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1050 - Introductory Meteorology (3) (same as Atmospheric Science 1050)
Physical processes of atmosphere in relation to day-to-day changes in weather.
1100 - Regions and Nations of the World 1(3)
Introductory analysis for general education. Regional character, spatial relationships, major problems of Europe, North America (United States and Canada) and Latin America. Organized around basic concepts in the field of geography.
1200 - Regions and Nations of the World 2 (3)
Introductory analysis for general education. Regional character, spatial relationships, problems of environment and development of the former Soviet Union, Pacific World, South and East Asia, Africa and Middle East. Organized around basic concepts in the field of geography. May be taken independently of Geography 1100.
1840 - Mapping the Environment (3)
Introduction to methods of map interpretation and geographic communication through maps. Primary emphasis is on the development of skills in map analysis, with laboratory work and possible field analysis. Prerequisite: Geography 1100 or 1200 or sophomore standing.
2120 - United States and Canada
Intensive examination of selected North American areas and distributions. Regional systems, problems and planning. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
2130 - Geography of Missouri (3)
Physical, human, economic, and political geography of Missouri; regions of the state. Prerequisite: Geography 1100 or junior standing.
2210 - Geography of Europe (3)
Survey of Europe's lands and peoples; emphasis on historical areal relationships as reflected in Europe's changing economic and political organization. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
2260 - Geography of East Asia (3)
Cultural, physical and economic geography of China, Japan, and Korea, with emphasis on China. Landscape analysis, determination of regional identities, and study of political forces evident in the development of the contemporary scene are stressed. Prerequisite: Geography 1200.
2270 - Geography of Asia (3) (same as South Asian Studies 2270)
An introductory survey of the geography of Asia from India through Southeast Asia to China and Japan, emphasizing factors contributing to cultural similarities and variations, conflicts of interest, and current development.
2340 - South America (3)
Physical environment and culture in the regional development of South America. Prerequisite: one course in geography or instructor's consent.
2450 - Themes in Geography of Africa South of the Sahara (3)
A regional survey of Africa south of the Sahara Desert with an emphasis on the geographical dimensions involved in pressing social and environmental issues such as economic development, environmental change, political administration of space, and cultural self-determination.
2550 - Cultural Geography: Introduction to the Humanized Earth (3)
Examines human culture as a geographical element; the power of culture and human institutions in human-environmental interaction and the creation of agriculture, folk culture, popular culture, cities, and a broad range of cultural landscapes. Prerequisite: Geography 1100 or 1200 or sophomore standing.
2610 - Introduction to Physical Geography (3)
Examination of the interacting natural systems that comprise the Earth's physical environment, including the atmosphere, biosphere, and landforms. Focus on relating fundamental physical, chemical and ecological processes to the global geographic patterns they produce. Prerequisite: Geography 1100 or 1200 or sophomore standing.
2660 - Environmental Geography (3)
Historical perspectives on the human agency in transforming the earth, with emphasis on international environmental problems. Topics include basic biogeography; environmental impacts of population growth, underdevelopment and overdevelopment; and new approaches to management of global resources. Prerequisite: Geography 1100 or 1200.
2710 - Economic Geography (3)
Geographical location and organization of world's major economic activities. Emphasizes agricultural and industrial patterns, commodity flows, transport networks, geographical principles of market and industrial location, internal spatial organization of cities, land-use models, geographic aspects of economic growth.
2720 - Urban Geography (3)
Study of cities: origin, development, distribution, social, economic, and demographic significance. Consideration of theories of structure, urban hierarchies, and land use planning. Prerequisites: Geography 1100, 1200, and two other geography courses, or instructor's consent.
2780 - World Political Geography: Patterns and Processes (3) (same as Pece Studies 2780)
Geographic factors in the development of political boundaries, traditions, and societal perspectives. Spatial patterns and geopolitical processes are explored in selected regions of the world. Prerequisites: Geography 1100 or 1200 or sophomore standing.
2840 - Introduction to Mapping Science (3)
Introduction to methods of organizing and interpreting spatial information, including remote sensing, geographic information systems and computer cartography. Prerequisites: Geography 2610 or instructor's consent.
