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GEOG 101 - Population Geography
Analysis of global patterns of human population. Population composition, fertility/mortality, migration are considered. Theories of population change and environmental impacts. (P1)
Credits (3)
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GEOG 103 - Cultural Geography
Interrelations of man, earth, and culture; the geography of race, language, religion; political and economic patterns; population growth and movements. (P6)
Credits (3)
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GEOG 150 - Environmental Geography
Survey of man’s physical habitat, including weather and climate, soils, vegetation, and landforms; emphasis on phenomena that most influence man.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 221 - Introduction to Geospatial Analysis
Principles and methods of geospatial analysis. Discussion of the analysis and display of spatial data including introductory concepts of remote sensing and geographic information systems.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 300 - Weather and Climate
Meteorology (temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation, winds, radiation); global heat budget, C02 cycle, jet stream, air masses, fronts, storms; global distribution of climate.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 302 - Geomorphology
Classification, description, origin, and development of landforms; relationships to underlying structures and climates. This course is cross-listed with GEOL 302. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab; field trip.
Prerequisites PREQ: 150 and GEOL 150.
Credits (4)
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GEOG 305 - Soils and Hydrology
Soil genesis, properties, and classification; the hydrologic cycle; surface runoff and groundwater; water budgets and water quality; management of soils and water. This course is cross-listed with GEOL 305. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (4)
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GEOG 322 - Cartography
Map design and construction; basic projects, data gathering, and display methods. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (4)
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GEOG 324 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
Interpretation and applications of remote sensing; satellite and aerial imagery, elementary photography, stereoscopic viewing, and photomapping. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: GEOG 221
Credits (4)
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GEOG 350 - Economic Geography
Principles governing world distribution and production of economic and natural resources.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 389 - Cooperative Education in Geography
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits (1 or 3, R15)
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GEOG 400 - Natural Regions of North America
Regions of the United States and Canada; landforms, geology, climates, soils, vegetation, water; emphasis on features most affecting man.
Prerequisites PREQ: 150 or GEOL 150.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 402 - Conservation of Natural Resources
Quantity, quality, and distribution of resources in the United States; dilemma of increasing demand on a dwindling resource base.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 424 - Advanced Remote Sensing
Interpretation and application of remotely sensed data on the earth’s physical and cultural environments; major project required.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor. 3 Lecture. 3 Lab.
Credits (4)
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GEOG 440 - Regional Geography
Physical, economic, and social aspects of the geography of a selected region (Asia, Europe, USSR, Africa, North America, Middle East, Latin America). (P6)
Prerequisites Only three hours may count toward liberal studies credit.
Credits (3, R12)
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GEOG 441 - Geography of Appalachia
Physical, economic, and cultural aspects of the Appalachian Region. Analysis of locational patterns of environmental and human characteristics.
Prerequisites PREQ: Junior/senior standing.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 444 - Political Geography
Territorial and cultural elements in the formation of national and international boundaries; case studies.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 460 - Urban and Regional Land Use Planning
Principles and practices of urban regional planning; types of planning reports; applications to North Carolina.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 462 - Introduction to Urban Geography
Study of the spatial structure and function of urban places; theories of city origin and growth.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 464 - Industrial Location and Community Development
Measures of manufacturing; location theory; decision-making factors in the location of industry; community development planning practices.
Prerequisites PREQ: 350 or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 483 - Internship in Geography
Practical application of academic training in an approved agency under faculty super-vision. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites PREQ: Junior standing.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 484 - Internship in Geography
Practical application of academic training in an approved agency under faculty super-vision. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites PREQ: Junior standing.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 485 - Internship in Geography
Practical application of academic training in an approved agency under faculty super-vision. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites PREQ: Junior standing.
Credits (3)
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GEOG 491 - Topics in Geography
Presentation and discussion of subjects of current interest.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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GEOG 493 - Special Problems
Directed individual research on selected topics.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits (1-3, R6)
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GEOG 495 - Senior Seminar in Geography
Readings in historical/philosophical foundations and currents topics in geography. Written and oral presentation of student research. 3 Seminar.
Prerequisites PREQ: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits (3)
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