department of Geography and environmental planning
SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES
SUMMER 2012
GEOG 470/570 Rethinking Brazil. Counts as upper-level regional course or upper-level elective.
fall 2012
GEOG 472/572 Global Conflict & National Identities. Counts as upper-level Geography elective.
GEOG 473/573 Geography of South Asia. Counts as upper-level regional course or upper-level elective.
GEOG 474/574 GIS Database Design. Prerequisite: GEOG 221 and 232. Counts as elective for both the GIS Minor and for Geography.
GEOG 475/575 Geography of the Blues. Counts as upper-level Geography elective.
GEOG 476/576 Advanced Remote Sensing/Digital Image Processing. Prerequisite: GEOG 416 of equivalent. Counts as elective for both the GIS Minor and for Geography.
GEOG 477/577 Applied GIS. Prerequisite: GEOG 221 and 232. Counts as elective for both the GIS Minor and for Geography.
GEOG 701. Applications in Community Development. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
Course Descriptions
These listings were taken from the course catalog, and may also be accessed via PeopleSoft.
GEOG 101 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 3 units (example syllabi)
Introductory spatial analysis of fundamental terrestrial natural phenomena, including their impact on humanity. Emphasis on Earth planetary motions, weather and climate, landforms, soils and vegetation.
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Survey of world regions identifying geographical features and area and their significance. Lecture
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An introductory survey of the changing political map of the world with special emphasis on a geographical comprehension of the major regions of international cooperation and conflict. Lecture
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Uses the analytical approach of social sciences in the study of institutions of human society to reveal spatial patterns in the responses of people to basic problems and needs. Lecture
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GEOG 110 HONORS INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Uses the analytical approach of social sciences in the study of institutions of human society to reveal spatial patterns in the responses of people to basic problems and needs. Emphasis on discussion and analyses of problems. Lecture
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GEOG 112 HONORS WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3 units (example syllabus)
Survey of world regions identifying geographical features and area and their significance. Emphasis on discussion and analyses of problems. Lecture
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GEOG 221 INTERPRETATION OF MAPS 3 units
Introduction to map elements and map interpretation; study of various types of maps, index systems, and general application of maps in geography. Lecture
GEOG 232 INTRODUCTION TO GIS (example syllabus)
An introduction to the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts and techniques, and to forster students' geographical thinking and problem solving in a GIS environment. Lecture and Lab
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GEOG 251 INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING 3 units
The sequential origins of planning and urban design, a study of contemporary planning practice, and an analysis of the social, economic and political context of plan formulation and implementation. Lecture
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GEOG 270-9 TOPICS IN PLANNING & GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Investigation of various geographic and planning issues. Emphasis on analytical skills through readings and research design. Topics to be announced. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units provided a different topic is covered. Lecture
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GEOG 315 GEOMORPHOLOGY 4 units
Detailed analysis of the formation, surficial characteristics, and global distributions of the earth's landforms. Labs emphasize interpretation of landform assemblages through use of topographic maps and aerial photographs. Cannot be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHSC 222 or GEOG 371. Lecture/Lab
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GEOG 317 ENERGY RESOURCES 3 units
Spatial patterns of traditional and alternative forms of energy will be analyzed. The many facets of the energy problem will be analyzed including physical deposits, economic variables, public policy implication, and geographical patterns. Lecture
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GEOG 319 SOILS & VEGETATION 3 units
A resource study of the world's soils and plant formations with emphasis placed upon their genesis and spatial differentiations. Lecture
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GEOG 321 INTERPRETATION OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS 3 units
Reading and interpretation of aerial photographs. The application of the aerial photographs in the fields of geography, geology, and photogrammetry. Lab
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GEOG 323 CARTOGRAPHY & GRAPHICS I 3 units (example syllabus)
Study in design, construction, and effective application of maps and charts for analysis and publications; practical exercises in the use of cartographic tools, materials, and techniques. Lab
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GEOG 324 CARTOGRAPHY & GRAPHICS II 3 units
Continued exercises in map graphics and aerial distribution maps.New techniques in presentation of graphic data and spatial relationships. Lab
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GEOG 329 MEDICAL GEOGRAPHY 3 units
A study of health problems viewed as imbalances in the interrelationships between humans and elements of their environment, both the physical and cultural. Emphasis is placed on gaining an overview of the field through a comprehension of the application of geographic principles and techniques to the study of human health problems. Lecture
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GEOG 341 TECHNIQUES & MATERIALS FOR GEOGRAPHY TEACHERS 3 units
A systematic review of geographic concepts in relation to interdisciplinary studies in the physical and social sciences. Examination of the content of geography and problems of presentation. Lecture
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GEOG 355 HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF URBANIZATION 3 units (example syllabus)
Spatial and temporal development of urbanization and urban morphology from the rise of civilization in the ancient Near East to the contemporary post industrial city. The entire scope of urban functions is surveyed, with the emphasis on the city as a human-made environment. Lecture
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GEOG 357 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Study of origins and diffusion of cultures and the resulting impact in creating the world's contrasting cultural landscapes. Lecture
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GEOG 359 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Designed to explain the location of economic activities through a series of principles and theories. Emphasis is on the various sectors of the economy, transportation, and economic development. Lecture
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GEOG 373 CLIMATOLOGY 3 units (example syllabus)
Analysis of the character, causes, and global distribution of climatic types, chiefly employing the Koppen classification system. Lecture
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GEOG 375 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY 3 units (example syllabus)
Focus on statistical problems associated with the analysis of geographic data. Emphasis on the unique spatial problems of point pattern analysis, area association, and regionalization. Lecture
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GEOG 377 METEOROLOGY 3 units (example syllabus)
An introduction to the study of weather. Emphasis on the interaction of solar energy, air pressure, wind, and moisture in creating global weather patterns. Field work may be required. Lecture
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GEOG 381 POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3 units (example syllabus)
Effect of political groupings upon human use of the world, and the influence of the geographic base upon political power. Lecture
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GEOG 383 NATURAL RESOURCES & SOCIETY: A GEOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE 3 units
Social and environmental dimensions of natural resources, their management, and misuse from a geographic perspective. Advanced Writing Course
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GEOG 385 POPULATION GEOGRAPHY 3 units
General population theory, data sources for population geographers, and the processes of fertility, mortality, and migration. Patterns of population growth and change viewed from both temporal and geographical perspectives. Lecture
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GEOG 391 URBAN SYSTEMS I 3 units
Survey of the structure, functions, forms and development of urban units. Emphasis upon the locational features of social, economic, and cultural phenomena. Field work may be required. Lecture
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GEOG 393 TRANSPORTATION& INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING 3 units
Transportation, water supply, wastewater treatment, and solid waste management systems, their role in the growth and development of urban areas. Policies, programs, and infrastructure planning. Lecture
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GEOG 401 GROWTH OF GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT 3 units (example syllabus)
History, nature, and methodology of geography as a discipline.Analysis of schools of geographic thought; critical evaluation of important geographic work. Lecture
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GEOG 405 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING 3 units
The integration of separate urban systems into the comprehensive design of an urban region. Special emphasis will be placed on neighborhood, community and town planning. Fieldwork may be required. Lecture
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GEOG 407 GEOGRAPHY OF THE AGED 3 units
The aged have emerged in contemporary society as a significant minority group.Elements responsible for the increase in the numbers of older Americans will be examined as well as the forces affecting the distribution of the aged. Particular emphasis will be given to the locational problems of older people in urban areas. Lecture
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GEOG 409 APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY 3 units
The effects of world climatic patterns on the human and physical environment are analyzed. Special emphasis is devoted to the interactions between climate and the urban environment. Lecture
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GEOG 410 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Energy, water, and mass budgets at the surface of the earth. Lecture
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GEOG 411 NATURAL HAZARDS 3 units
The nature, frequency of occurrences, and distribution of environmental hazards and their impact on humans. Lecture
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GEOG 414 GIS APPLICATIONS 3 units
Vector-based GIS software for solving real world problems. Lecture/Lab
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GEOG 415 GEOGRAPHICAL ASPECTS OF POLLUTION 3 units
A systematic study of the spatial aspects of air and water pollution, with special emphasis on pollution in the Greater Baltimore area. Field trips will be conducted to pollution sites and pollution control agencies within the local area. Lecture
