Untitled Document
| Subject |
Catalog
Number |
Course Title |
Course Description |
Fall 2007 |
Spring 2008 |
|
GEOG |
3137 |
Global Geography |
Analysis of physical, economic, and political patterns of different world regions. |
Offered |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4030 |
Geography Of The Us And Canada |
Analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic and political patterns of the United States and Canada including the State of Texas. |
Offered |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4031 |
Urban Geography |
Examination of the interrelationships among physical geography and urbanization, the internal land utilization of cities, urban historical geography and central place theory. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4032 |
Geography Of Latin America |
Analysis of the physical, cultural, economic and political patterns of Latin America and its relationship to other world regions. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4033 |
Geography Of Texas |
Analysis of the diverse cultural, economic, environmental and political patterns of Texas. Exploration of the state's regional characteristics and of the spatial relationships with areas outside the state. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4034 |
Prin of Map Reading/Interpret |
A wide variety of maps including cognitive, thematic, topographic, weather and computer generated (GIS) maps are surveyed from the points of view of their interpretations and applications. Attention will be directed also to the history of cartography, the interpretation of air photos and NASA images and statistical graphs. No drafting background or artistic ability needed. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4131 |
Historical Geography |
An introduction to historical geography as a subfield of geography with an emphasis on the evolving patterns of land use and settlement in the United States from the pre-colonial period to the present. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4132 |
Human Geography |
Stresses the importance of human/environment relationships to a global society. Focuses on the world distribution of natural and human resources as they interrelate and provide character to places. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4133 |
Modern Physical Geography |
An identification of the geographical dimensions of ecosystems and earth's physical characteristics as it relates to the process, distribution patterns and implications for humans. |
Offered |
N/A | | |
|
Untitled Document
|
GEOG |
4134 |
Geographic Concepts & Skills |
Prerequisites: GEOG 3137, GEOG 4132 and GEOG 4133. Geographic concepts and skills which are connected with the new social studies curriculum and the appropriate teaching models, strategies and assessment. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4135 |
Political Geography |
The interrelationship between political activities and spatial distributions of world regions. Topics include the concept of state, political core regions, international spheres of influence and confrontations, boundaries and contemporary issues and problems. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4136 |
Economic Geography |
An analysis of the world distribution of fundamental occupations and commodities. |
Offered |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4231 |
Fundamentals of GIS |
An interdisciplinary introduction to the fundamentals of GIS as a method of organizing, displaying, and analyzing spatial data. The course also provides an introduction to basic cartographic conventions. |
Offered |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4232 |
Probs In Geog Info Systems |
Prerequisites: GEOG 3137, GEOG 4132 and GEOG 4133. A course designed specifically for advanced GIS candidates who will identify, interpret, analyze and evaluate a geographical problem. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4233 |
Advanced Geog Info Systems |
Prerequisites: GEOG 3137, GEOG 4132 and GEOG 4133. Analytical aspects of spatial data, analysis, and modeling. Theoretical and applied aspects are examined through a series of practical exercises and assignments. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4839 |
Indt Study In Geog |
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Associate Dean. |
Offered |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
4931 |
Selected Topics In Geog |
Identified by specific title each time course is offered. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
5231 |
Approaches To Geographic Educ |
Geographic content knowledge is linked to teaching strategies and curriculum development. Content focus will address approaches designed to foster geographic knowledge, study skills and critical thinking. |
X |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
5931 |
Research Topics In Geog |
Identified by specific title each time course is offered. |
Offered |
N/A |
|
GEOG |
5939 |
Indt Study In Geography |
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Associate Dean. |
X |
N/A | | |
|
 |
