Undergraduate Course Descriptions

LOWER DIVISION COURSES

Open to non-majors. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

An examination of the interdependency, connectivity and diversity that characterizes world regions. The course explores the interactions of processes of global change with the environmental and social identities of individual landscapes, cities and peoples. (Fall)

Geog 3A - Oceans and Atmosphere, 4.0 - Siegel, Dickey, Still

Not open for credit to students who have completed Geography 3. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Introduction to the oceans and atmosphere and their role in the Earth’s climate and its weather patterns. Focus on the flows of solar energy through the ocean and atmosphere systems. Human impacts of the Earth’s climate are also introduced. (Fall & Winter)

Geog 3B - Land, Water, and Life, 4.0 - Roberts, Smith, Chadwick, Still

Not open for credit to students who have completed Geography 3. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Study of the interactions among water, landforms, soil, and vegetation that create and modify the surface of the Earth. Impacts of physical environment on human societies and humans as agents of environmental change. (Winter & Spring)

Geog 5 - People, Place, and Environment, 4.0 - Montello, Sweeney, Carr, Eakin

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Survey of spatial differentiation and organization of human activity and human interaction with the Earth’s biophysical systems. Sample topics include human spatial decision-making behavior, migration, population growth, economic development, industrial location, urbanization, and human impacts on the natural environment. (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Geog 7 - Oil and Water, 4.0 - Gautier

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 2 hours.

Oil and water are two key strategic resources dominating the international scene. This class provides an overview of global distribution of oil and water resources and analyzes some of the social, economic, and geopolitical ramifications of these distributions.

Geog 8 - Living with Global Warming, 4.0 - Gautier

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Overview of global warming and climate change processes. Description of complex relationships between scientific, technological, economic, social, political, and historical facets of global warming and climate change. Introduction to the concept and practice of climate modeling.

Geog 12 - Maps and Mapping, 4.0 - Clarke

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Surveys properties of maps, emphasizing map use and interpretation. Lecture topics include map abstraction, generalization, map projections, and symbolization. Special purpose maps, thematic maps, and the display of quantitative and qualitative information is considered.

Geog 14 - Multimedia Production Using Maps and Images, 4.0 - Staff

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Introductory course on production of web-based and printed materials using geographic data such as photos, images, maps, and graphs. Using a geographic theme which may vary by quarter (e.g., “rivers”), students learn image processing techniques using Photoshop, create web pages using Dreamweaver, and make presentations using PowerPoint.

Geog 20 - Geography of Surfing, 4.0 - Sweeney

Lecture, 3 hours.

Social and physical science concepts manifested in the sport of surfing. Topics include wave generation and forecasting, economics of the surf industry, spatial search, strategic behavior under crowding, territorialism, and the generation/diffusion of regional surf cultures.

Geog 20H - Field Studies in Surfing, 4.0 - Sweeney

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in Geography 20. Open to non-majors. Fieldwork, 1 hour.

Field study methods from physical, human, and regional geography applied to surfing. Physical methods focus on coastal engineering: hydrographic surveys, wave measurement, etc. Human methods include spatial population distribution, attitude surveys, etc. Project or term paper, and presentation required.

Geog 95AA-ZZ - Basic Topics in Geography, 2.0-4.0 - Staff

May be repeated once for credit provided subject matter differs. Tutorial, variable hours.

Geographic curriculum content that lies outside regularly scheduled courses. New classes under development or taught temporarily. Course number-letter combination reflects instructor. Content varies.

Geog 98 - Basic Reading in Geography, 1.0-2.0 - Staff

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Students are limited to 2 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined. Tutorial, variable hours.

Provides introductory directed inquiry into a topic of interest to the student.

Geog 99 - Basic Independent Studies, 1.0-3.0 - Staff

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Students are limited to 3 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined. Tutorial, variable hours.

Independent geographical research conducted under the guidance of Geography faculty. Topic and scope varies, to be specified by student and supervisory faculty member prior to registration.

