Geography
GEOG 121 – Physical Geography 3
An introductory survey emphasizing the function of geophysical systems, and ways in which the physical environment integrates with global human activity, both directly and indirectly. These influences act through climate, landforms, soils, and vegetation. Pre-requisites: MATH 102 – Intermediate Algebra, MATH 103 – College Algebra, or consent of instructor. Fall, Spring
GEOG 151 – Human Geography 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the study of geography as a social science by emphasizing the relevance of global geographic concepts to human problems. Topics in economic, multicultural, urban-rural, and political geography are addressed regionally and world-wide. Offered on demand
GEOG 161 – World Regional Geography 3
A global approach explaining the modern world’s great geographic realms and their human and physical contents. Geography as a discipline is introduced by linking human societies and natural environments through a multicultural, regional perspective. Fall, Spring
GEOG 262 – Geography of North America 3
A regional study of the different physical, economic, and multicultural settings in the United States and Canada which form the basis for the various forms of livelihood. Since a basic goal of geography is landscape analysis and appreciation, heavy emphasis is placed on landscape description and interpretation, including its sequential development. Fall, Spring
GEOG 263 – Geography of North Dakota 3
Geography of North Dakota is designed to enable the student to understand the process of climate and landscape and how they affect the culture of North Dakota. Topography and the effects of climate in the Northern Great Plains will be discussed. Field trips will be part of the course. Offered on Demand
GEOG 352 – Economic Geography 3
A study of local, national, and global economic life describing and explaining the geographic factor involved in the production, distribution, and consumption of the major commodities and resources of the world. Special emphasis is placed upon the global issues of economic growth and the theories that have been developed to explain spatial structure. Prerequisites: ECON 201 – Principles of Microeconomics, ECON 202 – Principles of Macroeconomics. Offered on Demand. (This course is cross-listed with ECON 352.)
GEOG 380 – Applied Arc GIS 3
Concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies and their application in precision agriculture and natural resource management will be studied. Students will work with ArcGIS and related GIS software packages to answer practical questions with GIS. Pre-requisite: CSCI 101 – Introduction to Computers or AGRI 280 – Computers in Agriculture. Fall (Cross listed with PLSC 380)
GEOG 452 – Global Issues 3
Global issues will be structured as a geography seminar that will comparatively explore a variety of contemporary social, environmental, cultural, and economic issues affecting the world. Globalization, migration, global warming, marriage and family, religion, and technological innovation are some subjects that will be discussed and explored utilizing a variety of sources and media. Spring, alternate years
GEOG 461 – Geography of Latin America 3
Geography of Latin America will explore the interaction of physical, climatological, cultural, political, and economic factors in shaping the regional geographies of the Caribbean, Middle America, Mexico, and South America, and the relationship of these regions with the global community. Offered on Demand
GEOG 463 – Geography of Africa 3
A regional analysis of the physical, cultural, economic and ecological features of the African continent with primary emphasis focusing upon sub-Saharan Africa. Offered on Demand
GEOG 464 – Geography of Asia 3
Geography of Asia will explore selected Asian regions from the integrated perspectives of geomorphology, climate, culture, politics, and economic factors. Offered on Demand
GEOG 291, 491 – Geography Seminar 1-6
This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work. GEOG 491 is a writing intensive and capstone course.
GEOG 292, 492 – Experimental Course 1-4
A unique course, designated by an instructor and/or department, not currently listed in the University catalog. An experimental course may be offered for a maximum of two semesters. After that time, the course must be either assigned an appropriate permanent course number and formally listed in the University catalog, or its usage must be discontinued.
GEOG 293, 493 – Peer Tutoring 1-6
Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)
GEOG 294, 494 – Independent Study,
Undergraduate Research 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
GEOG 295, 495 – Service Learning 1-6
Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.
GEOG 296, 496 – Study Tours 1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.
GEOG 297, 497 – Geography Internship,
Externship, Cooperative Education 1-6
Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.
GEOG 299, 499 – Special Topics, Readings 1-6
SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.
READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline.