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Show Natural Sciences Geology and/or 495 (3); 254 (4), 306 (4), 318 (4). c. Teaching minors must sign up for at least one hour in special problems (480) covering the subject content of the fourth course not taken. Earth Science Composite Teaching MajorSee Composite and Interdepartmental Programs. Physical Science Composite Teaching MajorSee Composite and Interdepartmental Programs. Social Science Composite Teaching MajorSee Composite and Interdepartmental Programs. Program: Geology-Geography Departmental Honors I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall G. P. A. of 3.3. C. Fulfill requirements for one of the following: Earth Science Composite Teaching Major, Departmental Geography Major, Geography Teaching Major, or Departmental Geology Major. II. Specific Requirements: A. In fulfilling requirements for one of the departmental majors complete at least 20 credit hours of Honors credit. B. In addition complete a Geology-Geography Honors Senior Project (Geology 480 or Geography 480) for 2 hours credit. C. A student may receive Geology-Geography Honors credit in any of the following courses dependent upon which major he is pursuing: Geology 306, 315, 318, 363, 376, 385, 388, 430, 450, 483, 499 and Geography 305, 321, 330, 336, 354, 359, 362, 374, 378, 381, 499. Not more than two courses can be regional courses (Geography 350-378). D. Permission from the department chairman should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Asian Studies Minor ProgramThe Department of Geology and Geography participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to enroll should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental representative who will help him work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Latin American Minor ProgramThe Department of Geology and Geography participates in the Latin American Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to enroll should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental representative who will help him work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Emphasis in Urban and Regional PlanningThis program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) GEOGRAPHY COURSES PS101. Physical Geography (5) A study of the physical elements of the environment, e.g., landforms, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. AWS SS110. World Regional Geography (5) A consideration of major world regions as bound together by environment, culture, economics and politics. AWS PS113. Introduction to Meteorology (4) A study of the atmosphere, emphasizing weather, weather elements, and weather forecasting. Four lectures a week. W SS152. Geography of North America (5) A study of the space and time relationships between man and his environment in North America. Emphasis is focused upon man's economic activities, as well as population distribu- 194 Natural Sciences - Geology button and regional similarities and differences. AWS 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1 -9) Open to all students in Geography who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. A W S Su 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su 295. Elementary Regional Field Studies (1-5) The study of specific geographic regions, utilizing field observations, lectures and individual student research. A S Su 305. Geography of Climates (4) A study of climate controls, climate classification, and the distribution of climatic types over the world. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: Geography 101 or 113. S 321. Urban Geography (3) 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. W 330. Political Geography (5) A study of systematic and regional aspects of world political patterns. An analysis is made of international affairs as they are affected by national resources, geographic position and power structure. A 336. Economic Geography (5) The resources, production, commerce and economic problems of major regions of the earth. Emphasis is focused upon the U.S. and Russian positions and on underdeveloped countries. S 339. Aerial Photo Interpretation (Formerly Geology 341) (3) The use of aerial photos to interpret geographic phenomena. One lecture and two 2-hour labs a week. W 341. Land Use Planning Techniques and Practices (3) A study of the status and tools of planning, planning office organization, the federal and state role in planning, and problems in planing. A 342. Planning as a Legal Entity (3) A study of the enabling legislation for planning, zoning laws and ordinances, rezoning and review processes, zoning problems, and the ramifications of urban growth. W 343. Advanced Planning Techniques (3) The preparation, financing, citizen participation and evaluation of land use pertaining to master plans. Class groups will prepare, critique and present a hypothetical urban master plan. S 345. Cartography I (Formerly 340) (3) The development of skills in reading and constructing maps, charts and graphs, utilizing penciling, inking and photographic reproduction. One hour lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. A 346. Cartography II (3) The development of map making skills utilizing scribing techniques and peel coat. One 1-hour lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geography 345. W 347. Cartography III (3) The development of skills and techniques applying remote sensing and computer technology to map making. One 1-hour lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geography 346. S 350. Geography of Utah (3) A study of the physical environment and activities of man in Utah. Prerequisite: Geography 101. S 354. Geography of Latin America (5) 359. Geography of Europe (5) W 362. Geography of the Soviet Union (3) (Offered alternate years.) S 364. Geography of Asia (5) A 374. Geography of Africa (5) A 378. Geography of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands (3) W 381. History of Geographic Thought (3) A study of the development of the science of geography, giving attention to its changes in emphasis and philosophy. Prerequisite: Junior standing. A 405. Field Methods (3) Gathering, mapping and utilizing geographic data. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geography 101, Plus 10 additional hours of Geography. S 480. Special Problems (1-5) A personalized course designed to foster Individual research and scientific writing. AWS Su 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Geography 289 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. A W S Su 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su 495. Advanced Regional Field Studies (1-5) 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. A S Su 499. Seminar (1) A course for senior students in which basic research methods are applied to geographic problems. W 195 |
