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3.00 Credits
This course reviews the spatial processes and patterns for primary production, transportation, manufacturing and energy, service functions, trade and economic development. Credits: 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
(Science credit) Introductions to the fundamental principles that link maps and nature: scale, surface transformations of earth relief and round planet; selection, simplification, and symbolization of data; reference grids and orientation. Methods of map reading, analysis, and interpretation are practiced on maps of different kinds and scales. Air photos and other remotely sensed images and their application are also introduced. Credits: 3 hours
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4.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to geography as a field of study, research and professional opportunity. Students will have an opportunity to investigate social and environmental problems through data collection, analysis, interpretation, and graphic and written presentation. The emphasis throughout will be on the application of inquiry models to geographic problems. For Geography majors and minors and Tourism and Travel majors. This course is approved as a writing-intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student's curriculum. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: For Geographic Information Science concentration, STAT 3660; for all other Geography major concentrations, STAT 2160, STAT 2260 or equivalent. Credits: 4 hours
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3.00 Credits
(Science credit) The study of the atmospheric environment as it interacts with humans and society. Special emphasis is given to the following: the role of weather and climate in affecting the successful outcome of plans and economic decisions; the dynamics of changing climates and their role in affecting the course of history; human physiological and psychological responses to weather and climate; weather forecasting and its value to society; and the hazards to life, health, and property posed by severe weather. Students should expect to achieve a sufficient understanding of the atmospheric environment so that they may make informed decisions involving weather topics. Credits: 3 hours
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
An investigation of topics in physical and human geography of selected areas within major world regions. Regional concentration will vary from semester to semester, with the region being indicated at time of enrollment. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: consent of department advisor and instructor. Credits: 2 to 3 hours
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to tourism planning and investment, the airlines industry and airport nomenclature in relation to tourism, tourism marketing, tourism impacts, and tourism site development. Students apply concepts and materials to a course project such as a themed, guided tour in the United States. For Tourism majors only. Credits: 4 hours
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the physical and cultural patterns in Michigan with emphasis upon an understanding of the distribution of population, resources, and forms of economic activity. Attention is also focused upon relevant current State problems. Credits: 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
(Science credit) A critical evaluation of the management of selected natural resources with primary focus on the United States. Conflicts between environmental and economic interests are examined in both historical and contemporary contexts. Credits: 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
Intended to provide the student with an introduction to planning thought and professional practice; examination of the evolution from traditional physical land-use planning to the comprehensive planning process which incorporates physical, social, and economic elements; consideration of the impact of planners and planning movements of the 19th and early 20th centuries such as the "New Towns'' programs; relationship of planning to zoning; the emergence of regional administrative units and regional planning programs. Credits: 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
Population distribution and settlement patterns are examined geographically. Population topics include mapping and analysis, theories of population change, and types of migration. Emphasis is also placed on functions and structure of urban and rural settlements in selected world regions. Credits: 3 hours
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