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FOR 685 - Forest Recreation Planning and Site Design
Description:
Analyze principles and practices of forest recreation planning, especially federal and state recreation agencies; develop master plans for parks; on-site planning procedures. Available for undergraduate credit as FOR 485 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
(II)
Credits: 3
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FOR 693 - Forestry Field Seminar
Description:
Study current forest management practices, techniques and issues on this regional tour, addressing environmental, economic and social components in forested regions of the world. May be repeated under various subtitles for regions. Available for undergraduate credit as FOR 493 .
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
(I, II, SUM)
Credits: 1-3
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FOR 701 - Survey of Forestry
Description:
Key elements of forest ecology, silviculture, management and amenities, and their relation to key issues in forestry at the local, national and international levels.
Prerequisites:
Certified elementary and secondary teachers only
Credits: 1
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FOR 724 - Advanced Forest Protection
Description:
Advanced topics in pathology, entomology, and fire science management; review of basic principles and current literature; practical experience in laboratory and field techniques.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Credits: 3
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FOR 725 - Advanced Forest Management Economics
Description:
Advanced topics and case studies including principles and theory of managerial and financial analysis, production economics and decision systems.
Prerequisites:
Both NRES 372 and FOR 425 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
(II-even years)
Credits: 3
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FOR 730 - Tree Physiology
Description:
The principal physiological processes of trees including synthesis and use of foods, and growth phenomena.
Prerequisites:
Both BIOL 351 and CHEM 220 (or equivalent)
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 4
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FOR 732 - Advanced Forest Ecology and Silviculture
Description:
Advanced topics including ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, ecophysiology, ecosystem modeling, advanced decision making in silviculture, and application of ecological principles to silviculture.
Prerequisites:
Both FOR 332 and FOR 432 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
(I, even years)
Credits: 3
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FOR 733 - Advanced Topics in Urban Forestry
Description:
Advanced topics of the management of trees and other vegetation in metropolitan areas to enhance the urban environment.
Credits: 3
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FOR 796 - Current Topics in Forestry
Description:
Advanced coursework on a specific area in forestry. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Credits: 1-3
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FREN 101 - First Semester French
Description:
For students with no previous training in the language, or by placement exam.
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: IK
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 4
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FREN 102 - Second Semester French
Description:
Continuation of FREN 101 .
Prerequisites:
FREN 101 or by placement exam
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: IK
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 4
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FREN 211 - Third Semester French
Description:
Intensive grammar review in reading and speaking.
Prerequisites:
FREN 102 or by placement exam
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 4
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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):
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 4
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FREN 313 - Developing Speaking Proficiency
Description:
Skill development of speaking in a second language.
Prerequisites:
FREN 212 or by placement exam
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Credits: 3
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FREN 314 - Developing Writing Proficiency
Description:
Skill development of writing in a second language.
Prerequisites:
FREN 212 or by placement exam
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Credits: 3
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FREN 315 - Developing Reading Proficiency
Description:
Skill development of reading in a second language.
Prerequisites:
FREN 212 or by placement exam
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Credits: 3
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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 be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Either FREN 212 or one 300-level FREN course
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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FREN 345 - Advanced Conversation and Composition
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May repeat once for credit with different subtitle.
Prerequisites:
One 300-level FREN course
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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 a different subtitle.
Prerequisites:
One 300-level FREN course
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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FREN 420 - Phonetics and Phonology
Description:
Provides basic introduction to both phonetics (the study of the physical properties of the sounds of language) and phonology (the organization and patterning of those sounds) in the target language.
Prerequisites:
One 300-level FREN course
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Credits: 3
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FREN 470 - 20th Century Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as FREN 670 .
Prerequisites:
Two 300-level FREN courses
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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FREN 481 - French Culture and Civilization
Description:
Subtitle will indicate focus. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as FREN 681 .
Prerequisites:
Two 300-level FREN courses
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as FREN 693 .
Prerequisites:
Two 300-level FREN courses
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 1-3
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FREN 499 - Independent Study
Description:
Individual study under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-4
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FREN 670 - 20th Century Literature
Description:
Subtitle will designate focus. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as FREN 470 .
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
Credits: 3
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FREN 681 - French Culture and Civilization
Description:
Subtitle will indicate focus. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as FREN 481 .
Prerequisites:
FREN 340 or Instructor Consent
Credits: 3
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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. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as FREN 493 .
Prerequisites:
300-level French literature course or Instructor Consent
Credits: 1-3
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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. May not earn credit in both GEOG 100 and UWX GE100 .
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: ER, NSC
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally; Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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):
Bachelor: NSC
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Spring terms of odd years; Wausau: Fall terms of odd years
Credits: 3
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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):
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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):
Bachelor: GA, SS
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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):
Bachelor: GA, SS
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally
Credits: 3
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GEOG 141 - The Geospatial Revolution
Description:
Join the revolution by investigating our world from a geographic perspective using popular geospatial technologies. Explore the use of geographic information systems, remote sensing, drones, and global positioning systems among other geospatial tools, data, and concepts to arrive at well-informed decisions, designs, and policies that address perplexing societal issues and problems.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: CT
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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):
Bachelor: NSC
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Spring terms of even years; Wausau: Fall terms of even years
Credits: 4
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 1 pass/fail
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GEOG 208 - Weather and Climate
Description:
Earth’s energy balances; composition, characteristics, circulation of the atmosphere, air masses, and weather systems. Introduction to weather map analysis and forecasting. Severe weather, air pollution, causes and consequences of climate change. Possible field trips. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: NSC
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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):
Bachelor: ER
Associate: LS, SER
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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GEOG 308 - Climate: Past, Present, and Future
Description:
Explore the physical mechanisms of how Earth’s climate changes over various timescales. Paleoclimatic techniques, modern weather data, and 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 . Available for graduate credit as GEOG 508 .
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: SER
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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GEOG 315 - Wisconsin
Description:
Geographic analysis of selected physical and cultural features.
Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 2 or 3
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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):
Bachelor: GA, SS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Terms Of Odd Years
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 3
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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:
GEOG 341
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring and Summer
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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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 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-3
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GEOG 393 - Field Trip in Geography
Description:
Observe physical and cultural phenomena; required readings, field notebook and/or report. May be repeated 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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-3
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GEOG 395 - Directed Study
Description:
You may, with consent of the instructor, arrange for directed study of a geographical topic. May be repeated for credit. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 595 .
Prerequisites:
One geography course, and Department Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-3
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GEOG 399 - Research
Description:
You may arrange for a special research problem with consent of the instructor. Results will be publicly presented. May be repeated for credit. Available for graduate credit as GEOG 599 .
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Credits: 1-3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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:
GEOG 341
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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 instructor before registration. May be repeated once for up to 12 credits.
Prerequisites:
Junior or senior standing, 9 credits of 300/400 geography courses, and Internship Director Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-12
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GEOG 485 - Practicum in Geography
Description:
Practical experience in geography under faculty supervision. Proposed practicum requires consent of the chair. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing and Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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GEOG 508 - Climate: Past, Present, and Future
Description:
Explore the physical mechanisms of how Earth’s climate changes over various timescales. Paleoclimatic techniques, modern weather data, and 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 . Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 308 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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:
GEOG 541
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 1-3
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GEOG 593 - Field Trip in Geography
Description:
Observe physical and cultural phenomena; required readings, field notebook and/or report. May be repeated for credit with change in locale or topic. Possible field trip fee. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 393 .
Credits: 1-3
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GEOG 595 - Directed Study
Description:
You may, with consent of the instructor, arrange for directed study of a geographical topic. May be repeated for credit. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 395 .
Credits: 1-3
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GEOG 599 - Research
Description:
You may arrange for a special research problem with consent of the instructor. Results will be publicly presented. May be repeated for credit. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 399 .
Prerequisites:
Department Consent
Credits: 1-3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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
Credits: 3
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 441 .
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 541 and GEOG 543 , or Instructor Consent
Credits: 3
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 445 .
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 541 and GEOG 543 , or Instructor Consent. Recommended: GEOG 577 and GEOG 677
Credits: 3
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab. Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 447 .
Prerequisites:
Both GEOG 541 and GEOG 543 , or Instructor Consent. Recommended: GEOG 542 , GEOG 641 and working knowledge of computing and programming
Credits: 3
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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. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Possible field trip(s). Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 477 .
Credits: 3
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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). Available for undergraduate credit as GEOG 496 .
Prerequisites:
GEOG 520 or Instructor Consent
Credits: 3
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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.
Credits: 3
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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:
Both GEOG 630 and GEOG 731
Credits: 3
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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:
All of the following: GEOG 630 , GEOG 633 , GEOG 731 , GEOG 733
Credits: 3
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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.
Credits: 1-3
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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. Possible field trip(s). 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Group work required.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: NSC
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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. Possible field trip(s). 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: NSC
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, And Summer
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally; Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 4
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GEOL 106 - Earth History
Description:
Development of the earth through time.
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally
Credits: 1
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GEOL 150 - Planetary Geology
Description:
Introduction to the geology of planets, moons, and other smaller planetary bodies in our solar system, focusing on the formation, evolution, and present nature of these planetary bodies using a geologic and astrophysical approach. May not earn credit in both GEOL 150 and ASTR 150 .
Prerequisites:
High School Algebra
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: NW
Credits: 3
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