| 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 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 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 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 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 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) |
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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 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 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 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) |
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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 4493-4494 |
Guided Independent Study (1 to 3 credit
hours per course per semester) |
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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.” |
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| 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. |
