UCSB 2009-2010 Catalog Course Search
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| GEOG 2 - World Regions |
| (4) Hallie Eakin |
| An examination of the interdependency, connectivity and diversity that characterizes world regions. The course explores the interactions of processes of global change with the environmental and social identities of individual landscapes, cities and peoples. |
| GEOG 3A - Oceans and Atmosphere |
| (4) Dickey, Siegel, Still |
| Introduction to the oceans and atmosphere and their role in the Earth's climate
and its weather patterns. Focus on the flows of solar energy through the ocean
and atmosphere systems. Human impacts of the Earth's climate are also
introduced. |
| GEOG 3B - Land, Water and Life |
| (4) Chadwick, Roberts, Smith,Still |
| Study of the interactions among water, landforms, soil, and vegetation that
create and modify the surface of the Earth. Impacts of physical environment on
human societies and humans as agents of environmental change. |
| GEOG 5 - People, Place and Environment |
| (4) Carr, Montello, Sweeney |
| Survey of spatial differentiation and organization of human activity and human
interaction with the Earth's biophysical systems. Sample topics include human
spatial decision-making behavior, migration, population growth, economic
development, industrial location, urbanization, and human impacts on the
natural environment. |
| GEOG 7 - Oil and Water |
| (4) Gautier |
| Oil and water are two key strategic resources dominating the international scene. This class provides an overview of global distributions of oil and water resources and analyzes some of the social, economic, and geopolitical ramifications of these distributions. |
| GEOG 8 - Living with Global Warming |
| (4) Gautier |
| Overview of global warming and climate change processes. Description of
complex relationships between scientific, technological, economic, social,
political, and historical facets of global warming and climate change.
Introduction to the concept and practice of climate modeling. |
| GEOG 12 - Maps and Mapping |
| (4) Clarke |
| Surveys properties of maps, emphasizing map use and interpretation. Lecture
topics include map abstraction, generalization, map projections, and
symbolization. Special purpose maps, thematic maps, and the display of
quantitative and qualitative information is considered. |
| GEOG 14 - Multimedia Production Using Maps and Images |
| (4) Mertes |
| Introductory course on production of web-based and printed materials using geographic data such as photos, images, maps, and graphs. Using a geographic theme which may vary by quarter (e.g., "rivers"), students learn image processing techniques using Photoshop, create web pages using Dreamweaver, and make presentations using PowerPoint. |
| GEOG 20 - Geography of Surfing |
| (4) Sweeney |
| Social and physical science concepts manifested in the sport of surfing. Topics
include wave generation and forecasting, economics of the surf industry, spatial
search, strategic behavior under crowding, territorialism, and the
generation/diffusion of regional surf cultures. |
| GEOG 20H - Field Studies in Surfing |
| (1) Sweeney |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Geography 20. |
| Field study methods from physical, human, and regional geography applied to surfing. Physical methods focus on coastal engineering: hydrographic surveys, wave measurement, etc. Human methods include spatial population distribution, attitude surveys, etc. Project or term paper, and presentation required. |
| GEOG 35S - Intense Mock Environmental Summit |
| (4) Gautier |
| Mock summit in which students act as representatives of different countries participating in environmental treaty negotiations. This three-week course immerses students in the topic of global change and its associated policies thereby mimicking the pressures and intensity that exist at a real environmental summit. |
| GEOG 95 - Basic Topics in Geography |
| (2-4) STAFF |
| Geographic curriculum content that lies outside regularly scheduled courses. New classes under development or taught temporarily. Course number-letter combination reflects instructor. Content varies. |
| GEOG 98 - Basic Independent Studies |
| (1-2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Provides introductory directed inquiry into a topic of interest to the student. |
| GEOG 99 - Basic Independent Studies |
| (1-3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Independent geographical research conducted under the guidance of Geography faculty. Topic and scope varies, specified by student and supervisory faculty member prior to registration. |
| GEOG 101 - Transportation Futures |
| (4) Church |
| Geography 5. |
| Introduction to transportation related problems, involving energy, the
environment, congestion, infrastructure, and future trends. Begin with a
historical perspective of transportation innovations and their impacts on urban
form, and then review current problems from the movement of freight, to the
development of transit-oriented neighborhoods. |
| GEOG 102 - Introduction to Environmental Optics in Physical Geography |
| (5) Roberts, Gautier, Dozier |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3A-B, and 115A. |
| high school trigonometry. |
| Basic physical principles of electromagnetic radiation in the environment and their application to physical geography and remote sensing. Radiative transfer in the atmosphere, oceans, snow and ice, inland waters, rock, soil, and vegetation. Spectral signatures in remote sensing. |
| GEOG 104 - Physical Geography of the World's Oceans |
| (4) Washburn |
| Geog 3A |
| Introduction to the processes which control the circulation of the world's oceans.
