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GEOG Geography( Behavioral and Social Sciences) GEOG123 Causes and Implications of Global Change; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Physical Science (PS) Course.Also offered as GEOL123, METO123, and PBIO123/BSCI123. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG123, GEOL123, METO123, or PBIO123/BSCI123. A unique experience in integrating physical, chemical, geological, and biological sciences with geographical, economic, sociological, and political knowledge skills toward a better understanding of global change. Review of environmental science relating to weather and climate change, acid precipitation, ozone holes, global warming, and impacts on biology, agriculture, and human behavior. Study of the natural, long- term variability of the global environment, and what influence mankind may have in perturbing it from its natural evolution. Concepts of how physical, biological, and human behavioral systems interact, and the repercussions which may follow human endeavors. The manner in which to approach decision and policy making related to global change. GEOG130 Developing Countries; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Behavioral and Social Science (SB) Course. CORE Diversity (D) Course. USP Distributive Studies Area D: Social and Behavioral Sciences Course. An introduction to the geographic characteristics of the development problems and prospects of developing countries. Spatial distribution of poverty, employment, migration and urban growth, agricultural productivity, rural development, policies and international trade. Portraits of selected developing countries. GEOG170 Maps and Map Use; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Mathematics or Formal Reasoning (MS) Course. The use and interpretation of maps encountered in both "everyday" reading and in scientific literature. Development of skills in map reading, environmental analysis, interpretation and orienteering. USP Area B Distributive Studies Non-lab Science and Mathematics Course. GEOG201 Geography of Environmental Systems; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. A systematic introduction to the processes and associated forms of the atmosphere and earth's surfaces emphasizing the interaction between climatology, hydrology and geomorphology. CORE Distributive Studies Physical Science Laboratory Course only when taken concurrently with GEOG 211. USP Distributive Studies Area B Non-Lab Science and Mathematics Course. If taken with GEOG 211, course may be counted as USP Area B Lab Science Course. GEOG202 The World in Cultural Perspective; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Behavioral and Social Science (SB) Course. USP Distributive Studies Area A: Cultural and Historical Course. The imprint of cultural traits, such as religion, language and livelihood systems, on the earth's landscape. The transformation of the earth's surface as a result of cultural diversity, settlement patterns, political organization, cultural evolution, and population growth. GEOG211 Geography of Environmental Systems Laboratory; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Pre- or corequisite: GEOG201 or GEOL100 or GEOL120. A laboratory course to accompany GEOG 201. Analysis of the components of the earth's energy balance using basic instrumentation; weather map interpretation; soil analysis; the application of map and air photo interpretation techniques to landform analysis. CORE Distributive Studies Physical Science Laboratory Course only when taken concurrently with GEOG 201. One two-hour lab per week. There is a $40.00 lab fee with this course. GEOG212 (PermReq) The World in Cultural Perspective Laboratory; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Pre- or corequisite: GEOG202. For GEOG majors only. Introduction to the basic methods and techniques employed in human geography. GEOG305 Quantitative Methods in Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. A practical introduction to data sources and measurement, descriptive statistics, data collection, sampling and questionnaire design, field techniques, map use, computer use and data presentation. GEOG310 Maryland and Adjacent Areas; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG310 or GEOG321. Formerly GEOG 321. The physical environment, natural resources, and population in relation to agriculture, industry, transport, and trade in the State of Maryland and adjacent areas. GEOG330 Cultural Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: GEOG201, GEOG202, ANTH220, or ANTH260; or permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG330, GEOG360, or GEOG362. Formerly GEOG 362. Impact of humans through ideas and technology on the evolution of geographic landscapes. Major themes in the relationships between cultures and environments. GEOG332 Economic Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG203, GEOG303, or GEOG332. Formerly GEOG 303. Principles of managing scarce resources in a world where everyone faces tradeoffs across both time and space. Focuses on the relationship between globalization processes and changing patterns of locational advantages, production, trade, population, socioeconomic and environmental grace and sustainability. GEOG334 The American City: Past and Present; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG334 or GEOG350. Formerly GEOG 350. Development of the American city from the early 19th century to the present. The internal structure of contemporary metropolitan areas, the spatial arrangement of residential, commercial, and other activities. Washington, D.C. and Baltimore examples. GEOG340 Geomorphology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Survey of landform types and role of processes in their generation. Frequency of occurrence and implications for land utilization. Emphasis on coastal, fluvial, and glacial landforms in different environmental settings. Landform regions of Maryland. GEOG342 Introduction to Biogeography; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: GEOG201. Recommended: GEOG211. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG342 or GEOG347. Formerly GEOG 347. The principles of biogeography, including the patterns, processes and distributions of living organisms from local to global scales, aspects of ecophysiology, population and community ecology and evolutionary biology. Spatial processes in the biosphere will be covered. GEOG373 Geographic Information Systems; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Characteristics and organization of geographic data; creation and use of digital geospatial databases; metadata; spatial data models for thematic mapping and map analysis; use of geographic information system in society, government, and business. Practical training with use of advanced software and geographic databases. There is a $40.00 lab fee with this course. GEOG384 (PermReq) Internship in Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: S-F. Prerequisite: GEOG305; and GEOG310; and permission of department. Corequisite: GEOG385. Supervised field training to provide career experience. Introduction to professional level