318 GEOGRAPHY COURSES GEOGR Geogr PS/SI1010. Natural Environments of the Earth (3) Su, F, S A study of the interrelated systems that constitute the earth's surface environment, e.g., landforms, weather, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology, and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. Geogr SS/DV1100. Places and Peoples of the World (3) F, S 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. Geogr SS/DV1520. Geography of the United States and Canada (3) F, S 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. Geogr 2923. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) (Offered as needed) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific tide and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Geogr 2950. Elementary Regional Field Studies (1-3) Su The study of specific geographic regions, utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. Geogr 3050. Weather and Climate (3) S 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: Geogr PS/SI 1010, or Geosci PS/SI 1130, or the equivalent. Geogr 3060. World Environmental Issues (3) S 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: Geogr PS/SI 1010, or Botany LS1403, or the equivalent. Geogr 3070. Wetland Environments (3) F Analysis of physical properties, values, economic, and legal issues associated with wedand environments. Since wedands in different places have many different attributes, a detailed examination is made of wedand environments in different parts of the United States. Geogr 3080. Arid Lands (3) S Presents a general overview of the characteristics and variant topography, geography, and climatic conditions of the Earth's arid lands. Examines the spatial location of arid regions and their climatic controlling factors. Weather patterns, hydrology, and eolian processes will be discussed along with sediment transportation and deposition of arid environments. The course will also review dune types and formation along with soils of arid zones. The course concludes with a discussion on the desertification and the impact of human intervention in the misuse of arid lands, while discussing preservation versus reclamation of these regions. Prerequisite: Geogr PS/SI 1010, or Geosci PS 1540, or the equivalent. Geogr 3090. Arctic and Alpine Environments (3) S 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: Geogr PS/SI 1010, or Geosci PS 1540, or the equivalent. Geogr 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. Geogr 3300. Historical Geography of the United States (3) S 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. Geogr 3360. Economic Geography (3) S The spatial structure of the world's resources, production, commerce, and economic problems. Geogr 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. Geogr 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. Geogr 3460. Advanced Cartography (3) S 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. Prerequisite: Geogr 3450 or permission of instructor. One lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Geogr 3500. Geography of Utah (3) F A study of the physical environment and activities of man in Utah. Geogr DV3540. 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. Geogr DV3590. 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. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2 0 04-2005 CATALOG