Geography Course Descriptions

GEO 100 Principles of Geography ... 3
Covers the major areas of geographic study, both physical and cultural, and how each is distributed globally. Promotes understanding of a multicultural world and the differing values held by people throughout that world.

GEO 101 Geography: The Eastern World ... 3
Survey of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and Pacific World. Emphasis on topographical, physical, human and cultural factors.

GEO 102 Geography: The Western World ... 3
Survey of the continents of Europe, North America, and South America. Emphasis on topographical, physical, human and cultural factors.

GEO 115 Geography of North America ... 3
Survey of physical, topographical, economic, and cultural factors of United States and Canada.

GEO 120  Introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) 3
Introduction to the concepts and experiences in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Examines how to manipulate and analyze spatial data with exploration of practical uses of GIS. Includes using GIS technology and software through hands-on exercises and projects to solve real-world problems. Focus on developing skills in the use of visual maps and written communication in GIS.

GEO 220 GIS Internship ... 1-3
Prerequisite: GEO 120 and permission of instructor. Application of geographic technique and information learned in GIS class through work force experience.

GEO 221 GIS Internship II ... 1-3
Prerequisites: GEO 220 and permission of instructor. Application of advanced geographic techniques and information learned in GIS class through workforce experience.

GEO 222 GIS Internship III ... 1-3
Prerequisites: GEO 221 and permission of instructor. Application of advanced geographic techniques and information learned in GIS class through workforce experience.

GEO 225 Advanced GIS ... 3
Prerequisites: GEO 120 or permission of instructor. Exploration of increasingly complex geographic concepts using computer and analytical methods to solve spatial problems. Sophisticated GIS technology used to find and explain spatial patterns. ESRI products and GPS technology used to create data and maps.

GEO 299 Topics in Geography ... 3
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Exploration of topic selected by department. Introduction to research techniques and seminar approach as integral part of scholarship.