This course provides an introduction to the historical context and contemporary significance of key ideas in geography.
Students complete projects on both micro- and mainframe computers.
Focus of course is to derive and understand the basic interface energy budget equation and its application to various geographic environments including plant, animal, urban, hydrologic, and terrain systems. Existing programs will be used in student projects. Topics include the properties of snow, ice, and other earth materials, the ground thermal regime, landforms of cold regions, and environmental protection. Focuses primarily on the U.S., but also includes case studies of key innovators and notable urban and regional development projects from other countries. Identifies past and future roles of public policy and planning in creating and solving urban and metropolitan-wide problems.