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GEOG 198 - Reading in the Discipline
Description:
Does not apply to geography major or minor.
Prerequisites:
Con reg in another designated geography course.
1 cr. pass/fail.
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GEOG 208 - Weather and Climate
Description:
Earth’s energy balances; composition, characteristics, circulation of the atmosphere, and weather systems. Introduction to weather map analysis and forecasting. Climate classification and regional climates.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trips
3 cr.
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GEOG 215 - North America
Description:
Historical and contemporary geographical examination of physical and human landscapes in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the United States of America.
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: SS1
3 cr.
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GEOG 230 - Introduction to Regional Planning and Geodesign
Description:
Historical evolution of urban/regional planning. Theories, ideologies, philosophies, and functional areas of planning. Also primary plan implementation tools.
May not earn credit in both GEOG 230 and NRES 388 .
3 cr.
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GEOG 241 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
Description:
Definition and components of GIS for resource management. Principles and structure of spatial data and cartographic modeling. Spatial data acquisition, manipulation, translation, aggregation, analysis, and presentation.
Prerequisites:
Any geography, CNR or environmental science course.
2 cr.
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GEOG 260 - Introduction to Cartography: Map Conceptualization and Development
Description:
The map production process, including rationale, graphic structure, data collection and organization, map layout, and final production.
Prerequisites:
So st.
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
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GEOG 280 - Seminar: Geography as a Profession
Description:
Examine geography in professional practice. Includes disciplinary history, programs of study, careers, information resources, current research. Required during first year after declaring major/minor.
Prerequisites:
Declared major/minor, or cons instr.
3 cr.
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GEOG 303 - Processes of Environmental Degradation
Description:
Study why and how humans harm the physical environment; includes geographic, cultural, political, economic causes and consequences. Case studies from around the world.
Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: NS (BS, BM, BFA); GEP: ER
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 503 .
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GEOG 305 - Environmental Hazards
Description:
Human interaction with hazardous phenomena such as earthquakes, storms, and infectious diseases; spatial aspects of the social processes and perceptions creating risk and vulnerability in the environment; local hazards.
Prerequisites:
jr st.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field Trip/Fee: Field trips are required.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 505 .
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GEOG 308 - Climate: Past, Present, and Future
Description:
Explore the physical and theoretical underpinnings of climate change science. Field and laboratory methods combined with computer model simulations are used to investigate the geological and biological evidence of past, present, and future climate including global warming and its impacts.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 101 , or GEOL 104 and GEOL 106 , or cons instr.
May not earn credit in both GEOG 308 and GEOL 308 . Field Trip/Fee: Field trip(s) required.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 508 .
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GEOG 310 - Biogeography
Description:
Examine spatial and temporal patterns of plants, animals, and microbes with emphasis on dynamic relationships between life form, population, and habitat. Significance of biotic distributions on human affairs and human impacts on biosphere locations.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 101 or BIOL 101 , or con instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field trip(s) required.
3 cr.
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GEOG 312 - Geomorphology
Description:
Characteristics, origin, and development of landforms.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 101 , or GEOL 104 , or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both GEOG 312 and GEOL 312 . Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 512 .
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GEOG 315 - Wisconsin
Description:
Geographic analysis of selected physical and cultural features.
Prerequisites:
So st.
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: SS1
2 or 3 cr.
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GEOG 317 - Africa
Description:
Regional interpretation; distribution and activities of peoples in relation to physical and cultural patterns and various stages and problems of development.
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: NW, SS1; GEP: GA, SS
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 517 .
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GEOG 320 - Urban Geography
Description:
Physical characteristics, spatial patterns, functions, populations, land use, livelihood structures of cities.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 120 , or cons instr.
Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: SS1; GEP: SS
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 520 .
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GEOG 321 - Rural Geography
Description:
The influence of locational characteristics on the social and economic components of the rural environment.
Field Trip/Fee: Field trip(s) required.
