Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
1003. SYSTEMATIC GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr. The goal of this course is
an integrated approach to geography. The course is standardsbased
and is structured around the essential elements and
geography standards. In terms of content, the approach is
thematic with examples drawn from both the developed and
developing worlds. The method of instruction will consist of a
combination of direct instruction and problem-solving computerand
classroom-based exercises and activities. For Elementary
Education Majors only.
1011. HUMAN ORIGINS AND EVOLUTION. 3 cr. The study of the
origin of and biogenetic heritage of humans; a survey of modern
human racial variation; an introduction to archeological and
prehistoric techniques of investigation regarding the changing
physical form of humans. (Same as ANTG 1011.)
2001. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHEOLOGY. 3 cr. Survey of the history
and development of archeology as a science, its place in the
sciences, and an overview of the important material remains
of past human life and activities in selected areas of the world.
(Same as ANTG 2001.)
2003. LOUISIANA. 3 cr. A survey of the natural landscape; land forms,
climate, soils, drainage, and the geographic factors; agriculture,
transportation, and population.
2013. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr. The natural landscape, with
special emphasis on the distribution of land-forms, climate, soil,
and vegetation.
2014. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY. 1 cr. Two hours
laboratory to accompany Geography 2013.
2015. CARTOGRAPHY. 3 cr. Development of cartography, techniques,
nature, and usage of map projections; interpretation of maps;
map construction.
3001. CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr. An advanced course focusing
on the study of culture and the expression of material culture in
the landscape. Prerequisite: GEOG 1001, or 1002, or 2003 or
permission of instructor.
3008. OLD WORLD ARCHEOLOGY. 3 cr. A survey of the major
archeological sequences of prehistoric Eurasia, Africa, and
Oceania. (Same as ANTG 3008.)
3020. CONSERVATION GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr. Problems and techniques
of conservation in agriculture, forestry, industry, mining, water,
air, and the urban environment. Investigation of conservation
ideology and political action. Emphasis on North America with
some study of international phenomena. Prerequisite: GEOG
1001 or GEOL 1001.
4001. NORTH AMERICA. 3 cr. A regional study, with attention to
the influence of climate, topography, and natural resources on
industry and trade.
4003. LATIN AMERICA. 3 cr. A regional study of the configuration,
climates, natural resources, cultural patterns, and peoples.
4005. AFRICA. 3 cr. The geographical features, with particular
reference to economic, social and political developments; a study
of the heritage and background, physical and cultural, of the
present-day Afro-American culture.
4007. EUROPE. 3 cr. General distribution of natural and cultural
features with detailed study of selected areas.
4009. ASIA. 3 cr. A survey of the physical environment of the continent
as a whole, followed by a detailed study of China, India, and
Japan.
4012. FORMER SOVIET UNION. 3 cr. Physical and cultural
environments, with special emphasis on climates, resources,
industrializations, and population distribution.
4015. POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr. Problems in production, trade,
government, and world development growing out of geographic
conditions. Prerequisite: GEOG 1001-1002.
4018. URBAN. 3 cr. A geographic approach to the study of urban
areas stressing location, historical development, distribution,
size, growth and function; emphasis on current urban problems.
Prerequisite: GEOG 1001-1002.
GEOLOGY 197
4020. LATIN AMERICAN FIELD COURSE. 3 cr. Supervised
geographic research and observation in a Latin American
setting. Local examples illustrate broad themes in the historical
shaping of the Latin American landscape. The course includes
introductory meetings at ULM followed by field observation and
discussion in a Latin American location. Prerequisite: GEOG
4003 or permission of the department head.
4021. THE ARCHEOLOGY OF MEXICO. 3 cr. An in-depth view of
the development of pre-Hispanic Mexican and Meso-American
cultures and civilizations from Paleo-Indian times to the Spanish
Conquest; an overview of the major archeological sites pertinent
to these cultures. (Same as ANTG 4021.)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
4010. THE ARCHEOLOGY OF LOUISIANA INDIANS. 3 cr. An
introduction to the archeology of Louisiana’s Indian tribes from
Paleo-Indian times (10,000 B.C.) through the historic period.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of the
instructor. (Same as ANTG 4010.)
4011. THE ARCHEOLOGY OF NORTH AMERICA. 3 cr. The
archeological background of North America from Mexico to the
Arctic Circle; progressive states of development of prehistoric
North American cultures. (Same as ANTG 4011.)
4014. THE INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA. 3 cr. Survey of the
distribution and principal regional lifeways of North American
Indian groups prior to disruption, dispersal, and the
implementation of the reservation system. (Same as ANTG
4014.)
4023. ARCHEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNIQUES. 6 cr. A field course
introducing the basic techniques of archeological mapping,
excavation, cataloging, specimen preparation and preservation.
A study of soils, physical stratigraphy, synecology, and techniques
of artifact laboratory analysis. May be repeated once for a
maximum of 12 hours credit. (Same as ANTG 4023.)
GEOLOGY
(GEOL)
Undergraduate Requirements
Required for a minor in Geology and Earth Science:
1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1010, 2080; GEOS 4035, 4050.
Total of 20 semester hours.
Required for a major in Earth Science Education:
Geology 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 2011, 2013, 2020,
2021, 2080, 3009, 4018; 3 hours of Geology elective, and
Atmospheric Sciences 1001. Total of 31 semester hours.
Required for a minor in Earth Science Education:
Geology 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 2020, 2021, 2080,
4018, and Atmospheric Sciences 1001. Total of 21
semester hours. Teacher certification in this minor area
requires 30 credit hours or the Praxis content specialty
exam.
For Undergraduates Only
1001. PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. 3 cr. The external and internal features
of the earth and the agents responsible for them, including the
work of rivers, winds, glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and
oceans. Credit may not be earned in both GEOL 1001 and GEOL
2006.
1002. HISTORICAL GEOLOGY. 3 cr. The development, changes, and
destruction of the land features and sea areas of the earth and
the changing panorama of plant and animal life from the earth’s
origin to the present day.
1003. PHYSICAL LABORATORY. 1 cr. Two hours laboratory to
accompany 1001. Credit may not be earned in both 1003 and
2008.
1004. HISTORICAL LABORATORY. 1 cr. Two hours laboratory to
accompany 1002.