activities, demands, opportunities. Placement at a public agency, non-profit organization, or private firm. Participation requires application to the internship advisor in preceding semester. GEOG385 (PermReq) Internship Research Paper; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: GEOG305; and GEOG310; and permission of department. Corequisite: GEOG384. Seminar conducted on campus. Research paper related to the student's internship. GEOG396 Honors Research; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: permission of department. Senior standing. For GEOG majors only. Formerly GEOG 397. First course in the departmental honors sequence. Student development of a potential research topic under the guidance of a faculty advisor, culminating in a written and oral presentation of a research proposal. GEOG397 Honors Thesis; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: GEOG396. Senior standing. For GEOG majors only. Formerly GEOG 399. Second course in the departmental honors sequence. Student research under the auspices of a faculty advisor, culminating in a research paper to be defended orally before the geography honors committee. GEOG398 (PermReq) Special Topics in Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. GEOG410 Washington, D.C.: Past and Present; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG410 or GEOG454. Formerly GEOG 454. Development of the Washington, D.C. area from its origin as the Federal Capital to its role as a major metropolitan area. The geographic setting, the L'Enfant Plan and its modification, the federal government role, residential and commercial structure. The growth of Washington's suburbs. GEOG434 The Contemporary City; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG434 or GEOG450. Formerly GEOG 450. The contemporary urban system: towns, cities and metropolitan areas and their role as concentrations of social and economic activity. Patterns of land-use: residential, employment, commercial activity, manufacturing, and transportation. Explanatory and descriptive models. International comparisons. GEOG435 Population Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG422 or GEOG435. Formerly GEOG 422. The spatial characteristics of population distribution and growth, migration, fertility and mortality from a global perspective. Basic population-environmental relationships; carrying capacity, density, relationships to national development. GEOG445 Climatology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. Prerequisite: GEOG345. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG445 or GEOG446. Formerly GEOG 446. Quantitative investigations into the Earth's radiation balance, water cycle, and the interrelationship of climate and vegetation. Methodologies in climate research. Case studies related to global climatic change. GEOG472 Remote Sensing:Digital Processing and Analysis; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: GEOG306, GEOG372 oe: or introductory remote sensing course in another department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG472 or GEOG480. Formerly GEOG 480. Digital image processing and analysis applied to satelite and aircraft land remote sensing data. Consideration is given to preprocessing steps including calibration and geo registration. Analysis methods include digital image exploration, feature extraction thematic classification, change detection, and biophysical characterization. One or more application examples may be reviewed. There is a $40.00 lab fee with this course. GEOG498 (PermReq) Topical Investigations; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. GEOG498C Topical Investigations: The Coastal Ocean: Processes and Ecology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. GEOG498D Topical Investigations: Land Use, Climate Change, and Sustainability; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. GEOG603 Masters Research Tutorial; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Prerequisite: GEOG 600; and permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG 603 or GEOG 610. Formerly GEOG 610. Development of Masters scholarly paper topic, critical literature review, formulation of geographical approach to research methodology. Individual meetings with faculty. Comprehensive exam before the end of the semester. GEOG604 PhD Research Tutorial; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Prerequisite: GEOG 600; and permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG 604, GEOG 610D, or GEOG 611. Formerly GEOG 611. Development of Doctoral research proposal: critical literature review; formulation of research methodology; data identification and evaluation. Individual meetings with faculty. Doctoral proposal defense before end of semester. GEOG606 Quantitative Spatial Analysis; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisite: GEOG 305; or permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG 605 or GEOG 606. Formerly GEOG 605. Multivariate statistical method applications to spatial problems. Linear and non-linear correlation and regression, factor analysis, cluster analysis. Spatial statistics including: trend surfaces, sequences, point distributions. Applications orientation. GEOG695 Spatial Models; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisite: GEOG 483 or equivalent; and GEOG 605 or equivalent. Mathematical and other models for varied subject matter. Models for point, line, area, surface spatial data contexts. Descriptive and normative models. Aggregate and dis-aggregate models. Tools for research, planning, decision making. Information systems context. Intuitive understanding emphasized. Practical experience using several computer tools. GEOG738A Seminar in Humaan Geography: Medical Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. GEOG778A Seminar in Remote Sensing: Quantitative Remote Sensing; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. GEOG788 (PermReq) Selected Topics in Geography; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs. GEOG788A Selected Topics in Geography: Biogeochemical Cycling; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. GEOG788B Selected Topics in Geography: Population and the Environment; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. GEOG788W Selected Topics in Geography: Introduction to Physical Geography; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD/S-F. GEOG789 (PermReq) Independent Readings; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs. GEOG790 Internship in Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Field experience in the student's specialty in a Federal, state, or local agency or private business. Research paper required. GEOG798 Selected Topics in Geography: Seminar Series: Seminar Series; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/AUD. GEOG799 (PermReq) Master's Thesis Research; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. GEOG898 (PermReq) Pre-Candidacy Research; (1-8 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. GEOG899 (PermReq) Doctoral Dissertation Research; (6 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
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