Introduction to the complex relationships that link humans with their physical, cultural and spatial environments. Students will investigate these diverse relationships through a variety of worldwide examples. (LAC, gtP)

An analysis of the cultural and environmental patterns of North America, with emphasis on the geographic processes that shape them. (LAC, gtP)

Introduction to geography field and other research methods: asking geographic questions, identifying data needs, planning field work or other geographic research, working in teams, making observations and recording data.

Study the role of location and locational questions in human behavior including how locational factors influence behavior and resulting social and cultural modifications. (LAC, gtP)

This course will expose students to the fundamental concepts and application techniques used in Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Course fee required. (LAC)

Critically analyze the rapid (re)emergence of Asia as a center of the global economy and the enormous geographic diversity across its sub-regions (South, Southeast, and East Asia). (LAC)

Introduces basic patterns and processes operating in the atmosphere and biosphere, emphasizing the distribution of major features found on Earth and the interactions between humans and the natural environment.

A multidisciplinary approach-geographic, historical, economic, and civic- is used to investigate and analyze issues pertinent to the State of Colorado.

Introduces the basic patterns and processes operating in the lithosphere and hydrosphere, emphasizing the distribution and forms of features found on Earth, and the natural hazards associated with them.

Introduction to the historical geography of North America emphasizing the historical roots of contemporary American landscapes and employing the theories, concepts and methods of social science used by geographers. (LAC)

Consent of Instructor. An experiential approach to learning about cultures, landscapes, language and natural resources of another country. Students engage with the natural environment and local communities through written assignments and intensive fieldwork. Repeatable, may be taken two times. S/U graded. (LAC)

Examine the evidence and imprint of cultural values on geographic landscapes; utilize techniques of spatial diffusion, cultural ecology and integration and landscape analysis to identify and investigate culture regions. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Study the fundamentals, theory and practice of mapmaking and graphic representation. Students make use of advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and illustration software packages. GEOG 210 or previous GIS experience recommended. Course fee required.

Examines the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, modeling and output using GIS software. GEOG 210 or previous GIS experience is recommended, but not required. Course fee required.

Provides the student with hands-on experience in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to analyze organizational operations, crime statistics, and crime patterns.

Examine current planning practice in the United States and its larger economic, social, political and geographic context. Topics include land use regulation, urban design, transportation systems and growth Management.

Systematic study of relationships between geography and economics, focusing on spatial dynamics of technical change, divisions of labor, business organization, resource use, and international trade.

Analyze problems in nature-society relationships by exploring geographic theory surrounding environmental politics, surveying local and global actors in these conflicts, and addressing varied contemporary issues in resource management.

Analysis of world population distribution and change utilizing geographic themes and demographic measures, with particular attention to migration, urbanization, environmental impact, and national planning.

Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or GEOG 230. Study the complexities of the physical world and investigate the interactions between human activities and the physical environment. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Identify and analyze relationships between the physical and cultural patterns, including land use, resource development, social, political and economic problems.

Prerequisite: GEOG 210. This course provides fundamental skills for geospatial programming. Topics include learning Python scripting syntax and using scripts to access and automate geographic processing tasks. Course fee required.

Examine the evidence and imprint of cultural values on geographic landscapes; utilize techniques of spatial diffusion, cultural ecology and integration and landscape analysis to identify and investigate culture regions.

Explores land, people, and culture in the major sub-regions of South America. Emphasis on contemporary population, economic, political and environmental issues.

Examines patterns of population, politics, economy and life-styles as they relate to the diverse physical and multicultural environments of Middle America. Analyze the strategic location of this region.

Study the relationships between the physical and cultural environments, including land use, resources, economics and political problems.

Study the regions of Asia through variable offerings. Examine patterns of physical and cultural landscapes, social organization and economic activities. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

Examine selected environmental issues, including climate change, environmental degradation, and resource depletion, focusing on the physical processes underlying these problems and how human activities contribute to environmental problems. Can also be taken as ENST 345.

Systematic study of relationships between geography and politics; topics include the formation of the modern state, the international system, territorial expansion, global markets, warfare, and political interactions at various scales.

Systematic study of urban processes, from the ancient to the modern world, with an emphasis on the origins, development, and future of cities in the United States.

Examine elementary statistical techniques useful to the analysis of geographical data. Some background in mathematics useful.

Prerequisite: GEOG 200. Investigation and analysis of geographic issues with examples of successful approaches for teaching geography. Students create materials appropriate for teaching geography concepts and spatial thinking skills in the K-12 curriculum.

Field course: Analyzes the geography of rivers in Western Colorado. Fieldwork and conceptual skills address environmental issues, using specialized equipment, maps, data storage devices, and field sampling methods. Participation fee required.

Study and apply the techniques used in solving geographic problems in the field and effectively present the results of such studies. Repeatable, may be taken two times.

Study special topics in regional geography: contemporary geographic issues affecting environmental, economic, political, cultural, or social phenomena in emerging or borderland regions. Repeatable under different subtitles.

Students will learn the conceptual foundations and technical skills to apply remote sensing in environmental and cultural applications. Topics will include land use/land cover classification, change detection, and vegetation modeling. Course fee required.

Prerequisite: GEOG 210 or GEOG 302 or GEOG 307 or consent of the instructor. Study thematic map communication via the internet and wireless technologies. Develop interactive maps that can be served over the internet. Build mobile mapping applications. Course fee required.

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.

Prerequisites: GEOG 220 or GEOG 230 or ENST 100. 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.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced study of geographic techniques. Topics will relate to applications in GIS, remote sensing, quantitative analysis, land use analysis, or the mapping sciences. Repeatable, under different subtitles. Course fee required.

Advanced undergraduate majors and minors use geographic training while working in local, state or federal agencies. Participants must meet university internship requirements. S/U Graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

Prerequisites: GEOG 375 and either GEOG 302 or GEOG 307. Research selected geographic topics based on the student's major emphasis. Course focuses on the assessment of students' geographic knowledge base, research and analysis skills. Course fee required.