Geography (GEOG)
Geographic Research Methods highlights research methods commonly utilized in the field of geography. Topics covered include research questions and hypotheses formulation, research project development, quantitative research design, and qualitative research design.
Offered: Online
This course will focus on teaching students how to think spatially, interpret maps, and creatively use geospatial technologies to answer questions and solve real world problems utilizing geospatial information systems, global positioning systems, and ArcGIS software.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: GEOG 502
This course explores the theoretical and practical role of cartography and geovisualization in the communication of spatial data (photogrammetry, topographic).
Offered: Online
In this non-calculus based quantitative course, students will utilize descriptive and inferential statistical analysis among other quantitative methods for analysis of data related to geographical sciences.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: GEOG 502
This course considers topics in spatial statistics and provides the necessary background to investigate geographical data.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: GEOG 502
This course examines concepts and methods in quantitative analysis and modeling of spatial data to explore human-environmental systems.
Offered: Online
In this course students will systematically explore humanity’s use of the earth with an emphasis on the spatial organization of human economic, social, political, and perceptual environments.
Offered: Online
How geography has influenced history and the development of cultures, ideas, people groups, resources, and countries.
Offered: Online
This course focuses on the nexus between geographical concepts and the application of these in urban planning.
Offered: Online
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Offered: Online
Demography and Populations highlights the basic methods and models used by geographers to study the behavior of human populations. This course examines the sociological, geographical, historical, political, and economic influences of fertility, mortality, and migration on population change.
Offered: Online
Economic Geography provides insight into the linkage between geography and the economy. Topics covered include resource management, uneven development, commodity chains, technology and agglomeration, labor, consumption, and economic culture.
Offered: Online
This course highlights the major systems used to move people, goods, and information through a spatial geography lens. The course covers the major transport modes throughout history and focuses on modern concepts of transport including networks, terminals, environmental impacts, and e-commerce.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: GEOG 502
This course examines the principles and applications of geographic information technologies and spatial data within transportation and logistical contexts.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: GEOG 502
This course explores the nature of imaging the earth’s surface from space or from airborne vehicles. It covers the fundamental nature of remote sensing and the platforms and sensor types used. It also provides an in-depth treatment of the computational algorithms employed in image understanding, ranging from the earliest historically important techniques to more recent approaches based on deep learning.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: GEOG 502
This course applies GIS technology and principles in addressing contextual concerns for urban planning.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: GEOG 502
This course is the application of GIS and remote sensing in mapping the extent and severity of natural hazards, and for assessing vulnerability to natural hazards for effective disaster management. This includes the mapping and assessment of zones vulnerable to flooding, fires, wind, volcanic, earthquake, or other naturally occurring disasters.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: GEOG 502
This course explores concepts, techniques, and methodologies for designing and implementing spatial databases.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: GEOG 502
This course considers the concepts of programming for geospatial data management and the automation of spatial analysis for research and production purposes.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: GEOG 502
This course assesses the application of more advanced methodologies using GIS and remote sensing technologies (such as satellite, radar, LIDAR, thermal and drone imagery).
Offered: Online
This course synthesizes both the natural science and social science aspects of geography primarily designed to explore the various geo-political components of military preparation and activities.
Offered: Online
Directed Research in Geography
Offered: Online
Special Topics in Geography.
Offered: Online
Internship of 180 hours in a field/role related to Geographic Information Systems or Geography.
Offered: Online