UPPER DIVISION COURSES

KEY
HS	Human Systemics
PS	Physical Systemics
T	Techniques
R	Regional

Geog 102 - Introduction to Environmental Optics in Physical Geography, (PS), 5.0 - Roberts

Prerequisites: Geography 3A-B and 115A.
Recommended preparation: High School Trigonometry. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

Basic physical principles of electromagnetic radiation in the environment and their application to physical geography and remote sensing. Radiative transfer in atmosphere, oceans, snow and ice, inland waters, rock, soil, and vegetation. Spectral signatures in remote sensing. (Winter)

Geog 104 - Physical Geography of the World's Oceans, (PS), 4.0 - Washburn

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Introduction to the processes which control the circulation of the world's oceans. Topics include: wind driven circulation, thermohaline circulation, water masses, waves, and tides. (Fall)

Geog 108 - Urban Geography, (HS), 4.0 - Couclelis

Prerequisites: Geography 5. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Introduction to the study of the economic geography of cities and regions and its relation to planning: urbanization, internal structure of cities, settlement systems, regional growth and development, migration, transportation, housing.

Geog 109 - Introduction to Economic Geography, (HS), 4.0 - Sweeney

Prerequisites: Geography 5. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion 1 hour.

Introduction to the study of spatial economic theories with applications at the urban, regional, and global scales. Topics include settlement system dynamics and regional development, land economics and land use policies, and regional inequality and poverty.

Geog 110 - Introduction to Meteorology, (PS), 4.0 - Michaelsen

Geography 3A. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion 1 hour.

An introduction to the dynamics of the earth's atmosphere. Topics include: energy exchange mechanisms, energy balance, condensation and precipitation processes, the dynamics of pressure and wind systems, and the distributions of weather disturbances. (Winter)

Geog 111A - Introduction to Transportation Systems Planning, (HS), 4.0 - Goulias

Prerequisites: Geography 5. Recommended preparation: Geography 117 or equivalent, introductory probability and statistics. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

Issues, problems, technologies, policies, plans, programs, and the transportation-environment relationship. Transportation systems simulation, trip-based and activity data collection and modeling. Applications in planning, design and operations. Lab: Critically examine transportation plans and programs; explore and analyze travel surveys. (Fall)

Geog 111B - Introduction to Transportation Systems Planning, (HS), 4.0 - Goulias

Prerequisite: Geography 111A. Recommended preparation: A prior course in probability & statistics and regression methods; Economics 140A-B. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

Multilevel data in time use, activity, and travel surveys. Revealed and stated choice data collection in laboratory/field studies. Regression models. Systems simulation. Applications in policy analysis and traffic operations. Lab: Data analysis to develop models for typical regional simulations. (Fall)

Geog 112 - Environmental Hydrology, (PS), 4.0 - Loaiciga

One one-day weekend fieldtrip required. Recommended preparation: Geography 3B. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.

Analysis of the water cycle with emphasis on land-atmosphere interactions; precipitation runoff, flood, snowmelt, and infiltration processes. (Fall)

Geog 114A - Soil Science, (PS), 5.0 - Chadwick

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A and 1B and Geography 3B or Geology 2. Same course as Environmental Studies 114A. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Introduction to the chemical, hydrological, and biological characteristics of soils, their global distribution, and their response to management. Field and laboratory projects are designed to provide an understanding of soil-landscape distribution, soil morphology, and the physical and chemical properties that influence management decisions. Cross-listed with Environmental Studies 114A.

Geog 114B - Soil Genesis and Classification, (PS), 5.0 - Chadwick

Prerequisites: Geography 114A. Same course as Environmental Studies 114B. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Introduction to the chemical, physical, and biological processes that produce soil and influence their management. The morphology, genesis, classification, and global distribution of soil is emphasized. Labs cover field site selection, soil description, sampling, laboratory preparation of soil samples, and selected chemical and physical analyses.

Geog 115A - The Earth from Above, (T), 5.0 - Clarke

Prerequisites: Geography 3A-B. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.

Introduction to physical and cultural geographic phenomena as recorded by airborne and satellite remote sensing systems, with emphasis on photo interpretation skills. Lab involves analysis of current and historical aerial photographs and satellite images in hard copy and digital formats. (Fall)

Geog 115B - Introduction to Remote Sensing, (T), 4.0 - Bookhagen

Prerequisites: Geography 115A with a minimum grade of C. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.

A basic understanding of the acquisition and nature of satellite imagery and the tools required to process data from remote sensing systems. Topics include spectral and spatial enhancement, image classification, geometric and radiometric correction, with emphasis on applications. Lab: Analysis of Landsat and SPOT digital image data using image processing software. (Winter)

Geog 115C - Intermediate Remote Sensing Techniques, (T), 4.0 - Bookhagen

Prerequisites: Geography 115B with a minimum grade of C. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.

