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3.00 Credits
Examination of water resources management with an emphasis on the effects of water uses and runoff on water quality and quantity. Topics include: water resource systems, estimating consumptive and non-consumptive water uses, and run off with computer models, and multiple socio-economic and hydrological factors in water resources management. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Junior, senior, or graduate student standing. Credits: 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
(Science Credit) Examination of extensive, resource-based outdoor recreation (such as parks, wilderness, wild rivers, hunting and fishing, hiking, etc.) with emphasis upon recreational planning. Topics include supply and demand for outdoor recreation, identification of present and future recreational needs, policy considerations, administration of recreational land uses, and various problems associated with outdoor recreation. Readings, discussion, and student-designed and executed individual studies provide professional orientation. Credits: 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
(Science credit) Examination of selected contemporary natural resource and environmental problems, such as questions of natural resource adequacy, environmental pollution, energy shortages, political and economic problems related to resource management, and individual studies of local environmental problems. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOG 3500 or consent. Notes: Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geography include 14 credit hours of geography, or consent of advisor and/or instructor Credits: 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
Each of the courses listed under this number focuses on a major aspect of planning, including a review of the objectives of the planning process, legislation pertaining to planning operations, and methods of field and library investigation required for analysis and policy formulation in matters related to planning. 1. Urban Planning and Zoning. A survey of American planning thought and practice: the background of planning and zoning in American municipalities; traditional and contemporary approaches to the comprehensive plan; elements of land use and transportation planning; the legal foundations of zoning; and the organization of the planning agency. 2. Regional Planning. Organization and plans of regional development programs. 3. Public Lands and Parks. Specific programs and policies relating to the preservation and/or development of government-controlled lands. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOG 3560, Graduate standing, of consent of Department. Notes: Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geography include 14 credit hours of geography, or consent of advisor and/or instructor Credits: 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
Alteration of the natural and human environment for perceived economic and social benefits often has significant adverse consequences. Recognition of this problem is reflected in federal, state, and local laws and regulations requiring environmental impact statements. The course provides an introduction to the analysis and preparation of environmental impact assessments. Notes: Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geography include 14 credit hours of geography, or consent of advisor and/or instructor. Credits: 3 hours
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4.00 Credits
The theory and application of geographic techniques and instruments of field investigations: collection and analysis of field data, preparation and presentation of materials. The course is based primarily upon field operations. The purpose is to introduce students to the capabilities and limitations of traditional surveying techniques and the Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will gain a basic understanding of how satellite-based navigation systems operate and they will put into practice through a series of field exercises. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOG 5010. Notes: Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geography include 14 credit hours of geography, or consent of advisor and/or instructor. Credits: 4 hours
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
The theory and application of geographic techniques and instruments of field investigations: collection and analysis of field data, preparation and presentation of materials. The course is based primarily upon field observations. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOG 2650 Notes: Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geography include 14 credit hours of geography, or consent of advisor and/or instructor. Credits: 2 to 4 hours
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to techniques for spatial data analysis in geographical research. Topics include: experimental design and sampling; spatial data visualization and exploration; analysis of clusters and point patterns; global and local indicators of spatial autocorrelation; basic concepts of geostatistics; and an introduction to spatial data analysis. The main focus will be on data description and exploration. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOG 5010 GEOG 3030 or prior coursework in descriptive and inferential statistics. Notes: Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geography include 14 credit hours of geography, or consent of advisor and/or instructor. Credits: 4 hours
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4.00 Credits
Principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Examines the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, visualization, and output. Emphasis is placed on developing solutions to problems involving spatial entities and attributes by employing logical conceptual analysis using the tools provided by a typical geographic information system. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOG 5010. Notes: Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geography include 14 credit hours of geography, or consent of advisor and/or instructor. Credits: 4 hours
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Study of processes and forms of urban settlement highlighting problems relating to (1) political and geographical realities of urbanized regions, (2) factors in city growth (or decline), (3) the sizes, functions, and geographical distribution of cities, and (4) population patterns in contemporary cities. Activities are designed to provide the student with experience in the use of source materials and methods of analysis utilized in urban geography. Notes: Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geography include 14 credit hours of geography, or consent of advisor and/or instructor. Credits: 3 to 4 hours
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