Geography Department
Gregory V. Jones
Associate Professor
Geography Department
101A Taylor Hall
Tel: 541-552-6758
Fax: 541-552-6439
Email: gjones@sou.edu
Teaching:
Professor, Southern Oregon
University, Ashland, Oregon
1997-present, promoted to Associate Professor
Fall 2000, granted Tenure Fall 2002, promoted to Full Professor Fall
2006.
Courses Taught:
4 credits
Explores and analyzes the environment, bringing together the many physical factors that create a complete understanding of Earth system operations. Includes basic concepts and relationships between and among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere with emphasis on the atmosphere and hydrosphere. Familiarizes students with human-environment interactions that are relevant to our lives. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for general education (Explorations). Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: ES 111L.
ES 112: Physical Environment II
4 credits
Explores and analyzes the environment, bringing together the many physical factors that create a complete understanding of Earth system operations. Includes basic concepts and relationships between and among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere with emphasis on the geosphere and biosphere. Familiarizes students with human-environment interactions that are relevant to our lives. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for general education (Explorations). Prerequisite: ES 111. Corequisite: ES 112L.
Geog 209: Introduction to Meteorology
4 credits
Introductory study of meteorology including the global energy budget, weather elements, instrumentation, fronts, air masses, cyclones and anticyclones, severe weather, pollution, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, and global warming. Students achieve an understanding weather analysis and forecasting using current computer technology. Prerequisite: Geog 111 and computer skills.
Geog 280: Map Analysis and Interpretation
4 credits
A preparatory course for geography majors that applies techniques in reading, interpreting, and analyzing maps and map data commonly used in geographic study. Emphasis is on understanding and developing 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 computer based maps, and familiarity with sources of maps and map related information. Participants design a simple hand drafted map of publishable quality. Prerequisite: None.
Geog 300: Geographic Research Methods
4 credits
Required for majors. Presents research skills essential to upper division geography courses, poses problems in geographic research design, and prepares students for upper division curriculum including the capstone. Topics include: field observation and mapping, library and Internet research, interviewing, off campus data sources, analytical techniques including descriptive and spatial statistics, portfolio compilation and presentation. Prerequisite: Geog 107, and 111 or 112.
Geog 330: Geography of Latin America
4 credits
Middle America and South America. Special emphasis on natural resources, cultural diversity, economic development, regional conflict, and the emerging nations of Latin America. Prerequisite: two courses from Geog 107, 111, 112, 206.
Geog 340: Cartography
5 credits
Principles and techniques for the design and compilation of maps and related graphic products. Activities include completion of several 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 4.5 hours lab each week. Prerequisite: Geog 280 and CS 115 or equivalent course.
Geog 386: Quantitative Methods in Geography
4 credits
Application of statistical principles and techniques to geographical data. Examples will be drawn from temporal and spatial relationships in physical and cultural geography, and the student will find the material's usefulness crosses many disciplines. Formulation of questions appropriate to statistical analysis, statistical problem solving, data collection, documentation, and computer-based analysis techniques will be covered. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisite: MTH 243 Elementary Statistics.
Geog 482/582: Climatology
4 credits
Investigates physical, regional, and applied elements of the subject through development of a sequence of physical principles and spatial concepts relating to heat, moisture, and the motion of the atmosphere. Prerequisite: Geog 111, 112 and upper division or graduate standing.
Geog 489/589: Geographic Information Systems
5 credits
An examination of the uses of computer based Geographic Information Systems (GIs) for analyzing geographic features and feature-related data. Desktop GIs employed for data storage, geographic data analysis, and map design. Applications in forestry, planning, resource management, demography, and remote sensing. Prerequisite: Geog 280, Geog 340, CS 115 or the equivalent, and upper division or graduate standing.
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