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Geog 101 Introduction to Geography: The Rogue Valley
4 creditsIntroduces the skills and methods used in observing and interpreting geographical environments. Employs fieldwork, aerial photographs, maps, and basic data to examine the physical and cultural elements of the Rogue Valley, from 1852 to the present. Combines with Geog 107 as an Explorations sequence in Social Science.
4 creditsOffers a description, analysis, and interpretation of major geographic regions based on physical and cultural attributes. Examines the importance of regions within the international framework, the human impact on landscapes, global cultural diversity, and geographic differentiations based on levels of development.
4 creditsSurveys global human diversity using geographic perspectives. Examines population distribution, migration patterns, cultural variation based on language and religion, and political and economic systems. Emphasizes basic human geography concepts and skills. Combines with Geog 101 as an Explorations sequence in Social Science.
4 creditsCovers the geographical study of processes, forms, and spatial components of natural systems operating at and near the surface of the earth. Familiarizes the student with aspects of the physical environment and provides examples of human-environment interactions. Focuses on the development of geography as a field of learning and introduces students to reading and understanding maps. Includes discussion of the various climatic elements, processes, and their geographical patterns.
4 creditsContinues the geographical study of processes, forms, and spatial components of natural systems introduced in Physical Geography I. Focuses on the local, regional, and global distributions and nature of water, plants, and soil. Presents landform study as a suite of processes producing distinct geographic patterns that can be studied through maps.
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4 creditsProvides a systematic geographic survey of human economic activities. Analyzes the location and distribution of resources, manufacturing, and service industries. Studies global and regional economic interaction. Recommended for majors in business, arts, and sciences.
4 creditsExamines the impact of weather and climate on the natural environment and human use of the earth's surface. Themes include global and regional patterns of temperature, moisture, pressure, and wind and factors controlling geographic variations in climate. Students achieve an understanding of the regional climates of the United States, especially those of the West Coast.
4 creditsA preparatory course for geography majors that applies techniques in reading, interpreting, and analyzing maps and map data commonly used in geographic study. Emphasizes understanding and development of skills in scale computation, use of coordinate systems, simple field mapping, contour reading, map projections and datums, interpretation of physical and cultural phenomena on maps, the nature of computerbased maps, and familiarity with sources of maps and maprelated information. Participants design a simple map.
Geog 300 Geographic Research Methods
4 creditsRequired for majors. Presents research and writing skills essential to upper division geography courses, poses problems in geographic research design, and prepares students for upper division curriculum, including the capstone. Covers field observation, library and Internet research, interviewing, and off-campus data sources. Involves some spatial statistics, research design and presentation. Prerequisites: Geog 107; Geog 111 or 112; completion of an Explorations sequence in Arts and Letters (or former Goals 1, 2, and 3); and CS 115.
4 creditsEmphasizes the role of human systems—demographic, technological, evaluative, politicoeconomic, infrastructural, and social—in setting the parameters for human impacts on environmental resources. Addresses issues at global, national, and northwest regional scales. Students apply planning and research design principles to interdisciplinary study of resource management problems. Prerequisite: SSc 210, Geog 111, 112, or 206.
4 creditsIncludes a description and analysis of the physical and cultural landscapes of Europe. Emphasizes the development of regional diversity and integration in populations, cultural characteristics, settlement, and economy. Prerequisites: two courses from Geog 107, 111, 112, and 206.
4 creditsExtends knowledge of the major geographic regions of the United States and Canada. Geographic perspectives are gained through integrating study of the physical setting, cultural characteristics, and economic activities of several regions. Prerequisites: two courses from Geog 107, 111, 112, and 206.
4 creditsExamines the physical, social, and environmental aspects of Middle America, the Caribbean, and South America. Includes a special emphasis on natural resources, environmental impacts, cultural diversity, economic development, regional conflict, and the emerging nations of Latin America. Prerequisites: two courses from Geog 107, 111, 112, and 206.
4 creditsOffers a description and analysis of the major geographic regions of Australia and New Zealand. Explores the physical environment, the contrasting styles of human economic activities, and contemporary human landscapes. Prerequisites: two courses from Geog 107, 111, 112, and 206.
4 creditsStudies Asia's environmental variations, cultural diversity, and emerging economic power. Emphasizes the peoples and regions of East and Southeast Asia, with particular attention to their importance in global economic and political patterns. Prerequisites: two courses from Geog 107, 111, 112, and 206.
4 creditsExplores the diverse landscapes, peoples, geographic problems, regions, and regional trends in the territories once controlled by the USSR. Introduces physical environment, natural resources, economic and ethnic patterns, political units, and problems of size and diversity. Considers emerging states as distinct regions. Includes geographic interpretations of current events. Prerequisites: two courses from Geog 107, 111, 112, and 206.
5 creditsExamines the principles and techniques for the design and compilation of maps and related graphic products. Activities include completion of computer-based cartography projects, preparation of thematic maps, data analyses, chart production, incorporation of Global Positioning System (GPS) data, and examination of computer maps and databases as Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Objectives are to increase skills in cartographic communication and geographic data presentation and to produce map products in formats suitable for technical reports and other publications. Two hours lecture and four-and-a-half hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: Geog 280 and CS 115.
4 creditsExamines the city as a settlement form. Topics include the process of urbanization, development of cities, changing spatial patterns of urban morphology and social groups, urban problems, and an introduction to basic issues of land use and urban planning. Prerequisite: Geog 101, 107, or 206.