Topics include: wind driven circulation, thermohaline circulation, water masses,
waves, and tides. |
| GEOG 108 - Urban Geography |
| (4) Couclelis, Sweeney |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5. |
| Introduction to the study of the economic geography of cities and regions and its relation to planning: urbanization, internal stucture of cities, settlement systems, regional growth and development, migration, transportation, housing. |
| GEOG 109 - Economic Geography |
| (4) Sweeney |
| Geography 5. |
| Introduction to the study of spatial economic theories with applications at the urban, regional, and global scales. Topics include settlement system dynamics and regional development, land economics and land use policies, and regional inequality and poverty. |
| GEOG 110 - Introduction to Meteorology |
| (4) Caravlho, Michaelson |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3A. |
| An introduction to the dynamics of the earth's atmosphere. Topics include:
energy exchange mechanisms, energy balance, condensation and precipitation
processes, the dynamics of pressure and wind systems, and the distributions of
weather disturbances. |
| GEOG 111 - Introduction to Transportation Systems Planning |
| (4) Goulias |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5. |
| Issues, problems, solutions, and technologies. Policies, plans, programs, and the environment. Transportation system simulation, trip generation, distribution, modal split, and traffic assignment. Data collection, data analysis, and applications in planning, design, and operations. Lab: design a travel survey and pilot test it. |
| GEOG 111A - Transportation Planning and Modeling |
| (4) Goulias |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5. |
| Geography 117B or equivalent, introductory probability and statistics. |
| Issues, problems, technologies, policies, plans, programs, and the transportation-environment relationship. Transportation systems simulation, trip-based and activity data collection and modeling. Applications in planning, design and operations. Lab: Critically examine transportation plans and programs; explore and analyze travel surveys. |
| GEOG 111B - Transportation Modeling and Simulation |
| (4) Goulias |
| Prerequisites: Geography 111A. |
| A prior course in probability & statistics and regression methods. Economics 140A-B. |
| Multilevel data in time use, activity, and travel surveys. Revealed and stated choice data collection in laboratory/field studies. Regression models. Systems simulation. Applications in policy analysis and traffic operations. Lab: Data analysis to develop models for typical regional simulations. |
| GEOG 112 - Environmental Hydrology |
| (4) Loaiciga |
| Geography 3B. |
| Analysis of the water cycle with emphasis on land-atmosphere interactions; precipitation-runoff, flood, snowmelt, and infiltration processes. |
| GEOG 114A - Soil Science |
| (5) Chadwick |
| Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A-B; and Geography 3B or Geology 2. REG NOTE: Change to legal repeats. |
| Introducton to the chemical, hydrological, and biological characteristics of soils, their global distribution, and their response to management. Field and laboratory projects are designed to provide an understanding of soil-landscape distribution, soil morphology, and the physical and chemical properties that influence management decisions. |
| GEOG 114B - Soil Genesis and Classification |
| (5) Chadwick |
| Prerequisites: Geography 114A. REG NOTE: Change to legal repeats. |
| Introduction to the chemical, physical, and biological processes that produce soil and influence their management. The morphology, genesis, classification, and global distribution of soil is emphasized. Labs cover field site selection, soil description, sampling, laboratory preparation of soil samples and selected chemical and physical anlyses. |
| GEOG 115A - The Earth from Above |
| (5) Clarke |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3A-B. |
| Geog 12. |
| Introduction to physical and cultural geographic phenomena as recorded by airborne and satellite remote sensing systems, with emphasis on photo interpretation skills. Lab involves analysis of current and historical aerial photographs and satellite images in hard copy and digital formats. |
| GEOG 115B - Introduction to Remote Sensing |
| (5) Bookhagen, Clarke, McFadden |
| Prerequisites: Geography 115A with a minimum grade of C. |
| A basic understanding of the acquisition and nature of satellite imagery and the tools required to process data from remote sensing systems. Topics include spectral and spatial enhancement, image classification, geometric and radiometric correction, with emphasis on applications. Lab: Analysis of Landsat and SPOT digital image data using image processing software. |
| GEOG 115C - Intermediate Remote Sensing Techniques |
| (5) Clarke |
| Prerequisites: Geography 115B with a minimum grade of C. |
| Examines information extraction and radiative transfer relevant to remote sensing, focusing on applications for environmental monitoring and natural resource management. Lab exercises develop skills for advanced processing of satellite data, including linear transforms, image correction, and change detection. Both commercial and public-domain software packages are employed. |
| GEOG 116 - Groundwater Hydrology |
| (5) Loaiciga |
| Geography 3B. |
