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3.00 Credits
A study of the cultural and physical landscapes of North America, specifically the United States and Canada. Emphasis is placed on the two countries' geographic regions, the different cultures and populations, natural and physical environments, land use patterns, resources, economics, border politics, and human activities that modify the natural landscape. Regional field trips and map work are required. Credits: 3 Suffix: SS2 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the atmospheric processes that produce the Earth's daily weather patterns and climates. This course introduces the concepts of atmospheric temperature, pressure, moisture, and circulations. Other topics covered include mountain weather, the human impact of severe storms, weather forecasting, mapping and imagery interpretation, air pollution, climatic variations, and global warming. Credits: 3 Suffix: SC2 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to basic mapping concepts and technologies using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Lecture sessions will discuss map use and analysis, principles of mapmaking, cartographic communication and geographic visualization. Lab assignments will focus on map skills and interpretation, the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and map construction using PC-based GIS software. Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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1.00 Credits
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean. Credits: 1 to 3 Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses primarily on vector-based GIS analysis and the applications of GIS in the physical sciences, social sciences and business. Lab sessions will introduce students to the use of GIS in spatial querying and database management, site suitability analysis, proximity analysis, geocoding, CAD theme analysis, overlay operations, etc. Prerequisites: GEOG 250 Credits: 3 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-3)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses primarily on network analysis and grid-based spatial analysis using GIS. Programming for GIS will also be investigated. Lab sessions will focus on route finding, travel cost analysis, traffic modeling, digital elevation models (DEMs), surface interpolation, hydrologic modeling and viewshed analysis. Prerequisites: GEOG 300 Credits: 3 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-3)
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3.00 Credits
Directed work experience using Geographic Information Systems as a major component of the internship project. Minimum requirements are that students complete a term paper, and an oral or poster presentation describing their internship project. Prerequisites: GEOG 300 Credits: 1 to 3 Hours: Requires at least 150 hours of directed experience.
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1.00 Credits
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean. Credits: 1 to 3 Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the application of geologic information related to the entire spectrum of interaction between humankind and our physical environment. Subject matter will be relevant to all liberal arts and traditional science students. Topics will include: basic geology principles, rocks, minerals, soils; water supply, management and abuse; global changes; land use; and natural hazards. Credits: 4 Suffix: sci Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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4.00 Credits
A look at how the Earth works, with emphasis on the processes that create and control our environment. Laboratory and field work on Earth materials and surface processes. Field trips. Credits: 4 Suffix: sci Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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