UNCG 2007-08 UGB: Geography

Courses for Undergraduates

102 The Historical Geography of the Western World (3:3)

A study of the geographical factors which combine to form the major cultural regions of North America, Europe, and Australia-New Zealand.

103 Introduction to Earth Science (3:3)

GE Core: GNS

CAR: GPS

Students cannot receive credit for both GEO 103 and GEO 106/106L.

Survey of basic concepts and processes integrating the nature of the earth’s three primary physical systems: the solid earth and continents; the ocean basins and the oceans; and the atmosphere’s weather.

104 World Regional Geography (3:3)

GE Marker: GL

A study of the geographical factors that combine to form the major culture regions of North, Central, and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

105 Cultural Geography (3:3)

GE Core: GSB

GE Marker: GN

Introductory project-oriented course concerned with the geographical characteristics of population, political systems, settlement patterns and livelihoods.

106 Geosystems Science (3:3)

GE Core: GNS

CAR: GPS

Coreq: GEO 106L

Students cannot receive credit for both GEO 103 and GEO 106/106L.

The earth’s atmosphere, hydrological, and tectonic systems. Includes applications to natural resources management and environmental planning. (Fall & Spring)

106L Geosystems Science Laboratory (1:0:2)

GE Core: GNS

CAR: GPS

Coreq: GEO 106

Students cannot receive credit for both GEO 103 and GEO 106/106L.

Laboratory exercises to accompany GEO 106, which must be taken concurrently. Topics include atmospheric data analysis, topographic map interpretation, and hydrological measurements. (Fall & Spring)

110 Introduction to Geography (3:3)

Changing interaction of man and his environment and the resultant human and economic patterns in various parts of the world.

111 Physical Geology (3:3)

GE Core: GNS

CAR: GPS

Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 111L

Survey of tectonic and erosional processes, mountain building, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and coastal landform development.

111L Physical Geology Laboratory (1:0:3)

GE Core: GNS

CAR: GPS

Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 111

Laboratory demonstrations and map interpretation exercises to accompany GEO 111, which must be taken concurrently.

114 The Geography of World Affairs (3:3)

GE Marker: GN

Contemporary problems and issues of and between nations of the world as they have evolved in their geographical settings.

121 Introduction to Geographic Information Science (3:3)

GE Core: GNS

CAR: GPS

Introduction to the fundamental concepts of geographical information science (geographic data acquisition, representation, analysis, and interpretation). Technologies reviewed include topographic mapping, global positioning systems, aerial photography, and satellite remote sensing. (Fall & Spring)

205 Environmental Change: Its Nature and Impact (3:3)

Environmental changes related to human use of land, water, soils, minerals, and natural amenities. Planning for sustained use or preservation of land-based natural resources.

301 Urban Geography: Global Patterns (3:3)

GE Core: GSB

GE Marker: GL

Urbanization processes and the development of mega-cities and urban hierarchies emphasizing the differences between cities from across the world.

302 Urban Geography: Land Use (3:3)

Internal structure of cities, including the role of transportation systems, socio-economic development, and the physical environment. Emphasis on differences within cities.

303 World Population Problems (3:3)

GE Marker: GN

Major world population problems, trends, and significant policy and action alternatives for the future. Impact of various geographical factors on problems and trends.

304 Introduction to Transportation Analysis (3:3)

Transportation systems as they affect human behavior and urban patterns, primarily within a North American context.

305 Environmental Hazards Assessment (3:3)

Pr. GEO 103 or equivalent

Nature and geographical distribution of short-lived environmental hazards including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. Factors contributing to increased hazard potential. Alternative human responses to short-lived hazards.

306 World Economic Geography (3:3)

GE Core: GSB

GE Marker: GL

Characteristics and location of the world’s resources, theory of industrial location, world patterns of industry.

311 Weather and Climate (3:3)

GE Core: GNS

CAR: GPS

Pr. GEO 103 or equivalent

Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 311L

Introduction to the nature, origin, processes, and dynamics of the atmosphere. Consideration also of human modification of the atmosphere and of climatic change.

311L Climatology Laboratory (1:0:3)

GE Core: GNS

CAR: GPS

Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 311

Laboratory work to accompany GEO 311.

312 Geomorphology of North America (3:3)

A survey of the various landscape regions of the North America. Emphasis on the relationships between the geologic, erosional, and climatic processes occurring in each region.

313 Natural Resource Regions of North America (3:1:6)

Pr. GEO 103 or GEO 314 and permission of instructor

Regional natural resource use and associated human interaction with the natural environment. Instruction takes place during an extended field trip across portions of North America.

314 Physical Geography: Landscape Processes (3:3)

GE Core: GNS

CAR: GPS

Pr. GEO 103 or equivalent

Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 314L

Examination of the processes responsible for the development of the earth’s varied terrain characteristics. Analysis of environmental problems involving human impact on landscape and river systems.

314L Physical Geography Laboratory (1:0:3)

GE Core: GNS

CAR: GPS

Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 314

Laboratory demonstrations and map interpretation exercises to accompany GEO 314, which must be taken concurrently.

320 Tourism Planning and Development (3:3)

Geographic distribution of tourist development. Emphasis on the spatial dimension of origin-destination flows, economic geography of the travel industry, socio-economic and environmental impacts. Emphasis on tourism planning issues. (Same as HTM 320 and RPM 320)

321 Cartography and Geographic Information Science (3:2:3)

Pr. GEO 121

The science of cartography with an emphasis on the use of maps as descriptive and analytical tools. Laboratory work introduces computer mapping, compilation, design, and symbolization.

322 Research Methods in Geography (3:3)

Use of the scientific method, data collection, spatial analysis, and technical writing. Development of fundamental research and quantitative skills in geography.

323 Remote Sensing (3:2:3)

Pr. GEO 121

Acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of digital and photographic imagery. Emphasis on use of satellite and aircraft imagery for classification and monitoring of the earth’s physical and cultural landscape.

330 Elements of Hydrology (3:3)

Pr. GEO 103 or 311 or 314, or permission of instructor

Introduction to the origin, properties, occurrence, circulation of the waters of the earth, including the application of hydrologic techniques for the evaluation of regional water budgets and problems relating to the conservation of water resources.

338 Regions of Latin America (3:3)

Geographic distinctiveness of Latin American regions, with an emphasis upon the physical foundation, bases of past development, and recent transformation. Major consideration given to Mexico/Central America, Peru/Bolivia, and Brazil.

344 Geography of the United States and Canada (3:3)

GE Core: GSB

Study of the human and physical characteristics of the United States and Canada, with emphasis on the former.

423 Geographic Information Science (3:2:3)

Pr. GEO 121, 321, 323

Principles and use of geographic information; emphases are on data acquisition and techniques of spatial analysis and display. Requirements include a substantial applied research project. (Spring)

490 Special Problems in Geography (3)

Pr. permission of faculty member with whom student wishes to work and at least 3 s.h. of previous work in geography

Opportunity for advanced students to undertake independent study of field research of special interest.

491 Current Topics in Population (3:3)

May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Multidisciplinary seminar dealing with major topics concerned with national and international issues. (Occ)

493 Honors Work (3–6)

Pr. permission of instructor; 3.30 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major

May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes.

495 Internship in Geography (3:0:9)

Pr. written permission required before registering for the internship

Practical experience in a professional setting related to the student’s main topic of interest. Includes a research paper linking the topic to the experience. (Fall & Spring & Summer)

Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students

Freshmen and sophomores cannot register for 500-level courses without written permission from the instructor.

502 Urban Planning (3:3)

Experiences in planning and primary concepts and procedures utilized by planners in city and local government agencies for improving the quality of the urban environment.

510 Biogeography (3:3)

Pr. GEO 311 or 314 or BIO 301 or admission to graduate program in geography or permission of instructor

Study of the geographic distribution of organisms and the factors/processes accountable. Emphasis on the increasingly important role humans play in influencing biogeographic processes.

