Section 001: M W  02:20 PM - 03:35 PM  |  Callcott 201  
Section 002: M W  03:55 PM - 05:10 PM  |  Callcott 201 

A survey of the principles and methods of geographic inquiry. Not required for the geography major.

Online – Asynchronous

Basic concepts of landform geography, climatology and meteorology, and biogeography. 

Section 001: T R  08:30 AM – 09:45 AM  |  Callcott 003  
Section 002: T R  10:05 AM - 11:20 AM  |  Callcott 003  
Section 003: T R  11:40 AM - 12:55 PM  |  Callcott 003  
Section 004: T R  01:15 PM - 02:30 PM  |  Callcott 003  
Section 007: T R  10:05 AM - 11:20 AM  |  Calcott 101
Section 008: T R  11:40 AM - 12:55 PM  |  Calcott 101
Section 009: T R  01:15 PM - 02:30 PM  |  Calcott 101
Section H01*: M W 03:55 PM – 05:10 PM  |  Petigru 112
Section J12: Online – Asynchronous

Introduction to geographic data; use of digital maps and aerial/satellite images as means of Earth observation; basics of spatial data analysis; location-based Web APPs; digital map services. 

*Honors section

Section 001: T R  02:50 PM - 04:05 PM  |  Callcott 101 
Section 002: M W  03:55 PM - 05:10 PM  |  Callcott 202  

Introduction to processes of political, economic, social, and environmental change around the world; topics include geopolitical transitions, nationalism, trade, uneven development, conflict, environmental geopolitics, and demographic change, with an emphasis on non-U.S. contexts.

Lecture: T R  10:05 AM - 11:20 AM  |  Callcott 201
Section 001: T  11:40 AM - 01:30 PM  |  Callcott 214
Section 002: T  02:50 PM - 04:40 PM  |  Callcott 214
Section 003: R  11:40 AM - 01:30 PM  |  Callcott 214
Section 002: R  02:50 PM - 04:40 PM  |  Callcott 214

Hydrology, soil science, and interpretation of physical features formed by water, wind, and ice, with emphasis on environmental change. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. 

Lecture: T R  01:15 PM - 02:30 PM  |  Callcott 202
Section 003: W  09:40 AM - 11:30 AM  |  Callcott 214 
Section 004: F  09:40 AM - 11:30 AM  |  Callcott 214

Processes that influence weather and climate patterns on the earth. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.

Lecture: T R  10:05 AM - 11:20 AM  |  Callcott 202
Section H03: W  12:00 PM - 01:50 PM  |  Callcott 214

Processes that influence weather and climate patterns on the earth. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. 

T R  11:40 AM - 12:55 PM  |  Callcott  102

Basic principles of human geography. 

T R  10:05 AM - 11:20 AM  |  Callcott 112

A regional approach to the physical, social, economic, and political aspects of Sub-Saharan Africa with emphasis on contemporary problems. 

M W  02:20 PM - 03:35 PM  |  Callcott 302

Introduction to principles and methods of geographic information systems including discussion of computers, spatial data, analysis, and display. Includes discussion of applications and hands-on experience.

M W F  10:50 AM - 11:40 AM  |  Callcott 112

Global patterns and processes of migration through multi-disciplinary perspectives, addressing the types, causes, and effects of migration. Possible topics include labor migration, refugees and asylum, climate migration, migration controls, and processes of inclusion and exclusion.

T R  11:40 AM - 12:55 PM  |  Callcott 005

T R  04:25 PM - 05:40 PM  |  Callcott 102

Investigation of human-environment interactions and their effects on global population health and health disparities through the lens of Health and Medical geography.

Online – Asynchronous

The study of disasters, their triggering mechanisms (natural, human, technological), their spatial distributions from local to global scales, and associated human responses.

T R  02:50 PM - 04:05 PM  |  Callcott 005

Introduction to the theory and principles of map construction including discussions of equipment and materials, lettering and symbolization, scale and generalization, data manipulation and representation. Presentation of geographic information on maps.

T R  02:50 PM - 04:05 PM  |  Callcott 112

Overview of the development of American cities from industrial period to the present. Special attention given to the political, economic, social processes that shape urban space and urban ways of life.

T R  01:15 PM - 02:30 PM  |  Callcott 302

Basics of remote sensing and image interpretation in aerial photography, drone technology and satellite imagery for earth observations. Emphasis on competent use of remote sensing data for a variety of geographic and multidisciplinary applications.

T R  01:15 PM - 02:30 PM  |  Callcott 102

Major theories and methodologies for studying the relationship between climate and society.

T R  02:50 PM - 04:05 PM  |  Callcott 102

Atmospheric circulation, structure, and processes of tropical climates and hurricanes. Forecasting and model simulations of hurricanes. Temporal variations of tropical climate change and hurricanes.

T R  10:05 AM - 11:20 AM  |  Callcott 102

Resource, managerial, and recreational-use components of the national park system; contemporary issues, problems, and managerial alternatives.

Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

R  04:25 PM - 07:10 PM  |  Callcott 112

Research methods and projects; restricted to students with at least 15 hours of credit in geography. Restricted to students with at least 15 hours of credit in geography. 

Senior research thesis on a problem of fundamental geographic significance, supervised by faculty member; must include a written final project report.

T R  11:40 AM - 12:55 PM  |  Callcott 302

Analysis of transportation systems and the application of geographic tools to transportation planning.

T R  02:50 PM - 04:05 PM  |  Callcott 302

A survey of basic quantitative approaches for handling and interpreting geographically related data; univariate and bivariate procedures applicable to a variety of problems.

T R  10:05 AM - 11:20 AM  |  Callcott 302

A survey of basic quantitative approaches for handling and interpreting geographically related data; univariate and bivariate procedures applicable to a variety of problems.

M  02:20 PM - 04:50 PM  |  Callcott 104

This course examines cultural understandings of and responses to globalization, examining topics such as its history and theories, migration, economic integration and inequality, identity, social movements, and the environment.

Internship in government agencies, private-sector businesses, and non-profit organizations under the joint supervision of sponsor and departmental. A maximum of three credits may be applied to undergraduate Geography major or to Geography master's degree. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Instructor approval and a signed Internship Contract required.

Directed research topics individually assigned and supervised by graduate faculty. May be repeated for credit.

W  09:40 AM - 12:10 PM  |  Callcott 228

Investigation into the locational aspects and the spatial systems of selected economic activities, from both regional and systematic viewpoints.

M  01:10 PM - 03:40 PM  |  Callcott 228

Investigation of physical systems and processes at the earth’s surface. Topics vary; landforms, hydrology, pedology, biogeography, quaternary science, human impacts on physical systems. 

Approved by instructor and with department permission.
Thesis preparation research topics individually assigned and supervised by graduate faculty.

T  04:25 PM - 07:10 PM  |  Callcott 228

A survey of (1) the philosophical and intellectual foundations of Geography as a discipline, and (2) contemporary ideas and debates in major subfields of geographic research. 

Advanced directed research by a Ph.D. student on geographical topics to be individually supervised by graduate faculty. This course may be taken for 1–3 credit hours of independent study by a student working closely with a faculty member on a specific research project to be defined and agreed upon between the student and a supervising faculty member.