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3.00 Credits
This course explores the topics of globalization and localization and how they affect world geography. Students gain knowledge on distribution, traits, and processes of people and landscapes within specific geographic regions as well as within an interconnected global community. Due to the number of written assignments, completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0700 is strongly recommended. Prerequisites: Completion of DVST 0520 or ENGL 0520 and DVST 0630 or ENGL 0630 (or equivalent placement test scores).
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4.00 Credits
A systematic study of the natural aspects of the geographic environment, including weather and climate, the hydrologic cycle, landforms, soils, flora and fauna. Students learn the principles, concepts and tools within the geography discipline while engaging in the atmospheric processes, exploring the interactions between the biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere and investigating the physical forces shaping Earth's crust. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 or equivalent placement test score.
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1.00 Credits
This is an ESRI-authorized course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students develop the foundation for becoming successful GIS users. Students acquire fundamental GIS concepts and become familiar with the range of functionality available with the software through course exercises. Problem-solving skills are applied using spatial information. Students earn an ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) certificate upon completion. Prerequisite: Students should be familiar with Windows-based software.
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3.00 Credits
Students examine the field of human geography and the tools and techniques which are used to evaluate and describe topics in global resource utilization, population, language, religion, settlement, industry, and agricultural land use. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810.
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3.00 Credits
A course where students examine human interaction with the environment, ranging from regional to global scales. Students become knowledgeable about and gain an understanding of approaches to environmental management. The course emphasizes the scientific aspects of environmental concerns. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 or equivalent placement test score.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course. Students explore the use of computers in displaying and analyzing spatial information. Students acquire skills in manipulating geographic data for a variety of uses including: natural resource management, planning, health care, Homeland Security, agriculture, and others. Students should be familiar with Windows-based computer operating systems as well as file management procedures. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to Geospatial Technology with a primary focus on geographic information systems (GIS) and an overview of related technologies such as remote sensing (RS), global positioning systems (GPS), and other emerging technologies. Students learn concepts and employ the hands-on use of technologies to create, manage, analyze, and map geospatial data in the context of various application areas such as business, public safety, health, environment, engineering, agriculture, natural resources, and natural and social sciences. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 or equivalent placement test score, and familiarity with a Windows-based computer operating system.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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1.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Students explore the geologic processes and features of the greater Yellowstone and Grand Teton geo-ecosystem including: earthquakes, landslides, glacial and stream processes, geothermal features, and other geological structures, processes, and hazards. This course involves daily hikes of at least 4-5 miles on uneven terrain. All activities will be conducted outdoors where temperatures may be cold and precipitation likely. A course fee will be assessed for reservation of lodging, food, transportation, and entrance fee into parks. This course is only available to registered students who are at least 18 years of age; limit to 13 students. It is recommended that students registering for this course have had some previous exposure to an Earth science class or experience.
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