GEOG 2420 Geography of Tourism

GEOG 2420 Geography of Tourism

GEOG 2420 Geography of Tourism (4 Credits)
Major cultural and environmental motivations for tourism; major tourism flow patterns; and predominant domestic and international touristic regions.
GEOG 2430 World Cities (4 Credits)
The study of world cities from a geographical perspective emphasizes the following general topics: 1) worldwide urbanization and globalization
processes; 2) the study of cities as nodes within global, regional, and national urban systems; 3) the internal spatial structure of land uses within
cities; 4) the spatial dimensions of economic, social, political, and cultural processes in cities; and 5) environmental elements, involving human
interrelationships with the natural environment in an urban setting. Urban patterns and processes are examined in each of the world’s major regions,
including in-depth analysis of focus case study cities. This course counts toward the Scientific Inquiry: Society and Culture requirement.
GEOG 2500 Sustainability & Human Society (4 Credits)
Sustainability has become a catch phrase in discussions concerning the long-term viability of a number of phenomena, from the environment to the
economy. Sustainability is commonly defined as meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their needs. Students are introduced to issues inherent in discussions of sustainability. The major areas of focus include definitions of
ecological and environmental sustainability, economic and political sustainability, and social justice, and various metrics used to assess sustainable
behavior and practices. Students study the theory, principles and practices of sustainability, and participate in discussion and writing exercises based
on lecture and readings.
GEOG 2550 Issues in Sustainabilities (4 Credits)
The capstone seminar focuses on a particular problem related to sustainability. Seminar topics vary by instructor, but include a combination of
readings, discussion, guest speakers, a group project (either service learning or research), and individual research presentations. Prerequisite: GEOG
2500 and completion of all other requirements for the sustainability minor.
GEOG 2608 Human Dimensions of Global Change (4 Credits)
This course documents and explores the transformations of the global environment that have occurred in the last 300 years and relates them to
cotemporaneous changes in population and society. Students examine the complexity of human-induced environmental changes by looking at the
various social, economic, political, institutional and behavioral components of these forces at work. By using various case studies, students examine
the processes and spatial distributions of anthropological changes to the world’s lands, freshwater, biota, oceans and atmosphere.
GEOG 2700 Contemporary Environmental Issues (4 Credits)
Principles, practices, issues, and status of care of environment; lectures, readings, and discussions focus on causes, effects, and mitigation of a
selection of topical regional, national, and international environmental problems including Denver’s air pollution, acid deposition, hazardous waste
management, global warming, and tropical deforestation.
GEOG 2810 Geography of Latin America (4 Credits)
This course studies the countries and islands of Middle America; the interrelationships of peoples, resources and physical features. Cross listed with
GEOG 4810.
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GEOG 2830 Geography of Europe (4 Credits)
A field course that examines relationships between humans and the environment in Europe. We study both urban and rural environments to
understand the following questions: What are the elements (climate, vegetation, landforms) that characterize European natural landscapes? How
have humans modified these natural landscapes? How have environmental conditions influenced human activities (e.g. agriculture, architecture,
economic development)? How are these human activities manifested at the landscape scale, and how are they organized in geographic space? How
have humans attempted to preserve natural landscapes? Prerequisites: GEOG 1201, GEOG 1202, GEOG 1203 and field quarter application process
through the geography department.
GEOG 2860 Geography of the Middle East (4 Credits)
In-depth study of the physical and human geography of the Middle East. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to think and speak
effectively about the Middle East, particularly about relationships between villagers, nomads and city folk; about the history of the region; about
management of environmental problems such as desertification and water shortages; about the civilization of Islam, about culture and the role of all
religions; about the reasons for war, the need for peace, and the role of terrorism; about oil and more importantly, the oil curse, and finally about the
role of US foreign policy.
GEOG 2870 Geography of India (4 Credits)
This course will provide students with a comprehensive idea about India, which is considered as a major emerging power of this century. India is
extremely diverse in terms of physical features and cultural practices. It has a very dynamic economic and political system. The long history of the
land and its rich cultural heritage has made its lifestyle very different from the people outside the subcontinent. This course deals with all the above
issues in brief and helps the students to gain an overall knowledge of the subcontinent. This is a good foundation course for those who participate in
the study abroad program in India and also others who are interested in this region of the world.
GEOG 2992 Directed Study (1-10 Credits)
GEOG 3000 Advanced Geographic Statistics (4 Credits)
The second in a sequence of two courses that address general statistical applications particular to geography, environmental science and other
disciplines dealing with a spatial dimension in the data they work with. The focus of this second course is on the more advanced multivariate
statistical techniques. The course has a strong applied orientation as particular attention is given to which technique is the most appropriate to use
for a given type of problem and how to interpret and apply the resulting statistics. Extensive use is made of computer statistics packages. Homework
exercises involving such statistical techniques as multiple correlation and regression analysis, principle components analysis, discriminate analysis
and canonical correlation. Prerequisite: GEOG 2000.
GEOG 3010 Geographic Information Analysis (4 Credits)
Reviews many basic statistical methods and applies them to various spatial datasets. In addition, several spatial statistical methods are applied to
spatial datasets. This course is an in-depth study of the interface between GIS, spatial data, and statistical analysis. Preferred prerequisite: GEOG
2000. Prerequisite: GEOG 2100.
GEOG 3030 Advanced Field Methods (4 Credits)
