GES Undergraduate Lower-Divison Courses

Courses

GES Undergraduate Lower-Divison Courses

GES 1000 - Our Dynamic Planet: Climate and Vegetation

A general introduction to energy, atmospheric motion, solar radiation, the hydrologic cycle and climate change. Includes consideration of climatic elements as they interact with vegetation, animals, and humans in ecosystems. This class is taught in a variety of learning situations, including lecture, laboratory, web-based and tutorials. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Sustainability; Explore-Physical and Natural World.

  • 4 Credits
GES 1010 - Our Dynamic Planet: Landforms and Soils

An introductory survey primarily concerned with the agents and processes of landform shaping and soil genesis. Major emphasis is on the genesis, distribution, and utility of surface features in a variety of learning situations, including lecture, web-based, laboratory, tutorials, and field trips. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World.

  • 4 Credits
GES 1050 - Introduction to Map & Compass

A basic introduction to topographic maps will be given. This will include the process involved with making and field-checking maps; discussion of symbolization, scale, and landform representation. The development of the compass will be outlined and basic skills will be taught. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World.

  • 4 Credits
GES 1500 - Introduction to Environmental Studies and Sustainability

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to examine how humans interact with the environment, to understand the impacts of these interactions, and to consider what can be done to make these interactions more sustainable. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Sustainability.

  • 4 credits
GES 1980 - World Regional Geography

A survey of world regions that explores the diversity of human cultures and environments within the wider global context. This issues-oriented class examines the cultural, political, economic and environmental forces that shape each region and the impacts of globalization on our increasingly interconnected world. Approved for LAS Social Science area and Global Awareness requirements. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.

  • 4 Credits
GES 1990 - Introduction to Human Geography

A systematic introduction to the broad field of human-land interactions and spatial order. Emphasis is placed on the major themes of geographic inquiry including use of thematic maps, population numbers and distribution, development, changing resource and land use, culture regions, location decisions, settlements and cities, transportation, political units, and human-environment interactions. Approved for LAS Social Science area and Global Awareness requirements. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Explore-Society, Health and Behavior. GT-SS2.

  • 4 Credits
GES 2050 - Digital Earth

Introduces several technologies used to collect, store, manage, analyze, and disseminate information about the earth. These technologies include geographic information systems (GIS), web maps services (WMS), global positioning systems (GPS), cartography, geovisualization, and remote sensing.

  • 4 Credits
GES 2980 - Professional Experience I

Designed experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Instructor Consent Required.

  • 1 to 6 Credits