Students produce and present original research papers. Examination of the methods and techniques of interpreting and using information obtained by non-photographic remote sensing systems, with particular emphasis on spaceborne platforms. Includes analysis of imagery for both physical and cultural environments. Physiographic features of the North American continent, their spatial distribution and their influence on the cultural, demographic, and economic development of the U.S. and Canada. Internships are approved study programs with specific employers.
Credit is determined by department.
Contact department one semester prior to enrollment. Individual study of a selected area of geography. Directed research paper is required.