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GEOG 812 - Geographic Perspectives on the Environment |
An introductory survey stressing the geographical approach to the study of man/land relationships. Emphasis is placed on the impact of human activities on the environment and on
conflicts between resource exploration and environmental quality. Contemporary utilization,
modification by urbanization, and environmental regions are studied.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Geography Department |
GEOG 853 - Geography of Russia and the Post Soviet Republics |
A regional survey of the fifteen successor states of the Soviet Union. Emphasis is on the changing patterns of economic and cultural geography.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Geography Department Course Attributes: Graduate Level Course |
GEOG 855 - Geography of Sub-Sahara Africa |
An examination of the physical and cultural landscape of Africa south of the Sahara, with
special emphasis on the native cultures of the area and their influence on the landscape; the
revolutionary effects of European interventions and conquests; and the modern political, cultural,
and economic climates.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Geography Department |
GEOG 856 - Geography of the Middle East |
Physical, cultural and political environmental conditions which make that realm of instability
which exists in Southwest Asia and North Africa.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Geography Department |
GEOG 857 - Geography of Latin America |
Development of modern cultural landscape. Physiographic and climatic patterns; native cultures;
problems of economic development and political stability.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Geography Department |
GEOG 890 - Non-Western Regional Geography:Field Study |
An exploration of a non-western geographical region through an actual field study. The focus is on the physical and cultural geography of the visited area, with special emphasis on the significance of historical, cultural, and recreational sites on the changing patterns of economic, political, and cultural geography. Location of region is announced when offered.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Geography Department Course Attributes: Graduate Level Course |
GEOG 891 - WestrnRegnl Geog:Field Stdy |
An exploration of a Western geographical region through an actual field study. The focus is on the physical, cultural , historical geography of the visited area, with special emphasis on the significance of historical, cultural, and recreational sites on the changing patterns of economic, social, and cultural geography. Emphasis is placed on a understanding of differing experiences and perspectives relating to issues of gender, race, and class in the region. Location is announced when offered.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Geography Department |
GEOG 927 - Geographical Perspectives on Non-Western Regions |
A spatial analysis of the historical, political, economical, and cultural geography of non-Western
regions. The main objective is to provide geographic perspective on current issues resulting
from human-environment interaction, geopolitical-economics interest and ethnic-religious
influences on ideology, socioeconomic and education systems.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Geography Department |
GEOG 959 - Topics in the Geography of Massachusetts and New England |
A historical geographic analysis and present geographical development of Massachusetts and
New England as regions of the United States. Specific topics include historical geography,
physical landscape analysis, weather and climate, and patterns and issues of the region's economic and urban development.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Geography Department |