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: SS1; GEP: SS
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 521 .
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GEOG 330 - Urban and Regional Planning Analysis
Description:
Research methods for urban and regional planning. Design and implementation of citizen surveys.
Prerequisites:
Geography students:GEOG 230 or cons instr.; CNR students: NRES 200 or con reg or cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 530 .
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GEOG 331 - Planning Theory and Ethics
Description:
Review of historical development of planning theories as they relate to planning practice in select cities in the US and the world. Emphasis on the origin and evolution of planning, and key issues that have confronted planning interventionists in developing solutions to fundamental problems of urban areas.
Prerequisites:
Cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 531 .
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GEOG 333 - Foundations of Geodesign
Description:
Introduction to Geodesign ideas and methods. Explore a Geodesign body of knowledge, consider the use of geospatial technologies in the design and planning professions, contemplate GIS for engaging and empowering the public in decision-making, and apply GIS for spatial data exploration, analysis, resource allocation, impact evaluation, and monitoring.
Prerequisites:
Existing GIS experience or refresher course.
2hrs lect, 2 hrs lab.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 533 .
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GEOG 341 - Geographic Information Systems I
Description:
Develop, use and maintain a geographic-based spatial information system (GIS) for resource management. Acquire and assess spatial data. Compare raster and vector data models. Computer-based geographic data handling, analysis, interpretation, and display. Cartographic and spatial modeling.
Prerequisites:
Any geography, CNR, or environmental science course; GEOG 241 recommended.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk .
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 541 .
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GEOG 342 - GIS Database Design and Data Modeling
Description:
Effectively construct, integrate, design and implement geodatabases. Examine storage, cataloging, maintenance and use of geospatial data within practical applications.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 341 , GEOG 343 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 542 .
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GEOG 343 - Geographic Information Systems II
Description:
Intermediate and advanced GIS techniques; integrate medium and large scale digital databases, use rectified aerial and satellite geographic base data. Principles and development of complex environmental and cultural spatial modeling, GIS programming concepts and applications.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 341 Recommended: GEOG 477
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 543 .
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GEOG 346 - Geospatial Field Techniques
Description:
Field investigations in the collection, handling, and assessment of geographic data using geospatial techniques. Application of experimental design, sampling strategies, surveying, GPS/GNSS, and UAS remote sensing in the constructions of GIS databases.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 260 , GEOG 341 , and GEOG 377 , or cons instr, MATH 355 (recommended).
3 cr.
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GEOG 348 - Location Analytics
Description:
Geospatial technologies are routinely used for economic, business, and marketing applications. Linking geospatial locations to data analytics allows us to extract knowledge that is otherwise hidden. This course explains and demonstrates examples of consumer lifestyles, competitor interactions, transportation logistics, and location-allocation to solve location-based problems. Learn how to acquire, create, and utilize data related to business analytics.
General Education Designation(s):
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 548 .
3 cr.
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GEOG 360 - Statistical and Multimedia Cartography
Description:
Statistical manipulation and symbolization of spatial data for map presentation. Acquire and handle quantitative data within a multimedia mapping environment.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 260 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
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GEOG 361 - Dynamic Cartography
Description:
Theory and practical applications of interactive mapping and hypermedia presentation. Survey of animated mapping, Web-based cartography, dynamic map displays and associated authoring tools within a multimedia environment.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 260 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 561 .
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GEOG 362 - Map Design and Production
Description:
How the graphic elements of a map affect its physical and perceived structure. Graphic communication, design principles, and map production skills.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 260 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
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GEOG 377 - Remote Sensing I
Description:
Characteristics of aerial photographs and digital imagery. Use remote sensing materials to conduct resource inventories, land use evaluation, and landform analysis.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both GEOG 377 and NRES 377 .
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 577 .
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GEOG 385 - Special Topics
Description:
Subtitle will designate topic of geographical interest.