Examines information extraction and radiative transfer relevant to remote sensing, focusing on applications for environmental monitoring and natural resource management. Lab exercises develop skills for advanced processing of satellite data, including linear transforms, image correction, and change detection. Both commercial and public-domain software packages are employed. (Spring)

Geog 116 - Groundwater Hydrology, (PS), 5.0 - Loaiciga

Same course as Geological Sciences 173. Recommended preparation: Geography 3B. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Analysis of groundwater flow in aquifers, aquifer properties, study of wells and groundwater contamination, surface water-groundwater interactions. The laboratory: basic groundwater experiments, Darcy’s Law, flow nets, solute dispersion, field measurements of bedrock groundwater characteristics, computer analysis of pumping-test data. (Winter)

Geog 117 - Scientific Research Methods in Geography, (T), 4.0 - Montello

Prerequisites: Geography 5; and, Geography 3A or 3B. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.

Introduction to scientific research methods in human, physical, and techniques geography. Topics include: scientific logic and philosophy, physical measurement, surveys, experimental and nonexperimental research designs, computational modeling, sampling, data analysis and display, written and oral communication, and research ethics. (Fall)

Geog 118 - Cartographic Design, (T), 4.0 - Clarke,

Not open for credit to students who have completed Geography 118B. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.

Technical introduction to graphic representation of spatial information. Lectures cover principles of scientific visualization, graphic design, and thematic mapping for the GISciences. Labs involve design of digital maps using current graphic design software on state-of-the-art workstations. (Winter)

Geog 128 - Analytical and Computer Cartography, (T), 4.0 - Clarke

Prerequisite: Geography 176A. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

Using computers to create and analyze maps. Coding, storing, and representing geographical data. Accessing spatial data over the Internet. Map data structures and transformations. Design and programming issues in map production.

Geog 133 - Tropical Meteorology, (PS), 4.0 - Gautier, Michaelsen

Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in Geography 110. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.

Description of tropical atmosphere. High and low frequency variability: hurricanes, monsoon, El Niño, satellite observations and modeling.

Geog 134 - Earth System Science, (PS), 4.0 - Gautier

Prerequisites: Geography 3A. Recommended preparation: two upper-division physical geography courses. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

Description of various components of earth systems: climate and hydrologic systems, biogeochemical dynamics, ecological dynamics, human interactions and global change. Observations and modeling of earth systems. (Spring)

Geog 135 - Mock Environmental Summit, (PS), 4.0 - Gautier

May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units, but only 4 units count toward the major. Lecture, 3 hours.

A mock summit in which students act as representatives of different countries participating in environmental treaty negotiations. Students work in teams of four or five to prepare a presentation and discussion of environmental issues of concern to the world (e.g., energy, greenhouse gasses, etc.). (Winter)

Geog 135S - Mock Environmental Summit, (PS), 4.0 - Gautier

May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units, but only 4 units count toward the major. This intensive course is taught for three weeks during the summer quarter only.

A mock summit in which students act as representatives of different countries participating in environmental treaty negotiations. This three-week course immerses students in the topic of global change and its associated policies thereby mimicking the pressures and intensity that exist at a real environmental summit. (Summer)

Geog 140 - Environmental Impacts in Human History, (PS), 4.0 - Roberts

Prerequisites: Geography 3A or 3B; and Geography 5; upper-division and graduate students only. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion 1 hour.

Interactions between human history and the environment are explored. Example topics include early Earth history, long term climate change, the origin of agriculture, short term climate change, the origin and important of disease and invasive species.

Geog 141A - Population Geography, (HS), 4.0 - Carr

Prerequisite: Geography 5 or equivalent course. Not open for credit to students who have completed Geography 141. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion 1 hour.

Various geographic dimensions of human population dynamics: fertility, mortality, and migration. The concepts of demographics are introduced. The causes and consequences of population dynamics are investigated, including links among population, environment, and development.

Geog141B - Population and Development, (HS), 4.0 - Sweeney

Prerequisite: Geography 141A. Not open for credit to students who have completed Geography 143. Lecture, 3 hours.

A survey of global and regional patterns of demographic change and their connection to significant economic development issues. Basic methods of demographic analysis are introduced to study historical and current issues in population and development.

