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Geography
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
GEO 101 Physical Geography: Weather and Climate
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the physical elements. Includes earth-sun relationships, atmospheric processes, global heat balance, global
pressure and temperature patterns, annual weather and climate patterns, weather and air pollution, urban influences on
weather and climate, and climatic change. Also includes weather and people, wave cyclones of middle latitudes, weather
maps and weather prediction, basic ecological principles, and energy.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
GEO 102 Physical Geography: Land Forms and Oceans
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the surface of the earth and the forces of nature that shape it. Includes continental drift and plate
tectonics, geomorphic processes, the hydrologic cycle, pollution esthetics of landforms, recreation and other utilization,
and map reading and interpretation.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
GEO 103 Cultural Geography
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Examination of the human world from a geographic perspective. Includes geography as a discipline, culture and human
geography, the changing Earth, descriptive fundamentals of population geography, migration, and geography of language
and religion. Also includes rural traditions and livelihoods, urban geography, economic changes and industrialization, and
political and medical geography.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
GEO 104 World Regional Geography SUN# GEO 1121
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Geographic concepts and information organized by conventional regions and nations. Includes geographic perspectives,
physical environment, regions and cultures, realms and population, and the regional framework.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
GEO 250 Introduction to Medical Geography
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the spatial aspects of health and disease. Includes disease mapping, etiology, statistical associations,
health care inequities, and spatial distribution of health care facilities.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
GEO 265 Mapping Concepts
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Introduction to the practical use of maps. Includes map basics and attributes, scales and measurements, direction,
geographic coordinate systems, relief and contours, and aerial photography.
Information: Same as ANT/ARC/GIS 265.
Offered: Fall.
GEO 267 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the technology of geographic information systems. Includes the evolution of technology, system
components, database concepts, applications, and implementation.
Prerequisite(s): ANT/ARC/GEO/GIS 265 or concurrent enrollment.
Information:
Basic computer skills are required before enrolling in this course.
Same as ANT/ARC/GIS 267.
Offered: Fall.
GEO 284 Computer Cartography and CAD
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Cartographic techniques and hardware for computer generation of maps. Includes an introduction, methods and
techniques, and application projects.
Prerequisite(s): ANT/ARC/GEO/GIS 265 or concurrent enrollment and CSA 101.
Information: Same as ANT/ARC/GIS 284.
Offered: May not be offered, check class schedule.
GEO 296 Independent Studies in Geography
.5-6 cr. hrs. 1-12 periods (.25-3 lec., .75-9 lab)
Students independently continue their studies in Geography under the supervision of a faculty member.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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