644 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences in different places have many different attributes, a detailed examination is made of wetland environments in different parts of the United States. GEOG 3080 - Arid Lands Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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: GEOG 1000, or GEO 1060, or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor. GEOG 3081 - History of Geographic Thought Credits: (3) Typically taught: (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 3090 - Arctic and Alpine Environments Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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: GEOG 1000, or GEO 1060, or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor. GEOG 3210 - Urban Geography Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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. GEOG 3300 - Historical Geography of the United States Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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. GEOG 3360 - Economic Geography Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The spatial structure of the world's resources, production, commerce, and economic problems. GEOG 3390 - Aerial Photo Interpretation Credits: (3) Typically taught: (Offered as needed) The use of aerial photos to interpret geographic phenomena. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. GEOG 3450 - Introduction to Cartography and GIS Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. GEOG 3460 - Advanced Cartography and GIS Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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. One lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: GEOG 3450 or permission of instructor. GEOG 3500 - Geography of Utah Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A study of the physical environment and activities of man in Utah. GEOG 3540 - Geography of Latin America Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Addresses topics relating to Latin America's natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog