field trips focus on regional and local strata, stratigraphy, geologic maps, fossil identification and collection. Three class hours and one three-hour lab or field trip weekly.
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3.00 Credits
Fundamental concepts of spatial understanding and analysis for non-GIS majors. Introduces basic principles of GIS (Geographic Information Systems), RS (Remote Sensing), and GPS (Global Positioning System) and their applications in exploring and analyzing geospatial information. Students apply geographic information technologies to collect, manipulate, integrate, visualize, and analyze spatial data to generate information for solving complex problems. Hands-on lab training reinforces conceptual elements explained and discussed in lectures. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly. Every academic year
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3.00 Credits
Introductory course presents basic GIS theories and concepts. Fundamentals explored include a brief introduction to basic cartographic principles, data types, map scales, coordinate systems and projections. Hands-on training includes manipulating, analyzing, and creating maps using an industry-standard GIS system. Two class hours, two lab hours weekly. Fall semester only
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3.00 Credits
Overview of theory and principles of remote sensing and aerial photogrammetry. Students learn how to use remotely sensed images in resource exploration and base mapping. Introduces fundamentals of photogrammetry, basic image interpretation, and classification techniques. Two class hours, two lab hours weekly. Spring semester only
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