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3.00 Credits
This course examines some of the issues associated with modernization and economic development in Post-Deng Xiaoping China. The course focuses on the era of economic reform associated with Deng, and is particularly concerned with the social, spatial and political ramifications of China's entry into the global economy. Prerequisite(s): any of the following: A Eac 170, or A Gog 102Z or A Gog 160/160Z or A Gog 220.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of global positioning system technology as applied to the geosciences. Topics include background and history, signal structure, resolution, accuracy, data collection techniques, basic geodesy, projections and data, and applications. Field work and lab exercises complement lecture material.
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3.00 Credits
Explores some of the theoretical debates and empirical research conducted by geographers and planners interested in the contemporary city. Adopts a political/economy approach to the investigation of social problems currently pervasive in the capitalist city, including: inner city poverty and the underclass, homelessness, gender-related issues, racial segregation; and crime problems. Prerequisite(s): A Gog 102Z or 102 or A Gog 210 or A Gog 220. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
A variety of remote sensing applications and techniques are discussed with reference to geography, planning, and related disciplines. Natural resource classification systems, mapping strategies, and data collection steps are analyzed throughempirical exercises. Fundamental concepts of digital image analysis including theory, processing, enhancement, and information extraction are given particular attention. A Gog 485Z is the writing intensive version of A Gog 485; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Gog 385.
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1.00 Credits
Provides students who have, or are developing, a knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) fundamentals, and who have, or are developing, a knowledge of ArcView software, with a comparable knowledge of MapInfo software. Enables students to use and apply MapInfo to the solution of a wide range of data management, cartographic and public policy programs.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the structure, design, and application of data base management systems designed to accept large volumes of spatial data derived from various sources. The student will learn how to efficiently store, retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and display these data according to a variety of user-defined specifications. Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with maps and coordinate systems.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with the fundamentals of GIS diffusion theory, organizational theory and management, GIS implementation, spatial date sharing and trends in national data structures. Lectures are complemented by case studies chosen by the student to test ideas discussed in class. Prerequisite(s): A Gog 496 or A Pln 456. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
Preparation of an honors thesis under the direction of a member of the Department of Geography and Planning. The student must submit a formal proposal describing the project, and the final thesis must be approved by both the adviser and the Honor's Committee. Prerequisite(s): admission to the honors program.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the fundamentals of modern spoken and written Hebrew.
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of A Heb 101. Prerequisite(s): A Heb 101 or equivalent, or placement.
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