Study thematic map communication via the internet and wireless technologies. Develop interactive maps that can be served over the internet. Build mobile mapping applications.
(GEOG 210: with minimum grade of D- or GEOG 302: with minimum grade of D- or GEOG 307: with minimum grade of D-)
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
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.
(BIO 111: with minimum grade of D- or ENST 100: with minimum grade of D- or GEOG 220: with minimum grade of D- or GEOG 230: with minimum grade of D-)
An examination of what causes climate to change across different time scales; how climate has changed in the past; how scientists use models, observations and theory to make predictions about future climate; and the consequences of climate change for our planet. One field trip required.
Examines the relationships between spatial patterns in landscape structure (physical, biological and cultural) and ecological processes.
(ENST 100: with minimum grade of D- or GEOG 200: with minimum grade of D- or GEOG 230: with minimum grade of D-)
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.
Advanced study of geographic techniques. Topics will relate to applications in GIS, remote sensing, quantitative analysis, land use analysis, or the mapping sciences.
GEOG 210: with minimum grade of D-
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.
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.
GEOG 375: with minimum grade of D- and (GEOG 302: with minimum grade of D- or GEOG 307: with minimum grade of D-)