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Fall 1999 Course Descriptions
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GEOG 110. Regional Land Use (3) I II (Identical with PLN 110, which is home).

GEOG 151. World Regional Geography (3) I II Geographic concepts and information organized by conventional region and nation. Appropriate for elementary and secondary teaching.

GEOG 171. Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology (3) I II P, MATH 110. (Identical with ATMO 171, which is home).

GEOG 171L. Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology Laboratory (1) I II P, or CR, ATMO 171. (Identical with ATMO 171L, which is home).

GEOG 195A. Topics in Geography and Regional Development (1) I II

GEOG 199H. Honors Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]

GEOG 210. The Political & Cultural Geography of Globalization (3) II This course examines how systems of difference provide revealing analytical categories for understanding the political and cultural geography of globalization and develops critical thinking skills that can be used effectively beyond this course. Approved as Tier Two -Individuals and Societies. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.

GEOG 220. Our Diverse Biosphere (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] II The strategy is to immerse non-science majors in the biological aspects of Physical Geography and, through lively debate and discussion, maps and images, to enhance critical thinking skills students need to make decisions about the world around them. Approved as Tier Two -Natural Sciences.

GEOG 230. Our Changing Climate (3) I Where, when, and why is climate changing? We will answer these questions via computer visualization and hands-on exploration of satellite images, time-series, and other climate variability data at global, regional, and local scales, and from paleoclimate to modern instrumental record. Approved as Tier Two -Natural Sciences.

GEOG 240. Our Dynamic Landscape (3) II Critical perspectives on complex environmental problems; issues include environmental hazards, renewable and nonrenewable resources; global, regional, and local patterns, and geographic scale are emphasized. Approved as Tier Two -Natural Sciences.

GEOG 299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

GEOG 299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I

GEOG 301. Introduction to Regional Planning (3) I II (Identical with PLN 301, which is home).

GEOG 305. Economic Geography (3) I II Analysis and modeling of the spatial structure of primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activities; location theory and regionalization in economic systems. Writing Emphasis Course.

GEOG 330. Introduction to Remote Sensing (3) I Introduction to remote sensing principles, techniques, and applications, designed principally for those with no background in the field. (Identical with G EN 330, GEOS 330, WS M 330, SWES 330).

GEOG 357. Geographical Research Methods (3) I Formulation and solution of geographic problems; models, research design, and methods of gathering, analyzing, and portraying geographic data. Writing Emphasis Course.

GEOG 360. Environmental Perception (3) II Consideration of patterns in human perception in relation to modification of environment and environmental planning. Writing Emphasis Course.

GEOG 367. Population Geography (3) I Fertility, mortality, and migration as agents of demographic change. Topics include fertility control and LDCs; working mothers and NDCs; aging societies; legal/illegal immigration in the U.S., population policies. (Identical with SOC 367). Approved as Tier Two -Individuals and Societies.

GEOG 369. Geography of the Middle East (3) I Physical environments and cultural areas of Southwest Asia, with emphasis on people-environment interrelationships, settlement systems, and impact of Islam. Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with NES 369). Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.

GEOG 371. Principles and Practices of Regional Development (3) I Introduction to basic concepts, objectives, practices and techniques of regional and industrial development as a professional activity, with emphasis on development problems and solutions. Field Trips. Writing Emphasis Course.

GEOG 373. Political Geography (3) II Explores links between global economic and political processes, national affairs and local politics. Designed to foster participation; assessment is via essays and assignments. Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with POL 373).

GEOG 374. Geography and Social Justice (3) I Introduction to theories of social justice with application to social, cultural, and economic geography. What are the prevailing theories of social justice and how can we draw on them to assess movements and goals for social change? How do different geographical contexts inform our assessment of social justice concepts? Course will address theory, moral questions, and specific case studies equally.

GEOG 375. Metropolitan Tucson (3) I Physical and cultural basis of Tucson's geographic patterns, with emphasis on the city's site, situation, settlement patterns and problems of growth and change. Field Trips.

GEOG 379. Urban Growth and Development (3) I II Location patterns in urban areas and processes of growth; historical development of U.S. cities, rent theory, housing markets, commercial and industrial location, the role of transportation and planning. Student development teams create a model city using the ACRES real estate simulation game. (Identical with PLN 379).

GEOG 380. Global Agricultural and International Relations (3) I II Writing Emphasis Course. P, introductory course in anthropology, sociology or economics. (Identical with AGTM 380, which is home). Approved as Tier Two -Individuals and Societies.

GEOG 381. Cartography (3) Tools and techniques, properties and construction of projections, design and preparation of maps for publication.

GEOG 393. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

GEOG 396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I

GEOG 399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

GEOG 399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

GEOG 401A. Introduction to Planning (3) I (Identical with PLN 401A, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 501A.

