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  • GUS 2014: Urban Geography

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course seeks to familiarize students with the new urban geography – emphasizing ecological (sustainable cities, urban donuts), economic (post Fordist accumulation), cultural (images of the city), and post modern perspectives (hi-tech corridors, mass produced aesthetic/architectural styles). It explores contemporary urban crises and challenges and examines how cities are responding. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of (a) the new geographical patterns forming in cities; (b) the economic and cultural transformations currently underway in urban areas; (c) how geographers are responding to the transformations; (d) urban responses to global challenges; and (e) how economic systems impact the lives of urban residents, images of the cities, and spatial patterns. Prerequisite:    One GUS course or two social science courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 2021: Philadelphia Neighborhoods

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course provides an introduction to Philadelphia, its history, its people, and its problems as seen in a cross-section of urban neighborhoods. It combines lectures, readings, and slides with frequent field trips to different parts of the city.

    Mode: Sometimes offered as an online learning course. Prerequisite:    One GUS course or two social science courses or permission of the instructor

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  • GUS 2025: American Place

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course explores several basic themes on the variety of human landscapes that characterize the United States. A representative selection of places across the country is examined in lectures, readings, film, slides, and short field trips to learn about the cultures and social characteristics of the American people. Prerequisite:    One GUS course or two social science courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 2031: Economic Geography

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course introduces students to the complex economic patterns of the world. It examines why economic activities are distributed in particular ways and the consequences of economic location decisions. It examines a variety of economic activities and geographic perspectives on economic and settlement diversity. Prerequisite:    One GUS course or two social science courses
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  • GUS 2032: Urban Systems in a Global Economy

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course looks at how the global economy shapes urban society, and how people adapt to the changing global urban world. We begin examining theories, facts and debates on globalization and the development of the global economy. We then look at how cities function within an interdependent global urban system and how people actively respond to the changing economic conditions in cities around the world. Prerequisite:    One GUS course or two social science courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 2051: Urban Environment

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course examines the interactions between theory, policy, and the urban environment. Students have the opportunity to study the urban environment not only as a physical landscape or natural ecosystem, but also as a constructed landscape shaped by local, regional and global social, economic and political processes. The course addresses issues that continue to challenge urban society, including environmental injustice and racism, degradation of local environmental quality, the impact of local-global relationships on community-scale environments and the commodification of nature. Prerequisite:    One GUS course or two social science courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 2061: Map Interpretation

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course provides students with the basic principles of mapping and spatial data handling. Topics covered include geographic scale, projections and coordinate systems, cartographic generalization, spatial data encoding, and map design and production. Emphasis will be on a variety of geographic data technologies, including cartographic production, geographic information systems, global positioning systems, environmental remote sensing, and photogrammetry. Prerequisite:    One GUS course or two social science courses
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  • GUS 2071: Geography of the United States and Canada

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    An introduction to the major regions of the United States and Canada with emphasis on changing population and economic activity patterns, the distribution of important resources, and the characteristics of major cities and metropolitan areas.

    Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core American Culture (AC) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information. Prerequisite:    One GUS course or two social science courses

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  • GUS 2073: African Development

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course begins with a historical synopsis of the different forms of development that have taken place on the African continent. Moving beyond preconceived notions of the continent, students will delve into the social, political, economic, and biophysical realms of Africa. Students will read and debate about issues concerning African development, including, colonialism, independence movements, political conflict, globalization, neo-liberalism, society, and health. Ultimately, in this course, students will gain a deeper appreciation of the social, economic, environmental, and political development of Africa and the challenges and opportunities it faces in the future.

    Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core International Studies (IS) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information. In addition to meeting the university Core International Studies requirement, this course meets the Non-Western/Third World IS requirement for Communication Sciences majors. Please note the recent update to the Core IS requirement at www.temple.edu/vpus/resources/coreupdates.htm#coreisupdate. Prerequisite:    One GUS course, two social science courses or permission from the instructor

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  • GUS 2074: East and South Asia

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    Introduction to the natural environments and diverse contemporary societies that comprise East, Southeast, and South Asia. Emphasis on such topics as poverty, economic development, and social conditions in India, Thailand, and the Philippines, as well as China, Japan, and Korea.

    Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core International Studies (IS) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information. In addition to meeting the university Core International Studies requirement, this course meets the Non-Western/Third World IS requirement for Communication Sciences majors. Please note the recent update to the Core IS requirement at www.temple.edu/vpus/resources/coreupdates.htm#coreisupdate. Prerequisite:    One GUS course or two social science courses

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