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FREN 212 - Fourth Semester French
Description:
Continuation of FREN 211 .
Prerequisites:
FREN 211 or by placement exam
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: HC
4 cr.
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FREN 313 - Intermediate Conversation
Prerequisites:
FREN 212 or by placement exam
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA
3 cr.
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FREN 314 - Intermediate Composition
Prerequisites:
FREN 212 or by placement exam
3 cr.
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FREN 340 - Introduction to French Literature
Description:
Intensive reading in French literature, methods of literary analysis of various genres; introduction to fundamental techniques of literary criticism. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Either FREN 313 or FREN 314
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: HU
3 cr.
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FREN 345 - Advanced Conversation and Composition
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May repeat once for credit with different subtitle.
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Department Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 355 - French for the Professions
Description:
General knowledge of writing and reading material associated with the professions in French, emphasizing cultural differences between the U.S. and other countries. Example: writing business letters and preparing business-related documents. Subtitle will designate focus. May repeat for credit once with different subtitle.
Prerequisites:
Both FREN 313 and FREN 314 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 420 - Phonetics and Phonology
Prerequisites:
FREN 313 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 441 - Survey of French Literature
Description:
French literature to 1800.
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 442 - Survey of French Literature
Description:
19th century French literature to the present. Available for graduate credit as FREN 642 .
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 450 - 17th Century Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent/p>
3 cr.
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FREN 455 - 18th Century Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 460 - 19th Century Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 470 - 20th Century Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May repeat for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as FREN 670 .
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 481 - French Culture and Civilization
Description:
Subtitle will indicate focus. May repeat for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as FREN 681 .
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: HU
3 cr.
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FREN 493 - Specialized Studies in French Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus such as: literary genre or group, recurrent literary theme, single author, comparison of two authors. Available for graduate credit as FREN 693 .
Prerequisites:
300-level French literature course or Instructor Consent
1-3 cr.
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FREN 495 - Capstone Seminar in Studies in French
Description:
Subtitle will designate thematic focus which will pertain to French cultural studies and/or literature. Topics may include literary themes, literary genres, cultural topics both current and past pertaining to French culture in the broadest definition.
Prerequisites:
Both FREN 340 and FREN 481 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 499 - Independent Study
Description:
Individual study under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
1-4 cr.
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FREN 642 - Survey of French Literature
Description:
19th century French literature to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as FREN 442 .
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 670 - 20th Century Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May repeat for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as FREN 470 .
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 681 - French Culture and Civilization
Description:
Subtitle will indicate focus. May repeat for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as FREN 481 .
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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FREN 693 - Specialized Studies in French Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus such as: literary genre or group, recurrent literary theme, single author, comparison of two authors. Available for undergraduate credit as FREN 493 .
Prerequisites:
300-level French literature course or Instructor Consent
1-3 cr.
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GEOG 100 - Human Impacts on the Physical Environment
Description:
Physical geographic principles and processes applied to understand selected human impacts on atmosphere, water, land, and biota. Includes detailed, interdisciplinary analysis of several environmental problems, including causes, consequences, and solutions. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ER, NSC; AAS: NW
3 cr.
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GEOG 101 - The Physical Environment
Description:
Introduction to modern physical geography: survey spatial distribution of the earth’s physical characteristics including weather and climate, water, soils, vegetation, and landforms; discuss environmental processes and interactions creating these physical geographic patterns; discuss importance to humans of the physical environment; use geographic tools including maps, air photos, and investigative techniques. Possible field trip(s). 3 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab per wk.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: NSC; AAS: LS, NW
5 cr.
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GEOG 105 - The Dynamic Earth
Description:
A contemporary approach to the study of Earth’s geologic, atmospheric, hydrologic, and biological systems and its place in the solar system. Natural resource extraction, use, and environmental implications. Wisconsin’s natural systems are emphasized. Possible field trip(s). 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: NSC
3 cr.
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GEOG 108 - Introduction to Meteorology
Description:
The conditions and process of the atmosphere that constitute weather, including: solar energy budget, heating of the atmosphere, temperature, air pressure, winds, atmospheric moisture, precipitation, air masses, fronts, mid-latitude cyclones, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, analysis of weather maps, and forecasting.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: LS, NW
3 cr.
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GEOG 115 - World Regional Geography
Description:
Survey major patterns of physical features, culture, and human-land relations by region in today’s world; examples may show present and impending resource, environmental, social and political problems, and explore basic solutions.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA, SS; AAS: HC
3 cr.
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GEOG 120 - Human Geography
Description:
Examine components and spatial expressions of contemporary culture including patterns and problems of population, language, religion, urban and rural settlements, political and economic development from perspectives of diffusion, ecology, integration, landscape, and region.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA, SS; AAS: HC
3 cr.
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GEOG 141 - Our Digital Spatial World
Description:
A survey of the contemporary digital, geospatial world and how the knowledge of location affects our everyday lives. Topics include how location is discovered, collected, managed, and the influences to our understanding and decision-making about the world around us. Social networking, privacy, marketing, security, health, and other societal impacts are emphasized and experienced during this course.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS
3 cr.
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GEOG 170 - Disasters - Living on the Edge
Description:
Study of various environmental hazards, their causes, impacts on humans, and mitigations. Core topics include: earthquakes, volcanoes, flooding, landslides, tornadoes, hurricanes, climate change/global warming, nuclear hazards, and overpopulation. Additional topics may include: coastal hazards, environmental pollution, extreme weather, impacts from space, extinctions, biohazards, chemical hazards, and terrorism. May not earn credit in both GEOG 170 and GEOL 170 .
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: LS, NW
4 cr.
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GEOG 198 - Reading in the Discipline
Description:
Does not apply to geography major or minor.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration 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. Possible field trips. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: LS, NW
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.
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. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing
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 Geography major or minor, or Instructor Consent
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. Possible field trip(s). Available for graduate credit as GEOG 503 .
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ER; AAS: LS, SER
3 cr.
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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. Field trip(s) required. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing
3 cr.
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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. May not earn credit in both GEOG 308 and GEOL 308 . Field trip(s) required. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 508 .
Prerequisites:
GEOG 101 , or both GEOL 104 and GEOL 106 ; or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: SER
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Field trip(s) required.
Prerequisites:
Either GEOG 101 or BIOL 101 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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GEOG 312 - Geomorphology
Description:
Characteristics, origin, and development of landforms. May not earn credit in both GEOG 312 and GEOL 312 . Possible field trip(s). 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 512 .
Prerequisites:
Either GEOG 101 or GEOL 104 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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GEOG 315 - Wisconsin
Description:
Geographic analysis of selected physical and cultural features.
Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: HC
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. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 517 .
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA, SS
3 cr.
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GEOG 320 - Urban Geography
Description:
Physical characteristics, spatial patterns, functions, populations, land use, livelihood structures of cities. Possible field trip(s). Available for graduate credit as GEOG 520 .
Prerequisites:
GEOG 120 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS
3 cr.
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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(s) required.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS
3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 530 .
Prerequisites:
Geography students: GEOG 230 or Instructor Consent; CNR students: NRES 200 (or concurrent registration) or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 531 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lect, 2 hrs lab. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 533 .
Prerequisites:
Existing GIS experience or refresher course
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 541 .
Prerequisites:
Any geography, CNR, or environmental science course. Recommended: GEOG 241
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 542 .
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 341 and GEOG 343 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 543 .
Prerequisites:
GEOG 341 ; Recommended: GEOG 477
3 cr.
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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 Instructor Consent. Recommended: MATH 255
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. 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. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 260 or Instructor Consent
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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 561 .
Prerequisites:
GEOG 260 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
GEOG 260 or Instructor Consent
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 . Available for graduate credit as GEOG 577 .