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GEOG 416 PRINCIPLES OF REMOTE SENSING & DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING 3 units
Obtaining quantitative information from remotely sensed images; visual and automated techniques in study of spatial and environmental relationships. Lecture/Lab
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GEOG 417 OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNING MANAGEMENT 3 units
A study of outdoor recreation in terms of relationships between people, land, and leisure. Lecture
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GEOG 418 COMPUTER MAPPING 3 units
Computer hardware and software for the preparation of general-purpose and thematic maps; application of computer mapping for decision making. Lecture
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GEOG 420 GEOGRAPHY OF US AND CANADA 3 units
Physical and cultural landscapes of the United Sates and Canada, including patterns of economic development of each region and their relationship to their environmental setting. Lecture
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GEOG 423 GEOGRAPHY OF MARYLAND 3 units (example syllabus)
Physical and human geographical elements of the Maryland landscape which explain current patterns and environmental problems. Particular emphasis on historical geographical background of the present landscape. Lecture
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GEOG 424 HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF ATLANTIC CANADA 3 units
The development of the Atlantic Provinces is followed through to the period of Confederation in 1867 with emphasis on the pivotal role the area played in the geopolitical interests of France and Britain in North America. Lecture
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GEOG 427 THE GLOBAL ECONOMY 3 units
Geographical patterns of spatial interactions in the global economy; roles of the state, transnational corporations, and intergovernmental organization. Lecture
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GEOG 431 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA 3 units
A systematic and regional approach to the study of people and environment of Africa, south of the Sahara. Special focus is placed on the distribution of natural resources and the historical-political development of each country as important background for the understanding of current African affairs. Lecture
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GEOG 443 GEOGRAPHY OF EAST ASIA 3 units (example syllabus)
Regional studies of the physical and cultural foundations in China, Japan, and Korea. Emphasis upon human and economic resources, and role in world affairs. Lecture
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GEOG 445 GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTHEAST ASIA 3 units (example syllabus)
Regional studies of the physical and cultural foundations of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, and Indonesia. Principal human and economic resources, problems of development, and role in world affairs. Lecture
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GEOG 447 GEOGRAPHY OF THE MIDDLE EAST 3 units
Analysis of Southwest Asia and North Africa, including major natural and cultural resources, related patterns of spatial organization, economic and political development, and associated problems. Lecture
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GEOG 448 CONFLICT IN IRELAND 3 units
An analysis of attempted and proposed solutions to the Irish conflict based on physical and cultural elements of the island's historical geography. Lecture
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GEOG 451 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE 3 units (example syllabus)
Regional analysis and appraisal of the human geography and natural resources of Europe. Problems of nationality, economic development, and cultural conflicts. Lecture
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GEOG 453 GEOGRAPHY OF THE FORMER USSR 3 units
Physical and cultural patterns and their bearing on the former Soviet Union as a world power. Regional distribution and use of natural and human resources in agriculture and industry. Problems in economic development and production. Lecture
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GEOG 461 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 3 units
Analysis of Latin America focuses on the interrelationships between physical and cultural elements which provide a diversity of human habitats throughout the region. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Lecture
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GEOG 462 THE TWO DOWN UNDERS 3 units
Analysis of the physical and cultural landscapes of Australia and Aotearoa/NewZealand, including patterns of settlement and economic development and the relationship of these patterns to their environmental settings. Emphasis on the historical backgrounds of these countries' present landscapes. Lecture
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GEOG 463 THE SILK ROAD 3 units
Course offers in-depth discussion of Central Asian geographies and histories in the context of the extended Silk Road Region. The extended region represents a melange of cultural identities and histories, political economies and ideological struggles that bind the emerging nations of Central Asia to Russia, and increasingly to the U.S. Current interactions of the newly formed republics with China, Turkey and Iran will also be explored. Lecture
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GEOG 470-9 SEMINAR: SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Reading and research in selected topics in the field of geography. Seminar topics will be announced. Courses in this category may be repeated for a maximum of 6 units provided a different topic is covered. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography of consent of the instructor.
