Course Descriptions
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15GEOG101. Introduction to
Environmental Geography I: Climatology. 3 ug. cr. Weather and
climate: Elements of
meteorology, including temperature, precipitation, pressure cells, and air
masses. Global climatic patterns, controls, and mechanisms of change
examined. For majors and non-majors; fulfills the A&S Natural Science
requirement when taken with Geog. 111, 112, 113, or with an elementary course
in another science.
Courses can be taken out of sequence. Transfer Module. BoK: NS, SE.
15GEOG102. Introduction to
Environmental Geography II: Geomorphology. 3 ug. Cr. See
15GEOG101. Landforms: Processes of formation and their significance, studied
through maps, diagrams, and imagery. Fulfills the A&S Natural Science
requirement. Transfer
Module. BoK: NS, SE.
15GEOG103. Introduction to
Environmental Geography III: Biogeography. 3 ug. Cr. See 15GEOG101.
The environment: Soil forming processes and plant geography, man's impact on the biosphere. Fulfills the
A&S Natural Science requirement.
Transfer Module. BoK: NS, SE.
15GEOG104. Introduction to
Human Geography: Population Patterns 3 ug. Cr. Foundation course
exploring basic concepts and methods in human geography using population
problems as examples. Fulfills the A&S Behavioral and Social Science
requirement.
15GEOG105. Introduction to
Human Geography: Cultural and Political Patterns of Diversity 3 ug.
Cr. Explores how geographers understand and explain world and national
patterns of cultural and political diversity. Fulfills the A&S
Behavioral and Social Science requirement.
15GEOG106. Introduction to
Human Geography: Economic and Urban Patterns of Diversity. 3 ug.
Cr. Introduction to geographic models used to define, explain, and interpret
world and regional patterns of economic and urban diversity. Not open
to students who have had 30-041-105. Fulfills the A&S Behavioral and
Social Science requirement.
15GEOG111. Introduction
to Environmental Geography Laboratory. 2 ug. Cr. Practical
analysis of weather and climate, using weather data and charts; to supplement
the lecture course Geog. 101. One lab., one recitation per wk. Fulfills the A&S
Natural Science requirement when taken with Geog. 101. Coreq.: Geog. 101.
15GEOG112. Introduction to Environmental Geography Laboratory. 2 ug.
Cr. See 15GEOG111. Practical analysis of landforms, using maps, aerial
photos, digital data and working models, to supplement lecture course Geog.
102. Fulfills
the A&S Natural Science requirement.
15GEOG113. Introduction to Environmental Geography Laboratory.
2 ug. Cr. See 15GEOG111. Practical analysis of environmental problems,
including field work and laboratory analysis, to supplement the lecture
course Geog. 103. Fulfills the A&S Natural Science requirement.
15GEOG120.
Power of Place: World Geography as a Natural Science. The Power of Place, a
geography telecourse, examines the many geographic forces currently at work
in shaping the complex features of the world's environments. The course
introduces the student to geography by exploring the eleven regions of the
world from the perspective of an international team of educational
broadcasters and geographers. The course will incorporate case studies to
help characterize individual regions. BoK: NS. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs:
3.00
15GEOG121.
World Regional Geography I. Geographic perspectives on the problems of the
developing world. BoK: SS. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG122.
World Regional Geography II. Geographic perspectives on the problems of the
developed world. BoK: SS. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG123. World Regional Geography: The Americas. 3 ug. Cr. An
analysis of the major regions comprising North America—the NAFTA
nations, U.S., Canada, and Mexico; physical geography, population trends,
economic and cultural regions. Development and underdevelopment issues
of our northern and southern neighbors. Fulfills the A&S Behavioral and
Social Science requirement.
15GEOG124. World
Regional Geography: Europe. 3 ug cr. The physical, cultural,
and economic structure of the continent. Rise of the contemporary
political economy of Europe. Fulfills the A&S Behavioral and Social Science
requirement.
15GEOG125. World Regional Geography: Africa-Middle East. 3 ug.
Cr. Overview of landscapes and societies. Political and historical
geography of the 20th century to understand regional patterns and
development. Fulfills the A&S Behavioral and Social Science
requirement.