2902 - Topics in Geography (1-3)
Organized study of selected topics. Subjects and earnable credit may vary from semester to semester. Repeatable upon departmental consent. Prerequisites: sophomore standing, departmental consent for repetition.
3140 - Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean (3)
Physical environment and culture in the regional development of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Prerequisite: one course in geography or instructor's consent.
3260 - Geography of South East Asia (3) (same as South Asia Studies 3260)
Physical, cultural, historical and regional geography of Southeast Asia, with an introduction to East Asian geography. Emphasizes the problems of tradition and development.
3270 - Geography of the Middle East (3)
Cultural, physical and historical geography of Middle East, with emphasis on cultural adaptations to environments and conflicts over the resources. Prerequisite: Geography 1200 or equivalent.
3280 - Geography of South Asia (3) (same as South Asia Studies 3280)
Topical and regional analysis of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. Historical development of distinctive cultural regions. Relations with neighboring areas. Impact of Westernization on economic activities, settlements, population.
3290 - Geography of Russia and the Independent States of Eurasia (3)
Geographic analysis of social, economic and political issues confronting Russia and the NIS, including environmental problems, economic interdependence and prospects for regional economic development, population change and migration, inter-ethnic relations and ethno-territorial conflict.
3385 - Special Problems (1-3)
Independent investigation leading to a paper or project. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
3450 - Geography of Africa (3)
Major concepts of African geography in current and historical perspective.
3510 - Historical Geography of North America (3)
Analysis of selected geographical patterns and themes in the continent's past. Focus is explicitly geographical, stressing extensive use of maps and recent scholarly work by historical geographers. Prerequisites: junior standing or instructor's consent.
3530 - Global Politics of HIV/AIDS (3) (same as Women's and Gender Studies 3530)
Examines AIDS science, sociopolitical causes of the epidemic, global AIDS policy and transnational AIDS activism.
3600 - Climates of the World (3) (Same as Atmospheric Science 3600)
A study of the world distribution of climates based on "cause and effect" relationships. Special attention is given to the impacts of climate on humanity. Prerequisites: Geography 1050 or equivalent or graduate standing.
3610 - Physical Geography of the United States (3)
Study of natural regions of the United States by integrating topics from landforms, climate, soils, vegetation, water, resources, and land use. Prerequisite: Geography 1100 or Geography 2610 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
3630 - Process Geomorphology (3)
Systematic study of landforms and the processes which govern them. Provides a foundation for the theoretical, technical, and practical understanding of environmental systems. Prerequisites:Geography 2610 and junior standing, or consent of instructor.
3740 - Geography and Planning (3)
This course provides an overview of geography’s role in regional planning. In particular, this course focuses on the use of GIScience and location analysis in efficiently addressing regional service needs. Geographic issues will be addressed to highlight the practical relevance of location analysis with respect to planning. Utilization and implementation considerations using GIS and location analysis will be explored.
3840 - Computer-Assisted Cartography (3)
Principles of computer-assisted cartography. Automated cartographic display. "Hands on" experience with computer mapping software and hardware systems. Role of computers in map design. Digital encoding of geographic data. Prerequisite: Geography 2840.
3904 - Native American Geographies (3)
This is a course on the social and cultural geography of North America. We will focus on Native American peoples, place-making, their land, natural resources, and their use of geotechniques for social and cultural empowerment. Indigenous geographies exist today despite repeated attempts by Euro-Americans to destroy, marginalize, distort, or ignore them. At the same time, native peoples have used western technologies and science to construct representations of ‘indigenous geographies.’ Throughout the course, we will study the principles and systems underlying some indigenous geographies, indigenous ways of knowing the world, natural resources, relationships to animals and landforms, sense of place, place-names, sacred land, countermapping and geographic information systems. We will attempt to attain some cross-cultural understanding of these geographies within the context of North America geography.
4390 - Special Readings in Geography (1-3)
Independent readings selected in consultation with supervisory faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: instructor's consent and Independent Study Contract needed.
4520 - Meteorology of the Biosphere (3) (Same as Atmospheric Science 4520)
Energy balance of biological systems including plant canopies, forests and animals. Effects of weather events on plant and animal production discussed. Prerequisites: Geography 1050, graduate standing, or instructor's consent.
4550 - Themes in Cultural Geography (3)
4550 - White Nationalism on the American Landscape (3)
This course is an exploration of the various aspects of contemporary white supremacy in the USA including the significance of place in the origin, diffusion, and practice of white supremacy; emphasizing the imprints on the landscape; and analyzing the connections among culture, politics, economics, and religion. This course is designed as an upper level seminar using individual writing, classroom presentation, and group discussion as vehicles for learning and applying concepts of Human Geography.
4620 - Biogeography (3)
Analysis of the patterns and processes of plant distribution in the contemporary landscape, stressing environmental influences and vegetation dynamics, particularly as they relate to North Amerian vegetation. Prerequisite: Geography 2610 or instructor's consent.
4630 - Fluvial Geomorphology (3)
Systematic study of river mechanics, stream-channel form, river management and restoration. Provides a theoretical and practical understanding of stream systems. Prerequisities: Geography 2610 and Geography 3630 or instructor's consent.
4710 - Spatial Analysis in Geography (3)
Application of statistical methods to geographic research. Prepares students to utilize advanced methodologies and models in spatial analysis. Includes computer analysis of geographical data. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1100 or equivalent.
4720 - Seminar in Geography Education (3)
Study and research on fundamental themes in geography. Integration of these themes into regional and systematic approaches to the teaching of geography. Enrollment is restricted to students pursuing or considering careers in teaching. Prerequisites: junior standing or instructor's consent.
4770 - Migration and Immigration (3)
Explores demographic, economic, and social issues surrounding immigration and migration. The course focuses on the global labor migration system, immigration to the United States, and internal migration within the US, as well as the linkages between these systems.
4780 - Selected Themes in Political Geography (3)
4810 - Landscape Ecology and GIS Analysis I (3) (Same as Natural Resources 4385)
Examiniation of the landscape-scale approach to biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, and habitat management. Particular emphasis on the use of Geographic Information Systems to analyze the spatial dimension of ecological patterns and processes. Prerequisitie: Geography 4840 or instructor's consent.
4815 - Landscape Ecology and GIS Analysis II (3) (Same as Natural Resources 4395)
Provide students with principles and applications of landscape ecology and firm understandings of spatial analysis techniques using GIS. Discuss metrics for spatial pattern and models for landscape-scale dynamics. Prerequisite: NATR 4365; FOR 4320 or equivalent; basic statistics; Geography 4810 recommended; consent of instructor.
4830 - Remote Sensing (3)
Introduction to the principles of remote sensing of the environment. Digital imagery from spacecraft, conventional and high-altitude aerial photography, thermal imaging, and microwave remote sensing. Prerequisite: Geography 2840.
4840 - Geographic Information Systems 1 (3)
Introduces concepts of computer analysis of geographic data and emphasizes the techniques for handling geographic data. Application of computer-based GIS systems in coursework. Prerequisite: Geography 2840.
4860 - Advanced Remote Sensing (3)
Resource management techniques for processing digital imagery acquired by land resource satellites; emphasis on classification and mapping of agricultural land uses and wildlife habitats. Prerequisite: Geography 4830.
4902 - Topics in Geography (1-3).
Organized study of selected topics. Subjects and earnable credit may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisites: junior standing and instructor's consent; departmental consent for repetition.
4902 - Reading the Cultural Landscape (3)
Introduction to the art and skill of reading the landscape through lecture, discussion, and field experience. The course provides an introduction to the tradition of landscape reading in Anglo-American Geography; field-based instruction in the concepts and techniques used in interpreting cultural landscapes; and student-led research on a cultural landscape of his/her choice in Columbia and its environs.
4904 - Resources & Indigenous Peoples (3)
Examines the role of natural resources play in contemporary conflicts among indigenous peoples, neocolonial states and corporations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The course emphasizes understanding the social, cultural, political, economic, and ecological issues at stake in individual case studies set in a global context. Possible solutions to these conflicts are examined.
4904 - Transportation Geography (3)
The course presents a review of the geography of transportation. Four major sets of ideas are discussed: spatial organization, network analysis, allocation, and urban transportation analysis.
4904 - The Geospatial Sciences in Homeland Security (3)
The geospatial sciences play a critical role in how we approach and understand issues in national security including environmental disasters, terrorism, military support, infrastructure security, law enforcement, resource management, and epidemiological concerns. These complex issues have a tremendous spatial component and geospatial technologies such as remote sensing and geographic information systems are essential for developing/implementing security plans and responding to emergencies/disasters. This course will discuss topics related to the contribution of the geospatial sciences in the collection, processing, visualization and analysis of spatial information related to national security.
4904 - Geographic Information Systems for the Social Sciences (3)
This course is designed for social science students interested in learning about the tools available in GIS for linking to and analyzing spatial qualitative data. This course is not structured to provide a complete understanding of GIS principles and practices. Rather, the course makes use multiple data sources (qualitative and quantitative), applied within a social context, using spatial investigation procedures to detect geographical trends in data sets. We will primarily focus on qualitative research methods and how they may be applied to GIS, and how GIS can enhance qualitative research. Our class will undertake an original project using American Indian oral histories to better understand the relationships between places, culture, society, economics, and the environment. At the conclusion of the course students, 1) will have a basic understanding of geographic information systems; 2) knowledge of qualitative research methods and GIS; 3) participate in original geographic information social science research.
4940 - Geographic Information Systems II (3)
Advanced study and application of Geographic Information Systems technology to natural resources planning. Focus on individual research projects. Prerequisite: Geography 4840 or instructor's consent
4945 - Internship in Applied Geography and Cartography (1-3)
Regularized individual work experience with local, regional, state or national agencies, with guidance and readings supplied by faculty coordinator. May repeat to maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisites: upper-level standing in geography, cartographic training, and departmental consent.
4990 - Senior Seminar in Geography (3)
A seminar in selected themes in geography. Class will focus on research, writing, presenting, and discussing themes in contemporary geography. Required of all majors prior to graduation. Prerequisite: Five courses in geography or instructor's consent. Winter semester only. Writing Intensive.
4996H - Honors (3)
4997H - Honors (3)
Special work for Honors candidates in geography.
7520 - Meteorology of the Biosphere (3) (Same as Atmospheric Science 4520)
Energy balance of biological systems including plant canopies, forests and animals. Effects of weather events on plant and animal production discussed. Prerequisites: Geography 1050, graduate standing, or instructor's consent.
7620 - Biogeography (3)
Analysis of the patterns and processes of plant distribution in the contemporary landscape, stressing environmental influences and vegetation dynamics, particularly as they relate to North Amercian vegetation. Prerequisite: Geography 2610 and junior standing, or instructor's consent.
7630 - Fluvial Geomorphology (3)
Systematic study of river mechanics, stream-channel form, river management and restoration. Provides a theoretical and practical understanding of stream systems. Prerequisities: Geography 2610 and Geography 3630 or Instructor's consent.
7710 - Spatial Analysis in Geography (3)
Application of statistical methods to geographic research. Prepares students to utilize advanced methodologies and models in spatial analysis. Includes computer analysis of geographical data. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1100.
7720 - Seminar in Geography Education (3)
Study and research on fundamental themes in geography. Integration of these themes into regional and systematic approaches to the teaching of geography. Enrollment is restricted to students pursuing or considering careers in teaching. Prerequisites: junior standing and instructor's consent.
7550 - Selected Themes In Cultural Geography (3)
Case studies in the patterns and processes of human-environmental interactions. Study of the cultural forces responsible for the continual transformation of the earth's cultural landscapes. Prerequisite: Geography 2550 or instructor's consent.
7550 - White Nationalism on the American Landscape (3)
This course is an exploration of the various aspects of contemporary white supremacy in the USA including the significance of place in the origin, diffusion, and practice of white supremacy; emphasizing the imprints on the landscape; and analyzing the connections among culture, politics, economics, and religion. This course is designed as an upper level seminar using individual writing, classroom presentation, and group discussion as vehicles for learning and applying concepts of Human Geography.
