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3.00 Credits
A systematic study of processes that govern variations in atmospheric conditions over time and space. Elements of heat exchange, moisture exchange and dynamics of air movement examined in relation to causes for various climatic patterns on Earth. Elements of applied climatology related to specific problems such as irrigation needs, wind erosion of soils, acid rain, water pollution, flood and storm prediction. For majors and non-majors.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the student to physical elements on Earth. Topics include weather and climate, land forms, soil and vegetation. Specific global problems of physical environment are discussed (examples: erosion, greenhouse warming). For majors and non-majors.
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3.00 Credits
The world is partitioned into major regions or realms for comparison. The geographic similarities and differences between them are examined. The central theme is the interrelationship among nature, society and location. The roles of human institutions and how they vary and affect each other across the world are discussed. For majors and non-majors. Not open to seniors.
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3.00 Credits
Using five themes in cultural geography-regional culture, cultural diffusion, cultural ecology, cultural interaction and cultural landscape, the course explores geographies of religion, language, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, race, cultural difference and political systems with the goal of developing an understanding and appreciation of the world?s diverse cultures and the ways in which they interact with one another and the environment. Fulfills the J (Joined Composition and Oral Communication) General Education requirement.
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3.00 Credits
Outline of the changes in the American landscape over time as a result of interactions of peoples and cultures with each other and with environment. Three themes are stressed; cultural diversity; human-environment relationships; and organization of space in differing cultural/political economic systems.
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3.00 Credits
The major terrestrial biomes, their relationships to climate and soils, and effects of trophic interactions, climate change and humans on vegetation dynamics and species diversity. Constraints on human use of environment. Scientific methods for studying, predicting and mitigating global change. Prerequisite: GEOG 121, ENVI 101 or BIOL 114.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Sculpting of Earth's crust by exogenic forces, integration of classical and modern views in analysis of erosional and depositions landforms. Laboratory and field exercises; independent study. Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: GEOG 121 or introductory geology.
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3.00 Credits
Spatial patterns of economic activity. Relationship of land use to spatially variable environmental factors. Introduction to location theory. Resource management problems. Environmental consequences of production processes and population growth.
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3.00 Credits
Urban America has evolved within the context of European influences and unique processes related to American geography, technology and institutions ù economic, political, legal and social. These forces, combined with America's racial/ethnic populations, have produced unique American urban landscapes and racial problems in various periods of American history, as well as in the contemporary urban scene. This course examines specific technology and institutions that played pivotal roles in the evolution of American racial geography. Hispanic American, African American, Asian American and European American cultures are examined.
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3.00 Credits
The relevant debates concerning globalization and its urban linkages are examined. Sharpens the definition of globalization from a vaguely defined general process to a more precise threefold division of economic, cultural and political globalization. The connections among these three elements, the linkages between cities on several continents and the transformation of urban space are of key concern.
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