970 Geography

970:010. Human Geography -- 3 hrs.
Interaction between peoples and their environments. Spatial patterns and processes of population distribution, characteristics, and movement, human environmental impact, and economic activity. (Offered Fall and Spring)

970:026. Physical Geography -- 3-4 hrs.
Explanation of patterns of solar energy receipt, atmospheric pressure, winds, and precipitation around the Earth. Emphasis on how solar energy, water, and crustal movements interact to determine characteristics of natural environments on Earth. Prerequisite: student must have satisfied university entrance requirements in English and Mathematics. (Offered Fall and Spring)

970:028. Environmental Change -- 3 hrs.
Examination of the evidence for current global climate changes; study of evidence of global and regional climate changes of the last 12,000 years; analysis of possible causes of climate change. (Offered Spring)

970:040. World Geography -- 3 hrs.
Reasons for and consequences of variations over surface of the earth of cultural, economic, physical, and other attributes of places. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

970:061. Maps and Map Interpretation -- 3 hrs.
Survey of various types of maps available from perspective of map maker and user. Emphasis on reading, analysis, and interpretation of information on maps. (Offered Fall and Spring)

970:100. Environmental Geography -- 3 hrs.
Study of geographic dimension of human-environmental interaction. Historical perspectives on Earth's environmental problems, the place of humankind in ecological systems, and issues of sustainable development. Prerequisite: 970:010 or 970:026 or 970:028 or 970:040 or consent of instructor. (Offered odd Springs)

970:101. Economic Geography -- 3 hrs.
Analysis of changing spatial structure of the economy and inter-relationships between geography and economics within a global perspective. (Offered Spring)

970:104. North American Cities -- 3 hrs.
Principles of urban geography, including urban growth and change, structure and dynamics, and analysis and planning in North American cities. (Offered Fall)

970:111(g). Cultural Geography -- 3 hrs.
Examination and analysis of impact of cultural groups on the earth, and resulting human-created landscapes. Prerequisites: 970:010 or 970:026 or 970:040; junior standing. (Offered odd Springs)

970:114(g). Political Geography -- 3 hrs.
Geographic factors in origin, development, behavior, and interaction of states. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered even Falls)

970:116(g). Geopolitics -- 3 hrs.
Classical and contemporary geopolitical theory; introduction to formal applications; and consideration of geopolitical goals of specific states. Prerequisites: one previous 100-level course in social science; junior standing. (Offered odd Falls)

970:117(g). Transportation Geography -- 3 hrs.
Study of transportation, its influence on the landscape, and relationships with spatial organization. Examination of selected analytical models of transport systems in urban, regional, and global settings, including transport problems and policies. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered even Falls)

970:119(g). Population Geography -- 3 hrs.
Patterns, processes, and models of population structure, change, distribution, and movement. Relationships with complex spatial mosaic of socioeconomic and environmental systems. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered odd Springs)

970:121(g). Locational Analysis for Business -- 3 hrs.
Practical and theoretical use of geographic models and concepts in business. Locational analysis, site selection, market area analysis, and real estate evaluation. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered even Springs)

970:126(g). Geography of Soils -- 3 hrs.
Study of soils as result of inter-relationships among climates, ecosystems, and landscapes of the world. Soil formation, distribution, properties, and classification, and applications of soil geography to other disciplines. Lecture, 2 periods; lab/field trips, 2 periods. Prerequisites: 870:031 or 970:026; junior standing. (Offered odd Falls)

970:127(g). Climatology -- 3 hrs.
Fundamentals of physical and dynamic climatology. Application of fundamentals to classification and mapping of global distribution of climatic types, and reconstruction of past climates. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered even Springs)

970:128(g). Environmental Issues and Regional Public Policy -- 2-3 hrs.
Dynamic interactions of the different Earth systems (atmosphere, ocean, and geosphere) and their relations to current environmental issues in context of broad public policy debate. Focus often on range of issues within single region. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

970:129(g). Rivers -- 3 hrs.
Precipitation variability, floods, river channel morphology, floodplains and terraces, hillslope erosion, and effects of climatic changes and land use on rivers. Lecture, 2 periods; lab/field trips, 2 periods. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered even Falls)

970:131(g). Ice Age Environments and Landforms -- 3 hrs.
Examination of characteristics of "Ice Age" from 5 million years ago to present. Considers evidence for environmental change over this period from chemical, biologic, lithologic, geomorphologic, and archaeological data and the analytical methods used to discern this change. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

970:137. Natural Hazards and Disasters -- 3 hrs.
Examination of causes, physical processes, and geographic distribution of natural hazards. Discussion of prediction methods and social impact of such disasters. (Offered odd Falls)

970:141(g). Regional Geography -- 3 hrs.
Study of geography of selected region including evolution and dynamics of its cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental dimensions. May be repeated for credit for different regions. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

970:142(g). Geography of North America -- 3 hrs.
Regional geography of North America including nature of physical landscape and environment, historical and current patterns of settlement, social and cultural systems, demographic structures, and economic variations. Prerequisites: 970:010 or 970:040; junior standing. (Variable)

970:144. Natural Regions of North America -- 3 hrs.
Description and explanation of various landforms of North America. Focus on structures and surface processes that form distinct physical regions of North America (e.g., Rocky Mountains), and kinds of landforms that make each region unique. (Offered even Springs)

970:151(g). Historical Geography -- 3 hrs.
Examination of geographic development of selected region or of significance of geographic factors in historical development of selected topic. May be repeated for credit for different regions or topics. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered odd Falls)

970:160(g). Spatial Data Analysis -- 3 hrs.
Analysis and interpretation of spatial point processes, area, geostatistical and spatial interaction data. Applications to geographic data in real estate, biology, environmental and agricultural sciences using S-Plus software. Prerequisites: 800:072 or 980:080; junior standing. (Same as 800:171g.) (Variable)

970:163(g). Aerial Photo Interpretation and Photogrammetry -- 3 hrs.
Emphasis on interpretation of physical and cultural phenomena on the earth's surface using imagery obtained through aerial photography. Basic principles of photogrammetry and introduction to non-photographic sensors. Lecture, 2 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall)

970:164. Geographic Information Systems I -- 3 hrs.
Fundamental concepts and operations of Geographic Information Systems with applications. Lectures are supplemented by computer-based projects. Lecture, 2 periods; lab 2 periods. (Offered Fall and Spring)

970:165(g). Thematic Cartography -- 3 hrs.
Application of cartographic principles and techniques in compiling thematic maps. Emphasis on cartographic production; essentials of computer mapping and map reproduction. Lecture, 2 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisites: 970:061 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Offered Spring)

970:168(g). Regional Analysis and Planning -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to processes, methods, and techniques of regional analysis and planning. Planning seen as political and technical process. Prerequisites: a statistics course; junior standing. (Offered even Falls)

970:171(g). Issues in the Teaching of Geography -- 3 hrs.
Strategies and methods for teaching geography and incorporating geographic perspective in social studies courses. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered even Falls)

970:173(g). Remote Sensing of the Environment -- 3 hrs.
Examination of physical basis of Remote Sensing and various sensing systems available for monitoring, mapping, measuring, and identifying phenomena on the earth's surface. Emphasis on non-photographic systems operating within the electromagnetic continuum. Various modes of multispectral scanning. Lecture, 2 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

970:174(g). Geographic Information Systems II -- 3 hrs.
Technical issues in GIS and ways of implementing GIS as a decision support system for solving problems of a spatial nature in selected fields. Lecture, 2 periods; lab, 2 periods. Prerequisites: 970:164 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Offered Spring)

970:175(g). Global Positioning System Field Survey Methods -- 3 hrs.
Utilization of global positioning system (GPS) to collect, process, and analyze geographic data. GPS theory and techniques including field survey experiences. Applications within an integrated geographic information system (GIS) framework. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered odd Falls)

970:177. Internship in Geography -- 1-3 hrs.
Practical experience in business, industry, or a government agency. May be repeated for maximum of 3 hours. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisites: junior standing; 15 hours of geography at UNI; cumulative GPA of 2.50; consent of department. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

970:180. Senior Seminar in Geography -- 3 hrs.
Examination of specific topics through application of geographic principles and analysis. Capstone seminar. Research paper required. Prerequisite: 21 hours of geography. (Offered Spring)

970:189. Readings in Geography -- 1-3 hrs.
Maximum of 3 hours can be applied toward geography major. Prerequisite: consent of department head. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

970:190(g). Field Studies in Geography -- 2-3 hrs.
Off-campus experience with preparatory and follow-up classroom study. Specific area to be studied, credit hours, and prerequisites indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated in different geographical areas for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

970:193. Research Experience in Geography -- 1-3 hrs.
Conducting of supervised research or scholarly project. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisites: 15 hours of geography; consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

970:202. Graduate Colloquium -- 1 hr.
Weekly presentations by a faculty member, visitor, or student. May be repeated for maximum of 2 hours. (Offered Fall)

970:277. Internship in Geography -- 1-3 hrs.
Practical experience in business, industry, or a government agency. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisites: minimum of 9 hours of geography at UNI; graduate cumulative GPA of 3.00; consent of department. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

970:280. Seminar -- 3 hrs.
Topics indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be taken more than once on different topic. (Variable)

970:285. Readings in Geography -- 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisite: consent of department head. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

970:294. Nature of Geography and Its Research Methodology — 3 hrs.
Analysis of various currents of thought concerning the nature and scope of geography and the way they have changed over time. Examination of various geographic research methodologies in the context of these philosophical issues. (Offered Fall)

970:298. Directed Research Project -- 3 hrs.
Research leading to research paper for students in the non-thesis option. Prerequisite: 970:294. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

970:299. Research.
(Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)