7550 - Selected Themes in Cultural Geog: Viet Nam (3)
Introduces Vietnamese cultures from a geographical perspective, focusing on how the cultures work in different physical landscapes from lowlands to highlands, rural to urban, coastal to inland.
7770 - Migration and Immigration (3)
Explores demographic, economic, and social issues surrounding immigration and migration. The course focuses on the global labor migration system, immigration to the United States, and internal migration within the US, as well as the linkages between these systems.
7780 - Selected Themes in Political Geography (3)
Study of basic writing, dominant geographers, case studies, bibliographies and development of research methods. Prerequisites: Geography 2780 and three other geography courses, or instructor's consent.
7810 - Landscape Ecology and GIS Analysis I (3) (Same as Natural Resources 4385)
Examiniation of the landscape-scale approach to biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, and habitat management. Particular emphasis on the use of Geographic Information Systems to analyze the spatial dimension of ecological patterns and processes. Prerequisitie: Geography 4840 or instructor's consent.
7815 - Landscape Ecology and GIS Analysis II (3) (Same as Natural Resources 4395)
Provide students with priciples and applications of landscape ecology and firm understandings of spatial analysis techniques using GIS. Discuss metrics for spatial pattern and models for landscape-scale dynamics. Prerequisite: NATR 4365; FOR 4320 or equivalent; basic statistics; Geography 4810 recommended; consent of instructor.
7830 - Remote Sensing (3)
Introduction to the principles of remote sensing of the environment. Digital imagery from spacecraft, conventional and high-altitude aerial photography, thermal imaging, and microwave remote sensing. Prerequisite: Geography 2840.
7840 - Geographic Information Systems 1 (3)
Introduces concepts of computer analysis of geographic data and emphasizes the techniques for handling geographic data. Application of computer-based GIS systems in coursework. Prerequisite: Geography 2840.
7860 - Advanced Remote Sensing (3)
Resource management techniques for processing digital imagery acquired by land resource satellites; emphasis on classification and mapping of agricultural land uses and wildlife habitats. Prerequisite: Geography 4830.
7902 - Topics in Geography (1-3)
Organized study of selected topics. Subjects and earnable credit may vary from semester to semester. Repeatable upon consent of department. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
7902 - Reading the Cultural Landscape (3)
Introduction to the art and skill of reading the landscape through lecture, discussion, and field experience. The course provides an introduction to the tradition of landscape reading in Anglo-American Geography; field-based instruction in the concepts and techniques used in interpreting cultural landscapes; and student-led research on a cultural landscape of his/her choice in Columbia and its environs.
7904 - Topics: Transportation Geography (3)
Introduction to fundamental concepts and modes of analysis in transportation geography. Focus on descriptive, explanatory, as well as normative approaches. Topics reviewed include spatial organization, transportation economics, spatial interaction, network analysis, location/allocation, and urban transportation planning.
7904 - Topics: Resources & Indigenous Peoples (3)
Examines the role of natural resources play in contemporary conflicts among indigenous peoples, neocolonial states and corporations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The course emphasizes understanding the social, cultural, political, economic, and ecological issues at stake in individual case studies set in a global context. Possible solutions to these conflicts are examined.
7904 - Topics: Geographic Information Systems for the Social Sciences (3)
This course is designed for social science students interested in learning about the tools available in GIS for linking to and analyzing spatial qualitative data. This course is not structured to provide a complete understanding of GIS principles and practices. Rather, the course makes use multiple data sources (qualitative and quantitative), applied within a social context, using spatial investigation procedures to detect geographical trends in data sets. We will primarily focus on qualitative research methods and how they may be applied to GIS, and how GIS can enhance qualitative research. Our class will undertake an original project using American Indian oral histories to better understand the relationships between places, culture, society, economics, and the environment. At the conclusion of the course students, 1) will have a basic understanding of geographic information systems; 2) knowledge of qualitative research methods and GIS; 3) participate in original geographic information social science research.
