GEOG-GEOGRAPHY -- 2001-03 Catalog
Social Sciences Department

GEOG 150 Introduction to Cultural Geography (4) GE D3

The interplay of cultures, places, and environments, with emphasis on the diversity, interrelationships, and spatial features of global cultures. Topics include characteristics and patterns of population, ethnicity, agriculture, geopolitics, language, religion, urbanization, industry, and folk and popular culture. 4 lectures.

GEOG 250 Physical Geography (4)

Addresses the origins and patterns of the earth's diverse assemblage of climates, landforms, biota and soils. A major focus on relationship between human cultures and these earthly environments. 4 lectures.

GEOG 300 Geography of the United States (4) GE D5

The population (including origin, ethnicity, migration, and distributions), land utilization, and economic development viewed against the background of the physical environment. Topically and regionally organized. Pervading themes include landscape evolution and alteration, regional cultural distinctiveness, and current problems. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Areas A, D1 and D3.

GEOG 301 Geography of Resource Utilization (4) GE D5

A multicultural, world view of the interconnections of the following resource systems: food, energy, water, and non-fuel minerals. A pervading theme is the sustainability of these systems. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Areas A, D2 and D3.

GEOG 308 Global Geography (4) GE D5

A regional examination of the interrelationships of global human cultures with their biophysical environments and with each other. Emphasis is placed on the origins of contemporary cultural landscapes and on their utility for the understanding of international differences, interactions, and current events. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and two courses from Areas D1, D2, D3, D4.

GEOG 318 Applications in GIS (3) (Also listed as LA/FNR 318)

ARC/INFO and ArcView Geographic Information System (GIS) computer software to explore natural resources, social and business issues, using spatial data. Develop data base, use software and apply with relevant natural systems. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Junior standing, computer literacy or consent of instructor.

GEOG 325 Climate and Humanity (4)

Geographic perspective on the interrelationships between climate and human cultures. Effects of people on climate and the influence of climate and weather upon human activities and behavior. Focus on global human conditions which are responsible for the alteration of climate and in turn are vulnerable to climate change. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

GEOG 333 Human Impact on the Earth (4)

Global assessment of the impact of humans on the earth's vegetation, animals, soil, water and atmosphere. Emphasis on problems stemming from the interactions of human attitudes, technologies, and population with natural resources. 4 lectures.

GEOG 340 Geography of California (4)

Physical environment of California; patterns of settlement and historic development; current problems. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

GEOG 360 Geography of Europe (4)

The population, land utilization, and economic development viewed against the background of the physical environment. Topically and regionally organized. Pervading themes include landscape evolution and alteration, regional cultural distinctiveness, and current problems. Emphasis on Western Europe. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

GEOG 370 Geography of Latin America (4)

Geographic analysis of Mexico, Central America, and South America. The patterns of physical environment, culture, economy, and development. The issues (local, regional, and global) that shape Latin America. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

GEOG 401 Area Geography (4)

Directed study of geographic characteristics of a selected world area. Class Schedule will list topic descriptive of the particular world area to be studied. Total credit limited to 12 units. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

GEOG 414 Climatology (4)

The earth's pattern of climates and the physical processes that account for them. Focus on interrelationships between climate and the physical/biological and cultural environments. Special emphasis on modern climate changes and their consequences. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOG 250 or consent of instructor.

GEOG 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 1–4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.