Various field methods used by researchers in physical geography; techniques include field mapping, laboratory analyses, geologic field methods.
Prerequisite: GEOG 1201 or equivalent.
GEOG 3040 GPS for Resource Mapping (4 Credits)
This course is an introduction to GPS (Global Positioning Systems) concepts, techniques, and applications as they relate to GIS data collection.
Lectures focus on satellite surveying, GPS technology, error sources, program planning, data collection design, and Quality Control and Quality
Assurance issues for data collection programs. Hands-on lab exercises include navigation, mission planning for a GPS survey, designing a field data
collection plan and associated data dictionary, field data collection, differential correction, and data integration into a GIS and map production.
GEOG 3100 Geospatial Data (4 Credits)
This graduate-level course is designed to provide graduate students from a broad range of disciplines with the skills to carry out applied research
tasks and projects requiring the integration of geographic information system technologies and geospatial data. Students are introduced to a
collection of techniques and data sources with a focus on acquiring and integrating data. Legal, ethical, and institutional problems related to data
acquisition for geospatial information systems are also discussed. Cross listed with GEOG 2100.
GEOG 3110 GIS Modeling (4 Credits)
This course focuses on the concepts and procedures used in discovering and applying relationships within and among maps. It extends the mapping
and geo-query capabilities of GIS to map analysis and construction of spatial models. The course establishes a comprehensive framework that
addresses a wide range of applications from natural resources to retail marketing. Topics include the nature of spatial data introduction to spatial
statistics and surface modeling in the first five weeks followed by spatial analysis operations and modeling techniques in the second five weeks. The
lectures, discussions and independent exercises provide a foundation for creative application of GIS technology in spatial reasoning and decision
making.
GEOG 3130 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (4 Credits)
This advanced course explores the more technical aspects of GIS functions and data structures. Students have hands-on access to both raster (gridcell)
and vector-based software packages in the form of lab exercises that culminate in a small student-designed GIS project. Prerequisite: GEOG
2100.
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GEOG 3140 GIS Database Design (4 Credits)
Designing databases to provide a foundation for GIS functions and applications, including investigating techniques used for designing databases in
non-spatial environments and learning the applicability to GIS problems. Building on concepts and techniques introduced in the first half to extend
traditional techniques and methodologies to model the requirements of spatial problems. Students learn to translate the conceptual spatial model into
a physical implementation specific to GIS products. Prerequisite: GEOG 2100 or GEOG 3100.
GEOG 3150 GIS Project Management (4 Credits)
This course provides graduate students seeking a career in GIS, or anyone managing a GIS project, with the knowledge, skill and abilities to take a
GIS project or program past the design and implementation phase and into day-to-day operation. Students evaluate and analyze the role of GIS in
an organization’s overall information system strategy and communicate the importance of geography in an information system. Data sharing in the
organization is examined to determine the benefits and costs of distributing data creation and maintenance activities throughout an organization.
Finally, the role of GIS professionals and the skill sets required to manage GIS effectively are examined. Students review case studies of successful
and not-so-successful GIS projects in North America. GIS management issues are addressed by a series of case studies focusing on various
management aspects. Students are also expected to visit operational GIS programs in the metropolitan area and interview GIS managers. Students
prepare case study evaluations for review in the classroom. Required for all MSGIS students because of the critical importance of GIS project
management.
GEOG 3200 Remote Sensing (4 Credits)
This course acquaints students with the basic techniques of the collection, processing and interpretation of information about the character of
the earth’s surface from remote locations. Students become familiar with the use of the visible, infrared, thermal and microwave portions of the
electromagnetic spectrum as a means of determining land cover and/or land use. Both manual and computer-assisted techniques are discussed and
include hands-on applications.
GEOG 3230 Advanced Remote Sensing (4 Credits)
This course will build on the basic remote sensing concepts presented in GEOG 3200. Students will explore more in-depth concepts relevant
to satellite and airborne remote sensing, including radiative transfer and information extraction. In addition, students will be introduced to two
cutting-edge sources of data about the Earth’s surface: hyperspectral and lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors. Students will study specific
applications of advanced digital image processing techniques for environmental monitoring, natural resource management, and land-use planning.
Finally, students will integrate remote sensing and other spatial datasets in the context of Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis. Prerequisite:
GEOG 3200.
GEOG 3300 Cultural Geography (4 Credits)
Themes and methods of cultural geography including cultural area, landscape, history and ecology.
GEOG 3310 Culture/Nature/Economics-Human Ecology (4 Credits)
Cultural adaptation, livelihood strategies and environmental modification among subsistence and peasant societies: responses of such groups to
technological change and economic integration.
GEOG 3330 Political Geography (4 Credits)
GEOG 3340 Geographies of Migration (4 Credits)
This course explores contemporary movement of people across international borders and the social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental
repercussions of such movements. The class looks at the global flow of people across national boundaries and the ways in which these dispersed
peoples build and maintain social networks across national borders. While doing so, we address the role of globalization in international migration
processes. What motivates people to move long distances, often across several international borders and at considerable financial and psychological
cost? How do migrants change–and how in turn do they bring change, social as well as economic, to new destinations as well as places left behind?
This course examines politics and patterns of migration, transnational

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