Social Science Division
Geography

GEOG 131 – Principles of Physical Geography           (3 credits)

An overview examining the spatial distribution of the physical environment and major earth systems including plate tectonics, climate, land forms, vegetation, and natural hazards with emphasis on the ways humans utilize and alter the earth’s surface.

GEOG 132 – World Regional Geography           (3 credits)

An overview examining the spatial distribution of people and places around the world, with emphasis on the cultural, political, social, and economic aspects of regions.  Topics are explored by examining ways that humans interact with the environment and one another.  Emphasis is placed on the spatial variation of human activities at all scales from local to global.

GEOG 133 – Geography of Michigan      (3 credits)

A comprehensive survey examining the spatial distribution of the human and environmental landscapes of Michigan.  Particular attention is given to the historical geography of settlement and human use of the natural environment.

GEOG 231 – Introduction to Geographic Information Systems       (3 credits)

An overview introducing the basic concepts, techniques, and applications of geographic information systems (GIS).  Enables students to create spatial data files using GIS software and to manipulate and analyze data.  Two hours of lecture/discussion and two hours of laboratory per week.


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