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Foreign Languages Independent Study |
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FLIS 481 - Independent Study in a Foreign Language
Independent research on a cultural, linguistic, or literary topic. Detailed outline of proposed research required prior to enrollment. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Three 400-level courses in the language and consent of department.
Credits: 1-6
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FLIS 499 - Honors Independent Study
Independent research on a literary, cultural, or linguistic topic under the guidance of a faculty member, for students pursuing the B.A. degree with honors in foreign languages and literatures. Students must present a detailed outline of proposed research to the honors adviser for approval.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Three 400-level courses in the major language, senior status, and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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Foreign Languages Special Topics |
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FLST 181 - Elementary Language Instruction I
Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a less commonly taught language.
Credits: 5
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FLST 182 - Elementary Language Instruction II
Continuation of FLST 181.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLST 181 in the same language or consent of the department.
Credits: 5
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FLST 281 - Intermediate Language Instruction I
Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a less commonly taught language at the intermediate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLST 181 and FLST 182 in the same language, or consent of department.
Credits: 3-5
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FLST 282 - Intermediate Language Instruction II
Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a less commonly taught language at the intermediate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLST 181, FLST 182, and FLST 281 in same language, or consent of department.
Credits: 3-5
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FLST 381 - Special Studies in Language I
Special topics in the various foreign languages. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-9
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FLST 382 - Special Studies in Language II
Special topics in the various foreign languages. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-9
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FLST 481 - Special Topics in Literature I
Study of a major author, genre, theme, period, or literary movement. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language as topic changes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLST 482 - Special Topics in Literature II
Study of a major author, genre, theme, period, or literary movement. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language as topic changes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLST 483 - Special Topics in Linguistics
Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours per language as topics change.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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Foundations of Education |
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EPFE 201 - Education as an Agent for Change
Study of the complex problems facing educational and other institutions in our multicultural or pluralistic communities and the role of education as an agent for change.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 300 - Ethics, the Law and Educational Policy
Introduction to the ethical implications and legal responsibilities of educational leaders working in a diverse society. Provides an opportunity to critically examine beliefs, values, and the influence of these on personal and professional leadership skills and policy development.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 302 - Advocacy, Justice and Leadership in a Diverse Society
Introduction to the study and practice of effective leadership in a diverse society. Particular attention is given to issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability and language. Introduction to theories and strategies that will prepare them to advocate and act in ways that shape and influence educational organizations and serve the interests of all members of society.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 321 - History of American Education
Survey of American education in relation to the main currents of American history. Includes religious, political, cultural, and demographic influences.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 355 - Sociology of Schooling
Introduction to the sociological study of schooling. Examination of the role of schools in modern society, the organizational features of schools, education as an institution and its relation to other social institutions, and the relationship between schooling and social inequality.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 400 - Foundations of Education
Sociological, philosophical, and historical foundations of education. Curriculum development, multicultural concerns, and school organization are addressed in relation to teaching.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 410 - Philosophy of Education
Differentiates philosophy of education from other basic inquiry into education. Emphasis on standard forms of philosophical reasoning. Exploration of leading writings for their relevance to the improvement of instruction in a sociocultural context.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 415 - Policy Analysis in Educational Contexts
Learn and employ critical policy analysis skills to understand, analyze and critique policy formation, implementation and evaluation. Examine the relationship between policy process and the role of leaders in diverse educational contexts. Explore how leadership skills, politics, social trends and conditions, educational philosophies, and policy research can all influence policy generation and outcomes. Policy analysis is treated as both a theoretical and practical endeavor.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 426X - Foundations of Psychedelic Studies in Education
Crosslisted as EPS 426. An exploration of psychological, social, historical, philosophical, and anthropological implications of psychedelics for educational practice and policy.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 430 - Comparative and International Education
Examines sociocultural foundations of education from comparative perspectives. Field-based evidence from Western and non-Western societies used to examine the educational goals and practices across cultures and nations.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 440 - Education for Social Justice
Examines the social and psychological conditions that give rise to increased levels of violence, aggression, and fear within individuals and societies. Explores how “education for social justice” as a conceptual framework can be best adopted and practiced by educators and citizens to clarify the moral and educational challenges posed by these destructive psychological and cultural patterns of behavior.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 486 - Internship in Educational Foundations
Application of the principles of foundations of education in a practical setting. Instruction supervised by a foundations of education professor. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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EPFE 490 - Workshop in Education
Concentrated study of curriculum, contemporary issues, and problems of the community and the public schools. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Acceptance by director of workshop.
Credits: 1-3
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EPFE 492 - Special Topics in Foundations of Education
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.
Credits: 1-3
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EPFE 497 - Independent Study
Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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French |
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FLFR 101 - Beginning French I
Fundamentals of grammar, composition, and conversation. Intended for students with less than one year of high school French.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 102 - Beginning French II
Continuation of FLFR 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Generally appropriate for those with one year of high school French; appropriate score on the placement test is required, FLFR 101 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 201 - Intermediate French I
Further development of grammar, composition, reading, and cultural awareness to increase language mastery.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Generally appropriate for those with two years of high school French; appropriate score on the placement test is required, FLFR 102 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 202 - Intermediate French II
Further developing skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Study of French and Francophone culture and civilization through a variety of media.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Generally appropriate for those with three years of high school French; appropriate score on the placement test is required, FLFR 201 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 300 - Special Topics in French Language, Literature, Linguistics or Culture
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 301 - Breaking it Down: The Structure of French
Exploration of core areas of French grammar and associated linguistic concepts.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 302 - Introduction to Translation
Exploration of the vast field of translation studies and its practical applications. Understanding of French grammar and culture is enhanced by translating from a wide range of genres, including literature, journalism, marketing, as well as more popular cultural forms.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 311 - Spoken French in a Cultural Context
Development of oral skills necessary to converse competently and convincingly on a range of topics, both of an everyday nature (sports, weather, gossip, pop culture) and of a more pressing concern (social inequality, globalization, global warming).
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 312 - Parlons Francais: Applied French Phonetics
Intensive course on French pronunciation with an introduction to phonetics to give students a better understanding of the differences between the French and English sound systems and to help them accurately perceive and produce French sounds.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 321 - Cultural Practices in France
Survey of cultural practices in France, with a focus on literary, artistic, cinematic, and popular works of historical importance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 322 - Cultural Practices in the Francophone World
Survey of cultural practices from the Francophone world (excluding France), with a focus on literary, artistic, cinematic and popular works of historical importance from various regions, including North Africa, the Caribbean, Western Europe, North America, and Southwest Asia.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 400 - Special Topics in French Language, Literature, Linguistics or Culture
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 411 - Communicating in Modern French
Advanced conversation and composition focusing on the comprehension and usage of contemporary French in day-to-day communication, including formal and informal language, world varieties of French, and French slang.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 412 - French for Business
Study of select business and administrative aspects of French, such as writing a resume and cover letter, answering interview questions, and composing professional communications.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 430 - French and Francophone Film
Examination of the major trends and topics in French and Francophone cinema, from its inception to the present day.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 437 - Authors in Context
Interdisciplinary study of literary works within their historical and cultural contexts. Close readings of texts combined with a cross-section approach to their cultural landscape to map out the interplay between literature and other cultural agents (visual arts, music, architecture, science, philosophy, politics, etc.).
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 440 - Postcolonial Studies and Francophone Culture
General treatment of the works of Francophone writers from one of the following regions: French Caribbean, the Maghreb, or French-speaking Americas.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 445 - Feminism in France
Study of the role of women in French society from the medieval period to the present through the lens of various feminist movements.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 446 - Studies in French Genres
Focus on major genres in French literature and an overview of important literary texts belonging to that genre across the centuries. Content will vary each term but may include genres such as theatre, poetry, romance, epistolary texts, and short narratives.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 463 - La France Contemporaine
Political, social, and cultural development of modern-day France.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 464 - Paris: City of Lights
Study of urban changes in Paris from the Middle Ages to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 465 - Experiments in Autobiography
Exploration of a diverse set of autobiographical forms from the Renaissance to the contemporary period. Taking inspiration from the course work, students create an autobiography in French.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 480 - French Publishing Atelier
Writing course focused on creating and publishing a collaborative web magazine in French. While all activities revolve around writing and speaking in French, student contributions involve a variety of forms: written text, video (including translation and overdubbing), sound files, visual art, etc., in any web-supported format. Students manage, edit, and select materials for publication.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 481 - Advanced French Phonetics and Phonology
Detailed exploration of the sound system of French, including what sounds make up the French language, how to transcribe French words using the International Phonetic Alphabet, and understanding the rules that govern pronunciation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 482 - History of the French Language
Internal development of the French language from its origins to the present with considerations of external social influences. Attention given to the relationship of French to the other Romance languages through elements of phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 483 - Translation Theory and Practice
Analysis of translation as a linguistic practice and a metaphor for cultural exchange.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 484 - Advanced Translation
Addresses practical steps of becoming a professional translator or interpreter while developing the appropriate skills for working in the field.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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Geography |
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GEOG 101 - Introduction to Environmental Geography
Elements of the physical environment, with emphasis on hydrology, vegetation, landforms, and soils; processes involved in their interactions, their spatial variations, and interrelationships between these elements and humankind. Three hours of lecture.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 102 - Introduction to Environmental Geography Laboratory
Selected laboratory experiments to accompany GEOG 101. Two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: GEOG 101.
