Geography (GEOG)

Students who enroll in geography courses must have placed in ENGL 101 and are encouraged either to have completed ENGL 101 or be enrolled in that course when scheduling a geography course.

Online/Distance Learning (DL) versions of several GEOG courses are available. Students taking the web-based version of these courses must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail address, and access to the Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting. Examinations for online/distance learning courses are administered at the Testing Center.

GEOG 1120 Weather and Climate (A, SP, SU) 4 credits

This course serves as an introduction to the study of weather and climate. Students will become familiar with the basic concepts and processes associated with weather (atmospheric and oceanic circulation, temperature, moisture, pressure, winds, weather systems), as well as become familiar with climate types, climate variability and the impact of human activity on weather and climate found throughout the world today.
Lecture: 3 hours - Lab 2 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100 Lab fee: $3.00

GEOG 1194 Special Topic Geography (On Demand) 1-3 credits

A detailed examination of selected topics of interest in geography.
Lecture: 1 hour
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100 Lab fee: $3.00

GEOG 2193 Independent Study in Geography (On Demand) 1-3 credits

An individual, student-structured course that examines a selected topic in Geography through intensive reading or research. The independent study elective permits a student to pursue his/her interests within the context of a faculty-guided program.
Lecture: 1 hour
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required Lab fee: $3.00

GEOG 2200 World Regional Geography (A, SP, SU) 3 credits

This course serves as an introduction to the study of regional geography at the global scale. Students will become familiar with the basic concepts in geography, the topic of uneven development, and the factors that affect uneven development within and among all the world's major regions.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100 Lab fee: $3.00

GEOG 2220 Physical Geography (A) 3 credits

This course serves as an introduction to the basic concepts and processes associated with the study of physical geography. Students will become familiar with the primary elements associated with physical geography to include the Earth's global energy balance, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, weather systems and climates, plate tectonics, landform formation and classification, erosion processes, and soil formation.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100 Lab fee: $3.00

GEOG 2240 Economic and Social Geography (A, SP, SU) 3 credits

This course serves as an introduction to the study of economic and social phenomena from a geographic perspective. Students will be introduced to basic concepts in geography, economics, and development, and will explore various elements associated with economic and social phenomena that illustrate the variability of development found throughout the world.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100 Lab fee: $3.00

GEOG 2280 Elements of Cartography (S) 3 credits

This course serves as an introduction to the basic concepts and methods associated with cartography. Students will also become familiar with the basics associated with cartographic design and visualization.
Lecture: 2 hours - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100 Lab fee: $3.00

A, Autumn
W, Winter
SP, Spring
SU, Summer

DL, Distance Learning