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2003-2004 Catalog of Studies

(GEOG) GEOGRAPHY/GEOSCIENCES

GEOG1123 Human Geography (FA, SP, SU) Basic course in human geography stressing the interrelationships between the natural factors of the environment and man's activities, especially the role of geography in the understanding of social problems and economic and political activities.

GEOG2023 Economic Geography (IR) Systematic study of the geographical distribution of man's activities and the Earth's products as related to geographic factors. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

GEOG2103 Emerging Nations (FA, SP) Survey of problems, development potential, and physical and human resources of the developing worlds. Areas covered include Latin America, Africa, Middle East, and Monsoon Asia.

GEOG2103H Honors Emerging Nations (FA, SP) Survey of problems, development potential, and physical and human resources of the developing worlds. Areas covered include Latin America, Africa, Middle East, and Monsoon Asia.

GEOG2203 Developed Nations (FA, SP) Survey of the human and physical resources and the problems of the developed world. Areas covered included Europe, Anglo-America, USSR, Japan, and Australia.

GEOG3003 Conservation of Natural Resources (FA, SP, SU) Theory and growth of conservation and the wise use of the major natural resources of the United States. This course meets the requirement in conservation for teachers. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG3023 Introduction to Cartography (FA) Students learn basic principles of map design, cartographic theory and field surveying to produce a variety of computer-generated maps. An introductory course designed for students in a variety of different disciplines using AutoCad software and various new technologies. Field trips may be required.

GEOG3333 Oceanography (SP) The sea, its landforms; its winds and currents as related to the atmosphere, world climates, and world trade; its basin as avenues for continental drift; its waters as habitat for plant and animal life; its marine and submarine resources as presently and potentially useful to man. Offered as physical science. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG3343 Natural Regions of North America (SP, Odd years) Introduces students to the characteristics of the natural environments of North America. The soils, landforms, climate, hydrology, and flora and fauna of the principal natural regions of the United States, Canada, and Central America are examined.

GEOG3353 Economic Geography of NAFTA (IR) Systematic study of the geographical distribution of economic activities in the countries of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG3923H Honors Colloquium (IR) Covers a special topic or issue, offered as part of the honors program. May be repeated. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy in geography).

GEOG399VH Honors Course (1-6) (IR) May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG4013 Latin America (IR) Geography of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands.

GEOG4033 Geography of the Middle East (IR) Physical and cultural landscapes, natural and cultural resources, art and architecture, landuse, political history, OPEC, and current problems of North Africa and the Middle East region west of Afghanistan are discussed. Class participation, discussions, slides and films, and student presentations will round out the class. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG4063 Urban Geography (SP) Areal patterns of modern urban regions and the focus shaping these patterns. Emphasis is placed on American urban areas and their evolution and functional areas. Field work. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG4093 Geography of Arkansas (FA) Natural resources of the state, its leading occupations, and its geographic regions. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG410V Special Problems in Geography (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Designed to meet the needs of students who wish to study one particular geographic topic in some detail. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG4173 The Latin American City (IR) This course examines the social, political, and cultural aspects of the modern Latin American city from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course includes an introduction to urban studies concepts, and each semester is organized around a specific set of case studies.

GEOG4243 Political Geography (FA, Odd years) Contemporary world political problems in their geographic context. Development of the principles of political geography with emphasis upon the problems of Eastern Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG430V Internship in Physical Geography (3-6) (FA, SP, SU) Supervised experience in municipal, county, state or private natural resource management agency, or any other such organization approved by instructor.

GEOG4353 Elements of Weather (FA) Examination of the atmospheric processes that result in multifarious weather systems. Offered as physical science. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG4363 Climatology (SP) Fundamentals of topical climatology followed by a study of regional climatology. Offered as physical science. Prerequisite: GEOG 1003 and/or GEOG 4353.

GEOG4384 Principles of Landscape Evolution (FA) Examines the role of waves, rivers, wind, and tectonics in shaping and modifying the surface of the earth. Considers the way in which an understanding of landscape processes is essential to the effective solution of environmental problems. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week.

GEOG4383 Hazard & Disaster Assessment, Mitigation, Risk & Policy (SP) Comprehensive introduction to interdisciplinary approaches to natural and environmental hazards and risk. Hazards and disaster assessment, mitigation, and policy are the focus of the class. May be repeated for 3 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

GEOG440V Internship in GIS & Cartography (3-6) (FA, SP, SU) Supervised experience in GIS and/or cartographic applications with municipal, county, state, or private enterprises. May be repeated for 6 hours.