15GEOG126. World Regional:
Asia. 3 ug. Cr. Western and Asian definitions and perceptions used
to describe and analyze problems of economic and social development in
Asia. Fulfills
the A&S Behavioral and Social Science requirement.
15GEOG130.
Great Earth Debates. Major contemporary philosophical and political debates
concerning earth and man with emphasis on physical geography and
environmental sciences. Specific topics and debates (e.g. global warming vs.
climate change) varies according to current human and environmental issues
and world events. BoK: NS., SE. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG140.
Earth
from Space.
An introduction to the technology, science, applications, and tools for
satellite analysis of the Earth, sources of satellite imagery, environmental
applications, and basic methodologies for satellite remote sensing will be
explored. This course will have a hands-on component using Google Earth and
online satellite viewers. BoK: NS., SE. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG150.
Prin Human Geog. Why people live where they do, in global context.
Geographical perspectives on ecological, demographics and social questions.
Population problems and solutions. BoK: SS., DC. Credit Level: U. Credit
Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG151.
Prin Human Geog. Spatial perspectives on patterns of cultural, economic,
political and urban diversity. BoK: SS., DC. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs:
3.00
15GEOG171.
Freshman Seminar: The Skeptical Environment. A close and critical review of
Lomborg's The Skeptical Environmentalist, a book that challenges much of the
veracity behind "bad" environmental news. First the issues of logical
fallacies and complete explanations will be followed by an analysis of the
author's methods of data selection and evaluation and by popular and
professional reviews of the book. Debate over who is a scientist and who has
the right and responsibility to speak for science will be included. BoK: SS.
Credit Level: U. Credit
Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG172.
Supersized: Geographical Implications of Corporate Fast Food Uses Eric
Schlosser's Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side Of The All-American Meal as a
springboard to launch into a multi-disciplinary introduction to the study of
globalization, corporate industrialization, suburbanization, migration, and
politics. Restricted to Freshman. BoK: SE. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG173.
Freshman Seminar: Legacies and Landscapes of the Yucatan. This freshman
seminar/field trip is structured to take students through "space and time"
from 300 AD to contemporary times. The primary theme is changes in the
landscape or the "sequence occupancy" of the region. Students will meet once
a week in preparation for the winter break field trip to the Yucatan. The
trip will explore Mayan archaeological sites from Uxmal (300 AD), Ek Balam,
to Chichen Itza (1100 AD). The Colonial era will be highlighted with tours
through Merida (1545), Ixamal, a salt plant operational since the 1700s, and
a hacienda. Contemporary changes of the region are viewed with visits to an
ejido, a henequen plant, a US manufacturing plant and experiences with the
pros and cons of tourism - a government planned resort on the Caribbean
(Cancun). The physical-environmental geography of the region will be
introduced with an opportunity to swim in a Karst cave, visit a large
flamingo sanctuary, and hike through a community-initiated nature preserve
in Quintana Roo. Students also have free time for selfexploration, an
important component of the educational experience. BoK: SS. Credit Level: U.
Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG174.
Freshman Seminar: A Year Without "Made in China". Seminar will explore the
impact of globalization on the United States at the personal and national
levels by analyzing China-USA trade patterns and relations. Will use Sara
Bongiorni's 2007 book A Year Without "Made in China". BoK: SS., SE. Credit
Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
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15GEOG201.
Geography of the United States and Canada. Topical and regional analysis of
North America stressing current resource use, location patterns, population
trends, development, and cultural regions. Offered alt. yrs. BoK: SS. Credit
Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG203. Greater Cincinnati and the Tri-State. 3
ug. Cr. The changing face of the city, traced over two hundred years. What to
preserve, what to demolish, where to rebuild, where to grow?
15GEOG211. Geography of
Latin America. 3 ug. Cr. An introduction to the physical, human, and
economic geography of Middle and South America. Fulfills the A&S
Behavioral and Social Science requirement.
15GEOG216. Geography
of Europe. 3 ug. Cr. Introduction to the geography of economic,
political, cultural, and physical processes that shape Europe. Urban
and regional change and historical roots of contemporary European issues are
emphasized. Fulfills the A&S Behavioral and Social Science
requirement.
15GEOG226. Geography of Africa. 3 ug. Cr. Land and livelihood
south of the Sahara. Problems of modernization of traditional societies
and economies. Fulfills the A&S Behavioral and Social Science
requirement.
15GEOG231. Geography of the Middle East. 3 ug. Cr. Land and
livelihood south of the Sahara. Problems of modernization of
traditional societies and economies. Fulfills the A&S Behavioral and
Social Science requirement.
15GEOG236. Geography of Southern and Eastern Asia. 3 ug. Cr. Impact
of modernization process on regional balances, environment, and role of Asia
in the world economic system. Fulfills the A&S Behavioral and Social
Science requirement.
15GEOG237.
Geography of China. A systematic analysis of the elements of landscape
resources, and socioeconomic characteristics of the geography of China. BoK:
SS., DC. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG241.
Geography of Australia and Southwest Pacific. What happens when mad dogs and
Englishmen go out in the noonday sun. BoK: SS., DC. Credit Level: U. Credit
Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG261. People and
Environment: Part I: Ecosystems and Population. 3 ug. Cr. The
fundamentals of ecosystem structure, function, and process. World
population dynamics and human adaptation to the environment are also
covered. Fulfills the A&S Natural Science requirement. Courses can be taken out of
sequence.
15GEOG262. People and
Environment: Part II: Food and Water Resources. 3 ug. Cr. The
development, current practices, and sustainability of agriculture, fisheries,
and water resource management. The impact of population growth, land
use, and technological change on food and water resources are also evaluated.
Fulfills
the A&S Natural Science requirement.
15GEOG263. People and
Environment: Part III: Energy and Mineral Resources. 3 ug. Cr.
Energy's role in human history and the contemporary societal problems of
using non-renewable energy. The potential of renewable energy sources
and conservation are evaluated, as are the consequences of non-renewable
energy use such as pollution and climate change. Fulfills the A&S
Natural Science requirement.
15GEOG271.
Geography of Latin America. Regional analysis of Central and South America;
Andean and Amazonian environmental barriers; tourism in the Caribbean.
Offered alt. yrs. BoK: SS., DC. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
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15GEOG301. Elements of
Climatology. 3 ug. Cr. Meteorology: physical principles,
instrumentation and modeling. Global climatic patterns: quantification,
impact of natural events and human activities on climate change.
Prereq.: Geog. 101 & 111, or Perm. Instr.
15GEOG302. Climate and
Landforms. 3 ug. Cr. Influence of climate on landform genesis. Global
patterns of energy and water related to weathering processes and rates, mass
movement and denudation. Polygenetic landscapes. Prereq.: Geog.
102 & 112, or Perm. Instr.
15GEOG303. Environmental Geography. 3 ug. Cr. The physical
environment: the nature, distribution and circulation of energy and
elements in the biosphere; quantitative analyses of the dynamic
plant/animal-environment relationships; environmental degradation and
assessment. Prereq.: Geog. 103 & 113, or Perm. Instr.
15GEOG311. Resource Conservation. 3 ug. Cr. Are the earth's resources
on the verge of exhaustion? Discussion of the sustainability of human society
and the biosphere. Innovative avoidance of resource crises.
15GEOG322. Cities and Globalization. 3 ug. Cr. Evolution of
cities and urban networks. Urban aspects of contemporary globalization.
15GEOG323. Urban Geography.
3 ug. Cr. Geography of urban processes and forms. Political, economic
and social aspects of the contemporary city.
15GEOG332.
Historical Geography of the United States. The where, when, and why of early
settlements, and migration. Why preserve historical buildings and districts.
BoK: SS. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG333. Political Geography. 3 ug. Cr. Political
processes, structures and conflicts at the local, national, and international
scales.
15GEOG335. Geography of
Religion. 3 ug. Cr. Distribution, diffusion, and territorial conflicts of
the major world religions.
15GEOG341. Economic Geography. 3 ug. Cr. Industrial location,
agriculture patterns, and the location of tertiary functions in urban
places. An introduction to spatial analysis, processes, and location
models.
