Geography Geology • Genera| Informatiot 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) 5 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 Russia and the Former USSR (3) 364. Geography of the Middle East (3) 365. Geography of India and Southeast Asia (3) 366. Geography of China and Japan (3) 5 374. Geography of Africa (5) 378. Geographic Area Studies (1-5) 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. 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. 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) S 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. 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) Sa, A, W, S A continuation of Geography 289. Open to all students. 492. 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. 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: Sidney Ash Location: Science Lab Building, Room SL 202M Telephone Contact: Karen Dalebout, 626-7139 Professors: Sidney Ash, Richard W. Moyle, E. Fred Pashley, Jr., James R. Wilson; Associate Professor: W. Adolph Yonkee 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. PROGRAM: GEOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). A minor is required. A grade of C- or better is required in all Geology courses and required support courses to be counted in the major. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • An overall GPA of 2.00 (C) is required. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 56 credit hours in Geology courses. • Geology core courses required of all majors (47 credit hours): GeolPSlll (5), 112 (1), 113 (1), 122 (5), 205 (5), 206 (5), 306 (4), 315 (4), 318 (4), 376 (4), 406 (3), and 451 (6). • Select a minimum of 9 credit hours chosen from the following elective groups with at least one course chosen from each group: Group 1: Geol 254 (4), 308 (4), 339 (3), 363 (4), 385 (4), or 388 (4). Group 2: Geol 410 (4), 430 (4), 450 (4), 455 (4), 460 (4), or 465 (4). Group 3: Geol 483 (2), 497 (2), or 499 (2). Required support courses: • Chem PS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5); Math 106 (5), 107 (5). Fifteen hours of Physics in the General Physics or Engineering Physics series: Phsx PS111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), PS114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1) or Phsx PS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), PS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). Computer Science - Comsci PD102 (4). Recommended support courses: • Hist 341 (5). • All students planning to attend graduate school should take the Engineering Physics series and Math 211 (5), 212 (5), and 213 (4). • Students contemplating advanced degrees in geophysics should select a physics minor and additional mathematics. Additional mathematics is also required for advanced degrees in hydrology. The physical chemistry sequence is recommended for students planning advanced study in geochemistry, mineralogy, or mineral deposits. Advanced work in paleontology, stratigraphy, or related fields would benefit from course work in zoology. • Recommended minors for students planning a professional career in geology or related field: chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, geospatial analysis or a life science. Students whose career goals are in the areas of management or technical writing should consider a business minor or English minor. Student Services Interdisc. 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