GEOG4523 Computer Mapping (SP) This course addresses advanced cartographic concepts (i.e. visual hierarchy, aesthetics, image cognition) and production techniques as they relate to computer-assisted mapping. Students produce a variety of maps using AutoCad and FreeHand software to build a map portfolio. Field trips may be required. Prerequisite: GEOG 3023.

GEOG4543 Geographic Information Systems (FA) Computer assisted analysis and display of geographic resource data. Course develops the theory behind spatial data analysis techniques, and reinforces the theory with exercises that demonstrate its practical applications. (Same as ANTH 4543)

GEOG4553 Introduction to Raster GIS (FA) Theory, data structure, algorithms, and techniques behind raster-based geographical information systems. Through laboratory exercises and lectures multidisciplinary applications are examined in database creation, remotely sensed data handling, elevation models, and resource models using boolean, map algrebra, and other methods. (Same as ANTH 4553) Prerequisite: GEOG 4543 or ANTH 4543.

GEOG4563 Vector GIS (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) applications in marketing, transportation, real estate, demographics, urban and regional planning, and related areas. Lectures focus on development of principles, paralleled by workstation-based laboratory exercises using Arc-node based software and relational data bases. (Same as ANTH 4563) Prerequisite: GEOG 3023 or GEOG 4543.

GEOG4573 Introduction to GRASS Applications in GIS (IR) An introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) problem solving using the Geographic Resource Analysis Support System (GRASS) software. (Same as ANTH 4573)

GEOG4593 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to navigation, georeferencing, and digital data collection using GPS receivers, data loggers, and laser technology for natural science and resource management. Components of NavStar Global Positioning system are used in integration of digital information into various GIS platforms with emphasis on practical applications. (Same as ANTH 4593)

GEOG4653 Advanced Raster GIS (SP, Odd years) Advanced raster topics are examined beginning with a theoretical and methodological review of Tomlin's cartographic modeling principles. Topics vary and include Fourier methods, image processing, kriging, spatial statistics, principal components, fuzzy and regression modeling, and multi-criteria decision models. Several raster GIS programs are examined with links to statistical analysis software. Prerequisite: GEOG 4553 or ANTH 4553.

GEOG4723 Australia and the Pacific Islands (IR) Natural setting, resources, and human use of these areas and the significance of their world position. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG4753 Geography of the United States and Canada (IR) The geographic regions of Anglo-America. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG4783 Geography of Europe (IR) Geographic regions of the area with emphasis on their present development. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG4793 Geographic Concepts for Global Studies (SU) Application of geographic concepts and perspectives for analyzing global relationships. Developing and developed nations as well as geographic themes of current importance will be examined. Prerequisite: junior standing.

GEOG4863 Quantitative Techniques in Geography (FA, SP, SU) An introduction to the application of standard quantitative and spatial statistical techniques to geographical analysis. Students will use both micro and large system computers in the course. (Same as ANTH 4863) Prerequisite: (STAT 4003 and STAT 4001L) or equivalent.

GEOG5003 Seminar in Geography (IR) Selected topics, the nature of which varies with the need. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

GEOG5011 Colloquium (SP) Weekly meetings of faculty, graduates, advanced students and guests to discuss research and trends in the field of geography. May be repeated for 2 hours.

GEOG5053 Quaternary Environments (FA) An interdisciplinary study of the Quaternary Period, including dating methods, deposits, soils, climates, tectonics, and human adaptation. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as ANTH 5053, GEOL 5053) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

GEOG5093 History of Geography (SP, Even years) Chronological development of the science; leaders in the field of geography; and the evolution of the major concepts of geography. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

GEOG510V Special Problems in Physical Geography (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

GEOG5113 Global Change (FA) Examines central issues of global change including natural and human induced climate change, air pollution, deforestation, desertification, wetland loss urbanization, and the biodiversity crisis. The U.S. Global Change Research Program is also examined.

GEOG520V Special Problems in Human Geography (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

GEOG530V Special Problems in Regional Geography (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

GEOG5333 Research Methods and Materials in Geography (FA, Odd years) Geographical research and the preparation of research papers. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

GEOG600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

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