15GEOG342. Marketing Geography. 3 ug. Cr. Practical and
theoretical analysis of siting problems emphasizing retailing and public
sector activities.
15GEOG343. Industrial
Location. 3 ug cr. Manufacturing regions and the industrial
location process. Analysis of siting problems emphasizing environmental
impacts.
15GEOG351. Recreation Geography. 3 ug. Cr. Games people play
around the world. How to locate and manage parks, resorts, wilderness
areas, and sporting facilities. Where sports professionals are
recruited.
15GEOG353.
Political Geography: Geopolitics. Examines on the international and
cross-national perspectives of political geography. It deals with the
political, economic, cultural, historical, and social aspects of
international relations from a geographical perspective and examines
societies in transition in the post Cold War and the post 9-11 worlds. BoK:
DC., SS. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG376. Environmental Remote Sensing and Geographic
Information Systems. 3 ug. Cr. Lecture will emphasize practical
applications of remote sensing and GIS to the environment. Hands-on
labs use state-of-the-art software and near-real-time and historic geospatial
data sets. Priority given to Environmental Studies Program majors.
15GEOG380.
Computer Applications in Geography. Overview of computers and geographic
applications, DOS and UNIX operating systems, word processing, statistical
analysis, computer mapping, basic computer programming, hands-on experience
in system integration and operation. BoK: NA. Credit Level: U. Credit Hrs:
3.00
15GEOG390.
Map
Reading and Interpretation. Theory and practice of map reading and
interpretation of maps of different types and scales. BoK: NA. Credit Level:
U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG398H.
Feeding China. Honors Special Topics Course. BoK: DC., SE. Credit Level: U.
Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG499.
Independent Study in Geography. Please complete and submit an Independent
Application Form available from the College Office. BoK: NA. Credit Level:
U. Credit Hrs: 1.00-12.00
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15GEOG500.
Geography Capstone I. First course in capstone sequence. Required of all
seniors. Review of basic issues involved in geographic research, including
problem identification, hypothesis testing, data collection and processing,
use of quantitative techniques and graphics. BoK: NA. Credit Level: U.
Credit Hrs: 2.00
15GEOG501. Problems in Geography. Individual research
projects, requiring prior faculty approval. Cr. and hrs. to be
arranged.
15GEOG502. Problems in Geography. See 15GEOG501.
15GEOG503. Problems in Geography. See 15GEOG501.
15GEOG504, 505, 506. Individual Work in Physical Geography. .
Directed applied research projects, requiring prior faculty approval, dealing
with geographic topics related to Earth Science such as meteorology, earth
resources, and human impact on climate and resources. Open to Earth Science
majors only. Cr. and time to be arranged.
15GEOG507, 508, 509. Capstone
Experience in Geography. 2 ug. Cr. Required of all graduating
majors, senior year. Supervised preparation of a research project
incorporating the use of models and spatial analysis mapping learned in
fulfilling the theory, techniques, and systematic requirements of the major.
15GEOG510.
Internship in Geography. Applied geography employment experience. BoK: NA.
Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 1.00-6.00
15GEOG511.
Internship in Geography. Applied geography employment experience. BoK: NA.
Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 1.00-6.00
15GEOG512.
Internship in Geography. Applied geography employment experience. BoK: NA.
Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 1.00-6.00
15GEOG513.
Internship in Geography. Applied geography employment experience. BoK: NA.
Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 1.00-6.00
15GEOG514.
Geographic Explorations-Readings. Selected readings on significant
geographic discoveries from Everest to Antarctica. BoK: DC., HP. Credit
Level: U. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG521.
Urban Development. Examines the spatial evolution of the American urban
system from the late 1700s to the present. Emphasis is placed on the
changing spatial organization of economic activities and how developments in
economic structure, transportation, and communications have affected urban
areas. BoK: DC., SS. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG522. Urban Problems. 3 ug. or gr. cr.
Examination of contemporary urban problems from a geographical
perspective. Issues include gentrification and displacement, urban
sprawl, metropolitan fragmentation, and urban environmental concerns.
15GEOG523.
Niehoff Urban Studio. The "Niehoff Urban Studio" is a new university- wide
interdisciplinary research course dedicated to addressing urban issues that
challenge the quality of life in Cincinnati. Faculty teams representing
various UC colleges will lead graduate students and advanced undergraduates
in coursework resulting in applied research and design proposals. The
content of the Studio is derived from the identification of pressing urban
issues, academic program goals, and the interests of participating community
partners. Perm of Instructor. BoK: SE, SS. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs:
4.00
15GEOG524.
Niehoff Urban Studio. The "Niehoff Urban Studio" is a new university- wide
interdisciplinary research course dedicated to addressing urban issues that
challenge the quality of life in Cincinnati. Faculty teams representing
various UC colleges will lead graduate students and advanced undergraduates
in coursework resulting in applied research and design proposals. The
content of the Studio is derived from the identification of pressing urban
issues, academic program goals, and the interests of participating community
partners. Perm of Instructor. BoK: SE, SS. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs:
4.00
15GEOG525.
Niehoff Urban Studio. The "Niehoff Urban Studio" is a new university- wide
interdisciplinary research course dedicated to addressing urban issues that
challenge the quality of life in Cincinnati. Faculty teams representing
various UC colleges will lead graduate students and advanced undergraduates
in coursework resulting in applied research and design proposals. The
content of the Studio is derived from the identification of pressing urban
issues, academic program goals, and the interests of participating community
partners. Perm of Instructor. BoK: SE, SS. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs:
4.00
15GEOG541.
Contemporary Issues in Economic Geography. Examination of issues in
contemporary economic geography; exploration of the spatial distribution of
economic activity; survey of historical and theoretical perspectives,
current areas of inquiry and research approaches in the subdiscipline.
Prereq: 15GEOG341. BoK: SE, SS. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG544.
Geography of Transportation. Relationship between transportation and spatial
organization; selected analytical models dealing with traffic demand,
network configuration, and allocation of transport facilities; application
to selected problems. BoK: QR., SS. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG550.
Geography International Field Trips. Guided field trips to foreign locations
(Yucatan, Cuba, Belize, etc.) with lectures and field experience. BoK: DC.,
SS. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 2.00-5.00
15GEOG551.
Environmental and Geoarchaeological Field Methods – Belize. A two-week field
methods course focusing on the application of environmental and
geoarchaeological techniques in the study of past human-environment
interactions. The course is taught in the Programme for Belize conservation
area. Perm of Instructor. BoK: NS, HP. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs:
3.00-6.00
15GEOG569.
Seminar: Landscape Ecology. This course consists of a series of lectures,
labs, readings, and group discussions on the effects of landscape patterns
on ecological processes. Special attention will be given to GIS and remote
sensing techniques involved in quantifying landscape pattern. Lab exercises
will focus on the use of landscape pattern metric software such as Patch
Analyst 2.0 and Fragstats. BoK: NA. Credit Level: G, U. Credit Hrs:
3.00-4.00
15GEOG570. Soils. 3 ug. Or gr. cr. Examination of the factors
determining spatial variability in pedogenesis and development. Soil
classification. Soils as a factor in human land use. Mandatory field
trips.
15GEOG571. Approaches to Past Landscapes. 3 ug. Or gr. cr.
Introduction to the methods of environmental and geoarchaeology using case
studies from around the world with an emphasis on soil analysis. Local field
trip some years.
15GEOG573. The Urban
Habitat. 3 ug. Or gr. cr. The city as a physical environment; urban
environmental problems and management.
15GEOG574. Introduction to
Computer Cartography. 4 ug. Or gr. cr. Lecture emphasizes cartographic
principles which are implemented in computer lab to produce maps using
cartographic software packages. Map transformations, projections,
analysis of spatial data, graphic design, and GPS.
15GEOG576. Introduction to Remote Sensing. 4 ug or gr. cr. Basic
physical principles of electromagnetic radiation; remote sensings systems;
interpretation of aerial photographs, thermal and radar imagery; digital
analysis of multispectral satellite data, remote sensing applications.
15GEOG577.
Analytical Computer Cartography. Analysis of spatial data and production of
computer-generated thematic maps using cartographic/GIS software packages.
