GEO 200 Level Courses

  • GEO 201  Introduction to Plant Geography

    GEO 201  Introduction to Plant Geography

    Semester:
    Fall of even years
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Restrictions:
    Not open to graduate students.
    Description:
    Geographic distribution and characteristics of plants throughout the world; relationships between biomes and aspects of the physical environment (climate, soils, landforms, disturbance); plant ecology; human impacts on vegetation; optional field trip on campus.
  • GEO 203  Introduction to Meteorology

    GEO 203  Introduction to Meteorology

    Semester:
    Fall of every year
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Description:
    Fundamentals of meteorology. Energy balance, adiabatic processes, horizontal motion, cyclogenesis, and severe weather.
  • GEO 204  World Regional Geography

    GEO 204  World Regional Geography

    Semester:
    Fall of every year
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Description:
    Economic, political, cultural, environmental, and technological processes and conditions that explain the diversity of world regions.
  • GEO 206  Physical Geography

    GEO 206  Physical Geography

    Semester:
    Fall of every year, Spring of every year
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Description:
    Geographic and functional interrelationships within the physical environment: Earth-sun relationships, weather, climate, soils, vegetation and landforms (terrain characteristics).
  • GEO 206L  Physical Geography Laboratory

    GEO 206L  Physical Geography Laboratory

    Semester:
    Fall of every year, Spring of every year
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 1   Lab Hours: 2
    Prerequisite:
    GEO 113 or GEO 151 or GEO 203 or GEO 204 or (GEO 206 or concurrently) or GEO 208 or GEO 211 or GEO 215 or GEO 221
    Description:
    Geographic aspects of weather, climate, soil, vegetation, and terrain. Interpretation and application of maps and remotely sensed imagery.
  • GEO 211  Environmental Policy and Practice

    GEO 211  Environmental Policy and Practice

    Semester:
    Fall of every year
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Description:
    Systematic study of environmental policy and resource management practices in the United States and the broader global context, emphasizing geographical and other social sciences perspectives.
  • GEO 214  Geography of Drugs

    GEO 214  Geography of Drugs

    Semester:
    Fall of even years
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Description:
    Physical, ecological, and human geographies of drugs, drug crops, pharmaceuticals, alcohol, and their diffusions. Cultural geographies and geopolitical implications of drugs' consumption, trade, and regulation and prohibition.
  • GEO 215  Sports Geography

    GEO 215  Sports Geography

    Semester:
    Fall of odd years
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Description:
    Geographical variables that influence the location, character, and spread of sports at the national and global scale. Human cultures and diffusion. Themes associated with the geography of sports. Origin and spread of collegiate, professional, international, and Olympic sports
  • GEO 221  Introduction to Geographic Information

    GEO 221  Introduction to Geographic Information

    Semester:
    Fall of every year, Spring of every year
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Description:
    Principles and methods of spatial data collection, handling, analysis, and display. Introduction to remote sensing, geographic information systems, and cartography.
  • GEO 221L  Introduction to Geographic Information Laboratory

    GEO 221L  Introduction to Geographic Information Laboratory

    Semester:
    Fall of every year, Spring of every year, Summer of every year
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 1   Lab Hours: 2
    Prerequisite:
    GEO 221 or concurrently
    Recommended Background:
    Basic computer and math skills
    Description:
    Basic skills for working with Geographic Information Systems, remotely sensed imagery, design of maps, geospatial tools and technologies for data analysis and problem-solving.
  • GEO 235  Geography of Environment and Health

    GEO 235  Geography of Environment and Health

    Semester:
    Spring of every year
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Description:
    Geographic patterns of global health and environmental inequalities; the built, physical and social environment; urban design; infectious and chronic diseases.
  • GEO 259  Geography of Recreation and Tourism

    GEO 259  Geography of Recreation and Tourism

    Semester:
    Fall of even years
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Description:
    Cultural, physical, and biotic factors affecting the distribution of recreation and tourism resources and participation. U.S. and international examples and case studies.
  • GEO 286  Undergraduate Research in Geography

    GEO 286  Undergraduate Research in Geography

    Semester:
    Fall of even years
    Credits:
    Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
    Description:
    Supervised research on a topic or topics determined by the instructor. Applications of geographic tools and theory.

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