Geography (GEOG/GEOG&)

Physical Geography
GEOG 205 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

A study of the Earth and the processes that create and shape its physical features and landforms. Topics examined include Earth dimensions and motions, seasons, weather and climate, tectonic and surface process, landforms, map reading, and tools used by geographers. Emphasis is placed on recognizing, describing, and interpreting the spatial distribution of Earth features and their relationship to humanity through the lens of power, privilege and inequity. [GE, NS, PPI, SE, SS]

The Geopolitics of The Middle East
GEOG 220 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Geo-political survey of the Middle East, including interrelationships between the physical, economic and political geography of this region, the impact of geography on politics and political issues within the nations of this region, the corresponding impact of politics and political issues on geography and on the lives of the people living in this region, as well as the resulting diversity of cultures, beliefs, perceptions, challenges and issues among the people of this region. This course will also examine the importance and impact of the Middle East on the rest of the world, as well as the impact and influence of the rest of the world on the Middle East. Credit not allowed for both GEOG 220 and POLS 220. [GE, SE, SS]

The Geopolitics of Africa
GEOG 221 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Geo-political survey of Africa, including interrelationships between the physical, economic and political geography of this region, the impact of geography on politics and political issues within the nations of this region, the corresponding impact of politics and political issues on geography and on the lives of the people living in this region, as well as the resulting diversity of cultures, beliefs, perceptions, challenges and issues among the people of this region. This course will also examine the importance and impact of Africa on the rest of the world, as well as examine the impact and influence of the rest of the world on Africa. Credit not allowed for both GEOG 221 and POLS 221. [GE, SE, SS]

The Geopolitics of Asia and Oceania
GEOG 222 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Geo-political survey of Asia and Oceania, including interrelationships between the physical, economic and political geography of this region, the impact of geography on politics and political issues within the nations of this region, the corresponding impact of politics and political issues on geography and on the lives of the people living in this region, as well as the resulting diversity of cultures, beliefs, perceptions, challenges and issues among the people of this region. This course will also examine the importance and impact of Asia and Oceania on the rest of the world, as well as examine the impact and influence of the rest of the world on this region. Credit not allowed for both GEOG 222 and POLS 222. [GE, SE, SS]

The Geopolitics of Eurasia
GEOG 223 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Geo-political survey of Europe, Russia and Central Asia, including interrelationships between the physical, economic and political geography of this region, the impact of geography on politics and political issues within the nations of this region, the corresponding impact of politics and political issues on geography and on the lives of the people living in this region, as well as the resulting diversity of cultures, beliefs, perceptions, challenges and issues among the people of this region. Examines the importance and impact of Eurasia on the rest of the world, as well as examine the impact and influence of the rest of the world on Eurasia. Credit not allowed for both GEOG 223 and POLS 223. [GE, SE, SS]

Geopolitics of Latin America and Caribbean
GEOG 224 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Geo-political survey of Latin America and the Caribbean, including interrelationships between the physical, economic and political geography of this region, the impact of geography on politics and political issues within the nations of this region, the corresponding impact of politics and political issues on geography and on the lives of the people living in this region, as well as the resulting diversity of cultures, beliefs, perceptions, challenges and issues among the people of this region. Examines the importance and impact of Latin America and the Caribbean on the rest of the world, as well as examine the impact and influence of the rest of the world on the countries in this region. Credit not allowed for both GEOG 224 and POLS 224. [GE, SE, SS]

Selected Topics
GEOG 280 1-5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Selected topics in Geography. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit. Individual topics are listed in the term class schedules. [GE, SE]

Special Projects
GEOG 290 1-5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the department. [GE]

Introduction to Geography
GEOG& 100 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Survey of our natural environment, earth-sun-moon relationships, cartography, weather and climate, landforms, soils, oceans, and water and biotic resources. Survey of the countries and major features of the world as well as geographic aspects of culture, including the past and present social, political and economic factors that are related to human perception, organization and use of the environment. [GE, SE, SS]

World Regional Geography
GEOG& 102 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Fundamental geographic concepts and examination of different world regions and the various physical, social, cultural, and political processes that create, shape, and affect them. Survey of several different world regions, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Latin American and Southeast Asia, by examination of the environmental, cultural, historical, and economic processes that make each region unique, as well as its connections and commonalities with other world regions. [GE, SE, SS]

Human Geography
GEOG& 200 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

The course provides a foundation for the understanding of fundamental concepts and current ideas in Human Geography. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. Students will gain a broad understanding of the development of cultural, social, political and economic spaces at a variety of scales and the interaction of human societies with the biophysical environment. The significance of spatial and temporal scales will be introduced, and a consideration of ethics and values developed. [GE, SE, SS]

Economic Geography
GEOG& 207 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Broad patterns, courses, and consequences of interrelationships between economic and geographic forces, processes, and resources. Location of economic activity, population dynamics, strategic resources, global economic flashpoints, patterns/consequences of regional integration. [GE, SE, SS][PNP]