Includes data transformations, image processing, and accessing on-line
cartographic data sources through WWW. BoK: NA. Credit Level: U, G. Credit
Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG578. History and
Philosophy of Geography. 3 ug. Or gr. cr. Growth of geographic thought
stressing contemporary problems. The theories and aims of the
discipline.
15GEOG579. Field Work and Research Methods. 3 ug. Or gr. cr. How to
formulate hypotheses, gather geographical data (through field samplings,
laboratory analyses and testings), and analyze data with multivariate
statistical methods.
15GEOG580.
Introduction
to Geographic Information Systems. 4 ug. Or gr. cr. Essential elements of
a GIs: hardware requirements; GIs software; data acquisition; data
structures; spatial database; methods of data analysis and spatial modeling;
applications of GIs to a variety of environmental and economic problems.
15GEOG581.
GIs
Modeling Environmental Applications. 4 ug or gr. cr. The
examination of GIs modeling techniques and selected problems relating to the
application of geographic information systems to environmental and land use
problems. Prereq.: 15GEOG580 or Perm. Instr.
15GEOG582. GIS Urban-Economic
Applications. 4 ug. Or gr. cr. The examination of selected problems
relating to the successful application of geographic information system
technology to urban-economic areas. Prereq.: 15GEOG580 or Perm. Instr.
15GEOG583. Intermediate Remote Sensing. 4 ug. Or gr. cr.
Digital image processing of remotely sensed data: radiometric and geometric
correction, image enhancement, image classification, and digital change detection.
Integration of remote sensing and geographic information systems.
Prereq.: 15GEOG576.
15GEOG585. Geographic Methods:
Quantitative Techniques. 3 ug. Or gr. cr. Introduction to statistical
inference with emphasis on areal statistics and applications to geographic
problems.
15GEOG586. Geographic Methods:
Advanced Quantitative Techniques. 3 ug. Or gr. cr. See 15GEOG585.
15GEOG587. Natural Hazards: Causes, Patterns, and Mitigation. This
course introduces causes, spatial patterns, and impacts of natural hazards
and disasters and examines geo-spatial technologies for prediction,
assessment and management of natural hazards. The lectures cover
earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, coastal erosions, droughts,
floods, and wildfires, and also discuss societalpreparedness, response,
mitigation, and recovery for natural hazards. Prereq: 15GEOG580. BoK: NS,
QR. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG588. Medical Geography. 3 ug. Or gr. cr. Geographic
perspectives on disease, death, and health care systems. Prereq.: Not open to
freshman.
15GEOG589.
Urban Geography: Inner City. City Gentrification. Economic, social, and
political processes that lead to, and result from, the influx of people and
investment into inner city neighborhoods are examined from a variety of
theoretical perspectives. BoK: NA. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG590.
Introduction to GPS (Global Positioning Systems). The technology and
applications of Global Positioning Systems (GPS). How to use GPS units,
input location-specific data, create field maps, and transfer data from GPS
units to a geographic information system. BoK: NS. Credit Level: U, G.
Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG591. Internet Mapping & Web GIS.
This course is
designed to introduce the basic structure and capabilities of Internet
mapping, Server-based GIS, and Web GIS. Students willapply the skills of
Internet Mapping through lab exercises to "real world" Internet Mapping GIS
application problems. Students are also expected to build web-based GIS
applications. Prereq: 15GEOG581 or 15GEOG582. BoK: QR, SS. Credit Level: U,
G. Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG592. Digital Terrain and Watershed Analysis. Introduces
concepts, algorithms, and techniques for terrain and watershed analysis. The
lectures cover spatial representation of
topography,
topographical data acquisition, terrain parameter derivation, extraction of
critical morphologic features, landform recognition and classification,
drainage network, watershed delineation, viewshed analysis, cut-and-fill and
volumetric analysis, distributed watershed mode, and terrain visualization.
Prereq: 15GEOG580. BoK: NS, QR. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs: 4.00
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15GEOG601. Field Projects. Off-campus research in the
"real world," requiring prior faculty approval. Cr. and hrs. To be
arranged.
15GEOG602. Field Projects. See 15GEOG601.
15GEOG603. Field Projects. See 15GEOG601.
