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GEO 101 Atmospheric Processes and Patterns 4 cr
Introduces students to the natural science branch of geography.
Emphasizes earth-sun relationships and atmospheric processes related
to weather and climate. Fee.
GEO 102 Landscape Processes and Patterns 4 cr
Introduces students to the natural science branch of geography.
Emphasizes spatial patterns and processes related to natural landscape
regions. Includes landforms, vegetation, and soil. Fee.
GEO 114 Introduction to Human Geography 3 cr
This course introduces students to the social sciences branch
of geography. Emphasis is placed on the location, spatial arrangement,
and spatial interaction of the human environment which includes: population,
culture, geopolitics, economic activity, and settlements.
GEO 115 World Regional Geography 3 cr
A survey of the major regions of the world, excluding North
America, and the interrelationship of environmental, cultural, economic
and political factors that characterize each.
GEO 290 Special Topics 1-3 cr
Geographic topics not covered in current geography courses.
GEO 310 Environmental Earth Sciences 3 cr
A spatial perspective on major global environmental problems.
Topics include population pressure; loss of biodiversity; ozone depletion;
global warming; water, energy and mineral resources, food supplies,
waste disposal, geologic hazards, and political/ economic forces.
Prerequisites: GEO 102. (Identical to GY 310).
GEO 312 World Economic Geography (W) 3 cr
An inquiry into the production, exchange, and consumption
of goods by people in different areas of the world. Topics studied
range from subsistence agriculture to commercial manufacturing, with
particular emphasis placed upon societal diversity and the physical
environment. Prerequisite: GEO 114.
GEO 313 Geography of Anglo-America 3 cr
An analysis of the environmental, historical, cultural and
economic factors that create the spatial patterns, development processes
and distinctiveness of Canada and the United States. Prerequisite:
GEO 114 or GEO 115.
GEO 314 Geography of Europe 3 cr
An analysis of the environmental, historical, social and
economic factors that create the diversity of countries and their
unique spatial characteristics on the subcontinent of Europe. Prerequisite:
GEO 114 or GEO 115.
GEO 315 The Geography of Latin America 3 cr
A systematic survey of Latin American landscapes. Attention
is directed to natural resources, human activities, and regional differentiation.
Prerequisite: GEO 114 or GEO 115.
GEO 320 Alabama Geography (W) 3 cr
Spatial study of physical and human features in Alabama.
Includes geomorphology, climate, vegetation, agriculture, development,
population, and environmental issues within the state. Prerequisites:
GEO 101/102/114.
GEO 321 National Parks Conservation (W) 3 cr
An analysis of the motives and processes for establishing
national parks and natural reserves, the primary conversation and
preservation issues that face the influences of ecology, politics
and culture on their planning and management. U.S. national parks
are emphasized. Prerequisite: GEO 114 or GEO 115.
GEO 330 Map Interpretation and Design 3 cr
A review of the theoretical principles of cartography and
basic techniques of elaboration of thematic maps. Prerequisites: GEO
101, 102. Fee.
GEO 331 Computer Cartography 4 cr
A review of the application of computers to quantitative
thematic cartography. Prerequisite: GEO 330. Fee.
GEO 332 Introduction to Remote Sensing 4 cr
Introduction to the theory and use of remotely sensed data
for analysis of earth surface phenomena. Prerequisite: GEO 102 or
permission of the instructor. Fee.
GEO 340 Introduction to Meteorology 3 cr
Analysis of weather phenomena and patterns on a global and
local scale. Major topics include the heat balance, stability, precipitation
processes, cyclonic activity, severe weather and forecasting techniques.
Particular attention is devoted to the jet stream and its effect on
surface weather. Identical to MET 340. Prerequisite: GEO 101. Fee.
GEO 341 Climatology 3 cr
Analysis of global climate as aggregate weather. Component
elements, factors controlling distribution, resulting area patterns,
and climatic classification are studies. Identical to MET 341. Prerequisite:
GEO 340 or 353. Fee.
