| 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 2299 |
Basic GIS (3) |
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This course is for students who are interested in
learning the basics about Geographic Information
System (GIS) and use of this powerful technology
to create maps, collect data, and perform advanced
analysis. This course is designed for a broad audience.
Prerequisite: IS 2241 or permission of instructor. |
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| GEO 3309 |
GIS/Spatial Data Applications in Criminal
Justice (3) |
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An introduction to the use of spatial data applications
in a wide range of real world policing endeavors;
i.e., monitoring sexual predators, traffic accident
reporting and modeling, crime scene analysis.
One field trip to the Department of Public Safety in
Montgomery, Ala. is required. |
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| GEO 3370 |
GIS/Spatial Geodatabase Development (3) |
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The student will l earn the techniques of proper
geodatabase design using ESRI ArcGIS. Insuring
proper geodatabase design for various undertakings
is the key to utility, longevity of use, and accuracy
of decision making using spatial data. Prerequisite:
ECD 3362 or permission of instructor. |
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| GEO 4420 |
Web Based GIS/Spatial Data Applications (3) |
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The student will learn the techniques and protocols needed to develop and transmit spatial databases
for use by a variety of interests on the World Wide
Web. “Remote” spatial data analysis on existing
databases will be an important component of the
course. Prerequisite: GEO3370 |
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| GEO 4485 |
GIS/Spatial Data Modeling (3) |
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This course concentrates on the various components
of precision modeling of the real world or
anticipated events of the real world to allow for
accurate decision making. Prerequisite: ECD 3362
or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEO
L485 |
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| GEO L485 |
GIS/Spatial Data Modeling Laboratory (2) |
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The purpose of this lab is to allow the students to
demonstrate their ability to collect, formulate, analyze,
and draw conclusions based upon a real
world modeling exercise. Prerequisite: ECD 3362
or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEO 4485
GEO 3300 Principles of Physical Geography (3)
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. |