Geog 141C - California Population Analysis and Policy, (HS), 4.0 - Sweeney

Prerequisite: Geography 141A. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.

Introduces methods of demographic analysis used in local/regional policy analysis and planning. Course modules will focus on population policy issues in California, such as immigration, K-12 enrollment planning, affordable housing/land preservation, and planning for an elderly population.

Geog 144 - Forms, Process, and Human Use of Rivers, (PS), 4.0 - Keller

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A-B or 34A-B. Same course as Environmental Studies 144. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Basic understanding of fluvial (river) hydrology. In-depth evaluation of channel form and fluvial processes and impact of human use on rivers. (Winter; offered in even-numbered years)

Geog 145 - Society and Hazards, 4.0 - Eakin

Open to non-majors. Lecture, 3 hours.

Presents geographic approaches to the study of environmental hazards, exploring the evolution of theory and key concepts, causal processes, trends and patterns in the spatial distribution of vulnerability and hazard impacts, and the challenge of management and adaptation.

Geog 146 - Introduction to Transportation, (HS), 4.0 - Church

Prerequisite: Geography 5. Lecture, 3 hours.

Introduction to the analysis of inter- and intra-city passenger and freight movements. Geographic and economic concepts are used to develop predictive and optimal design/maintenance models for the transportation system. Applications of the models are stressed.

Geog 148 - California, (R), 4.0 - Michaelsen

Lecture, 3 hours.

The unique landscapes of California and the physical, cultural, and biotic processes which have produced them. (Fall)

Geog 149 - The California Channel Islands, (R), 4.0 - Still, Staff

Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-1AL and EEMB 2; or MCDB 20 or EEMB 20 or Geography 3A or 3B or Geology 2 or Environmental Studies 2. Same course as Environmental Studies 111. Lecture, 3 hours.

Discussion of biological, geological, ecological, anthropological, and oceanographic characteristics of the Channel Islands area as well as the management and human uses of this region. Emphasis on islands and ocean waters off Southern California.

Geog 150 - Geography of the United States, (R), 4.0 - Montello

Lecture, 3 hours.

Intensive study of the physical and cultural processes that have shaped and are shaping the landscapes of the U.S. (Winter)

Geog 153A - Behavioral Geography, (HS), 4.0 - Golledge, Montello

Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory 1 hour.

This course examines aspects of the human-environment interface, emphasizing behavioral processes in spatial contexts, including spatial choice and decision making, consumer behavior, migration and other episodic movements, time budgets, spatial cognition, and cognitive mapping.

Geog 153B - Introduction to Spatial Decision Making and Behavior, (HS), 4.0 - Golledge

Recommended preparation: Geography 5 or equivalent. Lecture, 3 hours, laboratory, 1 hour.

Introduction to the spatial decision-making and behavior field. Includes environmental cognition; consumer spatial behavior; migration; space-time budgeting; destination and mode choice; risk and hazard perception; and spatial preference. Laboratory sessions involve locational and city management simulation games.

Geog 153C - Environmental Perception and Cognition, (HS), 4.0 - Montello

Prerequisites: Geography 5 or Psychology 1. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory 1 hour.

Research and theory on human perception and cognition of environments. Topics include spatial perception, spatial learning, knowledge structures, navigation and way-finding, language and spatial cognition, map use, the spatial skills of special populations, and other issues.

Geog 153D - Spatial Decisions In Retailing, (HS), 4.0 - Church

Lecture, 3 hours.

Applications of spatial decision making and behavior to retail systems: site selection, site evaluation, trade area estimation, spatial dimensions of retailing.

Geog 153E - The Geography of Everyday Life, (HS), 4.0 - Golledge

Prerequisite: Geography 5. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

People have a common sense understanding of geographical environments. This course explores such understandings, formalizes the spatial dimensions and relations of everyday activities, and relates them to human spatial abilities.

Geog 155 - Geography of Latin America, (R), 4.0 - Carr

Prerequisite: Geography 5 or Global Studies 1 or 2 or Environmental Studies 1 or 2 or 3. Lecture, 3 hours.

El Pueblo, a vila, li tenamit: whatever you call where you live, geography matters. Why are human and physical patterns inscribed where they are on the Latin American landscape? And what are the economic, political, social, and environmental causes and consequences of human-environment interactions across the diverse region of Latin America?