May repeat for credit with different subtitle. Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
1-3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 585 .
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GEOG 387 - Environment and Culture of the Mississippi Delta
Description:
Field-based geographic analysis of the Mississippi Delta with an emphasis on the reciprocal relationship between environment and culture.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS, XL
1-3 cr.
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GEOG 390 - Applied Statistics in Geography
Description:
Survey geographic problems and quantitative problem solving methods; create or extract relevant data sets from published geographic resources; apply, interpret, and present appropriate spatial and nonspatial statistics.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 260 , GEOG 241 ; MATH 355 recommended.
3 cr.
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GEOG 391 - Special Topics
Description:
Subtitile will designate topic of geographical interest.
Notes:
Possible field trip(s). May repeat for credit with different subtitle.
1-3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 591 .
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GEOG 393 - Field Trip in Geography
Description:
Observe physical and cultural phenomena; required readings, field notebook and/or report.
Prerequisites:
Intro level geog course.
May repeat for credit with change in locale or topic. May not earn credit in GEOG 393 and GEOL 393 under same locale or topic. Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip fee.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
1-3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 593 .
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GEOG 395 - Directed Study
Description:
You may, with cons instr, arrange for directed study of a geographical topic.
Prerequisites:
One geog course, and cons chair.
1-3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 595 .
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GEOG 399 - Research
Description:
You may arrange for a special research problem with cons instr. Results will be publicly presented.
Prerequisites:
Cons chair.
1-3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 599 .
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GEOG 430 - Advanced Urban and Regional Planning Analysis
Description:
Advanced techniques/methods of urban/regional planning. Social and economic analysis. Includes population analysis, income measures, linkages and flow studies, economy composition analysis, economic base analysis, input-output, project evaluation, and GIS applications.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 241 , GEOG 330 or NRES 389 , or cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 630 .
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GEOG 433 - GIS and Geodesign for Sustainability and Resiliency
Description:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geodesign concepts and applications to support regional and community level sustainability and resiliency initiatives. Examination of spatial analysis topics and practices including sustainability/resiliency indicators, resource management, public participation, decision making and effective presentation.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 241 , GEOG 341 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 633 .
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GEOG 441 - GIS Programming and Customization
Description:
Customize GIS software for extended functionality and utility of the import, query, and display of geospatial information. Use and survey GIS programming languages to develop spatial applications and geographic models.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 341 , GEOG 343 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 641 .
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GEOG 443 - Mobile GIS Techniques
Description:
Principles and practical applications of mobile GIS. Mobile project design, development, synchronization, maintenance, and deployment.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 341 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Field Trip/Fee: Field trips may be required.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 643 .
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GEOG 445 - GIS Environmental Modeling and Management Techniques
Description:
GIS modeling techniques for natural resource managers and environmental scientists. GIS algorithms for recreational management, conservation, habitat suitability, watershed delineation, environmental pollution, land use planning, and natural disasters.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 341 , GEOG 343 or cons instr. Recommended: GEOG 377 , GEOG 477 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 645 .
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GEOG 447 - GIS Web Server Applications and Administration
Description:
Formulation and construction of web-based maps, spatial data and geoprocessing models. Examination of relevant properties, functionality, interoperability and geodata services. Basics of GIS web server systems, installation and operations.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 341 , GEOG 343 or cons instr. Recommended: GEOG 342 , GEOG 441 and working knowledge of computing and programming.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 647 .
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GEOG 449 - GIS Applications in Emergency Management
Description:
Public safety issues and GIS-based response assessment and emergency management. GIS methodologies involving crime analysis, fire response strategies, search and rescue, networked operations, risk assessment, personnel deployment, 911 infrastructure, and homeland security issues.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 241 , GEOG 341 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Field Trip/Fee: Field trips may be required.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 649 .
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GEOG 451 - GIS and GPS Applications in Forestry Management
Description:
Design and implementation of silviculture spatial databases using GIS tools. Acquisition and capture of forestry data using global positioning systems (GPS) differential techniques. Use of GIS in forest stewardship assessment, tree stand management and recreational appraisal.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 241 , GEOG 341 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Field Trip/Fee: Field trips are required.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 651 .
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GEOG 477 - Remote Sensing II
Description:
Learn principles of remote sensor technology and apply them to inventory earth resources, detect and monitor pollution, and measure other environmental phenomena. Use visual analysis and computer-assisted digital imaging processing techniques to interpret various types of remote sensor imagery.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 377 or NRES 377 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Possible field trip(s).
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 677 .
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GEOG 480 - Internship in Geography
Description:
Supervised training program in geography in cooperation with public or private agencies. One credit is at least 60 hrs work. Credits and/or additional requirements set by instr before registration.
Prerequisites:
Jr or sr st, 9 cr 300/400 geography courses, and cons intern director.
May repeat once for 12 cr max.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
1-12 cr.
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GEOG 485 - Practicum in Geography
Description:
Practical experience in geography under faculty supervision. Proposed practicum requires cons chair.
Prerequisites:
jr st, written cons instr.
May repeat for 6 cr max.
1-3 cr.
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GEOG 490 - Senior Research
Description:
Capstone experience for geography majors. Define, devise, and pursue a plan to address an approved group problem. Communicate contribution for resolution of problem. Written and oral reports; may require field trips. Experience in team field work and projects.
Prerequisites:
Sr st.
3 cr.
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GEOG 491 - Senior Thesis
Description:
Individual capstone experience for geography majors seeking graduate or professional study. Define geographical problem, devise and pursue solution. Communicate findings in written paper and oral presentation.
Prerequisites:
Cons 2 faculty. May extend over two consecutive semesters. Dept GPA 3.50, sr st.
3 cr.
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GEOG 496 - Community Development Practices
Description:
Processes and interactions between citizens, community officials, and planners in designing, planning, and implementing community development projects. Social and economic development projects and programs. May require fieldtrip(s).
Prerequisites:
GEOG 320 , GEOG 230 or NRES 388 , or cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOG 696 .
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GEOG 497 - Geographic Information Science Capstone
Description:
Capstone experience for geographic information science majors. Describe, develop, and execute an approved group project. Communicate results or resolution of project through a written report and oral presentation.
Prerequisites:
Sr st or cons instr.
3 cr.
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GEOG 503 - Processes of Environmental Degradation
Description:
Study why and how humans harm the physical environment; includes geographic, cultural, political, economic causes and consequences. Case studies from around the world.
Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 303 .
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GEOG 505 - Environmental Hazards
Description:
Human interaction with hazardous phenomena such as earthquakes, storms, and infectious diseases; spatial aspects of the social processes and perceptions creating risk and vulnerability in the environment; local hazards.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field Trip/Fee: Field trips are required.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 305 .
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GEOG 508 - Climate: Past, Present, and Future
Description:
Explore the physical and theoretical underpinnings of climate change science. Field and laboratory methods combined with computer model simulations are used to investigate the geological and biological evidence of past, present, and future climate including global warming and its impacts.
May not earn credit in both GEOG 508 and GEOL 508 . Field Trip/Fee: Field trip(s) required.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 308 .
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GEOG 512 - Geomorphology
Description:
Characteristics, origin, and development of landforms.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Possible field trip(s).
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 312 .
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GEOG 517 - Africa
Description:
Regional interpretation; distribution and activities of peoples in relation to physical and cultural patterns and various stages and problems of development.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 317 .
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GEOG 520 - Urban Geography
Description:
Physical characteristics, spatial patterns, functions, populations, land use, livelihood structures of cities.
Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 320 .
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GEOG 521 - Rural Geography
Description:
The influence of locational characteristics on the social and economic components of the rural environment.
Field Trip/Fee: Field trip(s) required.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 321 .
