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  • GEOG 340: Pyrogeography

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Geneseo

    A thorough study of wildland fire as an influence on natural processes, culture and politics, spanning the human and physical divisions of the geographic discipline. Discussion topics will include fire chemistry and behavior, fire weather, fire ecology, fire history data sources, fire in the US and a survey of global fire. Prerequisites: GEOG 110 or permission of the instructor. Credits: 3(3-0)
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  • GEOG 348: Sports Geography

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Geneseo

    This course examines amateur and professional sports from a geographic perspective. It surveys the ways in which historical, cultural, political, economic, demographic and environmental factors have contributed to the origin and diffusion of sports. Analysis will be conducted at different spatial scales; local, regional, national and international. Topics include locational strategies and migration patterns of sports clubs and franchises, spatial analysis of sports arenas and stadiums, economic and environmental impacts of sports, and factors influencing the transition of folk games to modern competitive sports. Prerequisites: GEOG 102 or GEOG 123 or permission of the instructor. Credits: 3(3-0)
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  • GEOG 350: Urban Historical Geography

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Geneseo

    An international survey of past urban environments, their cultural, socio-economic, and technological context, and evolution. Geographical approaches to Latin American, Canadian, European, and Asian cities provide a framework for assessing the particular experience of American urban development between the colonial period and the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on urban research techniques and topics appropriate to locally accessible archival evidence. Prerequisites: GEOG 102 or GEOG 123, or permission of instructor. Credits: 3(3-0). Offered when demand is sufficient.
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  • GEOG 359: Geography of Canada

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Geneseo

    The physical, cultural, and historical geography of Canada are examined. Students are exposed to both topical and regional approaches to the study of Canadian geography. Topics covered include treatment of Canada's physical geography; settlement history; political and economic arrangements; and patterns of society and culture. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the relationship of Canadians to their physical environment with particular attention paid to resource use. Canada's place in the global community and examination of United States/Cananda relations are also stressed. Prerequisites: GEOG 102 or GEOG 110 or GEOG 123 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3(3-0). Offered every second year.
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  • GEOG 362: M/Latin America

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Geneseo

    A study of Middle and South America, including general patterns of land forms, climate, vegetation, soils, population, and economic activities. Emphasis is upon the factors of both unity and disunity which lend regional character to the area. The approach is largely regional, based upon political units and with consequent recognition of differing historical development. Prerequisites: GEOG 102 or GEOG 110 or GEOG 123, or permission of instructor. Credits: 3(3-0). Offered when demand is sufficient.
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  • GEOG 363: M/The Geography of Africa

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Geneseo

    This course provides a systematic analysis of Africa's changing landscape, including the study of culture, social well-being, population, urbanization, environment, politics, and economics. The course will also focus on post-colonial development issues associated with globalization and regional integration, with special attention to issues of equality and culture change. Current events will be placed into a locational context in an attempt to understand the interrelationships among people, cultures, economies, and the environment within Africa, and between Africa and the rest of the world. Prerequisites: GEOG 102 or GEOG 110 or GEOG 123 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3(3-0). Offered when demand is sufficient.
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  • GEOG 365: M/The Geography of Islam

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Geneseo

    The historical-geographical spread of Islam is examined, and the varied circumstances of Muslims are assessed in a regional and thematic framework. Prospects of socioeconomic development are assessed in contexts of religious fundamentalism, geopolitical instability, and limited resources. Credits: 3(3-0). Offered when demand is sufficient.
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  • GEOG 366: M/Geography of the Western Pacific Rim

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Geneseo

    The regional and cultural geography of the countries of the western Pacific Rim from the Korean peninsula and Japan to Australia and New Zealand. The course considers the varied pace and direction of Asia-Pacific economic development in the context of factors such as cultural background, settlement history, comparative economic advantage, demographic transition, and a wide range of environmental settings from sub-Arctic to Equatorial ecosystems. The growing integration and global importance of the region and its gateway cities are given special attention. Prerequisites: GEOG 102 or GEOG 110 or GEOG 123 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3(3-0). Offered every year.
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  • GEOG 369: Canadian Field Studies

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Geneseo

    An intensive field course involving ten days to two weeks of travel through portions of Canada. The course is designed to introduce students to the methods and techniques of geographic field research. This course will examine both the human and physical landscape of Canada. Students will observe the indigenous population and their relationship to the natural resource base. Spatial patterns of historical settlement, industry, economic development, and tourism will be observed. Travel will be by minibus. Lodging will be arranged at Canadian universities or hotel/motel accommodations. Students will be required to keep detailed field notes and a diary of daily activities and to participate during evening seminars. Each student, in consultation with the instructor, will select a particular aspect of the region's geography and present an oral report at the conclusion of the course. A final written report will be required within 3 weeks of the end of the course. Prerequisites: GEOG 261 or permission of the instructor. Credits: 3(3-0). Offered when demand is sufficient.
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  • GEOG 370: Physical Climatology

    3.00 Credits
    SUNY College at Geneseo

    A survey of the distribution of climatic variation over the earth and the processes involved in making that distribution. Particular attention is given to models which portray the earth's energy system and moisture system. Climatic modification as it relates to human use of the earth is emphasized. Prerequisites: GEOG 110 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3(3-0). Offered every spring.
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