371 I also examine cartographic visualization, databases, and production. Prerequisite: GEOG 3450 or permission of instructor. One lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. GEOG 3500. Geography of Utah (3) F A study of the physical environment and activities of man in Utah. GEOG DV3540. Geography of Latin America (3) F Addresses topics relating to Latin America's natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current issues relating to culture and society in Latin America are analyzed within the context of its colonial inheritance and its future prospects. GEOG DV3590. Geography of Europe (3) F Addresses topics relating to Europe's natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, social structure, wealth, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current issues and social conditions within Europe and its major subdivisions are discussed and analyzed. GEOG DV3620. Geography of Russia and the Former USSR (3) (alternate years) Addresses topics relating to Russia's natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender and age structure, class structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current social and economic conditions in Russia and its Near Abroad are analyzed within the context of the breakup of the former Soviet Union. GEOG DV3640. Geography of Asia (3) Addresses topics relating to Asia's natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current societies in Asia are analyzed with special attention given to their colonial inheritance and future prospects. GEOG DV3660. Geography of China and Japan (3) 5 Covers subjects dealing with the area's natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current topics relating to social conditions within China and Japan are analyzed and compared. GEOG DV3740. Geography of Africa (3) 5 The study of Africa's natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, societal structure, wealth, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current socioeconomic conditions in Africa are analyzed within the context of its colonial inheritance and its future outlook. GEOG 3780. Geographic Area Studies (1-3) Surveys different geographic areas and regions of the world. When this number is used it will be accompanied by a descriptive title and the credit authorized, which will appear on the student's transcript. May be repeated for credit when a different title is used. GEOG SI4050. Quantitative Methods in Geography (3) F The gathering and analysis of spatial data. Hypothesis testing and the use of selected computer statistical packages. Prerequisite: Quantitative Literacy (Math QL1040 recommended, but not required). Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. GEOG 4410. Land Use Planning Techniques and Practices (3) F A study of the status and tools of planning, planning office organization, the federal and state role in planning, and problems in planning. GEOG 4420. Advanced Planning Techniques (3) 5 A study of the enabling legislation for planning, zoning laws and ordinances, rezoning and review processes, zoning problems, and the ramifications of urban growth. The preparation, financing, citizen participation and evaluation of land use pertaining to general plans. Class groups will prepare, critique, and present a draft urban general plan. Prerequisite: GEOG 4410. GEOG 4800. Individual Research (1-3) 5m, F, 5 A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. GEOG 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) 5m, F, 5 Open to all students in Geography who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. A maximum of six credit hours will be accepted toward a major in geography. GEOG 4923. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) (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's transcript. GEOG 4950. Advanced Regional Field Studies (1-3) 5 A directed study of specific geographic regions utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. Prerequisite: A general course in Geography or consent of the instructor. GEOG SI4990. Research Seminar (3) 5 A course in which hypothetico-deductive research methods and other quantitative techniques are applied to geographic problems. Prerequisites: GEOG SI4050 and senior standing. GEOG 5030. Geography for Teachers (3) (Offered as needed) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT History Chain Dr. Susan Matt Location: Social Science Building, Room 234 Telephone Contact: Angela Swaner 801-626-f Professors: Sara Dant, Gregory Lewis, Kathryn MacKay, Susan Matt, Richard Sadler, Gene Sessions, Richard Ulibarri; Associate Professor: LaRae Larkin; Assistant Professors: Brady Brower, Stephen Francis, Henry Ibarguen, Branden Little, Vikki Vickers History is a record of political, social and cultural events and achievements of humankind. Historians analyze and evaluate this record in an attempt to understand and interpret the present. The history offerings are designed to: provide adequate programs to prepare teachers; prepare students who plan to do graduate work; and provide courses which contribute to the general education of all students. History Major bachelors degree (bs or ba) » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required. The Public History and Asian Studies minors also eligible with a History Major. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA/MSN MSRS CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social 8 Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEO HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog