Geogr DV3620. 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. Geogr DV3640. 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. Geogr DV3660. Geography of China and Japan (3) S 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. Geogr DV3740. Geography of Africa (3) S 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 socioeconomic conditions in Africa are analyzed within the context of its colonial inheritance and its future outlook. Geogr 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 tide is used. Geogr 3810. 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. Geogr SI4050. Quantitative Methods in Geography (3) F The gathering and analysis of spatial data. Hypothesis testing and the use of selected computer statistical packages. Prerequisite: Quantitative Literacy. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Geogr 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. Geogr 4420. Advanced Planning Techniques (3) S 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: Geogr 4410. Geogr 4800. Individual Research (1-3) Su, F, S A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. Geogr 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Su, F, 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 319 amount of credit will be determined by the department. A maximum of six credit hours will be accepted toward a major in geography. Geogr 4923. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) (Offered as needed) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student's transcript. Geogr 4950. Advanced Regional Field Studies (1-3) 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. Geogr SI4990. Research Seminar (3) S A course in which hypothetico-deductive research methods and other quantitative techniques are applied to geographic problems. Prerequisites: Geogr SI4050 and upper division standing. Geogr 5030. Geography for Teachers (3) (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 History Chair: Dr. Gene Sessions Location: Social Science Building, Room 234 Telephone: Danielle Sander 801-626-6706 Professors: James A. Dolph, Richard Sadler, Lee Sather, Gene A. Sessions, Richard Ulibarri; Associate Professors: William Allison, LaRae Larkin, Gregory S. Lewis, Kathryn L. MacKay, Susan J. Matt; Assistant Professors: Sara E. Dant Ewert, J. Henry Ibarguen; Instructor: Stephen Francis History is a record of political, social and cultural events and achievements of humankind. Historians analyze and evaluate this record in an attempt to understand and interpret the present. The history offerings are designed to: provide adequate programs to prepare teachers; prepare students who plan to do graduate work; and provide courses which contribute to the general education of all students. History Major History Teaching Major ^^^^H BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.AJ%WW\W\WWW\ » Program Prerequisite: Not required for History major. History Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » Minor: Required. The Public History Emphasis may be substituted for a minor. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses applied toward this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 36. History Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 or the last 30 semester hours with a GPA of 3.25 for admission to the Teacher Education program. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS/BAT LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR. HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 CATALOG