GEOG 401B. Introduction to Planning (3) II (Identical with PLN 401B, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 501B.

GEOG 403. Applications of Geographic Information Systems (3) I P, one of MIS 111, ABE 120, RNR 271 or equivalent. (Identical with RNR 403, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 503.

GEOG 407. The American Landscape (3) II Origin and character of the visual aspects of places viewed individually and regionally; changes in habitat, vernacular structures and landscapes, townscapes, countrysides and special features. May be convened with GEOG 507.

GEOG 408. Arizona and the Southwest (3) I The changing character of the land and man's occupancy of it, with emphasis on Arizona; historically and problem oriented. Field Trips. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with GEOG 508.

GEOG 409. Russia and the Former Soviet Union (3) II Political, population and economic elements of contemporary Russia and the former Soviet Union. Emphasis on human settlement, economy, and resource development. Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with R SS 409).

GEOG 411. Middle America (3) II Land, people, and culture in the major natural and cultural regions of Mexico, Central America, and West Indies. Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with LA S 411). May be convened with GEOG 511.

GEOG 412. South America (3) I Physical and cultural bases of South America's geographic patterns, with emphasis on human settlement and problems of resource development. Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with LA S 412). May be convened with GEOG 512.

GEOG 413. Africa (3) II Physical and human bases of regional contrasts, with emphasis on tropical environmental systems and changing patterns of resource utilization and development. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with GEOG 513 Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement..

GEOG 415. Introduction to Water Resources Policy (3) II Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with HWR 415, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 515.

GEOG 416. Geographic Information Systems for Geography and Regional Development (3) II Introduction to the use of computers for map production, with emphasis on cartographic principles and practical experience with several user-oriented mapping programs. (Identical with PLN 416, RNR 416). May be convened with GEOG 516.

GEOG 417. Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resources (3) II 2R, 3L. P, basic knowledge of computer operations. (Identical with RNR 417, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 517.

GEOG 419. Cartographic Modeling for Natural Resources (3) I P, RNR 417 or RNR 517 or GEOG 481 or GEOG 581. (Identical with RNR 419, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 519.

GEOG 420. Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3) II 2R, 3L. P, RNR 419. (Identical with RNR 420, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 520.

GEOG 421. Physical Climatology (3) II P, MATH 129, ATMO 171. (Identical with ATMO 421, which is home).

GEOG 422. Resource Mapping (3) II 2R, 3L. (Identical with RNR 422, which is home).

GEOG 430. The Climate System (3) I Systematic examination of processes and circulations comprising Earth's climate. Emphasis on circulations influencing geographic processes using examples of atmospheric environmental issues. P, NATS 101 or ATMO 171 or GEOG 171. May be convened with GEOG 530.

GEOG 431. Global and Regional Climatology (3) II Description and analysis of the atmospheric circulation process that produces differences in climates throughout the world. Emphasis on the earth's problem climates and climatically sensitive zones most susceptible to floods, droughts, and other environmental stresses due to global change. P, ATMO 171 or GEOG 171. May be convened with GEOG 531.

GEOG 446. Health and the Global Economy (3) II The interconnection of the global economy, local social structures, political economies, and health. Examines theoretical approaches and case studies as well as strategies for ameliorating ill health. (Identical with W S 446). May be convened with GEOG 546.

GEOG 450. Geomorphology (4) I P, GEOS 101, GEOS 103. (Identical with GEOS 450, which is home).

GEOG 453. Locational Analysis (3) I Industrial location theory and location factors, consumer travel behavior and market areas, geography of economic impacts, location of public facilities. Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with PLN 453). May be convened with GEOG 553.

GEOG 454. Regional Analysis (3) II Regionalization and geographic scale; spatial variation and well-being and development; multiplier and analysis; demographic-economic models; theories of regional growth; regional policy. May be convened with GEOG 554.

GEOG 456. The American City (3) I An integrated approach to the built environment with special emphasis on the historical, social, and political aspects of American urban development. Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with PLN 456).

GEOG 457. Statistical Techniques in Geography, Regional Development and Planning (3) I Methods of gathering and analyzing data for the solution of geographical, urban, and regional planning problems, with emphasis on quantitative and statistical techniques used in spatial analysis and cartography, on the one hand, and program planning, on the other. P, MATH 110 or equivalent. (Identical with PLN 457). May be convened with GEOG 557.

GEOG 459. Land Use and Growth Controls (3) II (Identical with PLN 459, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 559.

GEOG 460. The State of Sonora (3) II (Identical with LA S 460, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 560.

GEOG 461. Environmental and Resource Geography (3) II Examines physical resources (e.g. distribution, quantities, and availability) and the human factors which may contribute to their completion and deterioration as well as protection and maintenance. Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with PLN 461, LA S 461, HWR 461).

GEOG 464. Arid and Semiarid Lands (3) I Past, present and future of settlement and resource utilization in the world's arid lands; spatial interrelationships of environmental, demographic, socioeconomic and political systems. Writing Emphasis Course.

GEOG 465. Physical Aspects of Arid Lands (3) II The climate, landforms, hydrology, soils and vegetation of deserts, with special emphasis on processes and distribution at micro-to-macro scales. Writing Emphasis Course.

GEOG 466. The Middle Eastern City and Islamic Urbanism (3) I P, NES 277A and NES 277B, or consent of instructor. (Identical with NES 466, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 566.

GEOG 471. Problems in Regional Development (3) I II Analysis of population growth trends, market areas, the role of transportation in development, regional specialization and economic structure, interregional migration, and regional policy issues. Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with AREC 471, PLN 471). May be convened with GEOG 571.

GEOG 476. The Land Development Process (3) [Rpt./ 1] P, consult department before repeating this course. (Identical with PLN 476, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 576.

GEOG 478. Global Change (3) II P, upper-division standing, introductory course work in biological and physical sciences. (Identical with GEOS 478, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 578.

GEOG 483. Geographic Applications of Remote Sensing (3) II Use of aircraft and satellite imagery for monitoring landforms, soils, vegetation and land use, with the focus on problems of land-use planning, resource management and related topics. Field Trips. P, 2 units of remote sensing or equivalent. (Identical with PLN 483, SWES 483, RNR 483). May be convened with GEOG 583.

GEOG 488. Governing Science and Technology (3) II Historical, cross-cultural, and geographical assessment of strategies societies have deployed to govern science and technology; effects of particular strategies in terms of impacts (both positive and negative) of science and technology on people, their lives, and the environment. Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with ANTH 488, POL 488).

GEOG 496A. Research (3) II Writing Emphasis Course. P, open to majors and Honors students in geography, GEOG 357 or honors status.

GEOG 497A. Geography for Teachers (3) S May be convened with GEOG 597A.

GEOG 497B. Projects in Regional Development (3) [Rpt./ 1] II P, 6 units of geographic techniques. Open to majors only. May be convened with GEOG 597B.

GEOG 498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

GEOG 498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

GEOG 499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

GEOG 499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II

GEOG 500. Current Geographical Research (3) I Major trends and issues in human and physical geography.

GEOG 501A. Introduction to Planning (3) I (Identical with PLN 501A, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 401A.

GEOG 501B. Introduction to Planning (3) II (Identical with PLN 501B, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 401B.

GEOG 503. Applications of Geographic Information Systems (3) I (Identical with RNR 503, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 403.

GEOG 505. Principles of Economic Geography (3) II Survey of micro- and macro-level theory in economic geography, location theory, central place theory, spatial behavior and interaction, development issues, impact models, and project evaluation.

GEOG 507. The American Landscape (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 407. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of an essay and annotated bibliography on the work of a specific scholar, place, or region. (Identical with LAR 507). May be convened with GEOG 407.

GEOG 508. Arizona and the Southwest (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOG 408. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of an original research paper on an approved topic. May be convened with GEOG 408.

GEOG 509. Russia and the Former Soviet Union (3) II Graduate-level requirements include two research projects.

GEOG 510. Planning in the Americas: Past, Present and Future (3) I P, open to majors only. Credit allowed for only one of these courses: PLN 510, PLN 301. (Identical with PLN 510, which is home).

GEOG 511. Middle America (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 411. Graduate-level requirements include three tutorial sessions and a research-review paper. (Identical with LA S 511). May be convened with GEOG 411.

GEOG 512. South America (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOG 412. Graduate-level requirements include three tutorial sessions and a research-review paper. (Identical with LA S 512). May be convened with GEOG 412.

GEOG 513. Africa (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 413. Graduate-level requirements include the completion and oral presentation of an original research paper on an approved topic. May be convened with GEOG 413.

GEOG 514. Analytic Methods in Local Planning and Management (3) II P, MKTG 552; GEOG 557 or consent of instructor. (Identical with PA 514, which is home).

GEOG 515. Introduction to Water Resources Policy (3) II (Identical with HWR 515, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 415.

GEOG 516. Geographic Information Systems for Geography and Regional Development (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 416. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of a project report. (Identical with PLN 516, RNR 516). May be convened with GEOG 416.

GEOG 517. Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resources (3) II (Identical with RNR 517, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 417.

GEOG 519. Cartographic Modeling for Natural Resources (3) I (Identical with RNR 519, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 419.

GEOG 520. Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3) II (Identical with RNR 520, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 420.

GEOG 522. Resource Mapping (3) II (Identical with RNR 522, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 422.

GEOG 530. The Climate System (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOG 430. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of a term paper. (Identical with ARL 530, GC 530). May be convened with GEOG 430.

GEOG 531. Global and Regional Climatology (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 431. Graduate requirements include an additional term paper. May be convened with GEOG 431.

