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GEO* 111: World Regional Geography
(formerly GEOG 111)
This course provides the student with a survey of the lands, peoples, and
places in the world’s major cultural regions. Students explore the interaction
between the physical environment and cultural, political and economic
conditions in regions such as South and Central America, Asia, Africa and
the Middle East. This course provides a background for understanding world
events. (Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits
GEO* 201: Urban Geography
(formerly GEOG 201)
The history, nature and function of urban settlements are considered, with
attention to geographic problems of urban areas. Introduction to practical
problems, using census data, interpretation of aerial photographs, G.I.S. and
map construction. Class: 3 hours per week. (Sp) 3 credits
GEO* 202: A Geography of the United States and Canada
(formerly GEOG 202)
A regional study of the environmental, cultural, political and economic patterns
that give character to the different parts of the U.S. and Canada. Historical and
contemporary factors are considered to determine the place of this region in
the modern world, with a focus on the changing role of the U.S. in the global
marketplace. (Sp) 3 credits
GEO* 203: This Fragile Planet
(formerly GEOG 203)
An introduction to the global environmental dilemma from the end of the 20th
century perspective. Attention to natural and cultural environmental problems
with stress on causes, remedial action, policy and politics. (Fa) 3 credits
GEO* 204: Geography and Tourism Development
(formerly GEOG 204)
The course introduces students to tourism and the components that link geography
and travel together. The tourism system model of demand, travel, destination,
and marketing is discussed. This course also gives insight into tourism
planning; impacts on the water, land, and air; travel geography; travel modes;
accommodations; support industries; resorts; tourism regulation; consumer
behavior; and trends. The comprehensive view outlined in the course brings to
the forefront the immense proportions of world tourism. (Sp) 3 credits
GEO* 205: Physical Geography
(formerly GEOG 205)
In order to understand the human physical environment, physical geography
examines the atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere — our life zone, the
biosphere. This course will examine each of these earth layers and their connectivity
in order to provide students with an understanding of the world around
them. Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
GEO* 246/CSA* 246: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
(GIS)
(formerly GEOG 246/CIS 246)
(Sp) 3 credits. See CSA* 246 under Computer Information Systems.
Geology
GLG* 121: Introduction to Physical Geology
(formerly GEOL 110)
An introduction to the principles governing the composition and structure of
the Earth’s crust, and the study of land forms and geological processes on and
within the Earth’s surface. Topics include rock-forming minerals, rocks, fossils,
glaciers, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics and mountain building. Field
trips will be required as a component of the laboratory. Class: 3 hours per week.
Laboratory: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 4 credits
Gerontology
GERN 161: Aging America: Issues and Dilemmas
This course will introduce a multidisciplinary approach to the study of aging.
Students will learn how to separate the facts from the stereotypes about aging
and to examine basic sociological, psychological and physiological factors that
affect the aging process. Class: 3 hours per week. (Sp) 3 credits
Graphic Design, See also Art, and Digital Arts
STUDIO COURSES: Students enrolled in fine arts studio courses are responsible
for buying any supplies required for satisfactory completion of the
course. All studio courses are open to both beginning and advanced students.
Advanced students may work on individual projects. Studio courses meet 6
hours per week.
GRA* 151: Graphic Design I
(formerly FA 205)
An introduction to communication design and basic studio skills with an
emphasis on developing the ability to convert creative concepts into a visual
medium. The course covers design layout, typography, the development of
graphic identity, portfolio development and mechanical preparation. (Fa,Sp) 3
credits. May be taken up to four times for credit.
GRA* 221: Illustration I
(formerly FA 201)
A studio course designed to develop fundamental graphic rendering skills.
The course explores a variety of materials and media through the creation of
images. The emphasis is on the translation of concepts into visuals. (May be
taken up to 4 times for credit.) (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
GRA* 222, GRA* 223, GRA* 224: Illustration II, III, IV
(formerly FA 202, FA 203, FA 204)
These studio courses expand the skills and techniques of translating concepts
into visual form that were learned in GRA* 221, with a greater emphasis on
project development and professional presentation. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
GRA* 252, GRA* 253, GRA* 254: Graphic Design II, III, IV
(formerly FA 206, FA 207, FA 208)
Subsequent semesters of graphic design build on fundamentals covered in
GRA* 151 but place a greater emphasis on professional design presentation
through the development of more complex projects. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
Health, Physical Education
The College offers instruction in many different kinds of athletic activities and an
associate degree in Sport and Exercise Studies. Consult the class schedule for
the list of health, and/or physical education courses offered each semester.
HPE* 102: Physical Fitness and Exercise
(formerly HPE 161)
This course is designed to provide the background information concerning
exercise prescription, development and follow through. Students will be trained
in exercise testing, theory and ethics, and practical exercise programs for the
beginning exerciser. They will receive a practical understanding of all aspects
of fitness center operations from both a fitness specialist and management
point of view. (Sp) 3 credits
HPE* 104: Racquetball (O) 1 credit
(formerly HPE 126)
HPE* 106: Beginning Badminton (O) 1 credit
(formerly HPE 127)
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer 131
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