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GEOG Geography( Behavioral and Social Sciences) GEOG100 Introduction to Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F. CORE Behavioral and Social Science (SB) Course.An introduction to the broad field of geography as it is applicable to the general education student. The course presents the basic rationale of variations in human occupancy of the earth and stresses geographic concepts relevant to understanding world, regional and local issues. GEOG170 Maps and Map Use; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Mathematics or Formal Reasoning (MS) Course. An exploration of ways in which maps are produced, including how data are gathered using remote sensing, how data are analyzed in geographic information systems, and how data are presented in cartographic form. Development of skills in map reading, data interpretation and analysis, environmental analysis, and user-oriented presentations. 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. 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. There is a $40 lab fee associated with this course. 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 GEOG321. The physical environment, natural resources, and population in relation to agriculture, industry, transport, and trade in the State of Maryland and adjacent areas. GEOG312 The United States and Canada; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG312 or GEOG320. Formerly GEOG320. The two countries as functioning geographic systems with important differences and key linkages. An examination of the cultural, environmental, and economic components and their spatial variation. Attention to the role of regions in national economies. GEOG313 Latin America; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Diversity (D) Course. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG313 or GEOG323. Formerly GEOG323. A geography of Latin America and the Caribbean in the contemporary world: political and cultural regions, population and resource distribution, historical development, current levels of economic and social well-being, urbanization, development policies, migration trends, physical features and climates. GEOG372 Remote Sensing; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Principles of remote sensing in relation to photographic, thermal infrared and radar imaging. Methods of obtaining quantitative information from remotely-sensed images. Interpretation of remotely-sensed images emphasizing the study of spatial and environmental relationships. This course has a $40 lab fee. 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 lab fee for this course. GEOG384 (PermReq) Internship in Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: S-F. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Only GEOG384 will count toward the major requirement. Prerequisite: GEOG201/211, GEOG212, GEOG306 and (ENGL391 or ENGL393). For GEOG majors only. 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 in Geography II; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Only GEOG384 will count toward the major requirement. GEOG385 will count toward university requirements. Prerequisite: GEOG201, GEOG211, GEOG212, GEOG306 and Junior English. For GEOG majors only. Supervised field training to provide career experience. Introduction to professional-level activities, demands, opportunities. Placement at a public agency, nonprofit organization, or private firm. Participation requires application to the internship advisor in preceding semester. GEOG398 Special Topics in Geography; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. GEOG498 (PermReq) Topical Investigations; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. GEOG788 (PermReq) Selected Topics in Geography; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. GEOG789 (PermReq) Independent Readings; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Contact department to make arrangements. GEOG790 (PermReq) 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. Contact department to make arrangements. GEOG799 (PermReq) Master's Thesis Research; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. GEOG899 (PermReq) Doctoral Dissertation Research; (1-8 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
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