Topics vary by semester. Selected topics are often experimental or time-sensitive and not offered on a regular basis. Examples of courses that have been recently offered:
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GEOG 481 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS 3 units
The collection, collation, analysis, and incorporation of physical, social, biological, and economic information for the reviewing and the preparing of environmental impact statement (EIS) reports. Lecture
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GEOG 484 LAND USE PLANNING 3 units
Contemporary land use planning, emphasizing the problematic nature of land development, the environmental land use planning process, and related growth management, issues and techniques. Lecture
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GEOG 491 GEOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP 1 units min / 6 units max
Supervised placement and research in selected public and private agencies at appropriate institutions. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Internship
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GEOG 493 FIELD GEOGRAPHY 2 units min / 6 units max
Practical laboratory experience in techniques in the collection and analysis of data by observations, measurements, mapping, and photographic records. Such techniques are to be applied to selected geographic problems. Lecture
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GEOG 494 TRAVEL & STUDY 3 units min / 6 units max
Countries and topics to be selected by departments and instructors sponsoring the program. For complete information, contact the chair of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
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GEOG 495 DIRECTED READNGS 3 units
Independent reading in selected areas of geography.Open by invitation of the Geography Department to students taking a major or minor in geography.May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Independent Study
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GEOG 496 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 units min / 6 units max
Independent research, study, or field experience under supervision of a member of the Geography faculty. Designed for advanced students who wish to conduct independent investigations on aspects of Geography which are of special interest or not covered in other courses. Registration arranged with department chairperson. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Independent Study
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GEOG 502 ENERGY RESOURCES 3 units
Spatial patterns of traditional and alternative forms of energy will be analyzed. The many facets of the energy problem will be analyzed including physical deposits, economic variables, public policy implication and geographical patterns. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 503 SOILS AND VEGETATION 3 units
A resource study of the world's soils and plant formations with emphasis placed upon their genesis and spatial differentiations. Prerequisite: GEOG 101 and one of the following: CHEM 101, BIOL 110, BIOL 201 or BIOL 205. Lecture
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GEOG 504 INTERPRETATION OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS 3 units
Reading and interpretation of aerial photographs. The application of the aerial photograph in the fields of geography, geology and photogrammetry. Lecture
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GEOG 505 CARTOGRAPHY AND GRAPHICS I 3 units
Study in design, construction and effective application of maps and charts for analysis and publication; practical exercises in the use of cartographic tools, materials and techniques. Lab
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GEOG 506 CARTOGRAPHY & GRAPHICS II 3 units
Continued exercises in map graphics and aerial distribution maps. New techniques in presentation of graphic data and spatial relationships. Lab
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GEOG 507 COMPUTER MAPPING 3 units
Computer hardware and software for the preparation of general-purpose and thematic maps; application of computer mapping for decision making. Lecture
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GEOG 508 TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS FOR GEOGRAPHY TEACHERS 3 units
A systematic review of geographic concepts in relation to interdisciplinary studies in the physical and social sciences.Examination of the content of geography and problems of presentation. Lecture
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GEOG 510 HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF URBANIZATION 3 units
Spatial and temporal development of urbanization and urban morphology from the rise of divilization in the ancient Near East to the contemporary post-industrial city. Th entire scope of urban functions is surveyed, with the emphasis on the city as a man-made environment. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 511 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Study of origins and diffusion of cultures and the resulting impact in creating the world's contrasting cultural landscapes. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor (not open to students who have completed GEOG 221). Lecture
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GEOG 512 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Designed to explain the location of economic activities through a series of principles and theories. Emphasis on the various sectors of the economy, transportation and economic development. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor (not open to students who have completed GEOG 231). Lecture
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GEOG 515 CLIMATOLOGY 3 units (example syllabus)
Character, causes and distribution of climatic types. Emphasis upon world pattern. Students may be asked to do fieldwork. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 516 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY 3 units (example syllabus)
Focus on statistical problems associated with the analysis of geographic data. Emphasis on the unique spatial problems of point pattern analysis, aerial association and regionalization. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography, MATH 119 or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 517 METEOROLOGY 3 units (example syllabus)
