GEO 101 Physical Geography (4)
Basic principles of physical geography. Significance of earth-related distribution patterns with reference to their effect on human activities. 4 lecture discussions. Meets GE requirement in Area B2 for non-majors.
GEO 102 Cultural Geography (4)
Basic principles of cultural geography. Significance of people-related distribution patterns with reference to their effect on human activities. 4 lecture discussions. Meets GE requirement in Area D3 for non-majors.
GEO 103 Image and Map Interpretation (4)
Fundamental techniques of airphoto and satellite image interpretation and reading of general reference and thematic maps as they apply to understanding both physical and cultural features depicted in images and maps. Student analysis and presentation of their findings. 4 lectures/problem-solving.
GEO 105 Computer Basics in Geography and Anthropology (4)
Introduction to computer applications in geography and anthropology. Survey of discipline-specific software in current use within each field. Hands-on experience with selected applications. 4 hours lecture.
GEO 200 Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
GEO 240/240A Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3/1)
Concepts in the framework of geographic information systems. Basic techniques for the computer processing of geographical systems analysis and modeling. 3 hours lecture/problem-solving, 2 hours activity. Prerequisites: GEO 105/105A or permission of instructor.
GEO 299/299A/299L Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Instruction is by lecture and activity or laboratory. Corequisites may be required.
GEO 303 Climatology (4)
Introduction to the basic elements in the climatic systems. Determinants of climatic variation through time and space. Methods of inquiry, including both qualitative and quantitative methods and computer assisted simulation in climatology. Reciprocal impact of climate and society. 4 hours lecture/problem solving. Prerequisites: One course from each of the following Sub-areas: A1, A2, A3 and B1, B2, B3 or permission of instructor. GE Synthesis course for Sub-area B4.
GEO 305 Advanced Physical Geography I (4)
In depth investigation of landscapes and flowing water, emphasizing the formation and geographic distribution of mountains, volcanoes, valleys, and deserts, and their shaping by rivers, glaciers, and ocean waves. 4 hours lecture/problem solving. Prerequisite: GEO101 or permission of instructor.
GEO 307 Advanced Physical Geography II (4)
In depth investigation of the changing physical environment. Emphasizes the changing processes of ocean-atmosphere and its impact on soil systems and terrestrial biomes. The influence of human activity on the changing physical environment is also examined. 4 hours lecture/ problem solving. Prerequisite: GEO101 or permission of instructor.
GEO 308 Biogeography (4)
The geography of organisms, biotic communities and ecosystems. Investigation of ecosystem types, their components, locations, and geographic scope. Particular emphasis on spatial and temporal principles governing the geographic patterns of current and past terrestrial plant and animal species and communities. Prerequisites: GEO 101 and BIO 115/115L. 4 lecture/discussions.
GEO 309 Field Geography (4)
Extensive student participation in basic methods of geographic field analysis of small areas, including rural and urban types, and physical and cultural aspects. Theory and practice in field sampling. 4 lectures/problem-solving.
GEO 312 Economic Geography (4)
Introduction to the substance and issues of economic geography. Topics addressed include the distribution and control of resources, the diversity of political/economic systems and the international exchange of labor and goods. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: ENG 104.
GEO 313 Legal and Political Geography (4)
Spatial aspects of political systems and units. Territorial configurations and disputes at all levels, on all continents. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: ENG 104.
GEO 315 Urban Geography (4)
Student analysis and presentation of the problems in the origin and evolution of cities. Includes size, functions, distribution patterns, supporting and tributary areas, and roles within the whole political, social and economic structure of a region; includes suburbs and problems of metropolitan areas. 4 lectures/problem-solving.
GEO 320/320A Rural Geography (3/1)
Spatial analysis of rural environments, including the development and application of theoretical concepts and models to interpret rural communities, their characteristics, and their problems. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity.
GEO 330/330A Environmental Geography (4)
Explores geographic issues of natural resource availability, environmental consequences of patterns of population distribution, and pollution diffusion. Analysis of spatial patterns of human/environment impacts at regional and local scales. Prerequisite: GEO 101 or consent of instructor.
GEO 345 Tourism in a Globalizing World (4)
The geography of tourism and recreation in selected regions of the world. Aspects of physical and cultural geography that directly affect the tourist industry. 4 seminars. (Also listed as HRT 345)
GEO 350 U.S. and Canada Geography (4)
Student analysis and presentations of topics and problems in the physical, cultural and regional patterns of the United States and Canada with emphasis on the economic geography. 4 lectures/problem-solving.
GEO 351 Geography of California (4)
Location and description of California’s natural and human resources. The influence of physical features upon the economic activities and sequence of occupation of California, with particular attention to the relationship of current California problems to their geographical causes. 4 lecture discussions. Meets GE requirement in Area 5 for non-majors.
GEO 352 Geography of Latin America (4)
Physical, cultural, regional patterns of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the islands of the Caribbean. 4 lecture discussions.
GEO 353 Russia: Environment and People (4)
Student analysis and presentations on the impact of natural environment and regional patterns in Russia on major current trends in social, cultural, economic, and political development, as well as on the changing international role of Russia. 4 hours lecture/problem solving.
GEO 357 Geography of Asia (4)
Non-Soviet Asia from the Middle East to Japan and southward to Indonesia. Emphasis on environmental, cultural and political patterns and their relevance to current problems. 4 lecture discussions.
