College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 643 GEOG 1001 - Natural Environments Field Studies Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This introductory level field studies course investigates natural environmental phenomena including weather, climate, natural vegetation, landforms, hydrology, soils and human impacts on the environment. While exploring local natural environments from a geographic perspective, understanding of principles of physical geography is enhanced through direct observation in the field and through the measurement of phenomena noted above. Prerequisite or current enrollment in: GEOG 1000 Natural Environments of the Earth. GEOG 1002 - Map Reading and Land Navigation Credits: (2) Typically taught: Summer [lst Blk] Orienteering and the use of maps, compasses, global positioning systems (GPS), and other navigational aids. Lecture and field work prepares course participants to apply navigational knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Weekly two-hour lab sessions for ten weeks. GEOG 1300 SS/DV - Places and Peoples of the World Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [lst Blk, 2nd Blk] 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 1400 PS - The Science of Global Warming: Myths, Realities and Solutions Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 warming. Finally, examination of the scientific process is a central part of the course, as students learn 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 1520 SS/DV - Geography of the United States and Canada Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: (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 Credits: (1-3) The study of specific geographic regions, utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours. GEOG 3050 - Weather and Climate Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 1000, or GEO 1130, or the equivalent. GEOG 3060 - World Environmental Issues Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 1000, or BTNY 1403, or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor. GEOG 3070 - Wetland Environments Credits: (3) Typically taught: as needed Analysis of physical properties, values, economic, and legal issues associated with wetland environments. Since wetlands Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog