|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
4.00 Credits
Examines the impacts of different physical and cultural factors in formation, development, and distribution patterns of human settlements, and studies the influence of religious beliefs as well as other cultural elements in the evolution of human landscapes and the quality of life within the region. Study the Middle East as a culturally diverse region (i.e. not a monolith) and learn about the dominant value systems held by different Middle Eastern societies. Among issues discussed in class are population issues, urbanization processes, traditionalism, modernity, male-female relations, feminism, democracy, and westernization.
-
4.00 Credits
Examines various historical, social, economic and geographic factors that have made the Oregon landscape unique. Slides, films, videos, and overhead transparencies are utilized. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. GEO 209 Phys Geog: Weather & Climate Physical Geography: Weather and Climate Examines the processes of the atmosphere, the distribution and character of climate types, climate change and humankind as a modifier of climate. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
-
4.00 Credits
Focuses on natural processes that create physical diversity on the earth. Includes weather and climate, vegetation, soils, landforms, ecosystems, their distribution and significance. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
-
4.00 Credits
Works with a community organization using field research methods in human geography and application of GIS to prepare cartographic presentation of community needs and resources. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
-
4.00 Credits
Examines the issues of race and ethnicity and their interrelationships with contemporary global patterns of political factionalism, economic disparity, religious fervor and ethnic nationalism. Learn how these issues influence the processes of development for various countries (developed and developing) throughout the world.
-
3.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of the geographical perspectives - physical and cultural landscapes, people, natural resources, economic activities, regions, and political divisions - of Africa south of the Sahara or Sub-Saharan Africa. Special emphasis on the region's historical geography and on its political, cultural and demographic ramifications to explain its problems and the changes now occurring in the region.
-
4.00 Credits
Provides a conceptual overview and hands-on experience using ArcView GIS software. Introduces basic principles of maps and map design and use ArcView GIS to create, edit, display, query and analyze geographic and tabular data and create maps and charts. An introduction to GPS is included. Prerequisite: WR115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
-
4.00 Credits
Provides a more advanced overview of ArcGIS software and introduces extensions to the main ArcMap interface. Topics include preparing data for analysis, creating and managing databases, geocoding, creating and editing spatial data, and analyzing data using the Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensions. Prerequisite: GEO 265; or instructor permission.
-
4.00 Credits
Application focus varies and provides an opportunity for extended exposure to one or more of the analytical techniques first learned in prerequisite courses. Attention to institutional and professional GIS application issues and programming environments. Prerequisite: GEO 266; or instructor permission.
-
4.00 Credits
Enables students to extend their knowledge of Geography through work in settings which provide learning experiences that are not available in the classroom, but which supplement classroom learning. Under the employer's supervision the student learns to apply classroom theory to actual work situations. Department permission required.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2025 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|