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3.00 Credits
Investigates the geographical dimensions of urbanization and potential of geography for planning. Topics include patterns of global urbanization, city spaces and urban structures, neighborhoods and place identity, as well as urban planning concepts and skills. (Spring). Liberal arts.
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3.00 Credits
Cultural, demographic, historical, political, economic, and physical attributes of the United States interpreted from a geographic perspective. An interpretive-descriptive account of distinctive regions created by the interplay of said attributes. America's status and role in global affairs emphasized throughout the course. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
Cultural, demographic, historical, political, economic, and physical attributes of Russia interpreted from a geographic and transnational perspective. Russia's status, role, and influence in global affairs and a comparative view of critical contemporary issues. The defining characteristics of Russian culture and life compared to those of other major realms of the world are emphasized throughout the course. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: completion of Social Science requirement in General Education.
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3.00 Credits
Europe and its constituent countries and regions are studied geographically. The environmental, economic, social, cultural, political, and past geographies of Europe are identified and analyzed as they combine to create a variety of landscapes. Most of this course emphasizes contemporary Europe, but there is also considerable content devoted to Europe's past geographies. (Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: Any introductory course in Geography or History.
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3.00 Credits
The interplay of historical, political, economic, cultural and environmental factors that make Canada what it is today. Regional identities within Canada are emphasized. The importance of the American influence on Canada, in a geographical context, is also stressed. (Spring & Fall). Liberal arts.
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3.00 Credits
Physical and cultural geographical survey of South America. The historical background of settlement, social and economic foundations, urbanization and contemporary issues of development are covered. Individual countries of South America examined. (Fall). Liberal arts.
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3.00 Credits
Natural environment and historical development of the State are studied with emphasis placed upon the cultural, economic, resource, recreational, urban, transportational and political patterns that have emerged. (Spring). Liberal arts.
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3.00 Credits
Elements and controls of climate (solar radiation, temperature, wind and pressure systems, moisture and precipitation, air masses and fronts, atmospheric disturbances). World pattern of climate stressed (regional analysis). Field trips. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: GEG120.
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3.00 Credits
Geography of recreation and tourism; examples of uses, abuses and conservation of recreational resources. Nature and distribution of recreation resources. Special emphasis on national parks and other amenity resources. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: any introductory course in geography, environmental science, biology, or anthropology.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to how technology has changed techniques and methods in geography. Emphasis on spreadsheets and computer graphics, geographic report preparation, image acquisition and use (scanning, digitizing, the internet and World Wide Web), location finding and route planning, field mapping and global positioning systems (GPS), computer mapping, digital mapping, and geographic information systems (GIS). The preparation of geographic reports using these skills will be emphasized. This course is a requirement for geography majors, but will also be valuable for other majors such as geology and environment science. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: basic computer literacy.
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