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GEO |
2210 |
World Regional Geography (3) |
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Physical and cultural features, economy, and populations of the geographic regions of the world.
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GEO |
3300 |
Principles of Physical Geography (3) |
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Earth geography including climate, soils, natural vegetation, water resources, rocks, minerals, and surface structures.
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GEO |
3301 |
Principles of Cultural Geography (3) |
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Interrelationship of geographical elements in various world situations.
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GEO |
3307 |
Geography of Europe (3) |
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Selected topic studies in the physical and cultural environment, resource distribution, economy, and population characteristics of the European-Slavic land areas. Special attention will be devoted to the study of the geo-political influence of this area or least developed nations and the U. S. |
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GEO |
3312 |
Geography of Latin American (3) |
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An analysis of the major physical and cultural aspects of Middle and South America.
Prerequisite: Nine hours of social science. |
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GEO |
3326 |
Geography of the Russian Realm (3) |
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An analysis of the physical and cultural aspects of Russia and the other former republics of the Soviet Union.
Prerequisite: Six hours of social science. |
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GEO |
3331 |
Geography of the Middle East and North Africa (3) |
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Physical setting, resource distribution, economy, population
characteristics, and geopolitical importance of the region |
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GEO
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3350
Weather and Climate (3) |
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A study of the physical properties of weather and climate.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of science or social science. |
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GEO
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4402
Political Geography (3) |
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Analysis of the reciprocal effects of geography and political organization on the behavior of states including boundaries and frontiers, national resources, spatial strategy, and maritime power.
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GEO
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4403
Conservation (3) |
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The conservation of natural and human resources with emphasis on population expansion as the major element in changing ecology.
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GEO
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4404
Economic Geography (3) |
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Spatial patterns of economic activities including production, distribution, consumption, and the environmental consequences of these activities.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of social science |
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GEO
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4406
Urbanism (3) |
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Historical, physical, economic, and societal evolution of the urban area. American metropolitan problems and implications for policy and planning.
NOTE: One field trip required at student’s expense. This course may be taken for sociology credit.
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GEO
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4408
Rural America: Past and Present (3) |
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A study of rural society, its organization, agencies, institutions, population trends and composition, patterns of settlement, social processes, and change in character.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of social science. |
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GEO
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4411
Demography (3) |
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Population growth, stabilization, decline, and structures in the context of societal change. This course may be taken for sociology credit.
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GEO
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4415
North American Geography (3) |
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Survey of agricultural, industrial, and commercial development of Anglo-America. Covers physical and cultural environment, resource distribution, economy, and population characteristics.
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GEO
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4435
Historical Geography of North America (3) |
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An analysis of the physical and cultural factors in the development of North America from early European settlement to the present.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of geography or history. |
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GEO |
4491-4492
Guided Independent Research (1 to 3 credit hours per course per
semester)
Undergraduate research with attention to critical evaluation of research techniques, methods and procedures.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, permission of guiding professor, approval of department chair or dean. A written request is to be submitted to the department chair at least two weeks in advance of the term in which the study is to be undertaken. May not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of D of below has been earned. Application forms are available in the office of University Records. Guided independent research may be taken only in the applicant’s major or minor field.
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GEO |
4493-
4494
Guided Independent Study (1 to 3 credit hours per course per
semester)
Supervised study through field and laboratory projects, guided readings, creative endeavors or achievement of specific skills.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, permission of guiding professor, approval of department chair or dean. A written request is to be submitted to the department chair at least two weeks in advance of the term in which the study is to be undertaken. May not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of D or below has been earned. Application forms are available in the office of University Records. Guided independent research may be taken only in the applicant’s major or minor field.
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GEO
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4498
Honors Independent Study (1 to 3 credit hours) |
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Advanced research and study for outstanding students in their major field. Culminates in report to a department committee which includes invited faculty members in related fields.
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