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Professor G.C. Stephens
Associate Professors M.D. Price (Chair), E. Chacko, L.M. Benton-Short
Assistant Professors D. Rain, R. Engstrom Adjunct Instructor J.P. Dymond
Professorial Lecturer G.T. Foggin
Assistant Professorial Lecturers L. Marcus, I. Cheung, J. Cromartie
Lecturers G. Hofmann, M. Jennings
Bachelor of Arts with a major in geography—The following requirements must be fulfilled:
1. The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.
2. Required courses in the major—36 credit hours, including Geog 1, 2, 195. A minimum of two courses must be chosen from each of the following groups: Group A (Physical/Environmental/Resources)—Geog 3, 108, 110, 128, 132, 134, 136, 137, 143; Group B (Human)—Geog 124, 125, 127, 133, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 187; Group C (Techniques)—Geog 104, 105, 106, 107, 121, 196. At least one course must be chosen from Group D (Regional)—Geog 120, 151, 154, 161, 164, 165.
Minor in geography—Required: Geog 1, 2, and one course from each of the groups listed under requirements for the major.
Minor in geographic information systems—Required: Geog 1, 2, and four courses from Group C. With permission, a limited number of graduate courses in the department may be taken for credit toward an undergraduate degree. See the Graduate Programs Bulletin for course listings.
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| 1 |
Introduction to Human Geography (3) |
Benton-Short, Dymond |
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A systematic survey of human geography; cultural perspectives on the use of space, including urbanization, geopolitics, and land use. (Fall and spring) |
| 2 |
Introduction to Physical Geography (4) |
Foggin, Engstrom |
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A systematic survey of environmental geography; perspectives on environments and human ecology, including ecosystems and their use, human population dynamics, and resource geography. Laboratory fee, $55. (Fall and spring) |
| 3 |
Society and Environment (3) |
Rain |
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An introduction to the dynamic relationship between society and the physical environment, with focus on population, natural resources, environmental degradation, pollution, and conservation. |
| 104 |
Introduction to Cartography and GIS (3) |
Staff |
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Fundamentals of cartography; geographic data structure and information systems. Laboratory fee, $55. |
| 105 |
Techniques of Spatial Analysis (3) |
Staff |
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Nature of geographical inquiry and analytical methods used in the study of spatial processes and patterns. |
| 106 |
Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (3) |
Rain, Engstrom |
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Principles of geographic information systems and their use in spatial analysis and information management. Laboratory fee, $55. Prerequisite: Geog 104 or 105. |
| 107 |
Introduction to Remote Sensing (3) |
Engstrom |
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Remote-sensing techniques using digital satellite imagery and aerial photography. Application to rural and urban settings, archaeology, and environmental monitoring. Laboratory fee, $55. Prerequisite: Geog 105 or permission of instructor. |
| 108 |
Weather and Climate (3) |
Staff |
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The elements and controls of weather and climate. Topics include energy and water balances, atmospheric general circulation, and severe weather events. Prerequisite: Geog 2. |
| 110 |
Climate and Human Ecology (3) |
Staff |
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Interrelationships between human activities and the climatic environment. Emphasis on global climatic change. Prerequisite: Geog 2. |
| 120 |
World Regional Geography (3) |
Price, Dymond |
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World cultural regions and the impacts of globalization; the environmental human conditions that undergird current problems and future prospects. |
| 121 |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3) |
Cheung |
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Integration of GIS, remote sensing, and spatial modeling. Laboratory fee, $55. Prerequisite: Geog 106. |
| 124 |
Urban Transportation (3) |
Marcus |
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The relationship between freight and passenger transportation systems and urban land use patterns and structure. Prerequisite: Geog 1. |
| 125 |
Transportation and Communication (3) |
Marcus |
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The structure and evolution of transportation and communication networks and their impact on regional development. Prerequisite: Geog 1. |
| 127 |
Population Geography (3) |
Chacko, Cromartie |
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Patterns of world population; factors contributing to population pressures, growth, and migrations. |
| 128 |
Geomorphology (4) |
Stephens |
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Same as Geol 128. |
| 132 |
Environmental Quality and Management (3) |
Foggin |
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The evolution of environmental management philosophies and tools. The global distribution, utilization, and degradation of natural resources. Prerequisite: Geog 2. |
| 133 |
People, Land, and Food (3) |
Foggin |
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Domestication and dispersal of plants and animals; development of agricultural systems; spatial disparities in world food production, demand, and distribution. |
| 134 |
Energy Resources (3) |
Staff |
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Analysis of regional patterns and trends in consumption and production of energy resources. Examination of international energy linkages and energy policies of selected nations. Prerequisite: Geog 2. |
| 136 |
Water Resources (3) |
Engstrom |
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Analysis of the global spatial patterns, development, use, and quality of water resources. |
| 137 |
Environmental Hazards (3) |
Stephens |
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Examination of environmental hazards with emphasis on the use of geographic information systems. Prerequisite: Geog 2. |
| 140 |
Urban Geography (3) |
Benton-Short |
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Analysis of the internal spatial structure of cities; emphasis on patterns and dynamics of location within cities in the developed world. Prerequisite: Geog 1. |
| 141 |
Cities in the Developing World (3) |
Rain, Dymond |
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Urbanization processes, problems, and management in the developing world. Focus on urban location, politics, housing, services, employment, and environmental issues. Prerequisite: Geog 1. |
| 143 |
Urban Environmental Geography (3) |
Benton-Short |
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Relationship between urban spaces and the environment. Prerequisite: Geog 1. |
| 144 |
Explorations in Historical Geography (3) |
Staff |
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Same as AmSt 144. |
| 145 |
Cultural Geography (3) |
Dymond |
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Analysis of the relationships between culture and environment; emphasis on spatial and ecological considerations. Prerequisite: Geog 1. |
| 146 |
Political Geography (3) |
Price, Dymond |
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Interrelationships among the human and physical environment and political systems; the organization of political territories. |
| 147 |
Military Geography (3) |
Hofmann |
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An examination of environmental and locational factors and their impact on military planning and operations. |
| 148 |
Economic Geography (3) |
Staff |
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Locational influences on and spatial variation of the development of manufacturing, services, trade, and finance. Prerequisite: Geog 1. |
| 151 |
Geography of North America (3) |
Foggin |
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An examination of the environmental, social, and economic factors that have led to development of the several regions of the U.S. and Canada. |
| 154 |
Geography of the Middle East and North Africa (3) |
Staff |
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Cultural and physical regional patterns of the Middle East and North Africa. Prerequisite: Geog 1 or 2. |
| 161 |
Geography of Latin America (3) |
Price, Dymond |
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Examination of spatial characteristics of physical and cultural phenomena in Latin America. |
| 164 |
Geography of Africa (3) |
Rain |
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Cultural and physical patterns of Africa. Prerequisite: Geog 1 or 2. |
| 165 |
Geography of South Asia (3) |
Chacko |
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An examination of the complex interplay of environmental, economic, sociocultural, and political factors in South Asia and their effects at the local and regional levels. |
| 187 |
Building Cities (3) |
Benton-Short |
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Urban development dynamics and experience in the United States and abroad, including the pressures of social change. Background and insights needed by entrepreneurs and enlightened citizens to comprehend and play effective roles in contemporary city-building. Prerequisite: Geog 1. Same as AmSt 187. |
| 189–90 |
Readings in Geography (arr.) |
Staff |
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Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of geography and permission of instructor. |
| 195 |
Proseminar in Geographic Thought (3) |
Foggin |
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For students completing the major in geography. Development of geographic thought, theories, and methodologies; geographic curricula. Prerequisite: permission of the advisor. |
| 196 |
Field Methods in Geography (3) |
Engstrom |
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Field research in human and physical geography. Students participate in several field exercises and develop their skills of observation, field mapping, repeat photography, and surveys. Laboratory fee, $55. Prerequisite: Geog 1 or 2 and permission of instructor. |
| 198 |
Special Topics (3) |
Staff |
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Consideration of geographic aspects of topical and future problems of society. May be repeated for credit provided that the topic differs. Prerequisite: Geog 1 or 2. |
| 199 |
Internship |
Staff |
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Fieldwork, internship, or other controlled assignment with an agency or organization engaged in work in applied geography. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of geography courses and permission of instructor. |
