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Show Geography GEOGRAPHY COURSES NS101. Physical Geography (5) A study of the physical elements of the environment, e.g., landforms. climate, natural vegetation, hydrology and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. SSUO. World Regional Geography (5) A consideration of major world regions as bound together by environment, culture, economics, and past migrations. NS113. Introduction to Meteorology (4) A study of the atmosphere, emphasizing weather, weather elements, and weather for- casting. Four lectures a week. SS152. Geography of North America (5) A study of the space and time relationships between man and his environment in North America. Emphasis is focused upon man's economic activities, as well as population distribution and regional similarities and differences. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in Geography who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offering are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 295. Elementary Regional Field Studies (1-5) The study of specific geographic regions, utilizing field observations, lectures and individual student research. 305. Geography of Climates (4) A study of climate controls, climate classification, and the distribution of climatic types over the world. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: Geography 101 or 113. 321. Urban Geography (3) 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. 330. Political Geography (5) A study of systematic and regional aspects of world political patterns. An analysis is made of international affairs as they are affected by national resources, geographic position and power structure. 336. Economic Geography (5) The spatial structure of the world's resources, production, commerce, and economic problems. 339. Aerial Photo Interpretation (3) The use of aerial photos to interpret geographic phenomena. One lecture and two 2-hour labs a week. 341. Land Use Planning Techniques and Practices (3) A study of the status and tools of planning, planning office organization, the federal and state role in planning, and problems in planning. 342. Planning as a Legal Entity (3) A study of the enabling legislation for planning, zoning laws and ordinances, rezoning and review processes, zoning problems, and the ramifications of urban growth. 343. Advanced Planning Techniques(3) The preparation, financing, citizen participation and evaluation of land use pertaining to master plans. Class groups will prepare, critique and present a draft urban master plan. 345. Cartography I (3) The development of skills in reading and constructing maps, charts and graphs, utilizing penciling, inking and photographic reproduction. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. 346. Cartography II (3) The development of map making skills utilizing scribing techniques and peel coat. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. 347. Cartography III (3) The development of skills and techniques applying remote sensing and computer technology to map making. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. 350. Geography of Utah (3) A study of the physical environment and activities of man in Utah. Prerequisite: Geography 101. 354. Geography of Latin America (5) 359. Geography of Europe (5) 362. Geography of the Soviet Union(3) 364. Geography of Asia (5) 374. Geography of Africa (5) 378. Geography of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands (3) 381. History of Geographic Thought (3) A study of the development of the science of geography, giving attention to its changes in emphasis and philosophy. Prerequisite: Junior standing. 405. Research Methods (3) The gathering and analysis of spatial data. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 480. Special Problems (1-5) A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. Geology 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Geography 289 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) A continuation of Geography 292. 495. Advanced Regional Field Studies (1-5) 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. 499. Seminar (3) A course for senior students in which basic research methods are applied to geographic problems. GEOLOGY Program: Geology Major — Bachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is required. D. Geology majors must have a C or better in major courses. Description — Geology is concerned with the origin of the earth, the material and morphology of the planet, and its history and the processes that acted (and act) upon it to affect its historic and present forms. Education — Programs are offered in mineral resources, petroleum geology, and environmental geology. Geology majors are required to take courses in mathematics, physics and chemistry, in addition to their geology courses. A bachelor's degree is adequate training for some jobs in mining, exploration work, mapping and laboratory analysis. However, advanced degrees are necessary in other areas such as college teaching and higher positions in government and industry. Excellent preparation for advanced training is provided by the geology faculty at Weber State. Employment Outlook —The world's energy and mineral supply is today under great pressure due to excess consumption, and hence the role of the geologist in providing man with these materials becomes more critical every year. Because of this, long term government projections for positions in the field of geology look extremely encouraging. Related Careers —Mineralogy, paleontology, oceanography, geophysics, soil chemistry, environmental hazards, materials engineering, land utilization, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Public Roads and State Highway Departments. 264 265 |
