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G107 Physical Systems of the Environment (3 cr.) N&M Introduction to the physical principles governing the geographical distribution and interrelationships of the earthÂs physical features (atmosphere and oceans, landforms, soils, and vegetation). The course provides students with the background necessary to evaluate current environmental issues. G107 has both a lecture and lab component.
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G109 Weather and Climate (3 cr.) N&M Introduction to atmospheric processes responsible for weather. Elements of climatology and their variation in time and space. Weather forecasting, weather modification, and severe weather. G109 has both a lecture and lab component.
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G110 Introduction of Human Geography (3 cr.) S&H An introduction to the principles, concepts, and methods of analysis used in the study of human geographic systems. Examines geographic perspectives on contemporary world problems such as population growth, globalization of the economy, and human-environmental relations. G110 has both a lecture and discussion component.
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G120 World Regional Geography (3 cr.) S&H Analysis of population, culture, environment, and economies of major world regions. Examination of issues of global importance, including development, demographic change, urbanization and migration, and international conflict. G120 has both a lecture and discussion component.
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G208 Human Impact on Environment (3 cr.) N&M Aspects of the human role in changing the earthÂs environment. Examples of how expanding use of the physical environment has altered the equilibrium of natural systems or accelerated the rate of natural changes in the environment. Environmental changes from a global or world regional perspective. This class is open to Hutton Honors College students only.
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G237 Cartography and Geographic Information (3 cr.) N&M Use of computers in the management of geographic information, including data storage, database construction, creation and production of maps and related representation of geographic data. Computer cartography laboratory, experimentation and interactive experience using GIS and mapping software.
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G302 Introduction to Transportation Analysis (3 cr.) S&H Examination of movement of people, goods, and information over space using spatial analysis and planning techniques.
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G304 Physical Meteorology and Climatology (3 cr.) N&M P: Any introductory science course or consent of instructor. Topics span all the scales of atmospheric processes  from climate change to weather forecasting and surface energy budgets. Students are introduced to the physical processes and properties of the atmosphere. Skills used to study and quantify atmospheric processes, such as the use of models and remote sensing, are also developed.
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G314 Urban Geography (3 cr.) S&H P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Study and interpretation of urban spatial structures, policies and problems with an emphasis on geographic perspectives. Topics include urban housing markets, racial segregation, homelessness, and urban crime.
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G315 Environmental Conservation (3 cr.) S&H P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Conservation of natural resources, including soil, water, wildlife, and forests as interrelated components of the environment emphasizing an ecological approach. Current problems relating to environmental quality. G315 fulfills the Intensive Writing (IW) requirement.
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G326 Geography of North America (3 cr.) S&H Continental and regional variations in terrain, climate, and economic and social life of the United States and Canada, with emphasis on geographical principles, sources of data, and techniques of investigation.
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G336 Remote Sensing (3 cr.) N&M P: Consent of instructor. Principles of remote sensing of the earth and its atmosphere, emphasizing satellite data in visible, infrared, and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Emphasis on practical applications and digital image analysis.
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G338 Geographic Information Science (3 cr.) N&M P: G237 or consent of instructor. Overview of the principles and practices of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course will deal with issues of spatial data models, database design, introductory and intermediate GIS operations, and case studies of real-world GIS applications. Laboratory exercises will provide significant hands-on experience. Lecture and laboratory.
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G427 Russia and Its Neighbors (3 cr.) S&H, CSA Geographic problems and prospects of the former republics of the Soviet Union with an emphasis on political geography, environmental issues, population, urbanization, energy, and the location of economic activity.
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G428 Geography of Europe (3 cr.) S&H, CSB Emphasizes two interrelated topics within western Europe: common themes across the countries of Europe, and the distinctive cultures that make up the region. The course begins with a discussion of the physical landscape of Europe then takes up the cultural and economic landscape of the region. The course ends with a discussion of the various cultural regions within Europe.
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G433 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology and Climatology (3 cr.) N&M P: G339 or G304 or consent of instructor. Analysis and prediction of synoptic scale weather systems, emphasizing the mid-latitudes. Other topics include severe weather and atmospheric/oceanic teleconnections.
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TOPIC: Science/Public Policy/Outreach G440 Topics in Environmental Geography (3 cr.) P: G305 or G315 or consent of instructor. Selected topics focus on the human dimensions of environmental change/conservation. Example focus topics: population-environment interactions, transport-environment interactions, and urban- environment interactions. May be repeated four times with a different topic for a maximum of 12 credit hours. G440 is a COLL Intensive Writing section.
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G442 Sustainable Energy Systems (3 cr.) N&M P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Examination of current energy use and the role of renewable energy resources in meeting future demand. Covers the physical and technological basis for geothermal, wind, solar, hydro and marine energy, in addition to the environmental, economic, and social impacts of developing and utilizing these sustainable resources.
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G450 Undergraduate Readings and Research in Geography (1-3 cr.; 6 cr. Max.) P: consent of instructor. Individual readings and research in geography.
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G451 Water Resources: Semi-Arid Environments (3 cr.) N&M P: G107 or G109 and at least one 300-level physical/biological science course or consent of instructor. Investigates the hydro-micrometeorological and human dynamics of semi-arid ecosystems/environments. G451 is a COLL Intensive Writing section.
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G460 Internship in Geographical Analysis (1-6 cr.) P: consent of instructor. Faculty-directed study of geographical problems based on an internship experience. StudentÂs areas of placement must be related to major filed of study and may involve staff work or research. Maximum of 3 credit hours will count toward major. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit not give for both G400 and G460
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G478 Global Change, Food, and Farming Systems (3 cr.) S&H P: G208 or consent of instructor. Introduction to food production and consumption systems, emphasizing linkages to land use and social change on food/farming system sustainability. Topics include urbanization; population growth and economic liberalization; farming livelihoods; gender and poverty; biotechnology; agro-ecology; global health.
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G488 Applied Spatial Statistics (3 cr.) N&M P: 6 credit hours of geography or consent of instructor. Extension of traditional statistical analysis to spatial data. Spatial means and spatial variances, the examination of differences in samples over space, spatial autocorrelation, nearest neighbor analysis, map comparison techniques. Emphasis is on practical applications.
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