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GEOG 530 - Urban and Regional Planning Analysis
Description:
Research methods for urban and regional planning. Design and implementation of citizen surveys.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 330 .
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GEOG 531 - Planning Theory and Ethics
Description:
Review of historical development of planning theories as they relate to planning practice in select cities in the US and the world. Emphasis on the origin and evolution of planning, and key issues that have confronted planning interventionists in developing solutions to fundamental problems of urban areas.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 331 .
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GEOG 533 - Foundations of Geodesign
Description:
Introduction to Geodesign ideas and methods. Explore a Geodesign body of knowledge, consider the use of geospatial technologies in the design and planning professions, contemplate GIS for engaging and empowering the public in decision-making, and apply GIS for spatial data exploration, analysis, resource allocation, impact evaluation, and monitoring.
2 hrs lect, 2 hrs lab.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 333 .
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GEOG 541 - Geographic Information Systems I
Description:
Develop, use and maintain a geographic-based spatial information system (GIS) for resource management. Acquire and assess spatial data. Compare raster and vector data models. Computer-based geographic data handling, analysis, interpretation, and display. Cartographic and spatial modeling.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk .
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 341 .
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GEOG 542 - GIS Database Design and Modeling
Description:
Effectively construct, integrate, design and implement geodatabases. Examine storage, cataloging, maintenance and use of geospatial data within practical applications.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 , GEOG 543 , or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 342 .
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GEOG 543 - Geographic Information Systems II
Description:
Intermediate and advanced GIS techniques; integrate medium and large scale digital databases, use rectified aerial and satellite geographic base data. Principles and development of complex environmental and cultural spatial modeling, GIS programming concepts and applications.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 ; GEOG 677 Recommended.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 343 .
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GEOG 548 - Location Analytics
Description:
Geospatial technologies are routinely used for economic, business, and marketing applications. Linking geospatial locations to data analytics allows us to extract knowledge that is otherwise hidden. This course explains and demonstrates examples of consumer lifestyles, competitor interactions, transportation logistics, and location-allocation to solve location-based problems. Learn how to acquire, create, and utilize data related to business analytics.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 348 .
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GEOG 561 - Dynamic Cartography
Description:
Theory and practical applications of interactive mapping and hypermedia presentation. Survey of animated mapping, Web-based cartography, dynamic map displays and associated authoring tools within a multimedia environment.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 361 .
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GEOG 577 - Remote Sensing I
Description:
Characteristics of aerial photographs and digital imagery. Use remote sensing materials to conduct resource inventories, land use evaluation, and landform analysis.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both GEOG 577 and NRES 577 .
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 377 .
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GEOG 585 - Special Topics
Description:
Subtitle will designate topic of geographical interest.
May repeat for credit with different subtitle. Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
1-3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 385 .
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GEOG 591 - Special Topics
Description:
Subtitle will designate topic of geographical interest.
Notes:
Possible field trip(s). May repeat for credit with different subtitle.
1-3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 391 .
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GEOG 593 - Field Trip in Geography
Description:
Observe physical and cultural phenomena; required readings, field notebook and/or report.
May repeat for credit with change in locale or topic. Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip fee.
1-3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 393 .
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GEOG 595 - Directed Study
Description:
You may, with cons instr, arrange for directed study of a geographical topic.
1-3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 395 .
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GEOG 599 - Research
Description:
You may arrange for a special research problem with cons instr. Results will be publicly presented.
Prerequisites:
Cons chair.
1-3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 399 .
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GEOG 630 - Advanced Urban and Regional Planning Analysis
Description:
Advanced techniques/methods of urban/regional planning. Social and economic analysis. Includes population analysis, income measures, linkages and flow studies, economy composition analysis, economic base analysis, input-output, project evaluation, and GIS applications.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 430 .