511 Advanced Weather and Climate—Synoptic Climatology (3:3)

Pr. GEO 311 or admission to graduate program in geography or permission of instructor

Exploration of atmospheric dynamics and general circulation patterns throughout the world. Emphasis on cyclogensis, surface-upper atmosphere links, tropospheric waves, vorticity, and forecasting.

520 Advanced Remote Sensing—Imaging (3:3)

Pr. GEO 323 or permission of instructor

Remote sensing of the environment using scientific visualization and digital image processing techniques. (Fall)

521 Advanced Cartography (3:3)

Pr. GEO 321 or permission of instructor

Advanced instruction in cartographic production techniques and introduction to cartographic research. Students will learn to evaluate academic literature and to implement research ideas using state-of-the-art technology.

522 Seminar in Population and Urban Studies (3:3)

Advanced study of population processes and urban concepts from an interdisciplinary viewpoint. Emphasis on accessing and interpreting data from the U.S. census and other sources.

533 Industrial Development: State and Local (3:3)

Theories of industrial location; techniques to measure impact of industry on communities; policy and institutional issues related to state and local industrial development.

560 Seminar in Regional Geography (3:3)

May be repeated once for credit when topic changes.

Case studies of regionalism and the regional method in geography. (Occ)

570 Applied Physical Geography (3:1:6)

May be repeated once when topic changes.

Applications in physical geography. Topics include field experience in hydrology, dendrochronology, geomorphology, climatology, and mapping.

589 Experimental Course: Geography of Asia (3:3)

Examines the dynamic economic, sociocultural, and political changes in Asia by looking at their roots in physical and human resources influencing rapid modernization within an ancient cultural framework. (Offered spring '07)

589 Experimental Course: History of Cartography (3:3)

The changing nature of maps through time and development of mapping traditions. Emphasis on methods in the history of cartography and on the evaluation of maps as historical sources. (Offered fall '06)

Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin
for additional graduate-level courses.

