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GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)

102A. Human Geography (3) I Introduction to the main fields of human geography, with emphasis on world patterns of distribution and regional examples. Delete course.  Effective Fall 1999.

102B. Human Geography (3) II Introduction to the main fields of human geography, with emphasis on world patterns of distribution and regional examples. GEOG 102A is not prerequisite to GEOG 102B. Delete course.  Effective Fall 1999.

103A. Physical Geography (3) I Treats the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere as interrelated and geographically variable components of the earth's physical landscapes and the natural environment of humans. Delete course.  Effective Fall 1999.

103B. Physical Geography (3) II Treats the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere as interrelated and geographically variable components of the earth's physical landscapes and the natural environment of humans. GEOG 103A is not prerequisite to GEOG 103B. Delete course.  Effective Fall 1999.

104A. Physical Geography Laboratory (1) I Field observation and laboratory analysis of data and map interpretation. P or CR, GEOG 103A. Delete course.  Effective Fall 1999.

104B. Physical Geography Laboratory (1) II Field observation and laboratory analysis of data and map interpretation. P or CR, GEOG 103B. Delete course.  Effective Fall 1999.

110. Regional Land Use (3) I II (Identical with PLAN 110, which is home). Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 110, which is home). Effective Spring 1999

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

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

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

195. Colloquium

a. Topics in Geography and Regional Development (1) I II

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

210. The Political and 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. Tier 2 - Individuals and Societies and Non-Western.

220. Our Diverse Biosphere (3) [Rpt./6 units] II The strategy is to immerse non-science majors in the biological aspects of physical geopaphy and, through lively debate and dicussion, maps and images, to enhance critical thinking skills students need to make decisions about the world around them. Tier 2 - Natural Sciences.

230. Our Changing Climate (3) I Where, when, and why is climate changing? We will answer these questions via computer visualizaiton 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 records. Tier 2 - Natural Sciences.

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

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

301. Introduction to Regional Planning (3) I II (Identical with PLAN 301, which is home). Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 301, which is home). Effective Spring 1999.

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*.

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, G EN 330, GEOS 330, SWES 330, WS M 330).

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*.

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

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). Tier 2 - Individuals and Societies.

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. Effective Spring 1999.

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. Writing-Emphasis Course*. Field trip.

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).

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 trip.

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 PLAN 379). Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 379). Effective Spring 1999.

380. Global Agriculture and International Relations (3) I II (Identical with AGTM 380, which is home).

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

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

396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I

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

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

401. Introduction to Planning (3) I (Identical with PLAN 401, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 501. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 401, which is home). Effective Spring 1999.

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.

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. Writing-Emphasis Course*. Field Trips. May be convened with GEOG 508.

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). May be convened with GEOG 509.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 PLAN 416, RNR 416). May be convened with GEOG 516. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 416, RNR 416). Effective Spring 1999.

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

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

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

421. Physical Climatology (3) II (Identical with ATMO 421, which is home).

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, GEOG 103A or ATMO 171 or GEOG 171. May be convened with GEOG 530.   Change prerequisites to: P, NATS 101 or ATMO 171 or GEOG 171. Effective Spring 1999.

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.

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.

450. Geomorphology (4) I (Identical with GEOS 450, which is home).

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 PLAN 453). May be convened with GEOG 553. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 453). Effective Spring 1999.

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.

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 PLAN 456). Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 456). Effective Spring 1999.

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 117 or equivalent. (Identical with PLAN 457). May be convened with GEOG 557.

459. Land Use and Growth Controls (3) II Current planning and legal techniques to regulate the rate of growth, the sequence of growth, and the eventual total size of towns, regions, and states: concentration on case studies. (Identical with PLAN 459). May be convened with GEOG 559.

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

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 HWR 461, LA S 461, PLAN 461). Change crosslist to: (Identical with HWR 461, LA S 461, PLN 461). Effective Spring 1999.

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*. May be convened with GEOG 564.

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*. May be convened with GEOG 565.

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

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, PLAN 471). May be convened with GEOG 571. Change crosslist to: (Identical with AREC 471 and PLN 471). Effective Spring 99

476. The Land Development Process (3) [Rpt./ 1] A case-oriented approach to site selection, rezoning, financing, architectural design, economic feasibility, and other facets of the land development process. P, consult department before repeating this course. Field trip. (Identical with PLAN 476). May be convened with GEOG 576. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 476). Effective Spring 99

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

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. P, 2 units of remote sensing or equivalent. Field trip. (Identical with PLAN 483, RNR 483, SWES 483). May be convened with GEOG 583. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 483, RNR 483, SWES 483). Effective Spring 99

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).

496. Seminar

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

497. Workshop

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

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

498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

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

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

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

*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).

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

501. Introduction to Planning (3) I (Identical with PLAN 501, which is home). May be convened with GEOG 401. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 501, which is home). Effective Spring 99

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.

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 L AR 507). May be convened with GEOG 407.

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.

509. Russia and the Former Soviet Union (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 409. Graduate-level requirements include two research projects. May be convened with GEOG 409.

510. Development of Regional Planning (3) I (Identical with PLAN 510, which is home). Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 510, which is home). Effective Spring 99

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.

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.

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.

514. Analytic Methods in Local Planning and Management (3) II (Identical with PA 514, which is home).

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

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 PLAN 516, RNR 516). May be convened with GEOG 416. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 516, RNR 516). Effective Spring 99

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

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

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

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). May be convened with GEOG 430.

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.

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.

550. Metropolitan and Regional Planning (3) I (Identical with PLAN 550, which is home). Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 550, which is home). Effective Spring 99

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 PLAN 553). May be convened with GEOG 453. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 553). Effective Spring 99

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.

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 PLAN 557). May be convened with GEOG 457. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 557). Effective Spring 99

559. Land Use and Growth Controls (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 459. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of a series of research projects. (Identical with PLAN 559). May be convened with GEOG 459. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 559). Effective Spring 99

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

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 PLAN 561). Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 561). Effective Spring 99

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 PLAN 563). Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 563). Effective Spring 99

564. The Arid and Semi-arid Lands (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOG 464. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of an original research paper on an approved topic. (Identical with ARL 564). May be convened with GEOG 464.

565. Physical Aspects of Arid Lands (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOG 465. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of an oral presentation of an original research paper on an approved topic. (Identical with ARL 565). May be convened with GEOG 465.

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

567. Geographical Annals of Population (3) II Population distribution and change; practical methods of demographic analysis, migration, business and planning applications. (Identical with PLN 567). Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 567). Effective Spring 99

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, PLAN 571). May be convened with GEOG 471. Change crosslist to: (Identical with AREC 571, PLN 571). Effective Spring 99

576. The Land Development Process (3) [Rpt./ 1] For a description of course topics see GEOG 476. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of a series of research projects. (Identical with PLAN 576). May be convened with GEOG 476. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 576). Effective Spring 99

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

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 PLAN 583, RNR 583, SWES 583). May be convened with GEOG 483. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 583, RNR 583, SWES 583). Effective Spring 99

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

596. Seminar

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

u. Interdisciplinary Environment-Behavior-Design (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] II (Identical with PSYC 596U, which is home).

597. Workshop

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

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

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

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

611. Projects in Regional Planning (4) I II (Identical with PLAN 611, which is home).

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 PLAN 657).

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

695. Colloquium

a. Current Research (1) [Rpt./ 6] I II

696. Seminar

a. Economic Geography (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

b. Cultural Geography (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

c. Physical Geography (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

e. Area Study (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II

f. Research Methods (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

g. Urban Geography (3) [Rpt./ 9] I II

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

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

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

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

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

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


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