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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 000422 The geographic study of the conceptual and historical definition of regions of the world as 'Non-Western.' Global patterns of social, cultural, economic, and political difference between the West and Non-West as well as the processes key to the making of the Non-Western world (such as colonialism and imperialism) are discussed. In addition, selected current issues of significance to peoples in the Non-Western world, such as sustainable development, environment, human rights, and gender relations, are considered. Fulfills USP Cross-Cultural requirement. Component: Lecture Attributes: Cultural Studies, Social Interaction
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 000158 A study of the spatial distributions of significant elements of human occupancy of the earth's surface including basic concepts of diffusion, population, migration, settlement forms, land utilization, and impact of technology on human occupancy of the earth. (Fulfills elementary certification requirement for Education and University Studies requirement.) Component: Lecture Attributes: Social Interaction
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 000610 An introduction to environmental systems such as weather and climate, vegetation, land forms and soils, and how the quality of these systems is modified by human use. Resource issues discussed include: atmospheric pollution and global warming; groundwater, flooding, and flood plain management; volcanic activity and earthquakes; and biospheric processes associated with deforestation and lake eutrophication. Case studies based upon important environmental problems illustrate how human activity and environmental systems interrelate. Fulfills USP Cross-Disciplinary requirement. Component: Lecture Attributes: Social Interaction
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 000482 Focuses on the historical development, contemporary character, and alternative futures of cities in both developing and developed regions. The spatial, social, economic, and political processes of major world cities are studied and contemporary urban problems are discussed. Fulfills USP disciplinary social science requirement. Component: Lecture Attributes: Social Interaction
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 000434 Adopts a geographic approach to the study of gender relations. The role of space and place in shaping the diversity of gender relations throughout the world will be considered. Through case studies, the importance of gender relations in understanding a variety of issues will be stressed. Such issues include: the design and use of urban and rural environments; 'Third World' development; regional economic restructuring; changing political geographies; and migration. Component: Lecture Attributes: Social Interaction
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 000659 A survey of the atmospheric controls associated with local, regional, and global weather and climate variability. Includes fundamental coverage of the physics and chemistry of energy, gases, pressure and moisture, with a goal of promoting understanding of general weather analysis and forecasting, severe storms atmospheric pollution, descriptive climatology, and global climate change. Prerequisite: GEO 130 or consent of instructor. Component: Lecture Attributes: Science
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 004763 This course focuses on characteristics of developing countries as well as solution strategies to development problems and conditions. Cultural distinctions, traditions, and institutions are recognized as keys to development condition and progress. Selected theories show how cultural variations in language and religion may be used to explain development. Numerous case studies are discussed, including Indonesia, China, India Brazil, Kenya and Zimbabwe. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Component: Lecture
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4.00 Credits
Hours: 4 Course ID: 000884 Fundamentals of German with development of the four basic skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Component: Lecture Attributes: Cultural Studies, Foreign Language
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4.00 Credits
Hours: 4 Course ID: 000759 Continuation of GER 101. Prerequisite: GER 101, or one year of high school German, or equivalent. Component: Lecture Attributes: Cultural Studies, Foreign Language
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 000880 Systematic review of grammar and furthering of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills based upon cultural and literary materials. Prerequisite: GER 102, or equivalent or placement test. Component: Lecture Attributes: Cultural Studies, Foreign Language
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