Advanced Geographic Information Systems. Students will enhance their knowledge of GIS packages and advanced operations while researching a topic or problem. Profession of Geography. This course treats the nature of geography as a professional field through readings, papers, presentations, and discussions. An investigation of the relations among political activities and organizations and the geographic conditions within which they develop.
Political power is discussed in terms of spatial, human, cultural and ethnic geography.
May be of interest to political science majors. Historical Geography of the United States. A regional treatment of the exploration, colonization, territorial expansion, migration, transportation, settlement and economic development of our country in relation to the physical environment. Course is primarily designed for students majoring in one of the social sciences. May be of particular interest to history majors.