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GEOGRAPHY
(GEOG) 1000-level Courses
1101.
Physical Geography: Meteorology Laboratory.
1(0-2)
A
laboratory experience that focuses on laboratory techniques, data
collection and analysis. The experience reinforces and promotes greater
understanding of concepts of meteorology presented in GEOG 1301.
Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOG 1301. Laboratory fee, $5.
1102.
Physical Geography: Climate and Mankind Laboratory.
1(0-2)
A
laboratory experience that focuses on laboratory techniques, data
collection and analysis. The experience reinforces and promotes greater
understanding of concepts of climatology and its effect on human
civilization, as presented in GEOL 1302.
Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOG 1302. Laboratory fee, $5.
1301.
Physical Geography: Meteorology. 3(3-0)
Earth
motions and their meanings; system of location and time; composition and
structure of the earths atmosphere. Meteorology and weather prediction,
including storms. Air pollution meteorology.
Field trips will be arranged.
1302.
Physical Geography: Climate and Mankind. 3(3-0)
Climatic
classification, types and world regions. Climatic change, fluctuations and
their effects on human ecology (e.g., droughts). Agricultural and urban
climatology. Microclimates. The distribution of soils and natural
vegetation as related to climate.
Field trips will be arranged.
1303.
World Geography. 3(3-0)
Major
geographic regions of the world. Landscapes and peoples of continents;
major culture realms and nations, resources, land-use and
industries. Contrasts between developed and emerging nations.
1405.
Physical Geography: Science and Environment.
4(3-2)
An
introduction to nature, history, philosophy, methods and significance of
science generally and environmental sciences in particular, with
particular emphasis on spatial aspects: the role of place.
Field trips may be arranged. Laboratory fee, $5.
GEOGRAPHY (GEOG) 3000-level Courses
3302.
Introduction to Broadcast Meteorology.
3(3-0)
Principles and practice of broadcast meteorology, a joint effort of the
Department of Physics and Geosciences and Department of Communication and
Theatre Arts. Introduction to television weather broadcasting with
emphasis on creating accurate forecasts and on the techniques of
communicating weather information to the public.
Prerequisites: GEOG 1301 with GEOG 1302 recommended.
3305.
Environmental Geography. 3(3-0)
The
nature, geographic distribution, use and misuse of global resources with
emphasis on those of North America. Ecosystems, air, water, soil, mineral
and energy resources will be considered.
Prerequisites: 3 semester credit hours of Geography or a science
course (see General Education Requirements natural sciences component).
3310.
The World in Change: Crucial Topics in Contemporary Geography.
3(3-0)
Intensive
study of the geography of selected world crisis regions. Examples
include the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa and the former U.S.S.R. and
Eastern Europe.
May be repeated for credit as the topic changes.
Prerequisites: 6 semester hours of geography or 12 semester hours
of social sciences.
3331.
United States and Canada. 3(3-0)
The
regional aspects of landforms, climate, resources and peoples of United
States and Canada.
Prerequisite: 6 hours of geography or 12 hours of social science.
3335.
Mexico and Middle America.
3(3-0)
A
regional study of the physical and cultural geography of Mexico, Central
America and the Antillean Island, including adjacent waters.
Prerequisite: 6 hours of geography.
3421.
Geomorphology. 4(3-3)
Description, classification and quantitative analysis of landforms and
surface processes in relation to human development. Regional physiography
of the United States and topographic map interpretation.
May be used as geology credit.
Field trip will be arranged.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1302/GEOL 1102 or GEOL 1303/GEOL 1103, MATH
1316. Laboratory fee, $5.
3450.
Field Mapping. Cartography and Global Positioning.
4(3-3)
The
principles and practice of plane surveying and the global positional
system (GPS) and their interface with geographic information systems
(GIS). Basic principles of cartography and use of cartographic tools and
software. Management of cartographic data and GPS data. Local field
trips will be arranged. Prerequisites: MATH 1314 and MATH 1316 or
MATH 1324. Laboratory fee, $5.
GEOGRAPHY (GEOG) 4000-level Courses
4315.
Elements of Urban and Regional Planning.
3(3-0)
Introduction to the historical development and practice of urban and
regional planning in the United States. Particular focus on planning
applications to housing, regional economics, transportation, environmental
and water problems of South Texas and as appropriate, areas of the border
areas of Mexico.
Prerequisites: GEOG 1303 and any 3 additional hours in geography or
HIST 1301 and HIST 1302 or POLS 2301 and POLS 2302 or consent of
instructor.
4420.
Special Topics in Geoscience.
V:1-4
Concepts
, developments or discoveries in geography.
May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours credit.
Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of geography and/or geology.
4425.
Geographic Information Systems.
4(3-3)
The
acquisition, management, processing and interpretation of geographic
data. Spatial data structures and the display, manipulation and analysis
of geographic information. Application of spatial analysis.
May be used as a geology credit.
Prerequisite: CISA 1301 or CSEN 2304 or GEOG 3450. Laboratory fee,
$5.
4435.
Remote Sensing. 4(3-3)
The
technology and interpretation of aerial photography and satellite imagery,
including multi-spectral, thermal and radar images. Digital image
processing using a raster geographic information system. Applications of
remote sensing and guided projects in areas of student interest.
May be used as a geology credit.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314 and 6 hours of science, engineering or
agriculture. Laboratory fee, $5.
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