Credits: 1
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GEOG 105 - Weather, Climate, and You
Introduction to the science of weather and climate. Solar radiation, energy transfer and the seasons. Clouds and precipitation, weather systems and extreme weather. Climate variability and change. Impacts on humans and the environment. Three hours of lecture.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 106 - Weather and Climate Laboratory
Laboratory and field activities to explore weather- and climate-related phenomena. Two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: GEOG 105.
Credits: 1
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GEOG 150 - Introduction to Geomatics
Introduction to geomatics and the basic concepts, theories, and principles pertaining to land surveying. Origins of the land surveying profession and the history and role of land surveying in the U.S. Introduction to surveying equipment and methods, the types of surveys performed by a land surveyor, and the relationship of surveying to other mapping sciences. Basic techniques and computations for measuring land characteristics, including distance, direction, elevation and area. Lecture, laboratory and field experience.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 202 - World Regional Geography
Geographic analysis of the nations and regions of the world, emphasizing their economic, political, and social organization. Attention given to contemporary problems.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 204 - Geography of Economic Activities
A global system approach to understanding the economic interdependence among people, regions, and nations.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 250 - Civil Surveying
Elements of civil and engineering projects as they relate to land surveying. Planning and methods of data acquisition for topographic and landscape surveys. Elements and interpretation of engineering site plans in relation to the surveying needs. Use of imagery and 3-D scanning technologies. Surveying principles and practices for roadway, utility, and building layout. Lecture, laboratory and field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ. GEOG 150.
Credits: 4
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GEOG 251 - Control Surveying
Establishment and calculation of coordinate position by means of control surveys. Control and benchmark systems. Datums and projected coordinate systems and standards for converting between datums and coordinate systems. The National Spatial Reference System. Principles and methods of satellite positioning systems and their use in land surveying. Field methods of coordinate establishment and computation. Lecture, laboratory and field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ. GEOG 150.
Credits: 4
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GEOG 253 - Environment and Society
Introduction to the study of human-environment interactions from a geographic perspective, with emphasis on the role of humans in changing the face of the earth. Fundamentals of environmental science as well as global and local issues related to human population growth, agriculture, water resources, biodiversity, forest resources, energy use, climate change, and environmental health.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 256 - Maps and Mapping
Introduction to maps as models of our earth, tools of visualization, and forms of graphic communication. Use of satellite and aerial imagery, land surveying, and geographic information systems in map production. Thematic maps and how they are used. Map design for informational and persuasive purposes. Two hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 302 - Soil Science
Lecture, field and laboratory study of physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils with emphasis on soil development, classification, geography, management, and conservation. Lecture, laboratory, and field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 101 or GEOL 120 or ENVS 301; or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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GEOG 303 - Water Resources and the Environment
Evaluation of water as a resource; its availability, distribution, use, and quality. Operation of the hydrologic cycle and relationships between surface water and the soil, groundwater, and atmosphere. Human impacts on water resources and the management of water-related hazards, including flooding, drought, and the spread of disease. Lecture and field experience.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 304 - Transportation Geography
Concepts and methods in transportation geography with emphasis on transportation and spatial structure, network analysis, spatial interaction modeling, urban transportation, logistics, and transportation planning. GIS applications of network optimization, location-allocation, and logistics analysis.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 306 - Severe and Hazardous Weather
Examination of fundamentals of atmospheric phenomena with an emphasis on understanding concepts and processes behind severe manifestations of weather and climate. Physical aspects of extratropical cyclones, winter weather phenomena, thunderstorm phenomena, tropical weather systems, and large-scale, longer-term weather events are analyzed. Case studies are employed to investigate human, economic, and environmental consequences of extreme weather and climate events.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 315X - Geography of Energy
Crosslisted with ENVS 315. Interdisciplinary overview of the geography of energy. Basics of energy literacy, including unit conversions and net energy analysis. Geographic components of current energy production, consumption and transportation, including fossil fuels and renewable energy resources. Major geographic, energetic, environmental and/or economic issues related to the continued production of energy. Comparison and contrast of energy options from a net energy perspective.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 322 - Geography of World Plant Communities
Spatial and temporal variations of vegetation communities, detailed examination of world biomes, and emphasis on interrelationships among vegetation, climate, and soil. Long-term changes in biome extent and dominance from the Cretaceous to present. Recent vegetation change and models of succession and vegetation dynamics plus human impacts on plant communities.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 324X - Women in Science
Crosslisted as WGST 324 and BIOS 324X. Why women are underrepresented in many scientific fields. The history of women in science, the current status of women in science, and the representation of women in various scientific disciplines.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 330 - Geography of the U.S. and Canada
Regional analysis of the two countries. Cultural, economic, and political patterns. Geographic perspectives applied to current issues and problems.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 332 - Geography of Latin America
Selected topics in Latin America’s social, economic, and political geography. Emphasizes problems of regional development.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 335X - Immigration
Crosslisted as SOCI 335. Examines the national and international dynamics of migration, the causes and effects of migration, migration policies, and the experiences of immigrant communities in the United States and beyond.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SOCI 170 or SOCI 250 or SOCI 260 or SOCI 270, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 336 - Geography of Africa
Spatial analysis of the human and physical patterns of Africa.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 338 - Geography of Asia
Regional analysis of Asia. Natural environment and resources, natural hazards, history and cultures, agriculture and rural development, demographic changes, urbanization and urban problems, industry and trade, tourism, areas of political conflicts. Geographic perspectives applied to contemporary issues.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 350 - Land Surveying
Discussion and history of the U.S. Rectangular System. Principals and practices of the Northwest Territory and Illinois State legal surveys including land acts and instructions. Legal document research and preparation. Illinois Land Survey System procedures and calculations. Retracement survey analysis and methods. Lecture, laboratory, and field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ. GEOG 150.
Credits: 4
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GEOG 352 - Geospatial Dimensions of Homeland Security
Planning and practicing homeland security and emergency response from a geospatial perspective. Integrating homeland security across jurisdictions and geographic scales, from local to national. Practical value of GIS, spatial data, and geospatial methods in planning, risk assessment and mitigation. Lecture and laboratory. Not open for credit to students with previous credit in GEOG 256.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 359 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Study of the fundamental principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis on the development of these systems, their components and their integration into mainstream geography. Two hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 256 or GEOG 352 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 360 - Earth from Space: Introduction to Remote Sensing
Introduction to the principles of acquiring and interpreting data from remote sensing systems, focusing primarily on the use of aerial photography and satellite imagery to study the environment. Physical processes involved in remote sensing including electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with atmosphere and land surface; common remote sensing systems; basic principles of photogrammetry. Lecture and laboratory.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 361 - Geographic Measurement and Quantitative Analysis
Description of measurement systems used in geography and ways in which numerical data are presented. Fundamentals of probability and statistical inference applied to geographic problems. Introduction to computer applications in the presentation and analysis of geographic data. Two hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: STAT 301.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 362 - Geography of Urban Systems
Past and current patterns of worldwide urbanization, urban hierarchies and systems of cities, functional metropolitan and megalopolitan regions, the city’s role in economic and social development.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 368 - Climate Change: Science, Impacts, and Mitigation
Overview of the science of climate change and an analysis of the implications of this change on societies throughout the world. Spatial dimensions of climate change will be examined from a holistic perspective, taking into account interactions between the natural and man-made environment, impacted societies and the development of economic and social policies. Social and political ramifications of climate change have become apparent as local communities in different parts of the world struggle to adapt to new patterns of urban climate, excessive rainfall, prolonged droughts, and severe weather events.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 370 - Regional Climatology
Principles of climatic classification; types and groups derived from a synthesis of the climatic elements; major anomalies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 105 and GEOG 106, or MET 300. CRQ: STAT 301.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 390 - Topics in Geography
Current or special interest topics in the subfields of geography. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours as subject varies. Students may register for multiple sections of GEOG 390 simultaneously.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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GEOG 391 - Internship
A. Physical Geography
B. Environmental Management
C. Meteorology/Climatology
D. Regional Geography
E. Human Geography
G. Urban/Economic Geography
J. Methods and Techniques
K. Mapping/Geovisualization
M. Geomatics/Surveying
Work as an intern in an off-campus agency or firm. Students complete intern tasks as assigned, do readings and prepare a paper under the supervision of a faculty member. Each letter category may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-6
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GEOG 401X - Third Clinical Secondary School Experience in History/Social Sciences
Crosslisted as ANTH 401X, ECON 401X, HIST 401, POLS 401X, PSYC 401X, and SOCI 401X. Discipline-based clinical experiences for prospective secondary teachers in history and social sciences. Observations, evaluation, and practicum on methods and problems in teaching in the discipline. Includes a minimum of 40 clock hours of supervised and formally evaluated experiences in the particular setting likely for the student teaching experience. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: HIST 496 (or cross-listed sections).
Credits: 1-2
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GEOG 402 - Pedology
Soil genesis, distribution, and classification. Environment, geomorphology, and soil formation relationships. Soil description, mapping, and interpretation for land use. Lecture, laboratory, and field experience.
Credits: 4
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GEOG 403 - Soils and Environmental Land Use Planning
Application of soil science to environmental issues; use of geospatial data in mapping and utilizing the soil resource in agricultural, urban, and natural systems; use of soils information in wetland delineations, waste disposal, nutrient and contaminant cycling, erosion-sedimentation, ecological restoration, and environmental quality. Professional ethics, certification, and licensing of soil scientists.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 404 - Soil Description and Interpretation
Lecture, lab, and field experience involving description, interpretation, and classification of soil profiles and soil-landscape geographic relationships for agricultural, urban, and wildland use. Participate in soil judging contests. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 302 or GEOG 402 or consent of department.
Credits: 2
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GEOG 406 - Natural Hazards and Environmental Risk
Examination of processes that create environmental and atmospheric hazards, the spatial and temporal discontinuities associated with hazards, and societal aspects that affect and compound disasters. Historical and contemporary case studies are utilized to investigate the interaction between society and natural hazards.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 101 or GEOG 105 or GEOG 306 or GEOL 120 or consent of the department.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 407 - Technological Hazards
Study of the spatial problems associated with technological (human-made) hazards and the geographic scope of their impacts on human activities and the environment. Spatial dimension of risk and the role of geospatial information in mitigation, emergency response, planning, and management. Examination of the social and cultural contexts associated with technological hazards and regulatory issues in risk management. Emphasis on risk perception, risk analysis, hazard assessment and hazard management from geospatial and cultural perspectives. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 359.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 408 - Tropical Environmental Hazards
Examination of natural hazards with a focus on Southeast Asia. Tsunamis, monsoons, typhoons, flooding, droughts, and urban hazards are explored. Interactions among the following three major systems are analyzed with respect to shaping these hazards: the physical environment, social and demographic characteristics, and components of the built environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 101 or GEOG 105 or GEOG 306 or GEOL 120 or consent of the department.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 413 - Forest Ecology and Management
Forest species regeneration, growth and mortality. Past and present environmental conditions, disturbances, and forest processes. Tree identification, forest measures, and field methods. Lecture, laboratory, and field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 322 or BIOS 103, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 422 - Plant-Soil Interactions
Crosslisted as BIOS 422X. Chemical and physical properties of soils affecting vegetation, segregation of natural plant communities, and managed systems. Lecture, laboratory, and field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 103, and GEOG 302, or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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GEOG 430 - Population Geography
Geographic perspective on overpopulation, immigration, environmental degradation, development, and human rights. Fundamentals of fertility, mortality, migration, and composition. Discussion of both conceptual and empirical approaches focusing on national and international population and public policy issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: 3 semester hours in geography or sociology, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 432 - Geography of Health
Geographic dimensions of health in local and regional populations across the globe. Topics include disease ecology, infectious and chronic diseases, geographic mobility, biometeorology, nutrition, development and health, geographic disparities in health, healthcare resources and access, medical systems, concepts of health and place, therapeutic spaces, GIS, and public health. Introduction to measurement in vital statistics and surveillance data will also be examined. Lecture and laboratory.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 435X - Space in Language and Culture
Crosslisted as ANTH 435. Exploration of how various languages express spatial relationships by using different parts of speech, how culture shapes ways of organizing and using space in daily and ritual behavior, and the mental organization of spatial knowledge, with emphasis on universal patterns that generate cultural and individual realizations.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 442X - Geomorphology
Crosslisted as GEOL 442. Systematic study of geologic processes affecting the evolution of the earth’s surface. Emphasis on glacial, fluvial, and coastal processes and their relationship to the development of landforms under diverse climates of the past and present. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 101 and GEOG 102, or GEOL 105, or GEOL 120, or GEOL 120 and GEOL 121.
Credits: 3
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GEOG 450 - Legal Aspects of Geomatics and Land Surveying
Standards of practice and conduct for legal surveys. Rights, liabilities, responsibilities and professional ethics for Professional Land Surveyors. Common and statutory law as it pertains to land and land ownership. Varying methods and types of conveyances and title. Types and uses for evidence in litigation of legal surveys and land boundaries.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ. GEOG 350.
Credits: 3
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