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Following are course descriptions. Check the
Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.
GEOGRAPHY & 100
Introduction to Geography (5)
An introduction to the diverse field of geography. Emphasis on the relevance of location, process, patterns and spatial relationships locally, regionally and globally. Survey of major topical issues studied by geographers including landforms, climate, population, culture, cities and government. Placement in ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or successful completion of ENGL 090 or ESL 099. Previously GEOG 100.
GEOGRAPHY & 200
Introduction to Human Geography (5)
Survey of noneconomic components of patterns and systems of human occupancy of the world. Emphasis on cultural processes, dynamic change, functional relations and networks. Previously GEOG 200. Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 or equivalent. Student option grading.
GEOGRAPHY 203
Cartography and Landforms (5)
An introduction to map use and landform analysis. Examination of the Earth's surface features including landform processes, interpretation and representation. Topics presented at different levels of scale including global, North American and local (Northwest/Puget Sound perspectives. A lab science distribution credit. Previously GEOG 205 andGEOG& 203. Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or successful completion of ENGL 090 or ESL 099. Student option grading.
GEOGRAPHY 204
Weather/Climate and Ecosystems (5)
An introduction to Earth's atmosphere and ecosystems. Focus on atmospheric and biological patterns and processes and their measurement and representation. Topics presented in global, North American and local (Northwest and Puget Sound) perspectives. A lab science distribution credit. Previously GEOG 206 and GEOG& 204. Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or successful completion of ENGL 090 or ESL 099. Student option grading.
GEOGRAPHY 207
Economic Geography (5)
Survey of the factors that influence the spatial arrangement of economic activities. Emphasis is placed on concepts and theories related to primary and secondary production, consumption and transportation. Student option grading.
GEOGRAPHY 250
Geography of the Pacific Northwest (5)
A survey of the physical, cultural and economic landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Examination of the historic and contemporary relationships between people and places in the Northwest and how physical, cultural, political and economic processes have shaped this region. Student option grading.
GEOGRAPHY 258
Map Reading and Interpretation (3)
An examination of the map as a unique and valuable information source, which when properly selected, read and interpreted can assist us to interact more effectively with the environment. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary for effective map use. Student option grading.
GEOGRAPHY & 277
Ethnic Urban Patterns (5)
Examines gender, class & minority group issues in the urban city environment. Utilizes principles of spatial organization to study the impact of services in cities to the identified group residents. Explores internal population patterns, land utilization, field research on applied urban problems. Dual listed as IASTU 277. Previously GEOG 277. Student option grading.
GEOGRAPHY 295
Special Topics in Geography (5)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Geography. Previously GEOG 285.
GEOGRAPHY 297
Individual Project in Geography (1)
Individual project in a specific area of geography. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.
GEOGRAPHY 298
Individual Project in Geography (2)
Individual project in a specific area of geography. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.
GEOGRAPHY 299
Individual Project in Geography (3)
Individual project in a specific area of geography. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.
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