GEOG 302 Cartography and
Thematic Mapping (3 Credits, Fall)
Course Description: Introduction to cartographic history, theory
and principles, thematic map design, symbolization, map
perception, color theory, typography, and digital cartographic
research. Laboratory work will familiarize students with the
latest cartographic software that will be used to produce a
series of thematic maps.
Prerequisites: STAT 330.
GEOG 508 Geographic
Information Systems I (3 Credits, Fall/Spring)
Course Description: Examination of the major concepts, theories,
and operations in geographic information systems (GIS). Topics
include: the nature of geo-referenced data, data acquisition,
and spatial database management, coordinate systems and maps,
data structure, and the basic GIS operations that are available
for spatial analysis. The course will consist of two hours of
lecture and two hours of lab a week.
Prerequisites: GEOG 302 (or instructor permission).
GEOG 702 Computer Mapping and
Geographic Visualization (3 Credits, Spring Odd Years)
Course Description: Discussion of basic cartographic principles
and an examination of advanced methods for representing spatial
data. Students will be exposed to practical applications of
thematic maps, animated and Internet-based maps, and geographic
visualization techniques. Laboratory work will introduce
students to a variety of the latest cartographic and
illustration software that will be used to produce a series of
maps and visualization products.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and GEOG 302 (or instructor
permission).
GEOG 708 Geographic
Information Systems II (3 Credits, Fall)
Course Description: Explores the principles of and wide-range of
applications for geographic information systems (GIS). Students
will examine the nature and accuracy of spatially-referenced
data and methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, modeling,
and digital map display using one or more of the latest GIS
software packages. Laboratory work focuses on the use of digital
geographic data from physical and/or cultural sources to
illustrate software procedures and techniques of spatial
analysis, decision support, and geographic visualization.
Prerequisites: GEOG 302 and GEOG 508 (or instructor
permission).
GEOG 725 Geography of Water
Resources (3 Credits, Spring Even Years)
Course Description: Interpretation and analysis of the physical
geography of water and water as a resource. Evaluation of water,
emphasizing quality, hazards, institutions, and selected
domestic and global issues.
Prerequisites: Six hours of social science and junior
standing.
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