GEO 358 Geography of Africa (4)
Physical, cultural, and regional patterns of the nations of Africa. Emphasis within regions on development patterns of the new countries in Africa. 4 lecture discussions.
GEO 359 Europe: Land and People (4)
Student analysis and presentations of issues in the natural environment and the cultural landscape of Europe. Major current trends in social, cultural, economic and political developments in Western and Eastern Europe; relationship between historical and geographical diversity. 4 lectures/problem-solving.
GEO 400 Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-4)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4units per quarter.
GEO 405/405A Geo-Demographics Using GIS (3/1)
Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques for the analysis of spatial and locational patterns of human population, population characteristics and population change. Housing, migration and commuting patterns. Market analysis and site location decision support. Neighborhood segregation and transitions. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. Co-requisites: GEO 405/405A. Prerequisite: GEO 240/240A or equivalent.
GEO 409 Advanced Field Techniques (4)
Guidance and critiquing of student work in the analysis an evaluation of the geographical characteristics of the natural environment and its human use. Includes field mapping, systematic and random sampling of spatial phenomena, and environmental impact reporting. 4 lectures/problemsolving. Prerequisite: GEO 309 or permission of instructor.
GEO 410 Photographic Remote Sensing (4)
Student interpretation of spatial and spectral information from imagery produced in the photo-sensitive region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Experimentation with multispectral photography of the environment. Radial-line maps and mosaics from air photos and satellite photos. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: GEO 103 or permission of instructor.
GEO 413 Environmental Law (4)
Assessment and evaluation of the interplay between the American system of law and the natural system of the environment. Analysis, discussion, and case studies of specific legal issues relating to resources, environmental quality, policy, and regulation, including air, water, and land pollution laws and their application and practice. 4 hours lecture/discussion
GEO 420 Digital Image Processing (4)
Principles and techniques of remote sensing and using remotely sensed data to examine physical and cultural geographic scenes. Remote sensing applications in urban planning, agriculture, ecosystem management, atmosphere and earth sciences, and geographic information systems. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisites: GEO 410 and completion of GE requirements in area 2A, 2B, and 2C, or permission of instructor.
GEO 421/421L Computer Cartography (3/1)
Extensive student presentations on the utilization of computers to draw maps. Use of digitizers, scanners, and other computer mapping input devices; computer mapping software using line printers and plotters as output devices. Application of geographic information systems. 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: GEO 105/105A or CS 101 or CIS 101, or permission of instructor. Corequisites: GEO 421/421L.
GEO 422/422A Multimedia Mapping (3/1)
Concepts and techniques utilizing the computer to combine and convert cartographics, sound, animation, video and film from analog to digital media to produce interactive multimedia maps and atlases. Students author and produce linear and nonlinear, cartographic and geographic hypermedia and hypertext. 3 hours lecture/problem-solving, 2 hours activity. Prerequisites: GEO 101, GEO 102, and GEO 105/105A.
GEO 435 Parks and Nature Reserves (4)
The geography of world parks, forests, wildernesses, wildlife preserves, recreation areas and other institutionally designated and operated natural spaces. Investigation of the origins, meanings, development, designs, uses, impacts, problems, and policies relating to them. Particular emphasis on cultural and environmental factors supporting the geographic patterns of past and current natural spaces. 4 lecture/ discussions.
GEO 442/442A Advanced Geographic Information Systems I (3/1)
Technical issues of geographic information, including data structure, database models, error estimation and product generation. 3 hours lecture/problem-solving, 2 hours activity. Prerequisite: GEO 240/240A or consent of instructor.
GEO 443/443A Advanced Geographic Information Systems II (3/1)
Applications in geographic information systems. Topics include resource management, urban planning, demographic and network applications and systems design and implementation. 3 hours lecture/problem-solving, 2 hours activity. Prerequisite: GEO 240/240A or consent of instructor.
GEO 444 Ethnic Geography of the United States (4)
Explores geographic issues of race and ethnicity, the regional geographic distributions of ethnic groups and origins of those distributions, dynamics of change in ethnic geography at various scales, the sociospatial dynamics of urban ethnic enclaves, and current issues in ethnic geography. Prerequisite: GEO 102. Four units lecture/discussion.
GEO 445/445A Environmental Modeling With Geographic Information
Systems (3/1)
Environmental modeling from a geographic information systems perspective. Technical approaches to model development with GIS. Input data requirements, data sources and processing techniques, interactive results presentation, scaling and spatial dimensions issues, cross-disciplinary applications. 3 hours lecture/problem solving, 2 hours activity. Prerequisite: GEO 240/240A or consent of instructor.
GEO 451 Internship in Geographic Information Systems (4)
On-the-job training in cartography and/or image interpretation for at least 10 hours per week or a minimum of 100 hours per academic quarter. Prerequisites: senior standing and the consent of the internship coordinator.
ANT/ GEO/SSC 461 Senior Colloquium (4)
Guided capstone experience with discussion meetings. Completion and presentation of a capstone project summarizing student's learning experiences under faculty supervision. Discussion of problems or issues graduates may encounter in their chosen fields of employment. Summary portfolio and written report required. Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of faculty advisor.
GEO 499 Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Seminar. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Corequisites may be required.
