Offers coverage of world regions not usually covered in other geography courses, or in-depth examinations of specific subregions. Topics covered include: elements of climate and physical landscapes; political and economic systems and their historical development and dynamics; social and cultural processes and landscapes. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours under different subtitles.
Provides supervised professional experience in public and private sector positions, and is intended to introduce students to the skills and working environments of careers in geography. Students should consult with a geography faculty member in advance of registering for this class.
This course examines the relationship between political economics and the biophysical environment and seeks to understand the challenges of development, agriculture, gender divisions of labor, and the representation of nature in the context of the globalization of economic relations.
An analysis of urban and regional planning with emphasis on the contemporary urban and regional planning activities.
Course is intended to provide a capstone experience in geographical research and problem-solving through demonstrating students' ability to identify an appropriate research topic in geography; developing and implementing appropriate research strategy; and presenting research results. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
An introduction to the geographic patterning of biological diversity, exploring its origins, dynamics, and present trends. Examines the interplay among physical conditions, ecological interactions, evolutionary processes, and the historical movements of organisms and land masses as they have combined to affect the distribution of species, with particular attention to the application of biogeographic knowledge to current problems of species loss and conservation.
Individualized study and/or research intended to provide opportunities for students to explore topics in more depth than is offered in existing courses, or to address topics not covered in existing courses. Students work with a faculty supervisor in defining a specific area of study, appropriate learning objectives, and suitable evaluation criteria. Course format may range from critical reading of selected literatures to innovative research projects. Students should identify and consult with faculty supervisor well in advance of registration for this course.
The application of the methods of systematic geography to particular special studies in topical areas, such as conservation, urban areas, climatology, cartography, or others. May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Contemporary geographic concepts and theories are examined with emphasis on concepts within human geography, especially with reference to the economic, urban, cultural, and population subfields within the discipline.
In-depth study and application of one or more research methods/techniques (e.g., qualitative methods, ethnography, textual analysis, visual analysis, GIS). Intended to offer M.A. and Ph.D. students advanced methodological specialization in geography. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
