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environmental stresses. Topics include the utilization of resources,
population growth, food supplies, energy, and air and water
pollution.
GEOG 1690 Other People Other Places
1 cr.
An examination of changing landscapes. Topics will vary each
semester. Most topics will emphasize man’s impact on his environment;
other topics will stress the natural environment. Two hours
of lecture per week for one-half semester.
GEOG 2151 Elements Physical Geography
3 cr.
An examination of the fundamentals of the natural landscape
and their interactions. Includes weather and climate processes,
world climate patterns, soil and vegetation types, and landforming
processes.
GEOG 2158 Conservation
3 cr.
An analysis of the basic principles of the conservation of the natural
resources of the world. Emphasis will be placed on the United
States.
GEOG 2254 Elements Economic Geography
3 cr.
Examination of factors influencing the location of economic activities
with individual treatment of the primary, secondary, and tertiary
sectors, and analysis of transportation and regional development
problems.
GEOG 2356 Cultural Geography
3 cr.
A consideration of cultural factors which influence the human use
of the environment; emphasis on resulting patterns of settlement,
resource utilization, and landscape modification.
GEOG 2401 Geography of Louisiana
3 cr.
An examination of the physical and cultural landscapes of Louisiana.
Emphasis placed upon the geographical implications of the
state’s varied cultural heritage. A sampling of topics includes Acadian
settlement, rural folk housing, folk occupations, and the evolution
of the New Orleans urban landscape.
GEOG 2402 Geography of the US & Canada
3 cr.
The physical and cultural geography of the United States and Canada.
Emphasis on the physical landscape, culture, land use, urbanization,
and economic development.
GEOG 2404 Geography of Latin America
3 cr.
The natural environments, cultures, and economic resources of
Latin America - from Amazonia to the Andes. Emphasis is placed
on the effects of both traditional and modern land use systems on
cultural diversity and change and on the internal and external
forces that have limited the economic development of Mexico and
the nations of Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
GEOG 2406 Geography of the US South
3 cr.
A survey and analysis of the physical and cultural environments
of the southern United States. Emphasis on the physical landscape,
culture, land use, urbanization, and economic development.
GEOG 2422 Geography of Western Europe
3 cr.
A survey and analysis of the physical, cultural, and economic
environments of Europe excluding the states of the former Soviet
Union.
GEOG 2424 Geography of Russia
3 cr.
A survey and analysis of the physical, cultural, and economic environments
of Russia and the new countries that emerged from the
collapse of the Soviet Union.
GEOG 2431 Geography of the Middle East
3 cr.
A survey and analysis of the physical and cultural environment
of the Middle East. Emphasis on physical landscape, land use, and
economic and political development.
GEOG 2441 Geography of Asia
3 cr.
A survey and analysis of the physical and cultural environments
of Asia. Emphasis on the physical landscape, land use, and economic
development.
GEOG 2451 Geography of Africa
3 cr.
A survey and analysis of the physical, cultural, and economic environment
of Africa. Emphasis on physical landscape, culture, land
use, urbanization, disease, and economic development.
GEOG 2701 Geographcl Lit & Research Aids
1 cr.
An examination of the important elements in geographical study
and the basic literature and research aids used by geographers.
GEOG 2801 Quantitat Methods in Geography
3 cr.
Prerequisites: MATH 1115 or consent of department. An introduction
to quantitative methods and models used in analyzing geographic
problems.
GEOG 2810 Map Reading & Interpretation
3 cr.
Basic introduction to the skills and reasoning ability needed to
appreciate and use maps as research tools and illustrative devices.
Emphasis on reading and geographic analysis of U.S. topographic
maps. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
GEOG 3390 Spec Topics Cultural Geography
3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 2356 or consent of department. The examination
of selected regions and social institutions to illustrate the manner
in which the geographer achieves an understanding of the manland
relationship. Topics will vary from semester to semester. May
be repeated once for credit.
GEOG 3490 Spec Topics Physical Geography
3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 2151 or consent of department. An examination
of selected topics in physical geography. Designed to provide an
in-depth examination of specific features of the physical landscape
and to analyze the manner in which man has altered the natural
environment. Topics will vary from semester to semester. May be
repeated once for credit.
GEOG 3595 AYA-Special Topics Geography
3 cr.
This course in only offered through UNO’s Academic Year Abroad
(AYA) in Innsbruck, Austria and can be repeated once for credit.
GEOG 3805 Fundamentals of Mapping & GIS
3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 2801 (or equivalent) or consent of department.
Lecture-based introduction to the basic concepts and technologies
important to mapping geographic information systems (GIS) and
image analysis. Topics include map design fundamentals thematic
mapping statistical cartography the relationship of mapping to GIS
essential elements of GIS data acquisition and analysis visualization
of output remotely sensed imagery and GIS GIS functions and
associated applications and spacial decision support systems. This
course will meet the needs not only of students who intend to do
additional work in geographic techniques but those who need only
a one-semester of concepts. Students who have earned credit in
GEOG 4805 may not take GEOG 3805 for credit.
GEOG 3850 Geography Internship
3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. Each semester the department
makes available internships with the City of New Orleans and
other government agencies in the metropolitan area. Internships
provide the opportunity to learn about geography from the perspective
of the participating agency. This course may be repeated
once for credit for a total of six hours.
GEOG 3895 Senior Honors Thesis
1-6 cr.
Prerequisites: consent of department and the director of the Honors
Program. The design and written preparation under faculty supervision
of a major geographic research project. May be repeated for
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