15GEOG676. Recent Advances in Remote Sensing Technology and Image
Analysis. Covers recently emerged remote sensing systems, including high
resolution multi-spectral imaging systems, SAR interformetry, LiDAR, and
hyperspectral imaging system, and examines cutting edge image processing and
analysis techniques, including rigorous orthorectification, atmospheric and
water-column corrections, texture analysis, segmentation and shape analysis,
rule- based and knowledge-based image analysis, and object-oriented image
analysis. Prereq: 15GEOG576. BoK: NS, QR. Credit Level: U, G. Credit Hrs:
4.00
15GEOG683. Advanced Remote Sensing. 4 gr. cr. Current
problems, issues, and research in the area of satellite remote sensing of the
environment are explored. Traditional issues of scale, resolution, and
accuracy of satellite and ancillary date are also discussed. New
research opportunities under the Earth Observing System are explored.
Prereq.: 15GEOG576.
15GEOG693. Advanced
GIS 4 ug. Or gr. cr. A research seminar in geographic information
systems. The exact topics may vary from term to term. Students
are expected to develop and carry out a small research project which will
result in a professional paper and a computer presentation. Prereq.:
15GEOG581 or 582 or Perm. Instr.
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15GEOG701. Geographic Research. Advanced research projects,
pursued individually in the library or laboratories, requiring prior faculty
approval. Cr. and hrs. To be arranged.
15GEOG702. Geographic Research. See 15GEOG701.
15GEOG703. Geographic Research. See 15GEOG701.
15GEOG704. Staff Seminar. 1 gr. cr. Forum for discussing research papers
by visiting speakers, faculty, and graduate students. Credit varies with
extent of student's participation.
15GEOG705. Staff Seminar. 1 gr. cr. See 15GEOG704.
15GEOG706. Staff Seminar. 1 gr. cr. See 15GEOG704.
15GEOG711.
Seminar: Latin America. A geographic approach to the study of Latin America.
Credit Level: G. Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG715. Introduction to Graduate Geography. 4-12 gr. cr. A common
first term for all incoming graduate students; orientation to the geographic
research problems, data, and techniques most abundantly available in
Cincinnati.
15GEOG716. Geography Theory
and Literature. 4 gr. cr. Major current ideas in research areas of
student choosing, as reflected in the professional literature of the last
decade..
15GEOG720. Seminar:
Regional Geography. 4 gr. cr. Delimiting regions, disparities in regional
growth and development, selected country case studies.
15GEOG726.
Seminar: Africa. A geographic approach to the study of Africa. Credit Level:
G. Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG730.
Seminar: Regional Geography. Delimiting regions, disparities in regional
growth and development, selected country case studies. Credit Level: G.
Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG731. Seminar:
Man's Physical Environment. 4 gr. cr. Development of theory and methods
in physical geography.
15GEOG735. Seminar: Sensitive Environments. 4 ug. Cr. Impact of human
activities on physical and biological processes in vulnerable environments
such as tropical rain forests, wetlands, arid and polar regions, and aquatic
ecosystems.
15GEOG736.
Seminar: Asia. A geographic approach to the study of Asia. Credit Level: G.
Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG740.
Professional Practice I: New Course Preparation. Design and creation of new
courses including syllabus, text selection, examinations, exercises, and use
of Blackboard as a course management system. Review of University policies
and procedures regarding student code of conduct, disability services, and
grading. Credit Level: G. Credit Hrs: 1.00
15GEOG741.
Professional Practice II: Paper and Article Preparation Covers the mechanics
of preparing papers for presentation at professional meetings and/or
submitting finished papers for review by academic journals. Credit Level: G.
Credit Hrs: 1.00
15GEOG742.
Professional Practice III: Grant Preparation The process of identifying
appropriate grant sources, budget preparation, narrative writing, and
effective grant administration. Credit Level: G. Credit Hrs: 1.00
15GEOG758.
Gender, Geography, and Science. Gender perspectives and feminist analyses in
the social and natural sciences. The future of scientific thought in light
of these new perspectives, with emphasis on physical geography, human
geography, and environmental science. Credit Level: G. Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG769.
