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GEOGRAPHY (GEO) |
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| GEO 101 |
Atmospheric
Processes and Patterns |
3
cr |
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| Introduces
students to the natural science branch of geography.
Emphasizes Earth-Sun relationships, weather and
climate. Core
Course.
Corequisite:
GEO 101L. |
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| GEO
101L |
Atmospheric
Processes and Patterns Laboratory |
1
cr |
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| Laboratory
exercises associated with GEO 101. GEO 101 must
be taken concurrently. Together, GEO 101 and GEO
101L count as one laboratory science course, partially
fulfilling general education requirements. Fee. |
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| GEO 102 |
Landscape
Processes and Patterns |
3
cr |
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| Introduces
students to the natural science branch of geography.
Emphasizes spatial patterns and processes related
to natural landscape regions and landforms. Core Course. Corequisite: GEO 102L. |
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| GEO
102L |
Landscape
Processes and Patterns Laboratory |
1
cr |
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| Laboratory
exercises associated with GEO 102. GEO 102 must
be taken concurrently. Together, GEO 102 and GEO
102L count as one laboratory science course, partially
fulfilling general education requirements. Fee. |
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| GEO 114 |
Introduction
to Human Geography |
3 cr |
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| 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.
Core Course. |
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| GEO 115 |
World
Regional Geography |
3 cr |
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| 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. Core
Course. |
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| GEO 201 |
Geography Orientation |
1 cr |
| This 1 credit hour course will cover topics that are important to geography students, such as: which geography courses to choose, the major sub-disciplines of geography, and career choices available for geography majors. You will meet the Geography faculty as they give brief overviews of the courses they teach and their research interests. Field trips, which will generally take place during the class time, are included in the course and will showcase examples of the research interests of faculty members. Prerequisite: GEO 101, GEO 102, or GEO 114. Core Course. |
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| GEO 310 |
Environmental
Earth Science |
3 cr |
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| 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 (identical to GY
310). Prerequisite: At least one of the following - GY 111, GEO 101, GEO 102, permission of instructor. |
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| GEO 312 |
World
Economic Geography (C,
W) |
3 cr |
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| Emphasis is placed on the location, spatial distribution, and spatial interaction of economic activities within a global context. Topics covered include population, natural resources, primary, secondary, and tertiary activities, development and international trade and aid. Students will write technical reports using word processing and spreadsheet software. Prerequisites: GEO 114 and EH 102 or EH 105. |
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| GEO 313 |
Geography
of U.S. and Canada |
3 cr |
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| 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: At least one of the following - GEO 101, GEO 102, GEO 114 or GEO 115. |
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| GEO 314 |
Geography
of Europe |
3 cr |
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| 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: At least one of the following - GEO 101, GEO 102, GEO 114, or GEO 115. |
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| GEO 315 |
Geography
of Latin America |
3 cr |
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| A
systematic survey of Latin American landscapes.
Attention is directed to natural resources, human
activities, and regional differentiation. Prerequisite: At least one of the following - GEO 101, GEO 102, GEO 114, or GEO 115. |
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| GEO 320 |
Alabama
Geography (W) |
3 cr |
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| Spatial
study of physical and human features in Alabama.
Includes geomorphology, climate, vegetation, agriculture,
development, population, and environmental issues
within the state. Prerequisites: EH 102 or EH 105 and at least one of the following - GEO 101, GEO 102, GEO 114, or GEO 115. |
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| GEO 321 |
National
Parks Conservation (W) |
3 cr |
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| An analysis of the motives and processes for establishing national parks and nature reserves, the primary conservation and preservation issues they have, and the influences of ecology, politics, and culture on their planning and management. US national parks are emphasized. Prerequisites: EH 102 or EH 105 and at least one of the following - GEO 101, GEO 102, GEO 114 or GEO 115. |
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| GEO 331 |
Computer
Graphs and Maps - C |
4 cr |
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| Introductory review of the application of computers to the production of graphs and thematic maps for geographical analysis. Prerequisite: GEO 102, GEO 102L, CIS 150, or permission of instructor. Fee. Core Course. |
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| GEO 332 |
Remote Sensing I |
4 cr |
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| Interpretation of maps, air photos and satellite images (identical to GY 332). Prerequisite: GEO 102 and GEO 102L or permission of instructor. Fee. Core Course. |
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| Analysis
of global climate as aggregate weather. Component
elements, factors controlling distribution, resulting
area patterns, and climatic classification are
studied (identical to MET 341). Prerequisite: GEO 353 or MET 353. Minimum grade of "C" needed in course prerequisite. Fee. |
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| GEO 342 |
Severe Weather |
3 cr |
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| A study of the causes, structure, and impact of tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and severe weather systems (identical to MET 342). Prerequisite: GEO 353 or MET 353. Minimum grade of "C" needed in course prerequisite. |
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| GEO 353 |
General Meteorology |
3 cr |
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| An overall view of the field of meteorology for science majors and minors. This course uses a quantitative approach to study the composition of the atmosphere, atmospheric processes, global circulation, and storm development. Laboratory exercises pay particular attention to hands-on analysis of meteorological charts (identical to MET 353). Prerequisites: MET 140, MET 140L and MA 112 or higher. Minimum grade of "C" needed in course prerequisites. Fee. |
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| GEO 365 |
Urban
Geography (C) |
3 cr |
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| Concentrates
upon the evolution, planning, and function of the urban spatial
system and upon the internal spatial structure
of an urban area's residential, commercial and
industrial land use. This course also introduces basic concepts and strategies of urban and regional planning with a focus on the domestic realm. Prerequisite: GEO 114 or GEO 115, or special permission. |
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| GEO 370 |
International Tourism |
3 cr |