Introduction to the various meteorological elements. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of temperature, pressure, wind and moisture in creating weather patterns. Fieldwork may be required. Prerequisite: 6 units of natural science or geography or the equivalent. Lecture/Lab
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GEOG 518 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 units
Hardware and software for the storage, retrieval, manipulation, analysis and display of data. Emphasizing raster-based geographic information systems. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography (GEOG 109 and GEOG 221 are strongly recommended). Lecture/Lab
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GEOG 519 POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Effect of political groupings upon human's use of the world and the influence of the geographic base upon political power. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 520 POPULATION GEOGRAPHY 3 units
General population theory, data sources for population geographers and the processes of fertility, mortality and migration. Patterns of population growth and change viewed from both temporal and geographical perspectives. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 522 URBAN SYSTEMS I 3 units
Survey of the structure, functions, forms and development of urban units. Emphasis upon the locational features of social, economic and cultural phenomena; fieldwork . Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 523 GIS APPLICATIONS 3 units
Geographic information systems for solving real-world problems; vector-based GIS software, microcomputers for development of a GIS application. Prerequisite: Introduction to GIS or consent of instructor. Lecture/Lab
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GEOG 527 OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNING MANAGEMENT 3 units
A study of outdoor recreation in terms of relationships between people, land, and leisure. Lecture
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GEOG 551 GROWTH OF GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT 3 units (example syllabus)
History, nature and methodology of geography as a discipline. Analysis of schools of geographic thought and critical evaluation of important geographic work. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 553 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING 3 units
The integration of separate urban systems into the comprehensive design of an urban region. Special emphasis will be placed on neighborhood, community and town planning. Fieldwork may be required. Prerequisites: GEOG 391 and GEOG 392 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 557 STUDIES IN NATURAL HAZARDS 3 units
The nature, frequency of occurrence and distribution of environmental hazards and their impact on humans. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 559 GEOGRAPHICAL ASPECTS OF POLLUTION 3 units
A systematic study of the spatial aspects of air and water pollution, with special emphasis on pollution in the Greater Baltimore area. Field trips will be conducted to pollution sites and pollution control agencies within the local area. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 560 GEOGRAPHY OF ANGLO-AMERICA 3 units
Physical and cultural landscapes of the United States and Canada, including patterns of economic development of each region and their relationship to their environmental setting. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 561 GEOGRAPHY OF MARYLAND 3 units (example syllabus)
A geographical study of the Middle Atlantic region emphasizing Maryland in its megapolitan setting. Much attention will be given to the human and physical elements which have led to the prominence of this region. A supervised research paper will be an important part of this course. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 562 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA 3 units
A systematic and regional approach to the study of people and environment of Africa, south of the Sahara. Special focus is placed on the distribution of natural resources and the historical-political development of each country as important background for the understanding of current African affairs. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 564 GEOGRAPHY OF EAST ASIA 3 units (example syllabus)
Regional studies of the physical and cultural foundations in China, Japan and Korea. Emphasis upon human and economic resources and role in world affairs. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 565 GEOGRAPHY OF THE MIDDLE EAST 3 units
Analysis of Southwest Asia and North Africa, including major natural and cultural resources, related patterns of spatial organization, economic and political development and associated problems. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 566 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE 3 units
Regional analysis and appraisal of the human geography and natural resources of Europe. Problems of nationality, economic development and cultural conflicts. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 567 GEOGRAPHY OF THE FORMER USSR 3 units
Physical and cultural patterns and their bearing on the former Soviet Union as a world power. Regional distribution and use of natural and human resources in agriculture and industry. Problems in economic development and production. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 568 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA 3 units
Analysis of Latin America will be focusing on the interrelationships between physical and cultural elements which provide a diversity of human habitats throughout the region. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 569 THE TWO DOWN UNDERS 3 units
Analysis of the physical and cultural landscapes of Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand, including patterns of settlement and economic development and the relationship of these patterns to their environmental settings. Emphasis on the historical backgrounds of these countries' present landscapes. Prerequisites: 6 units of geography or permission of the instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 570-9 SEMINAR: SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Reading and research in selected topics in the field of geography. Topics vary by semester. Selected topics are often experimental or time-sensitive and not offered on a regular basis.
Courses in this section are offered to graduate students and are held concurrent with the corresponding 470 undergraduate course of the same topic.
Prerequisite: 6 units of geography of consent of the instructor
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GEOG 582 GEOGRAPHY/ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INTERNSHIP 1 units min / 6 units max
Supervised placement and research in selected public and private agencies at appropriate institutions. Prerequisite: Consent of chairperson and 6 units in geography. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units (not open to students who have completed 6 units in GEOG 479). Internship
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GEOG 583 FIELD GEOGRAPHY 2 units min / 6 units max
Practical laboratory experience in techniques in the collection and analysis of data by observations, measurement, mapping and photographic records. Such techniques are to be applied to selected geographic problems. Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 584 TRAVEL AND STUDY 3 units min / 6 units max
Countries and topics to be selected by departments and instructors sponsoring the program. For complete information contact the chairperson of the department. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; may be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
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GEOG 585 DIRECTED READING IN GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Independent reading in selected areas of geography. Open by invitation from the geography department to students taking a major or minor in geography. Prerequisite: 15 units in geography and a minimum average of 3.00 in geography. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Independent Study
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GEOG 586 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOGRAPHY 1 units min / 6 units max
Independent research, study or field experience under supervision of a member of the geography faculty. Designed for advanced students who wish to conduct independent investigation on aspects of geography which are of special interest or not covered in other courses. Registration arranged with department chairperson. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Independent Study
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GEOG 587 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS 3 units
The collection and analysis of physical, social, biological and economic information for the preparation of environmental impact statements (EIS). Prerequisite: 6 units of geography or consent of instructor. Lecture
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GEOG 601 SEMINAR ON GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVES 3 units
Study of major subfields of geography as they have emerged in the 20th century and their differing viewpoints. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Seminar
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GEOG 621 RESEARCH TECHNIQUES 3 units
Investigating the primary sources of information in geography and learning the nature of original investigation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Seminar
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GEOG 631 REMOTE SENSING 3 units
Remote-sensing systems. Interpretation and use of the data products, with emphasis on Land Satellite Imagery (Landsat). Lecture/Lab
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GEOG 641 APPLIED PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Physical environment as it influences and is altered by human activities. Prerequisite: GEOG 101 (or equivalent). Lecture
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GEOG 651 SEMINAR/APPLIED POPULATION GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Focus on obtaining, interpreting and using population data for applied purposes. Seminar
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GEOG 653 ADVANCED TOPICS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 3 units
Selected advanced topics on the human dimensions of environmental hazards and disasters. Topics may include social vulnerability, hazard assessment, mitigation planning and emergency management, hazards and development, gender issues, and GIS applications. May be repeated under a different subtitle for a maximum of 9 units. No more than 9 units may be applied toward the degree. Lecture
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GEOG 661 STUDIES IN ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY 3 units
The study of selected geographical topics dealing with spatial distributions of economic activities. Topics will be announced. No more than 6 units may be applied toward a degree. Lecture
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GEOG 663 THE SILK ROAD 3 units
Course offers in-depth discussion of Central Asian geographies and histories in the context of the extended Silk Road Region. The extended region represents a melange of cultural identities and histories, political economies and ideological struggles that bind the emerging nations of Central Asia to Russia, and increasingly to the U.S. current interactions of the newly formed republics with China, Turkey and Iran will also be explored.
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GEOG 671 STUDIES IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Selected geographical topics dealing with physical landscape phenomena, especially with regard to distribution, relationships and significance to mankind. Topics will be announced. No more than 6 units may be applied toward a degree. Lecture
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GEOG 672-9 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHY 3 units
Topics in geography or environmental planning. Prerequisite: Consent of department. Topics vary by semester. Selected topics are often experimental or time-sensitive and not offered on a regular basis. Examples of courses that have been recently offered:
America's National Parks ( Spring 2010)
Planning for Sustainable Communities (Fall 2010)
Environmental Modeling (Fall 2010)
Advanced Image Processing (Spring 2011)
Coastal Planning and Management (Spring 2011) Transportation and Infrastructure Planning (Fall 2011)
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GEOG 681 SEMINAR IN POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 2 units min / 6 units max
Special subjects dealing with geography of international politics, e.g., boundary problems, global strategy, space, sovereignty. Topics to be announced. No more than 6 units may be applied toward a degree. Seminar
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GEOG 683 SEMINAR: ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN MARYLAND 3 units
Individual research on a selected environmental problem in Maryland. Seminar
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GEOG 691 URBAN GEOGRAPHY STUDIES 2 units min / 6 units max
Selected topics dealing with the application of geography to planning, retail and industrial location, and trade analysis; topics to be announced. No more than 6 units may be applied toward a degree. Lecture
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GEOG 701 LAND USE STUDIES 2 units min / 6 units max
Selected problems of urban, rural and rural-urban landscapes, which consider and account for geographic differences in land utilization; topics to be announced. No more than 6 units may be applied toward a degree. Seminar
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GEOG 771 SEMINAR IN REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 2 units min / 6 units max
Description, analysis and interpretation of natural and cultural phenomena in certain significant geographic regions; seminar topics will be announced. No more than 6 units may be applied toward a degree. Seminar
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GEOG 797 RESEARCH 2 units min / 6 units max
Investigation of problem or problems based upon field and library study, which will contribute to geographical knowledge. Prerequisite: Consent of department (no more than 6 units may be applied toward a degree). Independent Study
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GEOG 897 MASTER'S THESIS 6 units
Thesis Research
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GEOG 898 THESIS 3 units
The previous course, GEOG 897, taken over two consecutive semesters. Thesis Research
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GEOG 899 THESIS CONTINUUM 1 units
Thesis Research
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