Northeastern State University

GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)

2243 Fundamentals of Geography #

A geographic perspective on globalization intended to broaden students’ understanding of the interactions between earth’s diverse cultures and environments. Emphasizes geographic concepts and tools to help students interpret their roles and responsibilities in today’s complex, globally oriented society.

3033 Environmental Geography #

Distribution, use, and conservation of the world’s natural resources and the impacts of political, economic, and demographic factors on natural resources. Solutions to resource degradation are also addressed.

3133 Principles of Economic Geography #

Examination of processes influencing the location of economic activities and the resulting national and international spatial distributions. In addition to analysis of location factors affecting the sectors of the economy, cities are studied as economic entities.

3253 World Regional Geography #

A general survey of the world regions including the geographic factors which underlie the basic strength of world powers.

3343 Weather and Climate #

The earth’s basic atmospheric processes, principles of meteorology, human interactions with the atmosphere, and climate classification at different regional scales.

3513 Map Interpretation #

Uses of maps and globes and other cartographic media as a means of communication. Remote sensing is included. Instructions in the methods and techniques of interpreting from these media. Maps are emphasized. Lecture and applicatory exercises.

3553 Physical Geography #

Study of the earth’s physical processes. The atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere are examined on a global scale with attention to human interactions within each sphere system.

3813 Geographic Information Systems

Introduction to GIS as a decision-support system using spatially-referenced data. Provides experience with GIS software in environmental and social science applications. Basic familiarity with maps and computer proficiency recommended.

4000 Workshop in Geography #

A concentration review of basic principles and concepts of a specific geography topic or region, focusing attention on recent changes. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum 3 hours credit. Geography 4001 graded Pass/Fail.

4133 Cultural Geography #

An examination of various aspects of culture in a regional context. Topics studied include language, religion, diet, and folk architecture.

4183 Geography of Agriculture #

An examination of the agricultural systems of the world from prehistoric times to the present. Special attention will be given to contemporary problems.

4193 Urban Geography #

The study of cities; origin, development, distribution, social and economic importance, and the relationship between these places and their hinterlands. Emphasis will be placed on American cities. Some individual field work and laboratory exercises will be included.

4273 Landforms #

Description and distribution of landforms and the processes that create them. Humans as geomorphic agents and landforms as hazards are also examined.

4303 Historical Geography of the United States #

A study of the geographical environment of past periods in American history and the geographical influences on the development of the United States. Credit may not be earned in both GEOG 4303 and HIST 4303.

4313 World Political Geography #

A study of world politics in a global and regional context. Topics include boundaries, geopolitics, international alliances, the new world order, and kindred matters.

4343 Soil and Plant Geography #

Study of the formation, physical and chemical properties, and geographic distribution of soils; the interactions between soils and plants, and the distribution of plants at the biome level.

4463 Geography of Africa #

A regional study of physical and cultural aspects of Africa with emphasis on problems relating to further development.

4483 Geography of East Asia #

Geographic overview of East Asia, including the region’s physical geography, culture, economy, human-environment and international relationships. Emphasis is on China.

4493 Geography of Latin America #

A regional study of the physical and cultural geography of Latin America from Mexico south to Argentina.

4501 Independent Study #

For students who wish to study a particular geographic region in more detail or to study a selected geographic topic, the nature of which varies with the need. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above, and consent of the appropriate professor. May be repeated to a maximum 3 hours credit.

4513 Geography of the United States and Canada #

A regional study of the physical, cultural and economic geography of the United States and Canada.

4823 Urban and Regional Planning

An analysis of the concepts and philosophy of planning. The course examines a variety of urban, rural, and environmental problems together with their solutions.

4833 GIS Applications

Applied problem-solving using geographic information systems (GIS). Employs advanced spatial analysis capabilities of GIS software with 2D and 3D data. Particular attention is given to transportation networks, terrain surfaces, and marketing data. Prerequisite: GEOG 3813, or experience with geographic information systems.

4990 Geography Internship

Supervised experience in a professional organization where geographic concepts and techniques are employed. Requires 40 hours of work experience per semester credit hour. Course may be taken for 1, 2, or 3 credit hours, but it may not be repeated. Prerequisite: (a) junior or senior standing, (b) geography major or minor, (c) approval by geography internship supervisor, obtained semester before internship is desired. Graded by pass/fail.