Undergraduate Bulletin Index Geography Concentrations Courses Major Minor Second Academic Concentration Second Major Teacher Licensure		Geography Courses (GEO) GE Core denotes General Education Core credit; GE Marker denotes General Education Marker credit; CAR denotes College Additional Requirement credit. Courses for Undergraduates 102 The Historical Geography of the Western World (3:3) A study of the geographical factors which combine to form the major cultural regions of North America, Europe, and Australia-New Zealand. 103 Introduction to Earth Science (3:3) GE Core: GNS CAR: GPS Students cannot receive credit for both GEO 103 and GEO 106/106L. Survey of basic concepts and processes integrating the nature of the earth’s three primary physical systems: the solid earth and continents; the ocean basins and the oceans; and the atmosphere’s weather. 104 World Regional Geography (3:3) GE Marker: GL A study of the geographical factors that combine to form the major culture regions of North, Central, and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. 105 Cultural Geography (3:3) GE Core: GSB GE Marker: GN Introductory project-oriented course concerned with the geographical characteristics of population, political systems, settlement patterns and livelihoods. 106 Geosystems Science (3:3) GE Core: GNS CAR: GPS Coreq: GEO 106L Students cannot receive credit for both GEO 103 and GEO 106/106L. The earth’s atmosphere, hydrological, and tectonic systems. Includes applications to natural resources management and environmental planning. (Fall & Spring) 106L Geosystems Science Laboratory (1:0:2) GE Core: GNS CAR: GPS Coreq: GEO 106 Students cannot receive credit for both GEO 103 and GEO 106/106L. Laboratory exercises to accompany GEO 106, which must be taken concurrently. Topics include atmospheric data analysis, topographic map interpretation, and hydrological measurements. (Fall & Spring) 110 Introduction to Geography (3:3) Changing interaction of man and his environment and the resultant human and economic patterns in various parts of the world. 111 Physical Geology (3:3) GE Core: GNS CAR: GPS Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 111L Survey of tectonic and erosional processes, mountain building, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and coastal landform development. 111L Physical Geology Laboratory (1:0:3) GE Core: GNS CAR: GPS Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 111 Laboratory demonstrations and map interpretation exercises to accompany GEO 111, which must be taken concurrently. 114 The Geography of World Affairs (3:3) GE Marker: GN Contemporary problems and issues of and between nations of the world as they have evolved in their geographical settings. 121 Introduction to Geographic Information Science (3:3) GE Core: GNS CAR: GPS Introduction to the fundamental concepts of geographical information science (geographic data acquisition, representation, analysis, and interpretation). Technologies reviewed include topographic mapping, global positioning systems, aerial photography, and satellite remote sensing. (Fall & Spring) 205 Environmental Change: Its Nature and Impact (3:3) Environmental changes related to human use of land, water, soils, minerals, and natural amenities. Planning for sustained use or preservation of land-based natural resources. 301 Urban Geography: Global Patterns (3:3) GE Core: GSB GE Marker: GL Urbanization processes and the development of mega-cities and urban hierarchies emphasizing the differences between cities from across the world. 302 Urban Geography: Land Use (3:3) Internal structure of cities, including the role of transportation systems, socio-economic development, and the physical environment. Emphasis on differences within cities. 303 World Population Problems (3:3) GE Marker: GN Major world population problems, trends, and significant policy and action alternatives for the future. Impact of various geographical factors on problems and trends. 304 Introduction to Transportation Analysis (3:3) Transportation systems as they affect human behavior and urban patterns, primarily within a North American context. 305 Environmental Hazards Assessment (3:3) Pr. GEO 103 or equivalent Nature and geographical distribution of short-lived environmental hazards including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. Factors contributing to increased hazard potential. Alternative human responses to short-lived hazards. 306 World Economic Geography (3:3) GE Core: GSB GE Marker: GL Characteristics and location of the world’s resources, theory of industrial location, world patterns of industry. 311 Weather and Climate (3:3) GE Core: GNS CAR: GPS Pr. GEO 103 or equivalent Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 311L Introduction to the nature, origin, processes, and dynamics of the atmosphere. Consideration also of human modification of the atmosphere and of climatic change. 311L Climatology Laboratory (1:0:3) GE Core: GNS CAR: GPS Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 311 Laboratory work to accompany GEO 311. 312 Geomorphology of North America (3:3) A survey of the various landscape regions of the North America. Emphasis on the relationships between the geologic, erosional, and climatic processes occurring in each region. 313 Natural Resource Regions of North America (3:1:6) Pr. GEO 103 or GEO 314 and permission of instructor Regional natural resource use and associated human interaction with the natural environment. Instruction takes place during an extended field trip across portions of North America. 314 Physical Geography: Landscape Processes (3:3) GE Core: GNS CAR: GPS Pr. GEO 103 or equivalent Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 314L Examination of the processes responsible for the development of the earth’s varied terrain characteristics. Analysis of environmental problems involving human impact on landscape and river systems. 