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3.00 Credits
A study of urbanization process, including origin, growth, function, spatial patterns, structure and hierarchical arrangement of urban centers. Students will also examine urban problems, with special references to American cities.
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3.00 Credits
A course in regional economic geography, primarily of the United States and Canada, from the standpoint of man’s activities in relation to his natural surroundings and resources.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the important geographic concepts concerning man’s activities in Europe and their importance to the United States and the rest of the world. A general overview will be made of Soviet European geography.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a regional study of South America, Central America, Mexico and the West Indies.
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3.00 Credits
A regional survey of the continent, examining the great diversity that characterizes the area. Emphasis is placed on the complexity of its political pattern, natural resources, economic development and physical setting.
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3.00 Credits
The study of Asia for the purpose of understanding the various Asian nations, their economic-geographic regions, major commodities, industry, commerce and major problems.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers statistical data through different kinds of diagrams, such as bar, pie, ring, and block diagrams and graphs; the preparation and understanding of maps and introduction to the application of computers for maps and diagrams.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introductory study of the materials, structures and forces in the earth. Topics include weathering, hydrology, glaciers, earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes; students will also examine the physical and chemical processes that contribute to the earth’s changing form and shape. Both surface and internal processes are covered, with emphasis on the interaction between these processes, including the theory of plate tectonics. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Lab includes fi eld trips.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the history of the earth from its origins to the present day. The evolution of the earth’s oceans, ocean basins, atmosphere and life forms are also studied. The study of past life and continental position in geologic time is based on the interpretation of fossils, rocks, continental drift and plate tectonics. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Lab includes fi eld trips. PR: GEOL 1101.
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the practical application of elementary geologic principles to everyday environmental problems. It also covers hazardous earth processes, including landslides, volcanoes, and earthquakes, as well as geologic aspects of human-induced problems such as mining, mineral production, subterranean waste disposal, and water and land use. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Lab includes fi eld trips. PR: GEOL 1101.
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