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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests This course presents the study of the physical, economic, and cultural features of Colorado. These features include climate, landforms, history, water resources, energy and minerals, mining, soil, natural vegetation, agriculture, population characteristics, the economy, current issues, as well as their interactions, and the overall geographic setting. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences) (GT-SS2)
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2 (2 + 0) Prerequisite: A course in geography or Permission of the instructor This course studies the physical, political, and economic geography of Latin American countries. The course emphasizes contemporary land-use patterns and use of natural resources.
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Six hours of earth science courses This course is a survey of the geography of the U.S., including an overview of the physical characteristics, landforms, climate, soil, vegetation, and natural resources. Regions of the U.S. are studied, including the distribution of population, agriculture, industry, transportation, and culture. Geographic problems and issues are raised.
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: GEG 1300 This course is a geographic analysis of current social issues. Topics include urban spatial problems such as crowding and crime, drugs and gangs, population growth, environmental perception, resource use, and culturally based land-use patterns. The administration of space, boundaries, territoriality, and spatial learning are discussed.
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Six hours of geography or Permission of instructor; GEG 1300, GEG 2200, or HIS 1210 recommended This course examines the unique interrelationships between geography and history. Topics covered include frontiers and boundaries, settlement patterns, environmental perception, sequent occupancy, changing land-use practices, migration, and urban growth. Further, the course addresses the interrelationships between different physical environments and cultural landscapes.
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: ENV 1400 or NAS 1000 or PSC 1010 and At least junior standing This course is designed to introduce students to theories, approaches, and controversies concerning use of land and resources on Indian Reservations. Reading and discussion will be directed toward questions related to differing views on land use and resources, how modernization impacts traditional settings, as well as treaties and governmental policies that govern Indian land. Case studies which illustrate current conflict/resolution issues between Native Americans and other actors such as federal, state and local governments will be examined. Credit will be granted for only one prefix. (General Studies - Level II, Social Science; Multicultural) (NAS 3300, PSC 3300)
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: GEG 1000 or GEG 1300 plus six additional hours of geography and MTH 1210 ECO 2010 or ECO 2020 recommended This course investigates the "economic landscape" and analyzes global patterns of spatial interdependence in a systems framework. Spatial economic models are examined through case studies and class exercises. The relationships between human activity and land-use patterns are examined in a world/regional context.
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5.00 Credits
3-Feb (2-3 + 0) Prerequisite: Six hours of earth science courses Specific regions of the world will be selected for in-depth study Topics will include physical and cultural geography, demographics, economic activity, urbanization, political geography, and environmental issues. The course may be repeated for credit as a different region is studied.
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: GEG 1000, GEG 1300 This course examines theories of urban development and factors that affect urbanization, such as demographic change, annexation, zoning, and infrastructure development. Models of urban land use are examined in the context of cities in the United States. Students learn how to prepare and analyze census-tract maps.
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5.00 Credits
3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Six hours of geography, GIS 2250 recommended In this course students learn basic land-use planning concepts and how to analyze land-use patterns, interpret land-use maps, and analyze existing land-use plans. Further, students learn how to collect relevant data, prepare a comprehensive land-use plan, and predict future planning issues. Special attention is paid to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in land-use planning.
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