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GEOG 633 - GIS and Geodesign for Sustainability and Resiliency
Description:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geodesign concepts and applications to support regional and community level sustainability and resiliency initiatives. Examination of spatial analysis topics and practices including sustainability/resiliency indicators, resource management, public participation, decision making and effective presentation.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 or cons instr; Geodesign Certificate students: GEOG 533 , GEOG 731 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 433 .
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GEOG 641 - GIS Programming and Customization
Description:
Customize GIS software for extended functionality and utility of the import, query, and display of geospatial information. Use and survey GIS programming languages to develop spatial applications and geographic models.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 , GEOG 543 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 441 .
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GEOG 643 - Mobile GIS Techniques
Description:
Principles and practical applications of mobile GIS. Mobile project design, development, synchronization, maintenance, and deployment.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Field Trip/Fee: Field trips may be required.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 443 .
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GEOG 645 - GIS Environmental Modeling and Management Techniques
Description:
GIS modeling techniques for natural resource managers and environmental scientists. GIS algorithms for recreational management, conservation, habitat suitability, watershed delineation, environmental pollution, land use planning, and natural disasters.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 , GEOG 543 or cons instr. Recommended: GEOG 577 , GEOG 677 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 445 .
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GEOG 647 - GIS Web Server Applications and Administration
Description:
Formulation and construction of web-based maps, spatial data and geoprocessing models. Examination of relevant properties, functionality, interoperability and geodata services. Basics of GIS web server systems, installation and operations.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 , GEOG 543 or cons instr. Recommended: GEOG 542 , GEOG 641 and working knowledge of computing and programming.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 447 .
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GEOG 649 - GIS Applications in Emergency Management
Description:
Public safety issues and GIS-based response assessment and emergency management. GIS methodologies involving crime analysis, fire response strategies, search and rescue, networked operations, risk assessment, personnel deployment, 911 infrastructure, and homeland security issues.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Field Trip/Fee: Field trips may be required.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 449 .
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GEOG 651 - GIS and GPS Applications in Forestry Management
Description:
Design and implementation of silviculture spatial databases using GIS tools. Acquisition and capture of forestry data using global positioning systems (GPS) differential techniques. Use of GIS in forest stewardship assessment, tree stand management and recreational appraisal.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Field Trip/Fee: Field trips are required.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 451 .
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GEOG 677 - Remote Sensing II
Description:
Learn principles of remote sensor technology and apply them to inventory earth resources, detect and monitor pollution, and measure other environmental phenomena. Use visual analysis and computer-assisted digital imaging processing techniques to interpret various types of remote sensor imagery.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 577 or NRES 577 .
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Possible field trip(s).
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 477 .
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GEOG 696 - Community Development Practices
Description:
Processes and interactions between citizens, community officials, and planners in designing, planning, and implementing community development projects. Social and economic development projects and programs. May require fieldtrip(s).
Prerequisites:
GEOG 520 or cons instr.
3 cr.
Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 496 .
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GEOG 731 - Geodesign Methods
Description:
Geodesign process methods and techniques for the planning and design fields. Data collection, analysis, visualization, communication. resource allocation, impact evaluation, and monitoring using geospatial technologies.
3 cr.
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GEOG 733 - Geospatial Approaches to Conservation Design and Adaptation
Description:
Discussion and lab course designed specifically for students in the Capstone Certificate in Geodesign. Explore and use applications of GIS particularly related to landscape ecology, environmental analysis and conservation design.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 630 and GEOG 731 .
3 cr.
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GEOG 734 - Geodesign Capstone
Description:
Culmination of the Geodesign Capstone Certificate Program. Demonstrate skills, knowledge, and application of the Geodesign knowledge domains by addressing Geodesign problems in society and/or the workforce.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 630 , GEOG 633 , GEOG 731 , and GEOG 733 .
3 cr.
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GEOG 779 - Geographic Techniques for Educators and Professionals
Description:
Teachers/professionals examine, develop, and apply one or more spatial technique(s). Acquisition/assessment of spatial data, computer-based geographic data handling, aggregation, translation, analysis, interpretation and mapping of geographic information. Possible fieldtrip(s). Subtitle will designate topic.