4 creditsApplies statistical principles and techniques to geographical data. Draws examples from temporal and spatial relationships in physical and cultural geography. Formulates questions appropriate to statistical analysis, statistical problem solving, data collection, and documentation. Covers computer-based analysis techniques. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week. Prerequisite: Mth 243.
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4 creditsOffers an advanced study of major themes, including the evolution of cultural regions and landscapes, processes of cultural change, and human interaction with and alteration of the natural environment. Involves analysis and interpretation of the local region and landscape. Prerequisites: Geog 107 and upper division or graduate standing.
4 creditsOffers an advanced study of spatial forces affecting regional development and industrial location. Examines traditional and contemporary models to explain economic landscapes, regionalization processes, and tools for planning and policy analysis. Applies analytical methods to the interpretation of actual spatial patterns of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and to the valuation of environmental amenities. Prerequisites: Geog 206 and upper division or graduate standing.
4 creditsExplores the evolution of tourism as a geographical process and examines its physical, social, cultural, and economic impacts. Includes study of global, regional, and local tourist flows, with special attention to southern Oregon. Prerequisites: two courses from Geog 107, 111, 112, or 206, and upper division or graduate standing.
2 creditsOffers advanced study of a selected topic in physical geography, such as vegetation, soil, hydrology, or landforms. Emphasizes the processes responsible for geographic patterns of a physical phenomenon. Topics are selected on the basis of their importance to human-environment interrelationships. Prerequisites: Geog 111, 112 and upper division or graduate standing.
2 creditsOffers advanced study of a selected topic in human geography. Emphasizes the processes responsible for creation of geographic patterns. Topics are selected on the basis of their significance in understanding local, regional, or global events. Prerequisites: Geog 107 and upper division or graduate standing.
4 creditsExplores the evolution of Western environmental perceptions, from classical times to the present. Emphasizes environmental movements in the United States, the forces behind environmental crisis, and the responses of society and its institutions. Prerequisites: Geog 111, 112 or 206 and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed with SSc 437/537.)
4 creditsLand use planning history and legal foundations provide the framework for exploring problems in land use planning, development, and public policy formulation. Pays particular attention to Oregon's land use planning legislation and its regional implementation. Geog 350 recommended. Prerequisites: Geog 107 or 206 and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed with SSc 439/539.)
4 creditsProvides opportunities for in-depth exploration of contemporary land use planning issues. Students gain insight into the planning philosophies underlying the issues and the technical aspects of planning through participation in community planning efforts such as mapping, surveys, and inventories in the Rogue Valley. Prerequisite: Geog 350 or 439.
4 creditsEncourages comprehension and application of key ideas in geography and the geographical mode of inquiry related to elementary and secondary school curriculum. Emphasizes methods of organizing materials and formulation of instructional strategies. Prerequisite: upper division or graduate standing.
4 creditsProvides a systematic study of terrestrial processes, with an emphasis on the evolution and interpretation of the earth's relief features. Prerequisites: Geog 112 and upper division or graduate standing.
4 creditsInvestigates the physical mechanisms that control the spatial aspects of global and regional climates. Develops conceptual knowledge of the earth/atmosphere system through an understanding of spatial variations in heat, moisture, and the motion of the atmosphere. Applies these concepts, exploring a wide range of issues in climate, human activities, and the environment. Discusses human consequences, including health and comfort, building and landscape design, natural vegetation assemblages, agriculture and fisheries, industrial influences, and issues of climate change. Prerequisites: Geog 111 and upper division or graduate standing.
4 creditsOffers a broadbased examination of information gathering using various types of geographic imagery, including traditional panchromatic aerial photographs and satellite digital imagery. Projects and assignments develop skills in stereo viewing, basic photogrammetry, identification and interpretation of physical and cultural features on false color imagery, pattern and signature recognition, computer analysis, and classification of satellite digital data. Prerequisites: Geog 280 and upper division or graduate standing.
5 creditsExplores the uses of computer-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for analyzing geographic features and featurerelated data. Desktop GIS is employed for data storage, geographic data analysis, and map design. Covers applications in forestry, planning, resource management, demography, and remote sensing. Prerequisites: Geog 280, 340, CS 115, and upper division or graduate standing.
1 creditIntroduces the capstone experience for geography majors. Designed to demonstrate the student's competence in the application of geographic information, theory, and methodology through the evaluation of a selected study area. Includes a weekend field camp. Prerequisites: Geog 340 and senior standing in the geography major.
1 creditApplies specific research, writing, and presentation skills to the evolving capstone experience. Students write a research proposal and develop skills related to effective presentations, including field-based and technology-based forms. Prerequisite: Geog 492.
4 creditsApplies geographic survey methods and techniques to the evaluation of selected study areas. Students complete capstone projects, including cartographic, written, and oral presentations of findings. Weekend field camp required. Typically taken during spring term of the senior year. Prerequisites: Geog 492, 493. Students who are not senior geography majors must obtain the consent of the instructor to register for this course.
2-6 credits (see note)Provides on-site experience with an educational, governmental, nongovernmental, or industrial organization for a minimum of ten hours a week. Students apply geographic methods and techniques to problems such as land use planning, resource management, cartography, business, and industry. Prerequisite: completion of 24 credits of upper division geography. Note: The primary internship is 4 credits; students may enroll for an additional 2 credits if desired.
4 creditsProvides a mode of analysis that can be applied to a series of resource questions found in southern Oregon and northern California. Applies cost-benefit analysis to local resource problems. Appropriate for anyone concerned with the management and conservation of natural resources. Prerequisite: Geog 416 or 310 and either Ec 315 or 364. (Cross-listed with SSc 497/597.)
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