Consent of instructor (interview to determine expertise and academic background). Examines the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, modeling and output using GIS software.

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Graduates only. Intensive course for teachers planning to teach or currently teaching AP Human Geography. Topics include both content and pedagogy for establishment, development and maintenance of an AP program. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

Appraise and become familiar with various concepts, theories and skills in geography and with the techniques and methodologies appropriate for teaching them. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Graduates only or consent of instructor. Examine a selected area of systematic geography; consider appropriate pedagogical approaches in teaching about that geographic topic. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Graduates only or consent of instructor. Examine a selected geographic region; consider appropriate pedagogical approaches in teaching the geography of the region. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Identify meaningful patterns in the distributions of plants and animals and explain how/why those patterns developed. Includes an examination of the role humans have played in shaping those patterns.

Study and apply techniques used, solve geographic problems in the field and effectively present results of such studies. Unlimited repeatability.

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.