1-3 cr.
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GEOL 100 - Geology and Science
Description:
Introduction to scientific inquiry as it applies to understanding human interactions with the physical environment.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Group work required. Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: NS; GEP: NSC
3 cr.
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GEOL 104 - Physical Geology
Description:
Introduction to study of minerals and rocks and processes that act upon and within the earth.
3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
General Education Designation(s):
GDR: NS; GEP: NSC
4 cr.
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GEOL 106 - Earth History
Description:
Development of the earth through time.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104 or con reg.
1 cr.
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GEOL 198 - Reading in the Discipline
Description:
Does not apply to geology minor.
Prerequisites:
Con reg in another selected geology course.
1 cr. pass/fail.
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GEOL 300 - Mineralogy and Petrology
Description:
Origin and classification of common rocks and minerals with emphasis on hand sample identification.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104 or cons instr.
Field Trip/Fee: Field trip(s) required.
4 cr.
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GEOL 308 - Climate: Past, Present, and Future
Description:
Explore the physical and theoretical underpinnings of climate change science. Field and laboratory methods combined with computer model simulations are used to investigate the geological and biological evidence of past, present, and future climate including global warming and its impacts.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 101 , or GEOL 104 and GEOL 106 , or cons. instr.
May not earn credit in both GEOL 308 and GEOG 308 . Field Trip/Fee: Field trip(s) required.
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOL 508 .
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GEOL 310 - Sedimentary Geology
Description:
Origin, evolution, and classification of sedimentary rocks and surficial deposits; modern and ancient depositional systems; stratigraphic principles; resource significance of sedimentary deposits.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104 , or cons. instr.
Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s)
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOL 510 .
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GEOL 312 - Geomorphology
Description:
Characteristics, origin, and development of landforms.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104 , or GEOG 101 , or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both GEOL 312 and GEOG 312 . Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOL 512 .
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GEOL 320 - Structural Geology
Description:
Analysis of rock deformation features such as folds, faults and shear zones, their tectonic significance.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field Trip/Fee: Field trip(s) required.
3 cr.
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GEOL 330 - Environmental Geology
Description:
Apply geological principles to understand and solve problems associated with human interaction with the physical environment, including soil and rock mechanics, slope stability, land subsidence, earthquakes, coastal erosion, and resource extraction.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104
2 hrs lec and 2 hrs lab per wk. Field Trip/Fee: Field trip(s) required.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ER
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOL 530 .
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GEOL 370 - Glacial Geology
Description:
Origin and development of glacial features and related phenomena over the last three million years.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104 or GEOG 101 .
Field Trip/Fee: Possible field trip(s).
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOL 570 .
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GEOL 383 - Hydrogeology
Description:
Hydrologic budgets, occurrence and movement of groundwater, flow net analysis, well hydraulics and interpretation of aquifer pumping tests, well head protection.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104 or cons instr.
2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both GEOL 383/WATR 383 .
3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOL 583 .
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GEOL 385 - Geologic Site Investigations
Description:
Site investigation design; drilling, sampling, and well installation; description and classification of rock cores and sediment samples; analysis and interpretation of subsurface geologic data.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104 , GEOL 383 or WATR 383 , or cons instr.
Typically Offered:
(II)
2 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOL 585 .
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GEOL 390 - Environmental Policy and Geology
Description:
This field-based course examines how geology shapes the options and effectiveness of environmental policies. Students will study the interaction of policy and geology while traveling to sites in select regions of the U.S. (regions may vary).
May not earn credit in both GEOL 390 and POLI 390 .
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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GEOL 391 - Special Topics
Description:
Subtitle will designate geologic topic.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 104 or equiv.
May repeat for credit with different subtitle.
1-3 cr.
Available for graduate credit as GEOL 591 .
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