GEOG 546. Health and the Global Economy (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 446. Graduate-level requirements include a more substantive research paper. (Identical with W S 546). May be convened with GEOG 446.

GEOG 550. Metropolitan and Regional Planning (3) I (Identical with PLN 550, which is home).

GEOG 553. Locational Analysis (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOG 453. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of an original research paper on an approved topic. (Identical with PLN 553). May be convened with GEOG 453.

GEOG 554. Regional Analysis (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 454. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper. May be convened with GEOG 454.

GEOG 557. Statistical Techniques in Geography, Regional Development and Planning (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOG 457. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of several data-intensive research projects. (Identical with PLN 557). May be convened with GEOG 457.

GEOG 559. Land Use and Growth Controls (3) II (Identical with PLN 559, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 459.

GEOG 560. The State of Sonora (3) II (Identical with LA S 560, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 460.

GEOG 561. Resource Management (3) I Examination and critical appraisal of social and behavioral science aspects of resource management, with special emphasis on factors affecting decision making. (Identical with PLN 561).

GEOG 563. Perception of Environment (3) I II Examination of interdisciplinary research on environmental perception; consideration of social and behavioral variables at all scales of environmental perception and planning. (Identical with PLN 563).

GEOG 564. The Arid and Semi-arid Lands (3) I Graduate-level requirements include the completion of an original research paper on an approved topic. (Identical with ARL 564).

GEOG 565. Physical Aspects of Arid Lands (3) II Graduate-level requirements include the completion of an oral presentation of an original research paper on an approved topic. (Identical with ARL 565).

GEOG 566. The Middle Eastern City and Islamic Urbanism (3) I (Identical with NES 566, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 466.

GEOG 567. Geographical Analysis of Population (3) II Population distribution and change; practical methods of demographic analysis, migration, business and planning applications. (Identical with PLN 567).

GEOG 571. Problems in Regional Development (3) I II For a description of course topics see GEOG 471. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of an original research paper on an approved topic. (Identical with AREC 571, PLN 571). May be convened with GEOG 471.

GEOG 574. Introduction to Geostatistics (3) I P, linear algebra, basic course in probability and statistics, familiarity with DOS/Windows, UNIX. (Identical with MATH 574, which is home).

GEOG 576. The Land Development Process (3) [Rpt./ 1] (Identical with PLN 576, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 476.

GEOG 578. Global Change (3) II (Identical with GEOS 578, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 478.

GEOG 583. Geographic Applications of Remote Sensing (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 483. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of a project report. (Identical with SWES 583, RNR 583, PLN 583). May be convened with GEOG 483.

GEOG 593. Internship (1-5) [Rpt./]

GEOG 596K. Risk and Society (3) I (Identical with ANTH 596K, HWR 596K).

GEOG 596U. Interdisciplinary Environment-Behavior-Design (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] II P, consult college before enrolling. (Identical with PSYC 596U, which is home).

GEOG 597A. Geography for Teachers (3) S For a description of course topics see GEOG 497A. May be convened with GEOG 497A.

GEOG 597B. Projects in Regional Development (3) [Rpt./ 1] II For a description of course topics see GEOG 497B. May be convened with GEOG 497B.

GEOG 597T. Housing and Households (3) II P, graduate status. (Identical with PLN 597T, which is home).

GEOG 599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

GEOG 605. Planning Theories and Perspectives (3) I (Identical with PLN 605, which is home).

GEOG 611. Projects in Regional Planning (4) [Rpt./ 4] II P, PLN 605, 24 units toward a graduate degree in planning. (Identical with PLN 611, which is home).

GEOG 657. Spatial Analysis (3) II Formal analysis and modeling of spatial structures and processes; conceptual evaluation of point patterns, networks, surfaces and interaction. P, GEOG 557. (Identical with PLN 657).

GEOG 658. Critical Methodological Practice (3) II A critical theory approach to method (primarily qualitative) in human geography and related social sciences; theoretical derivation of research questions; retheorization through research findings.

GEOG 689. History of Geographic Thought (3) II History of geographic philosophy and methodology. P, 15 units of geography.

GEOG 695A. Current Research (1) [Rpt./ 6] I II

GEOG 696A. Economic Geography (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

GEOG 696B. Cultural Geography (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

GEOG 696C. Physical Geography (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

GEOG 696E. Area Study (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II

GEOG 696F. Research Methods (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

GEOG 696G. Urban Geography (3) [Rpt./ 9] I II

GEOG 696U. Urban Social Issues (3) II (Identical with PLN 696U, which is home).

GEOG 699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I II

GEOG 900. Research (2-4) [Rpt./]

GEOG 909. Master's Report (3) [Rpt./] II

GEOG 910. Thesis (3-6) [Rpt./]

GEOG 920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

GEOG 930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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