GEOGRAPHY COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
A special fee is charged for all courses with
laboratories.
General Education
Course *
Writing
Intensive Course **
Geography 201.
Basic Elements of Geography.
The scope and nature of geographic inquiry are treated. Special emphasis
is placed on the significance of man, environment, and cultural
processes in the organization of space on the earth’s surface. 3
lecture periods. 3 credits. *
Geography 241.
Cultural Geography. A study of
the interaction between man and the land. Spatial and time elements are
interwoven with selected topics such as man’s religions, settlement
patterns, political organization, economics, and population
characteristics. 3 lecture
periods. 3 credits.
Geography 242.
Economic Geography. Relation
of geographic factors to economic conditions in determining the nature
and location of the several productive occupations and the distribution
of the output of these occupations, including their transportation and
marketing. Prerequisite: GEOG 201 and permission of instructor. 3
lecture periods. 3 credits.
Geography 252 (EARTH SCIENCE 252.)
Physical Geography. A study of
the earth’s physical landscape, the dynamics of the natural systems
which form it and the interrelationships between the systems. Included
are investigations of human impacts on the earth’s systems. 3 lecture
periods. 3 credits.
Geography 261 (EARTH SCIENCE 261).
Meteorology. A study of the
basic weather phenomena and processes including the elements for modern
weather forecasting. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods; 4 credits.
GEOGRAPHY 292.
Internship in Geography.
A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to
apply the principles of geography.
1-18 credits.
Geography 295.
Special Topics in Geography.
Specialized courses on a variety of topics that may be offered periodically. 1-3 credits.
GEOGRAPHY 311, 312. Studies Abroad.
Primarily
intended for transfer of credit earned abroad in courses in geography.
1-18 credits.
Geography 352. World Regional Geography.
Analysis of the geography of major world regions, emphasizing the
physical, cultural, and economic factors affecting life in each. Special
consideration is given to current problems involving natural hazards,
political developments, and cultural attributes of countries around the
world. 3 lecture periods. 3
credits.
Geography 353 (EARTH SCIENCE 353).
Geography of Virginia.
Geographical appraisal of Virginia, including the geology, landforms,
soils, climate, economic minerals, original vegetation, and the human
geography of Virginia, emphasizing settlement and population,
agriculture, industries and transportation. Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or
permission of instructor. 3 lecture periods.
3 credits.
Geography 354 (EARTH SCIENCE 354).
Hydrology. This course is an
introductory survey of hydrology. Emphasis is on the general physical
and chemical principles which govern hydrologic processes. Approaches to
hydrologic measurements and the application of hydrologic analyses to
water-resource management issues will be examined. A basic understanding
of elementary mathematics, physics, physical geography, and chemistry is
assumed. 3 lecture periods. 3
credits.
Geography 355 (EARTH SCIENCE 355).
Climatology. A study of the dynamics of the atmosphere as an energy
system, its interactions with other parts of the Earth’s physical
system, and the effects of these interactions on human life and
activity. Climate variations on global, regional, and local scales are
investigated including methods of climate classification and techniques
used to model future climatic conditions.
3 lecture periods. 3 credits.
Geography 358 (EARTH SCIENCE 358).
Map Design and Analysis.
Emphasis is focused on the construction of thematic maps at the
preprofessional level and their incorporation in presentations of
research. Computer-based techniques and processes are stressed along
with rudimentary geographic information system design. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. 3 lecture periods.
4 credits.
GEOGRAPHY 390.
Directed or Independent
Study. Must be approved
by the head of the department. May
be repeated as 391. 1-18
credits.
GEOGRAPHY 392.
Internship in Geography.
A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to
apply the principles of geography.
1-18 credits.
Geography 401.
Geography of South and East Asia.
Regional analysis of the physical geography and problems in the economic
and political geography of South and East Asia. Emphasis on China,
Japan, and India. Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or permission of instructor. 3
lecture periods. 3 credits.
Geography 402.
Geography of Latin America.
Regional and systematic analysis of the geography of Latin America,
including treatment of physical, cultural and economic characteristics
of the several regions and countries within Latin America. Prerequisite:
GEOG 201 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture periods.
3 credits.
Geography 403.
Geography of Europe. Regional
analysis of peninsular, western and central Europe and the Mediterranean
Basin. Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture
periods. 3 credits.
Geography 404.
Geography of the U.S. and Canada.
Regional analysis of the United States and Canada, emphasizing the
physical, cultural, and economic factors affecting the utilization of
the several regions. Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or permission of instructor.
3 lecture periods. 3
credits.
Geography 405. Geography of Africa.
A regional analysis of the geographical factors influencing the culture
and economics of the African continent. Special emphasis will be placed
on the present state of economic development. Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or
permission of instructor. 3 lecture periods.
3 credits.
Geography 410 (EARTH SCIENCE 410).
Geomorphology.. Treatment of
the processes that have shaped the varied surface features of the earth.
Theories and concepts relating to geomorphic evolution in the major and
minor physiographic divisions will be emphasized.
3 lecture periods. 3
credits.
Geography 444.
Political Geography.
Geographic factors in major nations of the world and how they affect
international relations, with analysis of the current strategic position
of the U.S. and the reorganization of the post-Cold War World.
Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture periods.
3 credits.
Geography 450.
Geography of Contemporary Problem
Areas. A physical, economic, historical, and cultural analysis of
selected regions and nations in the news. A background for understanding
present day conditions, and the social significance of the events
occurring in these areas. Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or permission of
instructor. 3 lecture periods. 3
credits.
Geography 453.
Geography of the Former Soviet
Union. An evaluation of people, land, climate, resources and space
as they bear on the economic developments and political prospects of the
former Soviet Union. Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture periods. 3
credits.
Geography 490.
Directed or Independent Study. .
Students will carry out study or research projects under supervision of
an instructor. Six credits total may be earned. 1-3 credits.
GEOGRAPHY 492.
Internship in Geography.
A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to
apply the principles of geography.
1-18 credits.
Geography 495.
Special Topics in Geography.
Specialized courses on a variety of topics that maybe offered
periodically. 1-3 credits.
GEOGRAPHY 498.
Honors Research in
Geography. Students
conduct research in geography under the direction of a faculty member
and the Senior Honors Research Committee.
May be repeated as 499. 3
credits. **
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