3 cr.
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GEOG 385 - Special Topics
Description:
Subtitle will designate topic of geographical interest. Possible field trip(s). May repeat for credit with different subtitle. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 585 .
1-3 cr.
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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:
Both GEOG 260 and GEOG 241 ; Recommended: MATH 255
3 cr.
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GEOG 391 - Special Topics
Description:
Subtitile will designate topic of geographical interest. Possible field trip(s). May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 591 .
1-3 cr.
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GEOG 393 - 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. May not earn credit in GEOG 393 and GEOL 393 under same locale or topic. Possible field trip fee. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 593 .
Prerequisites:
Intro level geography course
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
1-3 cr.
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GEOG 395 - Directed Study
Description:
You may, with cons instr, arrange for directed study of a geographical topic. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 595 .
Prerequisites:
One geography course, and Department Consent
1-3 cr.
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GEOG 399 - Research
Description:
You may arrange for a special research problem with cons instr. Results will be publicly presented. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 599 .
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
1-3 cr.
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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. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 630 .
Prerequisites:
GEOG 241 and either GEOG 330 or NRES 389 ; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 633 .
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 241 and GEOG 341
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 641 .
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 341 and GEOG 343 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. Field trips may be required. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 643 .
Prerequisites:
GEOG 341 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 645 .
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 341 and GEOG 343 , or Instructor Consent. Recommended: GEOG 377 and GEOG 477
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 647 .
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 341 and GEOG 343 , or Instructor Consent. Recommended: GEOG 342 and GEOG 441 , and working knowledge of computing and programming
3 cr.
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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. Field trips may be required. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 241 and GEOG 341 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. Field trips are required. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 241 and GEOG 341 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Possible field trip(s). Available for graduate credit as GEOG 677 .
Prerequisites:
Either GEOG 377 or NRES 377
3 cr.
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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. May repeat once for 12 cr max.
Prerequisites:
Junior or senior standing, 9 credits of 300/400 geography courses, and Internship Director Consent
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. May repeat for 6 cr max.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing and Instructor Consent
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:
Senior standing
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:
Consent of 2 faculty. May extend over two consecutive semesters. Dept GPA 3.50 and senior standing.
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). Available for graduate credit as GEOG 696 .
Prerequisites:
GEOG 320 , and either GEOG 230 or NRES 388 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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:
Senior standing or Instructor Consent
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. Possible field trip(s). Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 303 .
3 cr.
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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(s) required. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 308 .
3 cr.
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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). Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 312 .
3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 317 .
3 cr.
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GEOG 520 - Urban Geography
Description:
Physical characteristics, spatial patterns, functions, populations, land use, livelihood structures of cities. Possible field trip(s). Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 320 .
3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 330 .
3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 331 .
3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 333 .
3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 341 .
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 342 .
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 541 and GEOG 543 , or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 343 .
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 ; Recommended: GEOG 677
3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 348 .
3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 361 .
3 cr.
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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 . Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 377 .
3 cr.
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GEOG 585 - Special Topics
Description:
Subtitle will designate topic of geographical interest. Possible field trip(s). May repeat for credit with different subtitle. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 385 .
1-3 cr.
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GEOG 591 - Special Topics
Description:
Subtitle will designate topic of geographical interest. Possible field trip(s). May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 391 .
1-3 cr.
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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. Possible field trip fee. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 393 .
1-3 cr.
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GEOG 595 - Directed Study
Description:
You may, with cons instr, arrange for directed study of a geographical topic. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 395 .
1-3 cr.
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GEOG 599 - Research
Description:
You may arrange for a special research problem with cons instr. Results will be publicly presented. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 399 .
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
1-3 cr.
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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. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 430 .
3 cr.
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 433 .
Prerequisites:
GEOG 541 or Instructor Consent; Geodesign Certificate students: GEOG 533 , GEOG 731
3 cr.
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