Geography

GEOG 121 - Physical Geography                                                                                    3

An introductory survey emphasizing ways in which the physical environment influences global human activity, both directly and indirectly. These influences act through climate, landforms, soils, and vegetation. Pre-requisites: MATH 102 - Intermediate Algebra, MATH 103 - College Algebra, or consent of instructor. Fall, Spring

GEOG 161 - World Regional Geography                                                                        3

A global approach explaining the modern world's great geographic realms and their human and physical contents. Geography as a discipline is introduced by linking human societies and natural environments through a multicultural, regional perspective. Fall, Spring

GEOG 200 - Cultural Geography                                                                                     3

A survey of the basis theories, methods, and findings of paleontology, human prehistory, and culture. Offered on demand

GEOG 262 - Geography of North American                                                                   3

A regional study of the different physical, economic, and multicultural settings in the United States and Canada which form the basis for the various forms of livelihood. Since a basic goal of geography is landscape appreciation, heavy emphasis is placed on landscape description and interpretation, including its sequential development. Fall, Spring

GEOG 315 - Weather and Climate                                                                                   3

The physical elements of global weather and climate are studied along with weather analysis and forecasting, winds, clouds, precipitation, storms, air pollution, and weather modification. Emphasis on the application of weather to daily life. Offered on demand

GEOG 350 - Human Geography                                                                                      3

This course is designed to introduce students to the study of geography as a social science by emphasizing the relevance of global geographic concepts to human problems. Topics in economic, multicultural, urban-rural, and political geography are addressed regionally and world-wide. Offered on demand

GEOG 291, 491 - Geography Seminar                                                                         1-6

This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work.

GEOG 292, 492 - Experimental Course                                                                       1-6

A new course not listed in the catalog that has the potential for being added to the curriculum.

GEOG 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring                                                                                   1-6

Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

GEOG 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research                               1-6

INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

GEOG 295, 495 - Service Learning                                                                              1-6

Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.

GEOG 296, 496 - Study Tours                                                                                      1-6

Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

GEOG 297, 497 - Geography Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education        1-12

Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.

GEOG 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings                                                                 1-6

SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.

READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline.