Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023

GEOG 300 Advanced Human Geography: Topics

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.
3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

GEOG 302 Cartography

Study the fundamentals, theory and practice of mapmaking and graphic representation. Students make use of advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and illustration software packages.
3

Prerequisites

GEOG 210 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

GEOG 307 Geographic Information Science

Examines the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, modeling and output using GIS software.
3

Prerequisites

GEOG 210 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

GEOG 310 Urban and Regional Planning

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.
3

GEOG 312 Economic Geography of the Industrialized World

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.
3

GEOG 315 Nature and Society

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.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: GEOG 315 and ENST 315

GEOG 320 Population Geography

Analysis of world population distribution and change utilizing geographic themes and demographic measures, with particular attention to migration, urbanization, environmental impact, and national planning.
3

GEOG 324 Crime Mapping

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).

3

Prerequisites

GEOG 210 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: GEOG 324 and CRJ 324

GEOG 325 Advanced Physical Geography: Topics

Study the complexities of the physical world and investigate the interactions between human activities and the physical environment.
3

Prerequisites

(GEOG 220 or GEOG 230 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

GEOG 326 Africa

Identify and analyze relationships between the physical and cultural patterns, including land use, resource development, social, political and economic problems.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: GEOG 326 and ENST 326

GEOG 327 Fundamentals of Geospatial Programming

This course provides fundamental skills for geospatial programming. Topics include learning Python scripting syntax and using scripts to access and automate geographic processing tasks.
3

Prerequisites

GEOG 307 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

GEOG 330 Cultural Geography

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.
3

GEOG 333 South America

Explores land, people, and culture in the major sub-regions of South America. Emphasis on contemporary population, economic, political and environmental issues.
3

GEOG 335 Geography of Middle America

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.
3

GEOG 340 Europe

Study the relationships between the physical and cultural environments, including land use, resources, economics and political problems.
3

GEOG 345 Environmental Geography: Earth at Risk

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.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: GEOG 345 and ENST 345

GEOG 360 Nations, States, and Territory

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.
3

GEOG 370 The City

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.
3

GEOG 375 Quantitative Techniques in Geography

Examine elementary statistical techniques useful to the analysis of geographical data. Some background in mathematics useful.
3

GEOG 380 Sustainable Geographies

Examine the sustainability of contemporary living patterns. Explore alternative approaches to meeting transportation, domestic power and heating, food production and waste disposal needs on the personal and community levels.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: GEOG 380 and ENST 380

GEOG 385 Natural Parks & Protected Areas Seminar

Explores the role of protected areas in sustaining society, and examines natural parks as working ecosystems, biodiversity and resource banks, recreational spaces, and symbols of cultural and national heritage. Culminates in a capstone project.
3

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

GEOG 390 Geographic Inquiry: Applying Spatial Thinking

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.
3

Prerequisites

GEOG 200 with a minimum grade of D-

GEOG 391 Western Colorado Rivers

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.
3

Course Fee

Participation Fee Required and Supervision Fee Required

GEOG 392 Field Course in Geography

Study and apply the techniques used in solving geographic problems in the field and effectively present the results of such studies.
1- 6

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time

GEOG 395 Advanced Regional Geography: Topics

Study special topics in regional geography: contemporary geographic issues affecting environmental, economic, political, cultural, or social phenomena in emerging or borderland regions.
3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations