370 GEOGMPm' COURSES - GEOG GEOG PS/SI1000. Natural Environments of the Earth (3) Su, F, S A study of the interrelated systems that constitute the earth's surface environment, e.g., landforms, weather, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology, and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. GEOG 1001. Natural Environments Field Studies (1) Prerequisite or current enrollment in: GEOG PS/SI 1000 Natural Environments of the Earth. GEOG 1002. Map Reading and Land Navigation (1) Orienteering and the use of maps, compasses, global positioning systems (GPS), and other navigational aids. Weekly two-hour lab sessions for ten weeks. GEOG SS/DV1300. Places and Peoples of the World (3) 5m, F, S The study of different places, countries, and regions of the world. Addresses topics relating to natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in subjects related to culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current social conditions within the world's major culture realms are analyzed and compared. GEOG PS1400. The Science of Global Warming: Myths, Realities and Solutions (3) This course examines the science behind global warming, providing an understanding of the basic physical, chemical, biological and geographical principles that explain the workings of Earth's climate system and the human influence upon it. The course also considers the feasibility and societal impacts of possible solutions to human- induced global wanning. Finally, examination of the scientific process is a central part of the course, as students leam to separate truth from fiction in the arguments about whether or not global warming is a real problem, and if so, what should be done about it. GEOG SS/DV1520. Geography of the United States and Canada (3) F, S Addresses topics relating to the area's natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in such subjects as culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Present social and cultural conditions within the United States and Canada are analyzed and compared. GEOG 2923. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) (Offered as needed) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. GEOG 2950. Elementary Regional Field Studies (1-3) 5m The study of specific geographic regions, utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. GEOG 3050. Weather and Climate (3) 5 The advanced study of the processes that produce global climate patterns; analysis of the prospects and possible repercussions of global climate change; and an examination of climatic anomalies such as El Nino, hurricanes, tornadoes and other unusual phenomena. Prerequisite: GEOG PS/SI 1000, or GEO PS/SI1130, or the equivalent. GEOG 3060. World Environmental Issues (3) 5 A study of global and local environmental issues such as changing air and water quality, food production, waste management, and other topics. The course identifies strategies for creating healthier and more sustainable ways of living within our natural and built environments. Prerequisite: GEOG PS/SI1000, or BTNY LSI403, or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor. GEOG 3070. Wetland Environments (3) F Analysis of physical properties, values, economic, and legal issues associated with wetland environments. Since wetlands in different places have many different attributes, a detailed examination is made of wetland environments in different parts of the United States. GEOG 3080. Arid Lands (3) 5 Presents a general overview of the characteristics and variant topography, geography, and climatic conditions of the Earth's arid lands. Examines the spatial location of arid regions and their climatic contiolling factors. Weather patterns, hydrology, and eolian processes will be discussed along with sediment transportation and deposition of arid environments. The course will also review dune types and formation along with soils of arid zones. The course concludes with a discussion on the desertification and the impact of human intervention in the misuse of arid lands, while discussing preservation versus reclamation of these regions. Prerequisite: GEOG PS/SI1000, or GEO PS 1060, or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor. GEOG 3081. History of Geographic Thought (3) (alternate years) A study of the development of the science of geography, giving attention to its changes in emphasis and philosophy. Prerequisite: Junior standing. GEOG 3090. Arctic and Alpine Environments (3) 5 An examination of the physical environments of high altitude and high latitude places, the ways in which humans interact with these environments, and their broader roles within the large Earth systems. Topics will include causes and consequences of avalanches, climatic characteristics of the Arctic, glacier behavior, sea ice, and the responses of human physiology to high altitudes. Prerequisite: GEOG PS/SI 1000, or GEO PS 1060, or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor. GEOG 3210. Urban Geography (3) F The study of cities as elements of the landscape, their distribution, location, and structure, as related to their physical setting, economic function, and cultural inheritance. GEOG 3300. Historical Geography of the United States (3) 5 A geographic analysis of America's past featuring an examination of cultural development in different parts of the United States and how this has produced many distinct regional landscapes throughout the country. GEOG 3360. Economic Geography (3) 5 The spatial structure of the world's resources, production, commerce, and economic problems. GEOG 3390. Aerial Photo Interpretation (3) (Offered as needed) The use of aerial photos to interpret geographic phenomena. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. GEOG 3450. Cartography (3) F An introduction to map making, to include the history of cartography, the development of map components with emphasis on map projections, grid systems, scale, direction, and symbol design. Particular attention will be paid to the creation of maps using both manual and digital (computer and computer-assisted) techniques. The course also will deal with map reading skills for spatial analysis, orientation, and land navigation. One lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. GEOG 3460. Advanced Cartography (3) 5 The advanced study of maps and their role in portraying geographic data. Emphasis will be placed on various digital (computer and computer-aided) mapping techniques that categorize geographic data and illustrate this information in map form. The course will Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog