300
Introduction to skills geographers use to conduct research. Examines major methods geographers use for obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting data. Prerequisites: 9 credit hours completed in GEO major/minor, or ENV major.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
9 credit hours completed in GEO major/minor, or ENV major
Corequisites
None.
Concepts and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Acquiring, organizing, managing, and analyzing geographic data; visualizing and communicating geographic information. Prerequisite:
GEO 203QR.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 203QR
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of remote sensing of the Earth. Prerequisite:
GEO 203QR. Recommended: One of:
GEO 105, 120QR,
ENS 101QR,
GEL 130.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 203QR
Corequisites
None.
The course deals with stream waters and their alteration of the landscape. Stresses the interaction of water, land and human activity. Prerequisite:
GEO 210.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 210
Corequisites
None.
Geographical analysis of contemporary global issues, including immigration, climate change, resource disputes, geopolitics and matters of race, gender, and class. Prerequisites: GEO 120QR or 121WI.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 120QR or GEO 121WI
Corequisites
None.
Study of foodscapes, world cuisines, urban and rural consumption of agricultural commodities emphasizing problems associated with food provisioning, and environmental impacts on agricultural regions. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Sophomore or higher standing. Recommended: One of the following: GEO 120, 121, 105, ENV 101.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Sophomore or higher standing
Corequisites
None.
Principles and theories of economic geography, the global interrelationships of regional and local economic activities, and the effects of technology on spatial economic structures. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Recommended:
GEO 121, or at least 3 credits in BUS, FIN, ECO, or MKT. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
sophomore standing
Corequisites
None.
Spatial patterns of fertility, mortality, and migration, and the processes underlying those patterns. Population growth, distribution, problems and policies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Corequisites
None.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
One of: GEO 121, GEO 317, GEO 105, GEO 120QR, ENV 101, ENS 101QR, SOC 100, JRN 203QR
Corequisites
None.
Quantitative analysis of modern resource utilization; systematic examination of U.S. water and power distribution infrastructure; sociometric analysis of attitude and perception data regarding natural resources. Prerequisite: GEO 105 or 120 or GEL 100 or 101 or 105 or 130 or PHS 151 or ENV 101. Recommended: STA 282 or MTH 107.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 105 or GEO 120 or GEL 100 or GEL 101 or GEL 105 or GEL 130 or PHS 151 or ENV 101
Corequisites
None.
Study of urban planning history, concepts, and techniques. Evaluate the structure and practice of contemporary urban planning. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and 3 credit hours in GEO, PSC, ENV or FIN. Recommended: GEO 203QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
sophomore standing and 3 credit hours in GEO, PSC, ENV or FIN
Corequisites
None.
Landscapes reflect culture, environmental interactions, and land use. Emphasis on the form, function, and spatial pattern of professionally planned and ordinary landscapes alike. Prerequisite:
ENV 101 or GEO 120QR or 121 or 331 or
HST 302 or 319.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENV 101 or GEO 120QR or GEO 121 or GEO 331 or HST 302 or HST 319
Corequisites
None.
A lecture/field course introducing the physical, chemical, and biotic properties of soils, soil classification and mapping, and soil resource issues. Identical to
BIO 334. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites:
CHM 120 or 131; one of the following:
GEO 105,
GEL 100, 101, 105, 130QR; or
BIO 212, 213 with a C- or better.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
CHM 120 or CHM 131; one of the following: GEO 105, GEL 100, GEL 101, GEL 105, GEL 130QR; or BIO 212, BIO 213 with a C- or better
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
BIO 334
Physical, biological and anthropogenic influences on the world distribution of plant and animal life. Prerequisites: BIO 111; One of GEO 105, 120QR, ENV 101 or ENS 101QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
BIO 111; One of GEO 105, GEO 120QR, ENV 101 or ENS 101QR
Corequisites
None.
The rise of cities and urbanization. Human use of urban space. The city as environment. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Corequisites
None.
An overview of US and world history from geographic and ecological perspectives, focusing on the expansion/contraction of empires, spatial interactions, and technology/resources. Prerequisites: Junior standing, 12 hours of geography and/or history.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Junior standing, 12 hours of geography and/or history
Corequisites
None.
Areal characteristics and territorial problems of states, including internal regional relations, border disputes, and colonial areas. Selected world problems. Recommended:
GEO 121.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
A geographic analysis of the developing world focusing on processes of environmental, demographic, and socioeconomic change, particularly since World War II. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: 9 hours of social science courses or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
9 hours of social science courses or junior standing
Corequisites
None.
Geography of the United States and Canada in the context of economic, cultural and environmental connections. The course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 6 credits in GEO, BIO, ECO, EDU, HST, PSC, or SOC, or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
6 credits in GEO, BIO, ECO, EDU, HST, PSC, or SOC, or junior standing.
Corequisites
None.
Causes and societal impacts of natural and human-induced environmental catastrophes such as fires, explosions, infrastructure failures, industrial pollution, and interaction of natural disasters and human- environment. Prerequisite: One of following:
ENV 101,
ENS 101QR, GEO 120QR,
SEP 300QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
One of following: ENV 101, ENS 101QR, GEO 120QR, SEP 300QR
Corequisites
None.
Geographical analysis of patterns associated with the understanding, representation, and treatment of gender across cultures and regions in the midst of globalization. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Sophomore standing
Corequisites
None.
Geographic characteristics of the continent, its regions, and economic and political systems since WWII. National characteristics of culture, human/land relationships and international involvements. Recommended:
GEO 121; junior standing. Although no prerequisites are expected, students should be familiar with concepts common to geography, regional and social sciences.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Geographic characteristics of Latin America from colonization to present. Regions are interpreted by analysis of geographical elements and their interrelationships. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Pre/Co-requisite:
GEO 105 or
GEO 121 or sophomore standing. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
China’s physical environment and the geographic patterns of social, political, and economic processes. China’s dynamic roles in world geopolitics and global economy. Prerequisite: GEO 121 or junior standing. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 121 or junior standing
Corequisites
None.
Geographic analysis of the interrelationships between Michigan’s geomorphology, biogeography, climate, resource use and protection, agriculture, land division, transportation, demography, economic and urban development. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Junior standing
Corequisites
None.
Exploration of topics in geography agreed upon by student and instructor. Only 1-3 credits can be earned within one registration period. Prerequisite: at least 9 hours of Geography credits.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
at least 9 hours of Geography credits
Corequisites
None.