314L Physical Geography Laboratory (1:0:3) GE Core: GNS CAR: GPS Coreq. concurrent registration in GEO 314 Laboratory demonstrations and map interpretation exercises to accompany GEO 314, which must be taken concurrently. 320 Tourism Planning and Development (3:3) Geographic distribution of tourist development. Emphasis on the spatial dimension of origin-destination flows, economic geography of the travel industry, socio-economic and environmental impacts. Emphasis on tourism planning issues. (Same as HTM 320 and RPM 320) 321 Cartography and Geographic Information Science (3:2:3) Pr. GEO 121 The science of cartography with an emphasis on the use of maps as descriptive and analytical tools. Laboratory work introduces computer mapping, compilation, design, and symbolization. 322 Research Methods in Geography (3:3) Use of the scientific method, data collection, spatial analysis, and technical writing. Development of fundamental research and quantitative skills in geography. 323 Remote Sensing (3:2:3) Pr. GEO 121 Acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of digital and photographic imagery. Emphasis on use of satellite and aircraft imagery for classification and monitoring of the earth’s physical and cultural landscape. 330 Elements of Hydrology (3:3) Pr. GEO 103 or 311 or 314, or permission of instructor Introduction to the origin, properties, occurrence, circulation of the waters of the earth, including the application of hydrologic techniques for the evaluation of regional water budgets and problems relating to the conservation of water resources. 338 Regions of Latin America (3:3) Geographic distinctiveness of Latin American regions, with an emphasis upon the physical foundation, bases of past development, and recent transformation. Major consideration given to Mexico/Central America, Peru/Bolivia, and Brazil. 344 Geography of the United States and Canada (3:3) GE Core: GSB Study of the human and physical characteristics of the United States and Canada, with emphasis on the former. 423 Geographic Information Science (3:2:3) Pr. GEO 121, 321, 323 Principles and use of geographic information; emphases are on data acquisition and techniques of spatial analysis and display. Requirements include a substantial applied research project. (Spring) 490 Special Problems in Geography (3) Pr. permission of faculty member with whom student wishes to work and at least 3 s.h. of previous work in geography Opportunity for advanced students to undertake independent study of field research of special interest. 491 Current Topics in Population (3:3) May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Multidisciplinary seminar dealing with major topics concerned with national and international issues. (Occ) 493 Honors Work (3–6) Pr. permission of instructor; 3.30 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes. 495 Internship in Geography (3:0:9) Pr. written permission required before registering for the internship Practical experience in a professional setting related to the student’s main topic of interest. Includes a research paper linking the topic to the experience. (Fall & Spring & Summer) Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students Freshmen and sophomores cannot register for 500-level courses without written permission from the instructor. 502 Urban Planning (3:3) Experiences in planning and primary concepts and procedures utilized by planners in city and local government agencies for improving the quality of the urban environment. 510 Biogeography (3:3) Pr. GEO 311 or 314 or BIO 301 or admission to graduate program in geography or permission of instructor Study of the geographic distribution of organisms and the factors/processes accountable. Emphasis on the increasingly important role humans play in influencing biogeographic processes. 511 Advanced Weather and Climate—Synoptic Climatology (3:3) Pr. GEO 311 or admission to graduate program in geography or permission of instructor Exploration of atmospheric dynamics and general circulation patterns throughout the world. Emphasis on cyclogensis, surface-upper atmosphere links, tropospheric waves, vorticity, and forecasting. 520 Advanced Remote Sensing—Imaging (3:3) Pr. GEO 323 or permission of instructor Remote sensing of the environment using scientific visualization and digital image processing techniques. (Fall) 521 Advanced Cartography (3:3) Pr. GEO 321 or permission of instructor Advanced instruction in cartographic production techniques and introduction to cartographic research. Students will learn to evaluate academic literature and to implement research ideas using state-of-the-art technology. 522 Seminar in Population and Urban Studies (3:3) Advanced study of population processes and urban concepts from an interdisciplinary viewpoint. Emphasis on accessing and interpreting data from the U.S. census and other sources. 533 Industrial Development: State and Local (3:3) Theories of industrial location; techniques to measure impact of industry on communities; policy and institutional issues related to state and local industrial development. 560 Seminar in Regional Geography (3:3) May be repeated once for credit when topic changes. Case studies of regionalism and the regional method in geography. (Occ) 570 Applied Physical Geography (3:1:6) May be repeated once when topic changes. Applications in physical geography. Topics include field experience in hydrology, dendrochronology, geomorphology, climatology, and mapping. 589 Experimental Course: Geography of Asia (3:3) Examines the dynamic economic, sociocultural, and political changes in Asia by looking at their roots in physical and human resources influencing rapid modernization within an ancient cultural framework. (Offered spring '07) 589 Experimental Course: History of Cartography (3:3) The changing nature of maps through time and development of mapping traditions. Emphasis on methods in the history of cartography and on the evaluation of maps as historical sources. (Offered fall '06) Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for additional graduate-level courses.