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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Comparative study of the geographical regions of Middle and South America. Latin American relations with the United States and the rest of the world are interpreted through the analysis of the economic, social, and cultural activities of people in relation to the physical factors of this environment.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the broad range of transportation modes, networks, services and infrastructure required for passenger, freight, and other transport services across geographic scales. Consideration is given to the historical development of transport systems while the course emphasizes the geographic, technical, political, social, environmental, and economic realities that challenge the maintenance of current, and provision of future, networks. The course has a strong focus on topical case studies, emerging technologies and the connections between effective transportation and environmental sustainability.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the diverse cultural and physical features giving form to the present political/economic situation in this region and shaping the future.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes the reciprocal and causal relationships between the natural environment found in the United States and the historical movement and settlement of man on the varied American environment. Emphasizes interaction between human choice on one hand and the nature of coast lands, islands, rivers, mountains and soil, plains, and climate conditions.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the city, its forms, functions, internal and external relations, and evolution. Emphasis on large urban agglomerations, particularly those of the Western World. Individual and group field work examining local and regional urban areas of several classes is integral to the course.
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3.00 Credits
This course investigates regional economic processes and associated spatial patterns at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. With a focus on sustainability, the spatial economy is considered both in terms of the factors of production on the one hand and the impact of economic activity on the environment, ecosystems, and human well-being on the other. Basic analytical tools relevant to analyzing and understanding regional economic growth and development, human behavior, and spatial interactions are covered. An introductory course in Geography is strongly suggested and solid math skills are required.
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3.00 Credits
Explores viewing and interpreting the earth from aircraft and satellite-borne imaging systems. Examines remote sensing of the Earth and uses the interaction of electromagnetic energy with matter to determine physical properties of surfaces. Imagery will include those from Landsat TM, SPOT, TIMS, and radar.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces basic tools of map making. Explains techniques for displaying data and develops skills in compilation, design, and execution of maps.
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3.00 Credits
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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