Geography Program
Geography Classes
GEOG 120 : INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Credits: 5
Geodesy and mapping; introduction to atmospheric science, weather, climate, the oceans, hydrology, and the earth’s heat budget. (NS)
Prerequisites
Eligibility for both ENGL& 101 and MATH 090/091.
GEOG 200L : INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Credits: 5
Introduction to geographic science through the use and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial technologies. Applies geographic concepts and both qualitative and quantitative GIS applications in a variety of fields. (NS)
Prerequisites
MATH 098/099, computer literacy, and eligibility for ENGL& 101.
GEOG 280 : MEDICAL AND HEALTH GEOGRAPHY
Credits: 5
This course examines concepts of health, globalization, disease, and illness from the perspective of how environment, biology, and society interact to produce and address states of health and disease. Geographic theories and tools, including GIS, will be used to explore course concepts. (SS)
Prerequisites
Eligible for ENGL& 101 and MATH 090/091; computer literacy.
GEOG 325 : GEOSCIENCE & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Credits: 5
Explores the role of geographic science in business decision making. Applies geoscience tools, such as GIS, data mining, and quantitative visualization techniques to issues like competitive analysis, site selection, customer profiling, sales management, and market segmentation. Students will learn to perform integrated business geo-sci research for client organizations.
Prerequisites
MATH& 146 and BAS 310 or permission of instructor.