Seminar: Landscape Ecology. This course consists of a series of lectures,
labs, readings, and group discussions on the effects of landscape patterns
on ecological processes. Special attention will be given to GIS and remote
sensing techniques involved in quantifying landscape pattern. Lab exercises
will focus on the use of landscape pattern metric software such as Patch
Analyst 2.0 and Fragstats. Credit Level: G. Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG770.
Seminar: Environmental Geography. 4 gr. cr. Environmental
legislation, and the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. Prereq.:
Geog. 301, 2, 3, or perm.
15GEOG771. Seminar: Urban Geography. 4 gr. cr.
Examination of contemporary themes and trends in urban geography.
Emphasis on political and economic dimensions.
15GEOG772. Seminar: Political Geography. 4 gr. cr. Global, national,
regional, and local processes affecting electoral politics, economic
development politics, and social movements are examined. The intersection of
different-scaled processes at the urban level is emphasized.
15GEOG773. Seminar: Cultural Geography Theory. 4 gr. cr. Geographical
theory and methods for the study of the interconnectedness of people and
environment, including cultural ecology, environmental perception and natural
hazards research.
15GEOG774. Seminar: Physical Geography. 4 gr. cr. Current research in
surficial and atmospheric processes including climate, denudation, tectonic
effects, and hydrology. Emphasis on human impact on process rates and
location in the Holocene.
15GEOG775. Seminar: Economic
Geography. 4 gr. cr. Current urban economic issues on research.
Discussion of contemporary issues in the field of economic geography is
addressed. It is designed to allow in-depth focus on current issues that
geographers will encounter in their professional practice. Two main goals
includes: to review current uban economics research and to bridge the
research gaps from the previous research.
15GEOG778. Seminar: Geographic Development. 4 gr. cr. Economic
development and modernization of traditional societies. Agricultural reform,
water resources development, industrialization policies, and manufacturing
location.
15GEOG780. Seminar:
Social Theory in Geography. 4 gr. cr. Contemporary developments in social
theory related to urban, economic, political, and cultural geography are
examined.
15GEOG781. Seminar: Population Geography. 4 gr. cr. Examination of
demographic components of regional change.
15GEOG782. Seminar: Urban Population Change. 4 gr. cr. Intra-urban
residential location and related issues are analyzed from a variety of
theoretical perspectives.
15GEOG784. Seminar: Location
Theory. 4 gr. cr. Introduction to classic models in
urban-economic-transportation geography, and current modeling in both human
and physical geography.
15GEOG785.
Seminar:
Location Analysis. 4 gr. cr. Discussion of spatial
interaction models, diffusion models, location and allocation models, and
network analysis; model formulation and solution strategies.
15GEOG786.
Seminar: Economic Geography. Survey of 20th century economic geography
including classic location models and the "new" economic geography Credit
Level: G. Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG788. Seminar: Manufacturing Geography. 4 gr. cr. Classical and
contemporary approaches to the problems of industrial location, industrial
restructuring, and industrial estates.
15GEOG792. Seminar: Research Models. 4 gr. cr. Application of
mathematical methods to relationships indicated by geographic theory. Construction
and use of multivariate spatial models. Prereq.: 585 and 586, or approved
equiv.
15GEOG793.
Seminar on Geographic Information Science. Latest developments on the
theory, methodology and application of geographic information science,
including spatial modeling, spatial database, exploratory data analysis,
geographic visualization, spatialtemporal simulation, crime analysis,
location based service, system integration, etc. Prereq: 15GEOG581,
15GEOG582. Credit Level: G. Credit Hrs: 4.00
15GEOG797. Seminar:
Graduate Research II. 4 gr. cr. Fundamentals of research design; preparation
of thesis, dissertation, or grant proposals.
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15GEOG815.
Interdisciplinary Seminar: Frontiers of Urban Research. See 15-041-814.
Credit Level: G. Credit Hrs: 3.00
15GEOG871. Thesis Research. Preparation of MA
thesis, contingent upon faculty approval of a thesis proposal. Credits vary
with the research accomplished.
15GEOG971. Dissertation Research. Preparation of the PhD dissertation,
following completion of Comprehensive Examinations and faculty approval of a
dissertation proposal. Credits may vary with the research accomplished.
