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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. |
|
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. |
|
GEO |
3301 |
Principles of Cultural Geography (3) |
| |
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Interrelationship of
geographical elements in various world situations. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
GEO |
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. |
|
GEO |
4402 |
Political Geography (3) |
| |
|
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 |
4403 |
Conservation (3) |
| |
|
The conservation of natural
and human resources with emphasis on population expansion as the major
element in changing ecology. |
|
GEO |
4404 |
Economic Geography (3) |
| |
|
Spatial
patterns of economic activities including production,
distribution, consumption, and the environmental consequences of
these activities. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of social
science. |
|
GEO |
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 |
4408 |
Rural America: Past and Present (3) |
| |
|
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. |
|
GEO |
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. |
|
GEO |
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. |
|
GEO |
4435 |
Historical Geography of North America
(3) |
| |
|
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. |
|
GEO |
4491- |
Guided Independent Research (1 to 3
credit hours per course per |
| |
4492 |
semester) |
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|
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. Also see index
for “Independent Study and Research.” |
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GEO |
4493- |
Guided Independent Study (1 to 3
credit hours per course per semester) |
| |
4494 |
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. Also see index for “Independent Study and Research.” |
|
GEO |
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. |
