A comprehensive geographical survey of major economic activities such as agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, manufacturing and commerce. Emphasis will be upon the study of the characteristics of distribution and the regional patterns of these activities. An empirical and theoretical spatial analysis of the various economic, population and social facets within and between urban settlements. GR-E GEO 3162C Introduction to Quantitative Analysis for Geographers. Introduces the student to elementary geographical data analysis including spatial measurement, spatial statistics and spatial forecasting.
Students apply statistical concepts and the use of spreadsheet computer software.
Knowledge of GIS, competence in geographic databases and familiarity with computer software and hardware. GEO 4100C Maps and Graphs. Analyses of cartographic problems with exercises in techniques of presentation. Map projections and symbols. Problems in statistical representation by graphic methods.