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GEOGRAPHY
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GEOG 105: Human Geography* 3 cr.
The earth's surface from the standpoint of its physical and cultural
regions with emphasis on the distribution of peoples, the origin
and development of civilization, and Polar, European, and American
cultures. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 106: Human Geography* 3 cr.
The earth's surface from the standpoint of its physical and cultural
regions with emphasis on the distribution of peoples, the origin
and development of civilization, and the Dry World, the Orient,
Black Africa, and the Pacific. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 251: Physical Geography* 3 cr.
The fundamentals of the natural landscape with emphasis on worldwide
distribution. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 252: Cultural Geography* 3 cr.
A systematic analysis of the elements of cultural geography, including
population, settlement, resource utilization, and landscape modification.
Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 257: Maps and Mapping* 3 cr.
An introduction to maps, map use, and modern computer aided mapping.
Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 295: Independent Studies in Geography 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit
for a maximum of six semester hours. An extramural program. Readings,
conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the
geography faculty. Three hours of research.
GEOG 312: Geography of S.W. Asia and North Africa
(The Middle East) 3 cr.
An examination of the physical landscape, including climate and soils, and the
ways the human occupancy has altered the landscape from ancient times until the
present. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 357: Air Photo Interpretation and Remote
Sensing Imagery 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 105 or 106 or consent of department. Use of aerial photographs
and remote sensing imagery such as color infrared, side looking radar, and satellite
photography as sources of quantitative and qualitative geographical information;
principles of image identification; simple photogrammetric measurements; mapping
from aerial photographs, and interpretation of the natural and cultural landscape.
Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.
GEOG 360: Environmental Conservation 3 cr.
Analysis of the factors governing the human use of the earth and its resources.
Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 410: Geography of Europe 3 cr.
A physical and cultural survey of the continent. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 420: Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 257 or consent of the department. Introduction to fundamental
principles of geographic information systems (GIS). Applications, data structures,
and basic functions are reviewed. Several different GIS programs are examined.
Exercises demonstrate basic GIS functions. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 450: Geography of Louisiana 3 cr.
An examination of the physical aspects of the landscape, including climate, land
forms, vegetation, and soils, and how the human occupants have altered the landscape
from the earliest times until the present. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 453: Geography of North America 3 cr.
A survey of the physical and cultural environments of the United States and Canada,
emphasizing climate, landforms, resources, settlement, and land use. Three hours
of lecture.
GEOG 460: Economic Geography 3 cr.
Description and analysis of the location, characteristics, and relationships
of primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activity. Measurements and theories
of the location of economic endeavor will be considered. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 480: Geography of Tourism 3 cr.
A survey of the nature of tourism and its impact on the cultural and physical
landscape. Emphasis will be placed upon transportation, factors influencing tourism,
and tourism as an applied field of geography. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 490: Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 251, 252 or consent of the department. May be repeated for
a maximum of six semester hours. Examination of selected regions, cultural institutions,
or other topics which illustrate the manner in which the geographer analyzes
the man land relationship. Three hours of seminar.
GEOG 495: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 251, 252 or consent of the department. May be repeated for
credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Student must petition for the course
the semester preceding. Special research projects under the guidance of a member
of the geography faculty. Three hours of research.
GEOG 610: Geography of Europe 3 cr.
A physical and cultural survey of the continent. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 620: Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Introduction to principles of geographic
information systems (GIS), including a review of applications, data structures,
and basic functions for several different programs. Exercises demonstrate basic
GIS functions. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 650: Geography of Louisiana 3 cr.
An examination of the physical aspects of the landscape, including climate, land
forms, vegetation, and soils, and of how the human occupants have altered the
landscape from the earliest times until the present. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 653: Geography of North America 3 cr.
A survey of the physical and cultural environments of the United States and Canada,
emphasizing climate, landforms, resources, settlement, and land use. Three hours
of lecture.
GEOG 680: Geography of Tourism 3 cr.
A survey of the nature of tourism and its impact on the cultural and physical
landscape. Emphasis will be placed upon transportation, factors influencing tourism,
and tourism as an applied field of geography. Three hours of lecture.
GEOG 690: Seminar 3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Examination of selected
regions, cultural institutions, or other topics which illustrate the manner in
which the geographer analyzes the man land relationship. Three hours of seminar.
GEOG 695: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 251, 252 or consent of the department. May be repeated for
credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Student must petition for the course
the semester preceding. Special research projects under the guidance of a member
of the geography faculty. Three hours of research.
GEOG 701: Development of Geographic Thought 3 cr.
A survey of the origins and development of the discipline from its beginnings
in Southwest Asia and classical development in Greece to its modern evolution
in northwestern Europe and America. Three hours of lecture.
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