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GEOG123Causes and Implications of Global Change (3 credits)
Also offered as AOSC123 and GEOL123. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: AOSC123, GEOG123, GEOL123, or METO123. A unique experience in integrating physical, chemical, geological, and biological sciences with geographical, economic, sociological, and political knowledge skills toward a better understanding of global change. Review of environmental science relating to weather and climate change, acid precipitation, ozone holes, global warming, and impacts on biology, agriculture, and human behavior. Study of the natural, long- term variability of the global environment, and what influence mankind may have in perturbing it from its natural evolution. Concepts of how physical, biological, and human behavioral systems interact, and the repercussions which may follow human endeavors. The manner in which to approach decision and policy making related to global change.
Section 101 E., and (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 12-12:50, F 9-9:50
Section 102 E., and (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 12-12:50, F 11-11:50
Section 103 E., and (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MWF 12-12:50
Section 104 E., and (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 9:30-10:20, MW 12-12:50
Section 105 E., and (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 11-11:50, MW 12-12:50
Section 106 E., and (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 12-12:50, F 9-9:50
Section 107 E., and (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 9:30-10:20, MW 12-12:50
Section 108 E., and (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MWF 12-12:50
Section 109 E., and (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 11-11:50, MW 12-12:50
Section 110 E., and (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 12-12:50, F 10-10:50
GEOG130Developing Countries (3 credits)
An introduction to the geographic characteristics of the development problems and prospects of developing countries. Spatial distribution of poverty, employment, migration and urban growth, agricultural productivity, rural development, policies and international trade. Portraits of selected developing countries.
Section 101 Luna, R (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 9:30-10:20, MW 11-11:50
Section 102 Luna, R (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MWTh 11-11:50
Section 103 Luna, R (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 11-11:50, F 12-12:50
Section 104 Luna, R (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 11-11:50, F 9-9:50
Section 105 Luna, R (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 11-11:50, F 10-10:50
Section 106 Luna, R (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 11-11:50, F 10-10:50
Section 107 Luna, R (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 9:30-10:20, MW 11-11:50
Section 108 Luna, R (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 12:30-1:20, MW 11-11:50
Section 109 Luna, R (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MWTh 11-11:50
Section 110 Luna, R (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MWF 11-11:50
GEOG170Maps and Map Use (3 credits)
An exploration of ways in which maps are produced, including how data are gathered using remote sensing, how data are analyzed in geographic information systems, and how data are presented in cartographic form. Development of skills in map reading, data interpretation and analysis, environmental analysis, and user-oriented presentations.
Section 101 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 12:30-1:20, MW 1-1:50
Section 102 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 11-11:50, MW 1-1:50
Section 103 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 1-1:50, F 9-9:50
Section 104 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 1-1:50, F 9-9:50
Section 105 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 9:30-10:20, MW 1-1:50
Section 106 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 1-1:50, F 11-11:50
Section 107 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 11-11:50, MW 1-1:50
Section 108 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 9:30-10:20, MW 1-1:50
Section 109 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 12:30-1:20, MW 1-1:50
Section 110 , STAFFF (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 1-1:50, F 10-10:50
GEOG202Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits)
Introduction to what geographers do and how they do it. Systematic study of issues regarding social and cultural systems from a global to a local scale. Looks at the distribution of these variables and answers the question "Why here, and not there"?
Section 101 Geores, M (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 2-2:50, F 9-9:50
Section 102 Geores, M (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 12:30-1:20, MW 2-2:50
Section 103 Geores, M (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 2-2:50, F 12-12:50
Section 104 Geores, M (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 2-2:50, F 11-11:50
Section 105 Geores, M (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 2-2:50, F 9-9:50
Section 106 Geores, M (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 11-11:50, MW 2-2:50
Section 107 Geores, M (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 9:30-10:20, MW 2-2:50
Section 108 Geores, M (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 11-11:50, MW 2-2:50
Section 109 Geores, M (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) Th 9:30-10:20, MW 2-2:50
Section 110 Geores, M (24 seats open, out of 24 seats.) MW 2-2:50, F 11-11:50
GEOG212 (PermReq)Introduction to Human Geography Laboratory (1 credits)
Pre- or corequisite: GEOG202. For GEOG majors only. Introduction to the basic methods and techniques employed in human geography.
Section 101 Berndtson, R (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) M 9-11:00
GEOG306Introduction to Quantitative Methods for the Geographic Environmental Sciences (3 credits)
Also offered as GEOG398Q. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG398Q or GEOG306. Formerly GEOG 398Q. Essentials in the quantitative analysis of spatial and other data, with a particular emphasis on statistics and programming. Topics include data display, data description and summary, statistical inference and significance tests, analysis of variance, correlation, regression, and some advanced concepts, such as matrix methods, principal component analysis, and spatial statistics. Students will develop expertise in data analysis using advanced statistical software. Students must pay a $40 lab fee.
Section 101 Yeo, I (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) MW 11-11:50, F 9-11:00
Section 102 Yeo, I (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) MW 11-11:50, F 11-1:00
GEOG310Maryland and Adjacent Areas (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG310 or GEOG321. Formerly GEOG 321. The physical environment, natural resources, and population in relation to agriculture, industry, transport, and trade in the State of Maryland and adjacent areas.
Section 101 Eney, A (60 seats open, out of 60 seats.) MWF 3-3:50
GEOG340Geomorphology (3 credits)
Survey of landform types and role of processes in their generation. Frequency of occurrence and implications for land utilization. Emphasis on coastal, fluvial, and glacial landforms in different environmental settings. Landform regions of Maryland.
Section 101 Kearney, M (60 seats open, out of 60 seats.) TuTh 9:30-10:45
GEOG342Introduction to Biogeography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG201. Recommended: GEOG211. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG342 or GEOG347. Formerly GEOG 347. The principles of biogeography, including the patterns, processes and distributions of living organisms from local to global scales, aspects of ecophysiology, population and community ecology and evolutionary biology. Spatial processes in the biosphere will be covered.
Section 101 Prince, S (50 seats open, out of 50 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45
GEOG372Remote Sensing (3 credits)
Principles of remote sensing in relation to photographic, thermal infrared and radar imaging. Methods of obtaining quantitative information from remotely-sensed images. Interpretation of remotely-sensed images emphasizing the study of spatial and environmental relationships. Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.
Section 101 Kellner, J (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) Th 9-11:00, MW 9-10:15
Section 102 Kellner, J (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) Th 11-1:00, MW 9-10:15
GEOG376Introduction to Computer Programming for GIS (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG373 or permission of department. Corequisite: MATH130, MATH140, or MATH220. Introduces conceptual and practical aspects of programming for geographic applications. The main focus is on developing a solid understanding of basic programming techniques irrespective of the specific programming language including variables, looping, conditional statements, nesting, math, strings, and other concepts. In addition, students will develop a proficiency in applying these basic programming principles to manipulating spatial data sources within the Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Section 101 Loboda, T (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) Th 11-1:00, MW 12-12:50
Section 102 Loboda, T (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) MW 12-12:50, F 9-11:00
GEOG410Washington, D.C.: Past and Present (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG410 or GEOG454. Formerly GEOG454. Development of the Washington, D.C. area from its origin as the Federal Capital to its role as a major metropolitan area. The geographic setting, the L'Enfant Plan and its modification, the federal government role, residential and commercial structure. The growth of Washington's suburbs.
Section 101 Zlatic, M (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) Tu 2-4:30
GEOG413Migration: Latin America and the United States (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG313 or permission of department. Recommended: HIST250, USLT201, or LASC234. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG413 or GEOG498M. Formerly GEOG498M. Develops an understanding of the push and pull factors that have contributed to human mobility (migration) that has transformed the Americas. The class is divided in two parts: immigration and emigration from Latin American and Latin America migration to the United States. We will be interested in studying the migration shifts that have occurred in Latin America and the theories that help explain them. The themes that will be addressed are the history of migration with Latin America and to North America, the impact of this migration on both sending and receiving countries, and the various policy strategies and issues concerning migration.
Section 101 Luna, R (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) TuTh 11-12:15
GEOG415Land Use, Climate Change, and Sustainability (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG123, GEOG306, or permission of department. Recommended: GEOG201/211, GEOG340, GEOG342, or GEOG331. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG415 or GEOG498D. Formerly GEOG 498D. The issues of climate change and land use change as two interlinked global and regional environmental issues and their implications for society and resource use are explored.
Section 101 Ellicott, E (50 seats open, out of 50 seats.) TuTh 12:30-1:45
GEOG435Population Geography (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG422 or GEOG435. Formerly GEOG 422. The spatial characteristics of population distribution and growth, migration, fertility and mortality from a global perspective. Basic population-environmental relationships; carrying capacity, density, relationships to national development.
Section 101 Zlatic, M (50 seats open, out of 50 seats.) TuTh 11-12:15
GEOG441The Coastal Ocean (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG140 or equivalent; or permission of department. Recommended: GEOG201 and GEOG211. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG441 or GEOG498C. Formerly GEOG498C. Introduction to coastal oceanography, focusing on the physical, biological, and geological aspects of ocean areqs on the inner continental shelves. Wave, currents, and tidal dynamics of bays, open coast, estuaries, and deltas. Sedimentary environments of major coastal types. Ecology and biogeochemical relationships, including benthic and planktonic characteristics. Coastal evolution with sea level rise. Human impacts: eutrophication, modification of sedimentation. The coastal future: rising sea level, hypoxia, and increased storminess.
Section 101 Kearney, M (40 seats open, out of 40 seats.) MW 11-12:15
GEOG445Climatology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG345. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG445 or GEOG446. Formerly GEOG 446. Quantitative investigations into the Earth's radiation balance, water cycle, and the interrelationship of climate and vegetation. Methodologies in climate research. Case studies related to global climatic change.
Section 101 Vermote, E (50 seats open, out of 50 seats.) TuTh 5-6:15
GEOG473Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG373. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG473 or GEOG482. Formerly GEOG 482. Analytical uses of geographic information systems; data models for building geographic data bases; types of geographic data and spatial problems; practical experience using advanced software for thematic domains such as terrain analysis, land suitability modeling, demographic analysis, and transportation studies. There is a $40.00 lab fee for this course.
Section 101 Zhou, N (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) W 9-11:00, Tu 5-7:00
Section 102 Zhou, N (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) W 11-1:00, Tu 5-7:00
Section 103 Zhou, N (25 seats open, out of 25 seats.) Tu 5-7:00, Th 9-11:00
GEOG600Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Introduces students to current trends and developments in human geography in the areas of geography as social science, space and place, and human dimensions of global change, and to research procedures in this field.
Section 101 , STAFFF (40 seats open, out of 40 seats.) M 3-5:30
GEOG606Quantitative Spatial Analysis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG 305; or permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG 605 or GEOG 606. Formerly GEOG 605. Multivariate statistical method applications to spatial problems. Linear and non-linear correlation and regression, factor analysis, cluster analysis. Spatial statistics including: trend surfaces, sequences, point distributions. Applications orientation. The course has a $40 lab fee.
Section 101 Yeo, I (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) Tu 2-4:30
GEOG614Human Dimensions of Global Change (3 credits)
The intersection of human and biophysical systems from the vantage point of the impact of human actions on the environment are examined. The impact of the biophysical environment on humans is also discussed.
Section 101 Hubacek, K (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) W 3:30-6:00
GEOG672Biophysics of Optical Remote Sensing (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG472 or equivalent; or permission of department. Biophysical principles, phenomena and processes underlying multispectral remote sensing in the optical portion of the EM spectrum. Includes computer-based exercises that explore the biophysical basis of land patterns and dynamics observed in remote sensing data. Students must pay a $40 lab fee.
Section 101 Goward, S (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) W 1-3:30
GEOG674GIS Spatial Databases (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG473 or equivalent. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG674 or GEOG696. Formerly GEOG 696. Introduces fundamental concepts and practical skills required to design, implement and use GIS databases. Students will learn to store and represent geospatial data in databases, design and create a spatial database, manage and query geospatial data, and deliver and present geospatial data. Students must pay a $40 lab fee.
Section 101 Zhou, N (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) M 5:30-8:00
GEOG676Programming for GIS (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOG306 or equivalent and GEOG373 or equivalent. An introduction to programming for geography. Introduces the concepts of computer programming as applied to geography and geographic information systems. Implementation language is Visual Basic. This course has a $40.00 lab fee.
Section 101 Giglio, L (20 seats open, out of 20 seats.) Th 5-7:30

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