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| 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. Prerequisite: At least one of the following - GEO 101, GEO 102, GEO 114 or GEO 115. |
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| GEO 381 |
Cultural
Geography |
3 cr |
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| Study
of the development and differentiation of cultural
landscapes and the economic, political, technological
and cultural processes that shape them. Prerequisite:
GEO 114 or GEO 115. |
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| GEO 410 |
Biogeography |
3 cr |
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| 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. Prerequisite:
GEO 101 or permission of instructor. |
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| A
review of soil formation, processes and properties
(identical to GY 411). Prerequisite: GEO 102 or
permission of the instructor. |
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| GEO 412 |
Physiographic Regions of North America (W) |
3 cr |
| The study of the major and minor natural regions of the North American continent, from Alaska to the Mexican border, including the Caribbean area. The course will focus on the different physically defined regions of North America, studying the homogenous variables that make each region distinct, including the topography, vegetation, soils, surface features, and past climates. Prerequisites: EH 102 or EH 105 and GEO 102 and GEO 102L or GY 111 and GY 111L. |
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| GEO 420 |
Geostatistics |
3 cr |
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| Applied
bivariate and multivariate statistics to problems
in geology, geography, and meteorology; parametric
and non-parametric procedures in correlation,
regression, analysis of variance, etc. Time series
analysis, trend surface analysis, kriging and
analysis of spatial (map) data (identical to
GY 420). Prerequisite: ST 210 or MA 125. |
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| GEO 435 |
Research
Methods in Geography (C) |
3 cr |
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| 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. Micro computer oriented
statistical and mapping packages will be used
to analyze geographic data. Prerequisites: Junior Standing, CIS 150, ST 210. Fee. Core Course. |
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| GEO 440 |
Coastal
Zone Management |
2 cr |
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| A
review of ecological features and of management
policies for coastal communities with a description
of relevant federal and state programs. Taught
only at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. |
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| GEO 441 |
Coastal
Climatology |
2 cr |
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| 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. Taught
only at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. |
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| GEO 442 |
Remote Sensing II |
4 cr |
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| Analysis of remotely sensed digital data for detection and mapping of Earth resources (identical to GY 442). Prerequisites: GEO or GY 332. Minimum grade of "B" needed in course prerequisite. Fee. |
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| GEO 460 |
Introduction to GIS |
4 cr |
| Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems technology, including software functionality (ArcGIS), data processing, cartography and spatial analysis (identical to GY 460). Prerequisite: CIS 150 with a grade of "B" or better or computer proficiency exam. Fee. |
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| GEO 461 |
GIS Applications I - Environment |
4 cr |
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| Application of Geographic Information Systems to studies of the natural environment (identical to GY 461). Prerequisites: GEO 460 or GY 460 or permission of instructor. Minimum grade of "B" needed in course prerequisite. Fee. |
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| GEO 462 |
GIS Applications II - Business and
Social Sciences |
4 cr |
| Application of Geographic Information Systems to Business and the Social Sciences. Prerequisites: GEO 460 or GY 460 or permission of instructor. Minimum grade of "B" needed in course prerequisite. Fee. |
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| GEO 480 |
Field
Work in Geography (W) |
4 cr |
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| 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. Prerequisites:
EH 102 or EH 105 and Senior standing. Fee. Core Course. This course serves as a capstone class for Geography majors. |
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| GEO 490 |
Special
Topics |
2-4 cr |
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| Geographic
topics not covered in current geography courses. May be repeated when content varies for a maximum of 8 credit hours. |
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| Departmental
seminar investigating a selected field of geography.
May be
repeated when content varies for a maximum of 3 credit hours. |
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| GEO 494 |
Directed
Studies |
1-4 cr |
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| Independent
research under
the direction of a member of the geography faculty. No more than 8 hours of Directed Study is allowed. |
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| GEO 496 |
Internship
in Geography |
1-4 cr |
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| On-the-job
learning through occupational or professional
work with an approved firm or agency. Open only
to geography majors. No more than 4 hours of Internship credit is allowed. |
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| GEO 542 |
Remote Sensing II |
4 cr |
| Analysis of remotely sensed digital data for detection and mapping of Earth resources. Credit for both GEO 442 or GY 442 and GEO 542 is not allowed. Prerequisite: GEO 332 or GY 332. Special project required. Fee. |
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| GEO 560 |
Introduction to GIS |
4 cr |
| Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems technology, including software functionality (ArcGIS), data processing, cartography and spatial analysis. Credit for both GEO 460 or GY 460 and GEO 560 is not allowed. Prerequisite: CIS 150 with a grade of "B" or better or computer proficiency exam. Special project required. Fee. |
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| GEO 561 |
GIS Applications I - Environment |
4 cr |
| Application of Geographic Information Systems to studies of the natural environment. Credit for both GEO 461 or GY 461 and GEO 561 is not allowed. Prerequisite: GEO 560 or GEO 460 or GY 460 with a grade of "B" or better or permission of instructor. Special project required. Fee. |
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| GEO 562 |
GIS Applications II - Business/Social |
4 cr |
| Application of Geographic Information Systems to Business and the Social Sciences. Credit for both GEO 462 and GEO 562 is not allowed. Prerequisite: GEO 560 or GEO 460 or GY 460 with a grade of "B" or better or permission of instructor. Special project required. Fee. |
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| GEO 590 |
Special
Topics |
1-6 cr |
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| 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. Includes specialized topics not currently
listed in the Bulletin course offerings. |
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| GEO 594 |
Graduate Directed Study Geography |
1-4 cr |
| Independent research in Geography at the graduate level. May be used to learn new techniques or explore research questions of special interest under the direction of a member of the Geography graduate faculty. May be repeated, no more than 8 hours of directed study is allowed. |
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