300
Introduction to skills geographers use to conduct research. Examines major methods geographers use for obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting data. Prerequisites:
GEO 105, 120QR, 121, 203QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
Concepts and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Acquiring, organizing, managing, and analyzing geographic data; visualizing and communicating geographic information. Prerequisite:
GEO 203QR.
Credits
3(2-2)
Introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of remote sensing of the Earth. Prerequisite:
GEO 203QR. Pre/Co-requisites: One of the following:
GEO 105,
ENV 101,
BIO 240, ENS 101,
GEL 100.
Credits
3(2-2)
The course deals with stream waters and their alteration of the landscape. Stresses the interaction of water, land and human activity. Prerequisite:
GEO 210.
Credits
3(2-2)
Geographical analysis of contemporary global issues, including trans- border migrations, regional impact of climate change, resource disputes, regional economic imbalances, and ethno-territorial conflicts. Prerequisites: GEO 120 or 121.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of world production, exchange, and consumption of agricultural commodities with emphasis upon the problems associated with food shortages and the areas most severely affected. This course is approved for offering in an online or hybrid format. Recommended: One of the following: GEO 120,
GEO 121,
GEO 105.
Credits
3(3-0)
Principles and theories of economic geography, the global interrelationships of regional and local economic activities, and the effects of technology on spatial economic structures. Recommended:
GEO 121, junior standing, or at least 3 credits in BUS, FIN, ECO, or MKT. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Spatial patterns of fertility, mortality, and migration, and the processes underlying those patterns. Population growth, distribution, problems and policies. Recommended: One of the following: GEO 120, 121, junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Interrelated nature of the growth of human activity and the resulting spatial expression. Impact of growth on environment. Prerequisite: GEO 120.
Credits
3(3-0)
Quantitative analysis of modern resource utilization; systematic examination of U.S. water and power distribution infrastructure; sociometric analysis of attitude and perception data regarding natural resources. Prerequisite:
GEO 105 or 120 or
GEL 100 or 101 or 105 or 130 or
PHS 151 or
ENV 101. Recommended: STA 282 or
MTH 107.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of land use planning history, concepts and techniques. Analysis of federal, state, and local government roles in planning. Examination of specific land use programs. Prerequisites:
GEO 203QR; 3 additional credit hours in GEO or PSC.
Credits
3(3-0)
Landscapes reflect culture, environmental interactions, and land use. Emphasis on the form, function, and spatial pattern of professionally planned and ordinary landscapes alike. Prerequisite:
ENV 101 or
GEO 120QR or 121 or 331 or
HST 302 or 319.
Credits
3(3-0)
A lecture/field course introducing the physical, chemical, and biotic properties of soils, soil classification and mapping, and soil resource issues. Identical to
BIO 334. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites:
CHM 120 or 131; one of the following:
GEO 105,
GEL 100, 101, 105, 130QR; or
BIO 212, 213 with a C- or better.
Credits
3(2-2)
Cross Listed Courses
BIO 334
Physical, biological and anthropogenic influences on the world distribution of plant and animal life. Prerequisites:
BIO 111; One of
GEO 105, 120QR,
ENV 101 or
ENS 101QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
The rise of cities and urbanization. Human use of urban space. The city as environment. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid formats. Recommended:
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
An overview of US and world history from geographic and ecological perspectives, focusing on the expansion/contraction of empires, spatial interactions, and technology/resources. Prerequisites: Junior standing, 12 hours of geography and/or history.
Credits
3(3-0)
Areal characteristics and territorial problems of states, including internal regional relations, border disputes, and colonial areas. Selected world problems. Recommended:
GEO 121.
Credits
3(3-0)
A geographic analysis of the developing world focusing on processes of environmental, demographic, and socioeconomic change, particularly since World War II. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Recommended: 9 hours of social science courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Physical environment, resources, economic activities, population patterns, and inter-regional relationships of United States and Canada. Recommended: One of:
GEO 105, 120, 121, junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Causes and societal impacts of natural and human-induced environmental catastrophes such as fires, explosions, infrastructure failures, industrial pollution, and interaction of natural disasters and human- environment. Prerequisite: One of following:
ENV 101,
ENS 101QR,
GEO 120QR,
SEP 300QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
Geographic characteristics of the continent, its regions, and economic and political systems since WWII. National characteristics of culture, human/land relationships and international involvements. Recommended:
GEO 121; junior standing. Although no prerequisites are expected, students should be familiar with concepts common to geography, regional and social sciences.
Credits
3(3-0)
Geographic characteristics of Latin America from colonization to present. Regions are interpreted by analysis of geographical elements and their interrelationships. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Recommended:
GEO 121 or at least 3 credits in a social science. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Various geography topics offered at an advanced undergraduate level. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Discussion of China's physical environment and the geographic patterns of social, political, and economic processes. China's dynamic roles in world geopolitics and global economy. Prerequisite:
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Geographic analysis of the interrelationships between Michigan’s geomorphology, biogeography, climate, resource use and protection, agriculture, land division, transportation, demography, economic and urban development. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Exploration of topics in geography agreed upon by student and instructor. Only 1-3 credits can be earned within one registration period. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)