Classes offered in Geography:

For Undergraduates Only

101-102. REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr. each.
A regional approach to the study of human geography, with emphasis on spatial distributions, interactions, and processes on the earth's surface. The geographical study of the major world realms are divided as follows: GEOG 101 covers Europe (including Russia), North America, and North Africa/Middle East and GEOG 102 covers Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia.

103. SYSTEMATIC GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr.
The goal of this course is an integrated approach to geography. The course is standards-based and is structured around the essential elements and geography standards. In terms of content, the approach is thematic with examples drawn from both the developed and developing worlds. The method of instruction will consist of a combination of direct
instruction and problem-solving computer- and classroom-based exercises and activities. For Elementary Education Majors only.

201. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHEOLOGY. 3 cr. Survey of the history and development of archeology as a science, its place in the sciences, and an overview of the important material remains of past human life and activities in selected areas of the world. (Same as ANTG 201.)

213. PHYSICAL. 3 cr. The natural landscape, with special emphasis on the distribution of land-forms, climate, soil, and vegetation.

214. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY. 1 cr. Two hours laboratory to accompany Geography 213.

301. CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr. An advanced course focusing on the study of culture and the expression of material culture in the landscape. Prerequisite: GEOG 101, or 102, or 203 or permission of instructor.

423. ARCHEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNIQUES. 6 cr. A field course introducing the basic techniques of archeological mapping, excavation, cataloging, specimen preparation and preservation. A study of soils, physical stratigraphy, synecology, and techniques of
artifact laboratory analysis. May be repeated once for a maximum of 12 hours credit. (Same as ANTG 423.)