GEO - Geography
An introduction to the physical processes of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere and the global distribution of climate, soils, and vegetation. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Satisfies University Program laboratory requirement. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the use of maps to observe, describe, and analyze environmental change due to natural and human causes. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences).
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course is an introduction to human geography that provides geographical perspectives on population, the economy, politics, urbanization, and culture. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. This course may be offered as writing intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Nature of atmospheric processes, weather, and climate – why and how they vary over the surface of the Earth and related human influences and impacts.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Fundamentals of geographic information science - including spatial data gathering, measurement, classification, analysis, display and map interpretation. Current computer mapping technologies are used in laboratory. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Quantitative Reasoning. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Science)
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the properties and movements of ocean waters; to marine life, the ocean floors, and the effects of the oceans on humans. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Identical to
GEL 205, credit may not be earned in both courses. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
GEL 205
Study of geomorphic processes affecting the evolution and distribution of landforms; quantitative study of the regional physical landscape; analysis of human-landscape interactions. Prerequisite:
GEO 105 or
GEL 101 or 100 or 105 or 130.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 105 or GEL 101 or GEL 100 or GEL 105 or GEL 130
Corequisites
None.
Introduces students to unmanned aerial systems (drone) technology, safe mission management, and FAA regulations for Part 107 certification. Identical to BCA 280. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in a hybrid or online format. Recommended: MTH 105 or higher.
Credits
2(2-1)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
BCA 280
Introduction to skills geographers use to conduct research. Examines major methods geographers use for obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting data. Prerequisites: 9 credit hours completed in GEO major/minor, or ENV major.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
9 credit hours completed in GEO major/minor, or ENV major
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
GEO 203QR
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of remote sensing of the Earth. Prerequisite:
GEO 203QR. Recommended: One of:
GEO 105, 120QR,
ENS 101QR,
GEL 130.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 203QR
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
GEO 210
Corequisites
None.
Geographical analysis of contemporary global issues, including immigration, climate change, resource disputes, geopolitics and matters of race, gender, and class. Prerequisites: GEO 120QR or 121WI.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 120QR or GEO 121WI
Corequisites
None.
Study of foodscapes, world cuisines, urban and rural consumption of agricultural commodities emphasizing problems associated with food provisioning, and environmental impacts on agricultural regions. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Sophomore or higher standing. Recommended: One of the following: GEO 120, 121, 105, ENV 101.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Sophomore or higher standing
Corequisites
None.
Principles and theories of economic geography, the global interrelationships of regional and local economic activities, and the effects of technology on spatial economic structures. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Recommended:
GEO 121, or at least 3 credits in BUS, FIN, ECO, or MKT. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
sophomore standing
Corequisites
None.
Spatial patterns of fertility, mortality, and migration, and the processes underlying those patterns. Population growth, distribution, problems and policies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Corequisites
None.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
One of: GEO 121, GEO 317, GEO 105, GEO 120QR, ENV 101, ENS 101QR, SOC 100, JRN 203QR
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
GEO 105 or GEO 120 or GEL 100 or GEL 101 or GEL 105 or GEL 130 or PHS 151 or ENV 101
Corequisites
None.
Study of urban planning history, concepts, and techniques. Evaluate the structure and practice of contemporary urban planning. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and 3 credit hours in GEO, PSC, ENV or FIN. Recommended: GEO 203QR.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
sophomore standing and 3 credit hours in GEO, PSC, ENV or FIN
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
ENV 101 or GEO 120QR or GEO 121 or GEO 331 or HST 302 or HST 319
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
CHM 120 or CHM 131; one of the following: GEO 105, GEL 100, GEL 101, GEL 105, GEL 130QR; or BIO 212, BIO 213 with a C- or better
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
BIO 111; One of GEO 105, GEO 120QR, ENV 101 or ENS 101QR
Corequisites
None.
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 format. Prerequisite:
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Junior standing, 12 hours of geography and/or history
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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: 9 hours of social science courses or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
9 hours of social science courses or junior standing
Corequisites
None.
Geography of the United States and Canada in the context of economic, cultural and environmental connections. The course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: 6 credits in GEO, BIO, ECO, EDU, HST, PSC, or SOC, or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
6 credits in GEO, BIO, ECO, EDU, HST, PSC, or SOC, or junior standing.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
One of following: ENV 101, ENS 101QR, GEO 120QR, SEP 300QR
Corequisites
None.
Geographical analysis of patterns associated with the understanding, representation, and treatment of gender across cultures and regions in the midst of globalization. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Sophomore standing
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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. Pre/Co-requisite:
GEO 105 or
GEO 121 or sophomore standing. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
See course search and registration.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 121 or junior standing
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Junior standing
Corequisites
None.
Exploration of topics in geography agreed upon by student and instructor. Only 1-3 credits can be earned within one registration period. Prerequisite: at least 9 hours of Geography credits.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
at least 9 hours of Geography credits
Corequisites
None.
Study of Geography in the K-12 curriculum including relevant teaching methods, state content standards, and strategies for teaching diverse students. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: junior standing; 12 hours of geography or social sciences.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
junior standing; 12 hours of geography or social sciences
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the Global Positioning System, system operation, data capture, mission planning and data import to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Prerequisites: GEO 203, 303. CR/NC option available.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 203, GEO 303
Corequisites
None.
Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of land use issues, processes and solutions. Integrates innovative urban planning concepts with advanced analytic tools. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
GEO 331, 203QR and senior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 331, GEO 203QR and senior standing.
Corequisites
None.
This capstone course solidifies advanced-level understanding of the discipline of Geography. Students apply geographic knowledge and methods to an advanced-level research project. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Senior standing with a minimum of 21 credits completed in the major.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
Senior standing with a minimum of 21 credits completed in the major
Corequisites
None.
Advanced methods and theories concerning the field of cartography including: cartographic communication and visualization, digital map compilation and multivariate data representation. Prerequisite:
GEO 303 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 303 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Fundamentals of GIS and its applications in environmental, social and economic analysis (for nongeography majors or minors only). This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: GEO 203 or senior standing or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 203 or senior standing or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Advanced techniques of geospatial analysis, with applications in social and environmental systems. Prerequisites:
GEO 303, 308; or
GEO 501; STA 282 or 382 or
BIO 500.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 303, GEO 308; or GEO 501; STA 282 or STA 382 or BIO 500
Corequisites
None.
Concepts and practice of professional mapping technology including 2- dimensional ComputerAided Design (CAD), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and integration between technologies. Prerequisites:
GEO 203QR, 303, 308; or
GEO 501.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 203QR, GEO 303, GEO 308; or GEO 501
Corequisites
None.
Applications of active and passive remote sensing to investigate patterns and processes of the environment. Prerequisites:
GEO 303, 308; or
GEO 501. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: STA 282 or 382 or
BIO 500.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 303, GEO 308; or GEO 501
Corequisites
None.
Review of programming basics, Python scripting syntax and library modules, accessing software APIs, automating the workflow of GIS tasks, and creating GIS application tools. Prerequisites:
CPS 180,
GEO 303 or
GEO 308; or
GEO 501; or graduate standing in M.S. GIS program.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
CPS 180, GEO 303 or GEO 308; or GEO 501; or graduate standing in MS GIS program
Corequisites
None.
Experience in field research techniques and knowledge of regions outside the United States. International travel is required. May be repeated one time only. Prerequisites: 6 semester hours of 300 level or higher Geography course.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
6 semester hours of 300 level or higher Geography course
Corequisites
None.
Statistical techniques for solving spatial problems. Descriptive and inferential spatial statistics. Spatial pattern analysis. Regression modeling with spatial data. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
GEO 303, STA 382; or
GEO 501, graduate standing in the Data Mining or Health GIS certificate program; or graduate standing in the MS GIS program.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 303, STA 382; or GEO 501, graduate standing in the Data Mining or Health GIS certificate program; or graduate standing in the MS GIS program
Corequisites
None.
Spatial data visualization and analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with emphasis on application to social sciences, planning, public policy, and business research. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: GEO 303 or GEO 501.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 303 or GEO 501
Corequisites
None.
Examination of the interrelationships between decision-makers, stakeholders, and the environment for issues spanning local to international scales. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
ENV 310,
GEO 331 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENV 310, GEO 331 or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
GIS model design and implementation as directed towards environmental issues. Raster data models, concepts, structure, functions, examples, and modeling capabilities are explored. Prerequisites: GEO 203, 303 and 305; or
GEO 501. Recommended:
GEO 503.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 203, GEO 303 and GEO 305; or GEO 501
Corequisites
None.
Theories and techniques of geo-visualization for health data analysis and information communications. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
GEO 303 or 501.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 303 or GEO 501
Corequisites
None.
For teachers who want to upgrade their knowledge of geography, experiment with new teaching techniques, and learn how to make professional in-service presentations to teachers. Graduate credit only. Prerequisites: Three years teaching experience and/or permission of instructor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Three years teaching experience and/or permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Practices and procedures utilized by professionals in the implementation and maintenance of large-scale GIS operations. Prerequisites:
GEO 503 or Graduate Status in the MS GISci Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 503 or Graduate Status in the MS GISci Program
Corequisites
None.
See course search and registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Experiences in applying geographic techniques to environmental analysis, resource management, and business applications. Up to 3 hours of internship credit can be applied to the geography/earth science major. A full-time internship position for one semester may qualify for 12 hours of credit. Prerequisite: permission of program advisor.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
permission of program advisor
Corequisites
None.
Qualified students may explore self-directed geographic and environmental topics of special interest with faculty guidance. Prerequisites: At least 12 hours of GEO or ENV credits or graduate standing and completion of Geography and Environmental Studies Departmental independent study approval form and approval by Geography and Environmental Studies Chairperson.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
At least 12 hours of GEO or ENV credits or graduate standing and completion of Geography and Environmental Studies Departmental independent study approval form and approval by Geography and Environmental Studies Chairperson.
Corequisites
None.