GEO - Geography
An introduction to the physical processes of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere and the global distribution of climate, soils, and vegetation. 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. (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 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.
Introduction to geospatial scientific inquiry: information science approach to visualization and analysis of data. Applications in natural and social sciences, health, business, public administration. Quantitative Reasoning. Recommended: High School Algebra, MTH 105 or higher. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Science)
Credits
3(2-2)
Introduction to oceans including properties and movement of water, oceanic formation, ocean life, role of ocean in global climate, and relationship between humans and oceans. 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 form and distribution of landforms; special attention to the analysis of human-landscape interactions. Prerequisites: One of: ENS 101QR, GEL 130, GEO 105, GEO 120.
Credits
3(2-2)
Introduces students to unmanned aerial systems (drone) technology, safe mission management, and FAA regulations for Part 107 certification. Identical to MCA 280. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: MTH 105 or higher.
Credits
2(2-1)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
MCA 280
Inquiry based survey of Earth systems (solid Earth, surface, and atmospheric) tailored to students pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Quantitative skills are emphasized. Identical to GEL 285. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Recommended: PHS 265, CHM 265. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
GEL 285
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.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 203QR
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. 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. 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.
Survey of essential infrastructure in modern society including energy, water, communications, waste, transportation, and housing. Consideration of resiliency and sustainability. Prerequisites: GEO 121 or ENV 101 or junior standing. Recommended: Intro-level physical geography geology, or environmental science course.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 121 or ENV 101 or junior standing.
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, GEL 101, GEL 105, GEL 130QR, ENS 101QR; or BIO 212, BIO 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, ENS 101QR; or BIO 212, BIO 213 with a C- or better
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
BIO 334
Applied biogeographical perspectives of biological conservation – ecosystem spatial distribution and change; spatial metrics and landscape management strategies that promote conservation; protected areas designations and design. Prerequisites: GEO 203QR; One of the following: BIO 111, ENS 101QR, GEO 105, GEO 120, or ENV 101.
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. Prerequisite: GEO 121 or junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 121 or junior standing.
Corequisites
None.
A geographic analysis of the developing world focusing on processes of environmental, demographic, and socioeconomic change, particularly since World War II. 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. 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.
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 Latin America from colonization to present. Regions are interpreted by analysis of geographical elements and their interrelationships. 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)
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.
Inquiry-based geographic analysis of the interrelationships between Michigan’s human and physical geography in the context of a globalized world using geospatial technologies. Recommended: Completion of UP Group II-A. Prerequisite: GEO 121.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 121
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.
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, GEO 203QR and senior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
GEO 331, GEO 203QR and senior standing.
Corequisites
None.
This course provides a capstone research experience and prepares students for starting their careers as a geographer. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: GEO 300; senior standing; GEO Major or GEO Major: GIS Concentration.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 300; senior standing; GEO Major or GEO Major: GIS Concentration.
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). 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)
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: GEO 303 or GEO 501; or admission to graduate GIS program. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CPS 180 or CPS 190 or admission to graduate GIS program.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 303 or GEO 501; or admission to graduate GIS program.
Corequisites
None.
Utilize spatial analytics, statistical techniques, and machine learning to drive decisions and unlock hidden insights in location data that deliver operational efficiency, sustainability, and policymaking. Prerequisites: GEO 303 and one of: STA 382QR, STA 282QR, BIO 500; or GEO 501 and Geospatial Analytics minor; or GEO 501 and graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-2)
Spatial data visualization and analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with emphasis on application to social sciences, planning, public policy, and business research. 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. Prerequisite: ENV 310, GEO 331 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENV 310, GEO 331 or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Application of GIS to model environmental patterns and processes such as surface hydrology, habitat suitability, ecology, and environmental change. Model design, capabilities and implementation are explored. Recommended: 6 credits in MET, ENS, BIO, GEL, or GEO. Prerequisites: GEO 303 or GEO 501 or admission to graduate GIS program.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 303 or GEO 501 or admission to graduate GIS program
Corequisites
None.
Theories and techniques of geo-visualization for health data analysis and information communications. Prerequisite: GEO 303 or 501.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
GEO 303 or GEO 501
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.