7904 - Topics: The Geospatial Sciences in Homeland Security (3)
The geospatial sciences play a critical role in how we approach and understand issues in national security including environmental disasters, terrorism, military support, infrastructure security, law enforcement, resource management, and epidemiological concerns. These complex issues have a tremendous spatial component and geospatial technologies such as remote sensing and geographic information systems are essential for developing/implementing security plans and responding to emergencies/disasters. This course will discuss topics related to the contribution of the geospatial sciences in the collection, processing, visualization and analysis of spatial information related to national security.
7940 - Geographic Information Systems II (3)
Advanced study and application of Geographic Information Systems technology to natural resources planning. Focus on individual research projects. Prerequisite: Geography 4840 or instructor's consent.
8080 - Research (1-6)
Research not leading to thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: instructor's consent and Independent Study Contract needed. S/U grading.
8085 - Special investigations (1-3)
Advanced studies to meet the needs of the individual student. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: instructor's consent and Independent Study Contract needed.
8090 - Research (1-8)
Research leading to a thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: instructor's consent. Graded on a S/U basis only.
8270 - Seminar in the Geography of the Middle East (3)
Advanced readings and analysis of topics in the geography of the Middle East. Emphasis is on case studies of human-induced environmental problems in the region today. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
8710 - Seminar (1-3)
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and departmental consent.
8710 - Seminar: GIS & Geomorphology (3)
Research-based seminar focusing on theoretical and practical issues in GIS and Geomorphology. Topics include DEM analysis, scale and data quality issues, surface process modeling and visualization, and verification of numerical models using geomorphic data. Prerequisite: 7840 GIS I, 7940 GIS II, and 3630 Geomorphology or instructor's consent.
8710 - Seminar: Geographies of Drugs and Terrorism (3)
8710 - Seminar: Geographers and the Environment (3)
Readings-based seminar that critically examines the history and current standing of the human-environment tradition within Geography. We will attempt to identify what unique things geographers have had to say about this subject, and whether today Geography has valuable contributions to make to our current environmental situation. A primary goal of the course is to get a pulse on the research, ideas and debates among contemporary geographers - ranging from those engaged in human to physical geography, postmodernism to positivism, as well as a clear sense of the origins and history of these issues.
8710 - Seminar: Social Agents of Environmental Change (3)
Research-based seminar investigating the ways in which humans induce environmental damage and environmental change in sensitive landscapes. Two focal areas of the semester will be the biophysical changes generated in ecosystems or physical environment as well as the social impacts of this change.
8710 - Seminar: Human Impacts on the Environment (3)
Research-based seminar in the quantification of different ways human activity can act as a disturbance in physical and biological environmental systems.
8710 - Seminar: Mapping Affect (3)
Research-based seminar exploring the role affect and emotion play in the act of perception and the spatial patterns that are generated when environmental triggers are mapped. Students will focus on the development of a rigorous set of criteria for gathering the information needed to generate maps of affect as well as creating the maps themselves over the course of the semester.
8710 - Seminar: Geography of the Missouri River (3)
Research-based seminar focusing on the morphology and ecology of the Missouri River, human use of the River as a resource, and the environmental policies that shape it.
8710 - Seminar: Wetlands Geography (3)
Readings-based seminar exploring the physical, chemical and ecological processes which combine to create the unique landscapes known as swamps, wetlands, and marshes. Students will also examine the cultural and social processes which mediate human interaction with these environments.
8750 - Research Methods (3)
Application of scientific methods in geographic research. Critical evaluation of current geographical methodology.
8760 - Geographic Thought (3)
Directions and stages in the development of American geographic thought. Course is built around landmark writings by American geographers. Prerequisite: graduate standing in geography and instructor's consent.
8820 - Field Geography (3)
Techniques of geographical investigation in the field. Prerequisites: Geography 1100 and four other courses in geography, or instructor's consent.
8840 - Seminar in Applied Remote Sensing (3)
Analysis of remotely sensed data for resource management application. Acquisition of data, project planning, hands-on image interpretation experience, design of output products and project report preparation. Prerequisite: Geography 4830 or instructor's consent.
8902 - Topics in Geography (1-3)
Organized study of selected topics. Subjects and earnable credit may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: instructor's consent; departmental consent for repetition.
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