Geog 158 - Geography of The California Current, (R), 4.0 - Siegel

Prerequisites: Geography 3A-B. Recommended preparation: Geography 104. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Introduction to the marine resources off the California coast. The interplay of oceanographic, climatic, biogeochemical, and geologic factors and the influences of man will be addressed. Topics will include: climate, circulation, biogeography, fisheries, marine mammals, petroleum, pollution, and exploration history.

Geog 159 - Geography of Europe, (R), 4.0 - Couclelis

Lecture, 3 hours.

A systematic approach to the study of the human and physical resources of Europe. Special emphasis placed on the spatial aspects of urban, economic, and social processes.

Geog 161 - World Agriculture, Food, and Population, (R), 4.0 - Cleveland

Prerequisites: upper-division standing. Same course as Anthropology 149 and Environmental Studies 149. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Evolution, current status, and alternative futures of agriculture, food, and population worldwide. Achieving environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable food systems; soil, water, crops, energy, and labor; diversity, stability, and ecosystems management; farmer and scientist knowledge and collaboration; common property management.

Geog 162A - Environmental Water Quality, (PS), 4.0 - Loaiciga

Same course as Environmental Studies 162A. Recommended preparation: Geography 3B, lower-division biology, and chemistry. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

Human contamination of aquatic environments with emphasis on surface waters, groundwaters, and oceans. Water quality characteristics, modeling, and modification. Legislative framework and methods of pollution control. (Spring)

Geog 163 - Ocean Circulation, (PS), 4.0 - Siegel, Washburn

Prerequisite: Geography 104. Not open for credit to students who have completed Geography 163A. Lecture, 3 hours.

Examination of the dynamic processes controlling the general circulation of the ocean. Quantitative methods are used to explain wind and buoyancy-driven circulation patterns and the ocean's role in global climate.

Geog 165 - Waves and Tides in the Ocean, (PS), 4.0 - Washburn, Siegel

Prerequisite: Geography 104. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Examination of waves and tides in the ocean. Topics include surface waves, wave generation, internal waves, tides, and tide raising forces. Measurement techniques are also discussed.

Geog 166 - Physical Climatology, (PS), 4.0 - Michaelsen

Prerequisite: Geography 110 with a minimum grade C. Recommended preparation: Mathematics 3C or equivalent. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.

Study of the processes which create the earth's climate. Flows of energy and material in the atmosphere and interactions with the surface. Large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns. Spatial and temporal variability. Climate modeling.

Geog 167 - Biogeography: The Study of Plant and Animal Distributions, (PS), 4.0 - Still

Prerequisite: Geography 3A or 3B or Environmental Studies 2 or EEMB 2 or Geology 2. Same course as Environmental Studies 167. Recommended preparation: a prior course in EEMB. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Basic processes governing geographic distribution patterns of biota, including migration, evolution, isolation, and endemism. Biogeographic regions and their histories and an introduction to island biogeography. Emphasis on plants and plant geography. One one-day field trip.

Geog 169 - Cultural and Biological Diversity of Food Plants, (PS), 4.0 - Cleveland

Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Same course as Anthropology 158 and Environmental Studies 158. Recommended preparation: Geography 161 or Environmental Studies 149 or Anthropology 149. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

The evolution of food plants from domestication to genetic engineering. Patterns of diversity around the world in small-scale, traditionally- based and industrial communities. Class participation in project on local olive diversity includes field work.

Geog 170 - Introduction to Vegetation Analysis, (PS), 4.0 - Still, Staff

Prerequisites: Geography 3B and 167. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.

Theory and application of natural vegetation classification, ordination, mapping, and inventorying. Includes applications of remote sensing, field sampling techniques, and data analysis. Lab involves calculation and computation methods and implementation of computer programs for vegetation analysis.

Geog 171BT - Biotechnology, Food, and Agriculture, (PS), 4.0 - Cleveland

Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Same course as Anthropology 166BT and Environnmental Studies 166BT. Course offered every other year. Recommended preparation: Geography 161 or Environmental Studies 149 or Anthropology 149. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Social, cultural, ethical, biological, and environmental issues surrounding biotechnology (BT) and the food system. Includes theory and method of BT; scientific, social and political control of BT; effect of BT on genetic diversity, small-scale farmers, the environment, food supply, consumer health.

Geog 171FP - mall-Scale Food Production, (PS), 4.0 - Cleveland

Prerequisite: Geography 161 or Environmental Studies 149 or Anthropology 149. Same course as Anthropology 166FP and Environmental Studies 166FP. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Biological, ecological, social, and economic principles of small-scale food production and their practical applications. Includes each student cultivating a garden plot; lab exercises, field trips to local farms and gardens.

Geog 172 - Intermediate Geographical Data Analysis, (T), 5.0 - Kyriakidis

Prerequisites: PSTAT 5AA-ZZ or EEMB 30 or Psychology 5 or Communication 87. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Statistical analysis of geographical data. Topics include spatial auto-correlation, multiple regression in a spatial context, and introductory methods for the statistical analysis of point, area (lattice) and continuous spatial data. Lab includes the use of statistical software for carrying out analyses of various spatial data types. (Winter)

Geog 175 - Environmental Data Analysis, (T), 5.0 - Roberts

Prerequisites: Geography 3A, 3B, and 110. Recommended preparation: Geography 102. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

Introduction to measurement and interpretation of physical-environmental data (temperature, humidity, precipitation) and integrated environmental measures (e.g. potential evapotranspiration). Working with micrometeorological towers deployed across an environmental gradient, students develop and test hypothesis using real-time tower data.

Geog 176A - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, (T), 4.0 - Clarke

Recommended preparation: Geography 12 and 14. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours.

Introduction to modern spatial data processing, development, implementation, and functions of geographic information systems; relations between GIS and remote sensing; and applications of geographic information systems to a variety of environmental issues. (Fall)

Geog 176B - Technical Issues in Geographic Information Systems, (T), 4.0 - Goodchild

Prerequisites: Geography 176A with a minimum grade of C; concurrent enrollment in Geography 176BL. Lecture, 3 hours.

Study of the technical issues underlying Geographic Information Systems, including coordinate systems and analytic geometry, database models and structures, algorithms, and analytical procedures. (Winter)

Geog 176BL - Lab in Geographic Information Systems I, (T), 1.0 - Goodchild

Prerequisites: Geography 176A with a minimum grade of C; concurrent enrollment in Geography 176B. Laboratory, 3 hours.

Laboratory analysis of digital geographic information from physical and social sources, emphasizing the use of standard geographic information system software to illustrate techniques of spatial analysis, map digitizing, digital map display, and decision support. (Winter)

Geog 176C - GIS Design and Applications, (T), 5.0 - Staff

Prerequisites: Geography 176B with a minimum grade of C. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

Applying GIS theory and techniques to solve spatial problems in land and resource management, utilities, and municipal government. Lectures will cover all stages of a GIS project, e.g., planning, design, analysis, and presentation of results. In labs, students collaborate in groups to design, develop, and present a GIS pilot study. (Spring)

Geog 180 - Geography of the Information Society, (HS), 4.0 - Couclelis

Prerequisite: Geography 5; upper-division standing. Recommended preparation: Geography 108. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Examination of urban, regional, and global trends in human activity and interaction caused by the spread of electronic technologies. Topics include land-use change, telecommuting, the “virtual geographies” of the Internet, issues of democracy and power, and planning in the information age.

Geog 182 - Global Cities in the Information Age, (HS), 4.0 - Couclelis

Prerequisite: Geography 5. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Study of the economic, social, and political networks that link together cities of global importance. Specializations and roles of global cities in the information age economy. Examination of individual cities at the top tiers of the global urban hierarchy.

Geog 184A - Introduction to Cartographic Programming, (T), 4.0 - Clarke

Prerequisite: Computer Science 12. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.

Introduces the student to cartographic programming principles. Instruction will emphasize structured decomposition, device independence and reusability in cartographic software. Lab work will provide students with hands-on experience with implementing a reusable cartographic library.

Geog 184C - Geographic Visualization, (T), 4.0 - Staff

Prerequisite: Geography 12 or 118 or 176A. Lecture, 3 hours.

Examines current issues and approaches in cartography and geographic visualization (GVIS), focusing on the use of visual representations to facilitate thinking, problem solving, and decision making in cartography. Labs provide hands-on experience in constructing interactive cartographic visualization with current hardware and software.

Geog 185A - Geography Planning and Policy Making, (HS), 4.0 - Couclelis

Prerequisite: Geography 5 or Environmental Studies 116. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Relevance of geographic knowledge and skills to aspects of planning and policy making. Includes review of core concepts in decision making, planning theory, systems analysis, information systems, urban and regional modeling, forecasting, impact analysis, implementation of decisions, planning policies.

Geog 185B - Environmental Issues and Location Decision Making, (HS), 4.0 - Church

Prerequisite: Geography 3A or 3B or 5 or Environmental Studies 135A. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.

Introduction to decision making techniques with regard to land use allocation and planning. Special emphasis on addressing conflicts involving environmental concerns and multiple objectives. Examples involving water resources development, corridor location (rights-of-way, e.g., transmission lines), preservation of endangered species, disposal of solid waste, and power plant siting are presented. (Spring)

Geog 185C - Local and Regional Economic Analysis, (HS), 4.0 - Sweeney

Prerequisite: Geography 108 or 109. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.

Introduces methods of economic analysis used in local/regional policy analysis and planning. Course modules focus on planning and policy issues in California related to interregional income equality, industry structure/competitiveness, and regional occupational labor markets.

Geog 185D - Urban and Environmental Systems Analysis, (HS), 4.0 - Church

Prerequisite: Geography 3A or 3B or 108. Recommended preparation: Mathematics 3A or 34A. Lecture, 3 hours.

Applications of operations research techniques and decision analysis in structuring approaches to urban environmental problems. Examples are drawn from problems in facility location, regional models, transportation and other networks, utility corridors and similar problems.

Geog 190 - Location Theory and Modeling, (HS), 4.0 - Church

Prerequisite: Geography 5 or 108. Recommended preparation: Mathematics 3A or 34A. Lecture, 3 hours.

A survey of the basic types of location problems encountered in the modern world and techniques used by analysts in government and industry to solve such problems. Relationships to Classic Location Theory and Models will be stressed. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with actual location models on a computer.

Geog 191 - Introduction to Optimization Methods for Geographic Problems, (T), 4.0 - Church

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A or 34A; upper-division standing. Lecture, 3 hours.

Introduction to "Operations Research" methods that are used in the analysis of geographic problems, including linear programming, network, integer programming, and dynamic programming. Example problems involving spatial and temporal decision making are emphasized.

Geog 191L - Laboratory in Optimization Methods for Geographic Problems, (T), 1.0 - Church

Prerequisite: Geography 191 (may be taken concurrently). Laboratory, 1 hour.

Computer laboratory utilizing special optimization programs and computer graphics devices.

Geog 193 - Internship in Geography, (dependent upon content), 1.0-4.0 - Staff

Prerequisites: upper-division standing in geography; consent of department. Students must have an overall grade-point average of 3.0. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units but only 4 units may count toward the major. Field, 3-12 hours.

Practical experience and research on geographical problems under faculty direction as interns with local, state, and federal agencies, with private research and development firms, and with other business organizations. Periodic and final reports required.

Geog 194 - Field Studies in Geography, (dependent upon content), 1.0-4.0 - Staff

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. May require course fee. Field, 10-40 hours.

Field-based investigation of the geographic characteristics of specific places and regions. Human and/or physical phenomena may be emphasized. Field trips may include visits to parks, industrial sites, government facilities, wildlands, or urban areas. Scope, emphasis, and requirement subject to change.

Geog 195AA-ZZ - Selected Topics in Geography, (dependent upon content), 2.0-4.0 - Staff

Prerequisite: upper-division standing in geography. May be repeated once for credit provided subject matter differs. Lecture, 2-4 hours.

Geographic curriculum content that lies outside regularly scheduled courses. New classes under development or taught temporarily. Course number-letter combination reflects instructor. Content varies.

Geog 198 - Readings in Geography, (dependent upon content), 1.0-2.0 - Staff

Prerequisites: upper-division standing; completion of at least two upper-division courses in geography; consent of instructor. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 units; no more than 5 may be applied to the major. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined.

Designed to provide in-depth directed inquiry into a topic of interest to the student. (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)

Geog 199 - Independent Studies, (dependent upon content), 1.0-5.0 - Staff

Independent geographical research conducted under the guidance of Geography faculty. Topic and scope varies, to be specified by student and supervisory faculty member prior to registration.

Geog 199RA - Independent Research Assistance in Geography, (dependent upon content), 1.0-5.0 - Staff

Selected research under the direction of a faculty member.

(Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)

Updated January 11, 2008