GEOG DV3740. Geography of Africa (3) Sp 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 4050. 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) Sp 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, Sp A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours. GEOG 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Su, F, Sp 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 class 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) Sp 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. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours. GEOG 4990. Research Seminar (3) Sp A course in which hypothetico-deductive research methods and other quantitative techniques are applied to geographic problems. Prerequisites: GEOG 4050 and senior standing. GEOG 5030. Geography for Teachers (3) (Offered as needed) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Sdence Emphasis Program. To register, seled 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 Chain Dr. Susan Matt Location: Sodal Sdence Building, Room 234 Telephone Contact: Angela Swaner 801-626-( Professors: Sara Dant, Gregory Lewis, Kathryn MacKay, Susan Matt, Richard Sadler, Gene Sessions; Associate Professors: Stephen Francis, LaRae Larkin, Vikki Vickers; Assistant Professors: Brady Brower, Henry Ibarguen, Branden Little 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 bachelors degree (ba} » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required. The Public History and Asian Studies minors also eligible with a History Major. » 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 38. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 36 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above); 24 of these are required within the major. Advisement History majors are required to meet with their faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. They must also meet with their advisor or the department chair before registration for HIST 4990. Call 801-626-6706 for additional information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for the History major. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Bachdor of Arts requirements. See Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA listed under the major course requirements. Major Course Requirements for BA Degree History Courses Required (18 credit hours) HIST SS1500 World History to 1500 CE. (3) HIST SS/DV1510 World History from 1500 CE. to the Present (3) HIST 2700 History of the U.S. to 1877 (3) HIST 2710 History of the U.S. since 1877 (3) All the above should be taken before upper-division course work (courses numbered 3000 and above). Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA (12 credit hours) 6 credit hours of foreign language and the following language arts courses HIST 3000 Investigating History (3) HIST 4990* Senior Seminar (3) * Should be taken during senior year. HIST 3000 is a prerequisite to HIST 4990. Weber State University 2011 -2012 Catalog