Geography (GEOG)

GEOG 1010 Physical Geology

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

Students will learn the fundamental processes that shape the earth. Topic areas include minerals, rocks, and ores; the surface features and internal character of the earth; and the forces that are constantly changing it. This is a non-lab course.

GEOG 1020 World Regional Geography

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

This course expands students’ knowledge of the world through a study of the major global regions. It focuses on understanding regional patterns around the world, geographic processes contributing to the character and diversity of regions, and contemporary regional and global issues.

GEOG 1050 Physical Geography

4.0 credit hours

75.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours + 30.0 Lab Hours

An introduction to the forces, events, materials, and organisms that contribute to our physical environment. Includes topics dealing with weather, earth materials, climate, weathering, landforms, ecosystems and environmental regions. NOTE: Applicable to the physical sciences requirements at most institutions. Laboratory required.

GEOG 1051 Physical Geography Lab

0.0 credit hours

0 Classroom Hours

Lab for Physical Geography.

GEOG 1400 Cultural Geography

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

A study of the role of place in human settlement and other patterns of social activity. Considers variations in human life around the world.

GEOG 2980 Directed Study

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

Directed Study

GEOG 2990 Special Topics

3.0 credit hours

45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours

Special topic course description upon request.