Course Descriptions 447 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) Sp 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 1000, or GEO 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) Sp 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) Sp 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) Sp 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 also examine cartographic visualization, databases, and production. One lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: GEOG 3450 or permission of instructor. GEOG 3500 - Geography of Utah (3) F A study of the physical environment and activities of man in Utah. GEOG 3540 DV - 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 3590 DV - 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 3600 - Quantitative Methods in Geography (3) F The gathering and analysis of spatial data. Hypothesis testing and the use of selected computer statistical packages. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Quantitative Literacy (MATH 1040 recommended, but not required). GEOG 3620 DV - 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 3640 DV - 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 3660 DV - Geography of China and Japan (3) Sp 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 3740 DV - Geography of Africa (3) Sp 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 socio-economic 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 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) Sp 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. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog