Geography Geology Information LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM The Geography area participates in the Latin American Studies Minor Program. Students who wish to enroll should indicate their desire to do so with the departmental representative who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) EMPHASIS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) GEOGRAPHY COURSES - GEOGR m NS101. Physical Geography (5) Su, A, W, S A study of the physical elements of the environment, e.g., landforms, weather, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. SS110. World Regional Geography (5) Su, A, W, S A consideration of major world regions as bound together by environment, culture, economics and past migrations. NS113. Introduction to Meteorology (4) A, W, S A study of the atmosphere, emphasizing weather, weather elements, and weather forecasting. Four lectures a week. SS152. Geography of North America (5) A, W, S 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) Su, A, W, S 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) (Offered as needed) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings 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) S The study of specific geographic regions, utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. 305. Geography of Climates (4) S A study of climate controls, climate classification, and the distribution of climatic types over the world. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: Geography NS 101 orNS113. 321. Urban Geography (3) A 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) W 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) S The spatial structure of the world's resources, production, commerce, and economic problems. 339. Aerial Photo Interpretation (3) W The use of aerial photos to interpret geographic phenomena. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. 340. Remote Sensing (3) This course explores the nature of the electromagnetic spectrum and the physical laws governing radiation. The absorption, reflection, and emission of electromagnetic radiation by the earth's surface is monitored by satellites, and students leam to use these data to study phenomena at the earth's surface. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 341. Land Use Planning Techniques and Practices (3) A 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) W 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) S 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) A 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) W The development of map-making skills utilizing scribing techniques and peel coat. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. 350. Geography of Utah (3) S A study of the physical environment and activities of man in Utah. Prerequisite: Geography NS 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 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) A The gathering and analysis of spatial data. Two lectures and one 3- hour lab a week. 421. Introduction to Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (3) This course is designed to introduce students to principals of computer mapping and geographic information systems (GIS). It examines the nature of data capture and database models as well as various systems of analysis and mapping outputs. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 422. Technical Issues in GIS (3) This course deals with GIS algorithms, data structures, advanced computational topics and analysis of error. Labs include technical programming exercises. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Geogr 421. 423. Application Issues in GIS (3) This course explores operational and management issues. Ways in which traditional planning and management theories and techniques can be implemented in GISs are examined. Practical work includes analytical exercises using spatial analysis techniques and GIS products in management/planning contexts or related research. One lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite Geogr 422. 480. Special Problems (1-5) Su, A, W, S A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Su, A, W, S A continuation of Geography Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) (Offered as needed) A continuation of Geography 292. 495. Advanced Regional Field Studies (1-5) S 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) W A course for senior students in which basic research methods are applied to geographic problems. 503. Geography for Teachers (3-5) (Offered as needed) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. 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 OF GEOLOGY Chair: E. Fred Pashley, Jr. Location: Science Lab, 202M Telephone Contact: Elna Lucas 626-7139 Professors: Sidney R. Ash, Richard W. Moyle, E. Fred Pashley, Jr., James R. Wilson; Assistant Professor: Kevin P. Corbett Description Geology is concerned with the earth, its origin, composition, and evolution through time as well as studying the processes that affect the earth's surface and the life forms that have lived on the earth in the past. The Geology area offers a bachelor degree in geology. Geology also offers an Earth Science Composite Teaching Major and an option in the Physical Science/Mathematics/Computer Science Composite major. A geology minor and a geology teaching minor are available as well as a two year associate of applied science degree in a Geological Technician program. Education Geology majors need a strong science background and are required to take courses in mathematics, computer science, physics, and chemistry in addition to their geology courses. A bachelor degree may be adequate for initial employment in some mining, mapping, and laboratory positions, but an advanced degree is generally necessary for most research, supervisory, and teaching positions. Excellent preparation for advanced training is provided by the undergraduate program at Weber State. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business i Economic: Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technolog 182 183 Contlnuin Education