Geography Geography Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 credit hours in Geography courses. • Minimum of 26 credit hours for students with a Geology major. Geography courses required: Geogr PS 101 (5), SSI 10 (5), SS 152 (5); and ten credit hours of upper division courses. Support courses required: Geogr Teaching minors must take Commun HU102 (3) or its equivalent and Educ 450 (3), and 462 (3). Exception: Students majoring in Geology desiring a Geography minor must take the following: Geogr SSI 10 (5), PS113 (4), SS152 (5), 305 (4); and eight additional hours of upper division Geography courses. PROGRAM: GEOGRAPHY MINOR GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS General Requirements: • A grade of C or better for all courses included in the minor. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 credit hours in the following courses: • Geography courses required: Geogr 339 (3), 340 (4), 421 (3), 422 (4), 423 (4), 440 (4). • Select one or more courses from the following list: Botany 321 (5), 345 (5), 347 (3); Geol 254 (4), 315 (4); Geogr PS 101 (5), 305 (4), 341 (3); Zool 347 (3). Additional courses from other majors may be substituted provided a student obtains permission from the principal adviser of the Geospatial Analysis program. ASIAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM The Geography area participates in the Asian 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.) LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM The Department of Geography participates in the Latin American Studies Program. A student who wishes to enroll should meet with the Latin American Studies Coordinator who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit her/his 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 PS101. 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. SSI 10. World Regional Geography (5) Su,A, W,S A consideration of the different countries and regions as bound together by environment, culture, economic activities, and past migrations. PS 113. Introduction to Meteorology (4) A, W, S The study of the atmosphere and the weather elements of the atmosphere including solar energy, temperature, moisture, pressure, winds and the resulting weather conditions. Weather forecasting is also considered. Four lectures per week. PS135. Principles of Earth Science (5) A, W, S A preliminary study of the Earth's systems. Through the use of lecture, laboratory analysis, data collection, peer interaction groups, problem solving, field experiences, and individual out-of- class observations this course will develop an appreciation and understanding of the Earth's systems. It will also emphasize awareness of human roles in the proper use, management and preservation of the natural environment. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week, (same as Geol PS 135). Prerequisite: Educ 195. SS152. Geography of the United States and Canada (5) A, W, S A thematic study of physical and cultural patterns that form distinctive regions in the United States and Canada. 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. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) (Offered as needed) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 295. Elementary Regional Field Studies (1-5) 5 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 PS 101 or PS 113. 315. Geomorphology (4) The study of land forms and processes associated with their origin. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Geol 112 or consent of instructor. 321. Urban Geography (3) W 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 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) A The use of aerial photos to interpret geographic phenomena. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. 340. Remote Sensing I (4) W 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 learn to use these data to study phenomena at the earth's surface. Three 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. Cartographic Drafting (3) A The development of map-making skills utilizing inking techniques on mylar and vellum. One lecture and six hours of lab time a week. 346. Cartographic Principles and Techniques (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 PS 101. 354. Geography of Latin America (5) 359. Geography of Europe (5) W 362. Geography of the Soviet Union (3) 365. Geography of India and the Middle East (3) The countries, peoples, and environments of the Indian Subcontinent, Southwest Asia, and North Africa. 366. Geography of China and the Far East (3) S The countries, peoples, and environments of China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. 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. Quantitative Methods in Geography (3) A The gathering and analysis of spatial data. Hypothesis testing and the use of the SPSS computer statistical package. Prerequisite: Math 105 or equivalent. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 421. Introduction to Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (3) A 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. Three lectures per week. 422. Technical Issues in GIS (4) W This course deals with GIS algorithms, data structures, advanced computational topics and analysis of error. Labs include technical programming exercises. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Geogr 421. 423. Application Issues in GIS (4) S 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. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite Geogr 422. 440. Remote Sensing II: Digital Image Processing (4) 5 An analysis of earth surface features with an emphasis to establish spectral characteristics for selected training sites. Satellite imagery derived from Landsat MSS and TM scanners is analyzed by computer-assisted statistical algorithms. A final hard copy of a classified subscene is generated by digital image processing techniques. Prerequisite: Geogr 340. Student Services 240 241