354 GEOG 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. GEOG 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 sodal and economic conditions in Russia and its Near Abroad are analyzed within the context of the breakup of the former Soviet Union. GEOG 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 thdr colonial inheritance and future prospeds. GEOG DV3660. Geography of China and Japan (3) 5 Covers subjeds 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 DV3740. Geography of Africa (3) 5 The study of Africa's natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, societal strudure, wealth, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current sodo- 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 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. GEOG 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 (Math QL1040 recommended, but not required). Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 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) 5 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, dti- zen 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. GEOG 4800. Individual Research (1-3) Su, F, S A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. GEOG 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) 5m, 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 amount of credit will be determined by the department. A maximum of six credit hours will be accepted toward a major in geography. GEOG 4923. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) (Offered as needed) Consult the semester dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student's transcript. GEOG 4950. Advanced Regional Field Studies (1-3) 5 A directed study of specific geographic regions utilizing field observations, ledures, and individual student research. Prerequisite: A general course in Geography or consent of the instructor. GEOG SI4990. Research Seminar (3) 5 A course in which hypothetico-deductive research methods and other quantitative techniques are applied to geographic problems. Prerequisites: GEOG SI4050 and senior standing. GEOG 5030. Geography for Teachers (3) (Offered as needed) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, seled another departmental course and develop a contrad detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contrad must be approved by instmctor, department chair, and Diredor of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT History Chair Dr. Susan Matt Location: Sodal Sdence Building, Room 234 Telephone Contact: Angela Swaner 801-626-f Professors: William Allison, Susan J. Matt, Richard Sadler, Lee Sather, Gene A. Sessions, Richard Ulibarri; Associate Professors: Sara E. Dant Ewert, LaRae Larkin, Gregory S. Lewis, Kathryn L. MacKay; Assistant Professors: Brady Brower, Stephen Francis; J. Henry Ibarguen, Vikki Vickers; Instructor Stan Layton 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 bachelors degree (bs or ba) » Program Prerequisite: Not required for History major. History Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure 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 Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog