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This course is about the human geography of Africa. It offers an overview of the geography, economics, politics, history, oral and written literature, art, anthropology and sociology of the African continent, with particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa. The course attempts to dispel myths and stereotypes about the African continent and facilitates an understanding of the dynamics that shaped and continue to shape African systems and people. Students taking Geography of Africa will engage in a comprehensive and systematic survey of the environments, natural resources, populations, their cultures, and histories of the geographic regions of Africa and their development. (Cross-listed with GEOG 3030).

Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing or Instructor Permission

An introduction to the basic concepts and approaches in contemporary economic geography, stressing the importance of the spatial perspective for an understanding of how economic processes work at global, national, regional, and local scales. (Offered Fall) (Cross-listed with GEOG 3130).

Prerequisite(s): Majoring in Geography. Non-Geography majors: MATH 1310 or MATH 1220, ECON 2200 and ECON 2220, each with a "C" (2.0) or better.

An introductory course designed to study the world and its macro-regions using a combination of physical and human geography. (Offered Fall, Spring)

Distribution: Social Science General Education course and Global Diversity General Education course

An introductory course which studies the geography of human activity through a topic by topic coverage of cultural traits and complexes that characterize different societies in the world. Major cultural topics of focus are the geography of population, agricultural systems, settlement, language, religion, political patterns, and man's ways of occupying urban and industrial space, among others.

Distribution: Social Science General Education course and Global Diversity General Education course

This course is designed to acquaint the student with those processes active in shaping the surface of the earth and their relationship to one another. Includes the study of the atmosphere, river systems and hydrology, glaciers, climate, plate tectonics and landforms. Includes weekly laboratory sessions. (Offered Fall, Spring)

Distribution: Natural/Physical Sci General Education lecture&lab

The course examines the development of travel as a human endeavor and the process of planning a trip to a foreign country. A major objective of the course is the use and evaluation of Internet travel resources. This is accomplished by searching for relevant sources and assembling this material for presentation to others through the Internet.

Prerequisite(s): An introductory course in geography is highly recommended along with a basic knowledge of online tools available through the Internet.

This course is about the human geography of Africa. It offers an overview of the geography, economics, politics, history, oral and written literature, art, anthropology and sociology of the African continent, with particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa. The course attempts to dispel myths and stereotypes about the African continent and facilitates an understanding of the dynamics that shaped and continue to shape African systems and people. Students taking Geography of Africa will engage in a comprehensive and systematic survey of the environments, natural resources, populations, their cultures, and histories of the geographic regions of Africa and their development. (Cross-listed with BLST 3030).

Prerequisite(s): Junior or instructor permission

Our views of the world are largely shaped by images that we see through popular media. This course examines contemporary films from around the world and how they depict places, the environment, and the lives of people. Critical and constructive examination of film will enable students to understand how images produce powerful ideological messages and how they shape the representation of entire cultures and people.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Introductory courses in regional, human, physical geography are highly recommended.

This course surveys the physical and human environments of Latin America. Emphasis is placed upon cultural factors in the use of land and Latin American development. (Cross-listed with LLS 3070).

Prerequisite(s): Junior

An introduction to the basic concepts and approaches in contemporary economic geography, stressing the importance of the spatial perspective for an understanding of how economic processes work at global, national, regional, and local scales. (Offered Fall) (Cross-listed with ECON 3130)

Prerequisite(s): Majoring in Geography. Non-Geography majors: MATH 1310 or MATH 1220, ECON 2200 and ECON 2220, each with a "C" (2.0) or better.

This course is a comprehensive examination of contemporary Europe from a geographical perspective. The course covers physical, cultural, political, urban, population and economic geography of Europe as well as the recent political and economic transformations in both Western and Eastern Europe.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000, GEOG 1020, GEOG 1030 or GEOG 1050, and junior.

A comprehensive examination of Russia and the former Soviet republics from a geographical perspective. The course is organized topically to cover physical, historical, political, urban, population, economic and environmental geography. Special attention is given to geographical and environmental effects of the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the post-Communist transformation.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 or GEOG 1020 or GEOG 3130 and junior, or permission of instructor

An introduction to the basic concepts and approaches in contemporary political geography at the global, national and local scales. Core topics to be examined include geopolitics, imperialism, war and peace, global ecopolitics, states, nationalism and electoral geography. (Offered Fall) (Cross-listed with GEOG 8136).

Prerequisite(s): An introductory level human geography course: GEOG 1020 or GEOG 1000, Junior

An introduction to spatial analysis with a focus on spatial statistics. Emphasis will be placed on the nature of geographic data, spatial data handling, modeling logic, sampling theory, and design. Both descriptive and spatial statistics methods are covered. Students will receive hands-on experience working with statistical data sets, software, and scientific visualization of research results. (Cross-listed with GEOG 8026).

Prerequisite(s): STAT 1530 or equivalent

This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the complex and dynamic urban system, including the physical, economic, political, cultural, social, and environmental forces that shape the form and function of cities, as well as how individuals and groups experience urban life. We make ample use of geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze cities and better understand crucial urban concepts such as urban growth and development, patterns of urban form, segregation and neighborhood change, economic specialization and agglomeration, urban sprawl, and environmental justice. (Offered Fall) (Cross-listed with GEOG 8126).

An advanced seminar focused on links among geography, gender and work, emphasizing leadership and entrepreneurship. The course considers theory and method in addition to empirical work. The nature of space, of gender, and of work, are examined. Topics include the gendering of work, the geography of entrepreneurship, gender and leadership.(Cross-listed with WGST 4150, ENTR 4150, ENTR 8156, GEOG 8156 and WGST 8156).

Prerequisite(s): Junior, senior, or graduate standing, or permission of instructor.

This course examines the geography, physical and human, real, perceived, or theoretical, of the United States' historical development. It considers the ways history has and has not been affected by geography. It will also cover the field of historical geography, its theories and practices. (Cross-listed with GEOG 8536).

Prerequisite(s): Junior and HIST 1110 and HIST 1120 or GEOG 1020 or GEOG 3330

A study of the geography of economic globalization and the geography of the world economy. The major topics include the historical development of the world economy and globalization from the geographical perspective, trends in geography of global production, trade and investment, the most important factors and actors in the globalization processes and its geographic effects, geography of transnational corporations, case studies of economic geography of selected industries and service activities, effects of globalization on the developed and developing countries. This course also supports the Cultural and Global Analysis concentration in the Master of Arts in Critical and Creative Thinking. (Cross-listed with GEOG 8556, CACT 8116).

Prerequisite(s): An introductory level human geography course: GEOG 1020 or GEOG 1000

Introduction to history of geography. Emphasis on significant concepts, methodologies, and philosophies in geography from classical Greeks to the present.

Prerequisite(s): Permission

An introduction to spatial analysis with a focus on spatial statistics. Emphasis will be placed on the nature of geographic data, spatial data handling, modeling logic, sampling theory, and design. Both descriptive and spatial statistics methods are covered. Students will receive hands-on experience working with statistical data sets, software, and scientific visualization of research results. (Cross-listed with GEOG 4020).

Prerequisite(s): STAT 1530 or STAT 3000 and GEOG 4050 or permission

This seminar surveys the goals, methods, and content associated with teaching geography in elementary, secondary, and in higher education. It is designed to aid current and future teachers in teaching geography.

Prerequisite(s): Permission

This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the complex and dynamic urban system, including the physical, economic, political, cultural, social, and environmental forces that shape the form and function of cities, as well as how individuals and groups experience urban life. We make ample use of geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze cities and better understand crucial urban concepts such as urban growth and development, patterns of urban form, segregation and neighborhood change, economic specialization and agglomeration, urban sprawl, and environmental justice. (Offered Fall) (Cross-listed with GEOG 4120).

This seminar course investigates the development of current world economic systems through the elements of primary, secondary, tertiary, quarternary and quinary production on a micro and macro scale. Exchange and transactional systems, consumption linkages, resource management, economic health on global and local scales, and location decision-making are major topics.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate in geography and permission of instructor

An advanced seminar focused on links among geography, gender and work, emphasizing leadership and entrepreneurship. The course considers theory and method in addition to empirical work. The nature of space, of gender, and of work, are examined. Topics include the gendering of work, the geography of entrepreneurship, gender and leadership. (Cross-listed with WGST 4150, GEOG 4150, ENTR 4150, ENTR 8156, WGST 8156).

Prerequisite(s): Junior, senior, or graduate standing, or permission of instructor.

This course explores the different theoretical, methodological and empirical approaches in cultural geography, while also addressing its development, its evolution, its competing schools of thought, and new frontiers.

Prerequisite(s): Permission

A systematic study of the characteristics and patterns of world agriculture. Usually offered on demand.

Prerequisite(s): Permission

This course will provide for an in-depth study of a geographical or geological subject (as specified in the course subtitle). Subjects will be offered as sections of GEOG 8500, but will be separate from one another. Students may repeat GEOG 8500 as often as they like as long as no specific subject is duplicated. Course to be offered with approval of Graduate Program Committee and Dean for Graduate Studies.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor

This course examines the geography, physical and human, real, perceived, or theoretical, of the United States' historical development. It considers the ways history has and has not been affected by geography. It will also cover the field of historical geography, its theories and practices. (Cross-listed with GEOG 4530).

This course will provide for an in-depth study of a geographical or geological subject (as specified in the course subtitle). Various classes will be offered as sections of GEOL 2500, but will be separate from one another. Students may repeat GEOL 2500 as often as they like as long as no specific subject is duplicated.

Distribution: Natural/Physical Science General Education course

An advanced seminar focused on links among geography, gender and work, emphasizing leadership and entrepreneurship. The course considers theory and method in addition to empirical work. The nature of space, of gender, and of work, are examined. Topics include the gendering of work, the geography of entrepreneurship, gender and leadership. (Cross-listed with ENTR 4150, ENTR 8156, GEOG 4150, GEOG 8156 and WGST 8156).

Prerequisite(s): Junior, senior, or graduate standing, or permission of instructor.

An advanced seminar focused on links among geography, gender and work, emphasizing leadership and entrepreneurship. The course considers theory and method in addition to empirical work. The nature of space, of gender, and of work, are examined. Topics include the gendering of work, the geography of entrepreneurship, gender and leadership. (Cross-listed with WGST 4150, ENTR 4150, ENTR 8156, GEOG 4150 and GEOG 8156).

Prerequisite(s): Junior, senior, or graduate standing, or permission of instructor.

This course examines current theoretical debate and research practice in a select topic in Cultural Geography. Emphasis will be on readings and discussion with students engaging in original research. Specific thematic focus will vary from year to year. This course may be taken multiple times as long as topics differ. (Cross-listed with GEOG 4170).

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.

This course examines current theoretical debate and research practice in a select topic in Cultural Geography. Emphasis will be on readings and discussion with students engaging in original research. Specific thematic focus will vary from year to year. This course may be taken multiple times as long as topics differ. (Cross-listed with GEOG 8176).

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 or GEOG 1020, junior standing, or permission of the instructor.

A study of the geography of economic globalization and the geography of the world economy. The major topics include the historical development of the world economy and globalization from the geographical perspective, trends in geography of global production, trade and investment, the most important factors and actors in the globalization processes and its geographic effects, geography of transnational corporations, case studies of economic geography of selected industries and service activities, effects of globalization on the developed and developing countries. This course also supports the Cultural and Global Analysis concentration in the Master of Arts in Critical and Creative Thinking. (Cross-listed with GEOG 4550, CACT 8116).

Prerequisite(s): Graduate status.

A study of the geography of economic globalization and the geography of the world economy. The major topics include the historical development of the world economy and globalization from the geographical perspective, trends in geography of global production, trade and investment, the most important factors and actors in the globalization processes and its geographic effects, geography of transnational corporations, case studies of economic geography of selected industries and service activities, effects of globalization on the developed and developing countries. This course also supports the Cultural and Global Analysis concentration in the Master of Arts in Critical and Creative Thinking. (Cross-listed with GEOG 4550, GEOG 8556)

Prerequisite(s): Graduate status.

Learn about how sustainability and quality of life depend on human interactions with environmental phenomena such as Climate, Drought, Energy, Water, and Biodiversity. These interactions influence patterns of Urbanization, Technology, Consumption, and Agriculture that can improve or degrade quality of life and sustainability. Lecture emphasizes concepts for understanding and explaining human-environment interaction. Labs focus on fundamentals of physical earth science and how these offer possibilities for sustainable development.

Distribution: Natural/Physical Sci General Education lecture&lab

An advanced seminar focused on links among geography, gender and work, emphasizing leadership and entrepreneurship. The course considers theory and method in addition to empirical work. The nature of space, of gender, and of work, are examined. Topics include the gendering of work, the geography of entrepreneurship, gender and leadership. (Cross-listed with ENTR 8156, GEOG 4150, GEOG 8156, WGST 4150, WGST 8156)

Prerequisite(s): Junior, senior, or graduate standing, or permission of instructor.

An advanced seminar focused on links among geography, gender and work, emphasizing leadership and entrepreneurship. The course considers theory and method in addition to empirical work. The nature of space, of gender, and of work, are examined. Topics include the gendering of work, the geography of entrepreneurship, gender and leadership. (Cross-listed with ENTR 4150, GEOG 4150, GEOG 8156, WGST 4150, WGST 8156)

Prerequisite(s): Junior, senior, or graduate standing, or permission of instructor.

Emerging Topics in Geography focuses on the latest research areas in the field of geography. The specific topic of each course set will be based on the research trends in geography. This course will be offered on demand. (Cross-listed with GEOG 4400).

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor

Emerging Topics in Geography focuses on the latest research areas in the field of geography. The specific topic of each course set will be based on the research trends in geography. This course will be offered on demand. (Cross-listed with GEOG 8406).

An introduction to the basic concepts and approaches in contemporary political geography at the global, national and local scales. Core topics to be examined include geopolitics, imperialism, war and peace, global ecopolitics, states, nationalism and electoral geography. (Offered Fall) (Cross-listed with GEOG 4130).

Prerequisite(s): Graduate status

This course surveys the physical and human environments of Latin America. Emphasis is placed upon cultural factors in the use of land and Latin American development. (Cross-listed with GEOG 3070).

Prerequisite(s): LLS 1000 or instructor approval

How are geography and sexuality related? What have cities got to do with sexual identities? Can rural spaces foster diverse sexual communities? These and related questions are the focus of this upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level course. Students read scholarly work by and about LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and +), and cisgender people, and their lived experiences creating and inhabiting different geographies. Students gain an appreciation for the social construction of diverse sexualized spaces and considers questions about equity and policy through case studies in a variety of countries. Each student also researches a course-relevant topic they choose. (Cross-listed with GEOG 4210, WGST 4210, WGST 8216).

How are geography and sexuality related? What have cities got to do with sexual identities? Can rural spaces foster diverse sexual communities? These and related questions are the focus of this upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level course. Students read scholarly work by and about LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and +), and cisgender people, and their lived experiences creating and inhabiting different geographies. Students gain an appreciation for the social construction of diverse sexualized spaces and considers questions about equity and policy through case studies in a variety of countries. Each student also researches a course-relevant topic they choose. (Cross-listed with GEOG 8216, WGST 4210, WGST 8216).

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000, GEOG 1020, WGST 2010, or WGST 2020, or junior standing, or permission of the instructor.

How are geography and sexuality related? What have cities got to do with sexual identities? Can rural spaces foster diverse sexual communities? These and related questions are the focus of this upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level course. Students read scholarly work by and about LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and +), and cisgender people, and their lived experiences creating and inhabiting different geographies. Students gain an appreciation for the social construction of diverse sexualized spaces and considers questions about equity and policy through case studies in a variety of countries. Each student also researches a course-relevant topic they choose. (Cross-listed with GEOG 8216, GEOG 4210, WGST 4210).

How are geography and sexuality related? What have cities got to do with sexual identities? Can rural spaces foster diverse sexual communities? These and related questions are the focus of this upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level course. Students read scholarly work by and about LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and +), and cisgender people, and their lived experiences creating and inhabiting different geographies. Students gain an appreciation for the social construction of diverse sexualized spaces and considers questions about equity and policy through case studies in a variety of countries. Each student also researches a course-relevant topic they choose. (Cross-listed with GEOG 8216, GEOG 4210, WGST 8216).

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000, GEOG 1020, WGST 2010, or WGST 2020, or junior standing, or permission of the instructor.

What are the relationships between place and health? Why are there health disparities between populations in different parts of the country, and the world? The field of health and medical geography offers methods and perspectives to help us understand these timely and pressing questions. In this class, we will examine the links between societies, geographies, and health and disease, and what the implications are for our interconnected world.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1000 or GEOG 1020, junior standing, or permission of the instructor.