GEO 365 Urban Geography (W) 3 cr
Concentrates upon the evolution and function of the urban
spatial system, and upon the internal spatial structure of an urban
area’s residential, commercial and industrial land use. Prerequisite:
GEO 114.
GEO 370 Geography of Tourism 3 cr
The study of the components of the Tourism industry, their
spatial distribution, the environmental and cultural effects of Tourism,
and the requisites and techniques for planning tourism development.
GEO 375 Historical Geography of the United States 3 cr
A study of the historical processes of exploration, settlement,
environmental modification and land use that have created the spatial
patterns and landscapes of modern United States. Prerequisite: GEO
114 or GEO 115.
GEO 381 Cultural Geography (W) 3 cr
Study of the development and differentiation of cultural
landscapes and the economic, political, technological and cultural
processes that shape them. Prerequisite: GEO 114 or 115.
GEO 410 Biogeography 3 cr
Analysis of spatial patterns of life on earth. Biogeography
emphasizes the influence of the physical environment, paleogeography,
and past and possible future climate change on biomes and biogeographic
realms. Prerequisites: GEO 101 and GEO 102 or special permission.
GEO 411 Soils 3 cr
A review of soil formation, processes and properties. (Identical
to GY 411). Prerequisite: GEO 102 or permission of the instructor.
GEO 420 Geostatistics 4 cr
Applied bivariate and multivariate statistics to problems
in geology, geography, and meteorology; perametric and non-parametric
procedures in correlation, regression, analysis of variance, etc.
Time series analysis, trend surface analysis, kriging and analysis
of spatial (map) date. (Identical to GY 420).
GEO 435 Research Methods in Geography 3 cr
This course serves as an introduction to geography as a research
discipline. Emphasis is placed on geographic problem solving, data
collection, data analysis, and reporting. Microcomputer oriented statistical
and mapping packages will be used to analyze geographic data. Prerequisites:
Junior Standing, CIS 150, ST 210. Fee.
GEO 440 Coastal Zone Management 2 cr
A review of ecological features and of management policies
for coastal communities with a description of relevant federal and
state programs.
GEO 441 Coastal Climatology 2 cr
Study of the controlling factors and features of the world’s
climates, with particular attention to coastal areas, and application
and interpretation of climate data.
GEO 442 Applied Remote Sensing 3 cr
Analysis of remotely sensed data for detection, identification,
inventory and mapping of earth resources. (Identical to GY 442). Prerequisite:
GY 332 or GEO 332.
GEO 461 Computer Mapping and GIS Technology 4 cr
Techniques for the preparation of Geoscience maps with the
aid of desktop computer workstations with emphasis on GIS analysis.
Prerequisite: GY 111, GEO 102, CIS 150. Fee.
GEO 480 Field Work in Geography (W) 4 cr
This course trains students in the collection and interpretation
of field data. Information collected by measurements, observations,
and interviews is integrated into a final written project report dealing
with a specific local environmental problem. Prerequisite: GEO 435
or special permission. Fee.
GEO 490 Special Topics 1-3 cr
Geographic topics not covered in current geography courses.
GEO 492 Seminar 1-3 cr
Departmental seminar investigating a selected field of geography.
(Topic announced prior to registration.) May be repeated once when
content varies.
GEO 494 Directed Studies 1-4 cr
Independent research in field, laboratory, or library under
the direction of a member of the geography faculty. Prerequisite:
Permission of department chair.
GEO 496 Internship in Geography 1-3 cr
On-the-job learning through occupational or professional
work with an approved firm or agency. Open only to geography majors.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
GEO 590 Special Topics 1-6 cr
An in-depth course for advanced students in geography. Topics
and titles will be selected to examine the subject matter in an area
of current interest to students and in an area of particular faculty
expertise. To include specialized topics not currently listed in the
Bulletin course offerings.
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