| Analysis of groundwater flow in complex geologic environments; aquifer properties, study of wells and groundwater contamination; surface water-groundwater interactions. The laboratory: basic groundwater experiments, Darcy's law, flow nets, solute dispersion, field measurements of bedrock groundwater characteristics, computer analysis of pumping-test data. |
| GEOG 117 - Scientific Research Methods in Geography |
| (4) Montello, |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5; and, Geography 3A or 3B. |
| Introductory statistics (Geography 17 or equivalent). |
| Introduction to scientific research methods in human, physical, and techniques geography. Topics include: scientific logic and philosophy, physical measurement, surveys, experimental and nonexperimental research designs, computational modeling, sampling, data analysis and display, written and oral communication, and research ethics. |
| GEOG 117B - Research Methods in Human Geography |
| (4) Montello |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5. |
| Introductory statistics (Geography 17 or equivalent). |
| Instruction in scientific research methods for human geography. Topics include: scientific method, sampling, experimental and nonexperimental design, qualitative methods, surveys, census data, modeling, data representaion, publication, research ethics. |
| GEOG 118 - Cartographic Design |
| (4) Clarke, Raubal |
| Geography 12 or 176A. |
| Technical introduction to graphic representation of spatial information. Lectures cover principles of graphic design, coordinate systems and map projections, thematic mapping, and geographic visualization. Labs provide hands-on experience in designing different kinds of thematic maps with current GIS software.
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| GEOG 126 - History of Cartography: Maps in Science and Society |
| (4) Clarke |
| The growth of geodesy, printing, and technology; exploration of the earth and near planets; topographic surveys and photogrammetry; LANDSAT; relation of contemporary thematic cartography to statistics and graphic science. |
| GEOG 128 - Analytical and Computer Cartography |
| (4) Clarke |
| Prerequisites: Geog 12. |
| Using computers to create and analyze maps. Coding, storing and representing
geographical data. Accessing spatial data over the internet. Map data structures
and transformations. Design and programming issues in map production. |
| GEOG 133 - Tropical Meteorology |
| (4) Gautier, Michaelsen |
| Prerequisites: Geography 110 with a grade of C or better. |
| Description of tropical atmosphere. High and low frequency variability: hurricanes, monsoon, El Nino, satellite observations, and modeling. |
| GEOG 134 - Earth System Science |
| (4) Gautier |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3A or Geography 8. |
| Two prior upper-division courses in physical geography. |
| Description of various components of earth system: climate and hydrologic systems, biogeochemical dynamics, ecological dynamics, human interactions, and global change with an emphasis on the climate components. Observations and modeling of earth system. |
| GEOG 135 - Mock Environmental Summit |
| (4) Gautier |
| A mock summit in which students act as representatives of different countries participating in environmental treaty negotiations. Students work in teams of four or five to prepare a presentation and discussion of environmental issues of concern in the world (energy, greenhouse gasses, etc.). |
| GEOG 135S - Intense Mock Environmental Summit |
| (4) Gautier |
| Mock summit in which students act as representatives of different countries participating in environmental treaty negotiations. This three- week course immerses students in the topic of global change and its associated policies thereby mimicking the pressures and intensity that exist at a real environmental summit. |
| GEOG 138 - Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere: An Introduction |
| (4) Gautier |
| Prerequisites: Geography 102. |
| Atmospheric physics and dynamics from a remote sensing perspective. Clouds,precipitation, temperature and humidity profiles. Weather patterns and systems. |
| GEOG 140 - Environmental Impacts in Human History |
| (4) Roberts |
| Geography 3A or 3B; and Geography 5. |
| Interactions between human history and the environment are explored. Example topics include early Earth history, long term climate change, the origin of agriculture, short term climate change, the origin of importance of disease and invasive species. |
| GEOG 141A - Population Geography |
| (4) Carr |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5 or equivalent course. |
| Various geographic dimensions of human population dynamics: fertility,
mortality, and migration. The concepts and language of demography are
introduced. The causes and consequences of population dynamics are
investigated, including links among population, environment, and development. |
| GEOG 141B - Population and Development |
| (4) Sweeney |
| Prerequisites: Geography 141A. |
| A survey of global and regional patterns of demographic change and their
connection to significant economic development issues. Basic methods of
demographic analysis are introduced to study historical and current issues in
population and development. |
| GEOG 141C - California Population Analysis and Policy |
| (4) Sweeney |
| Geography 141A. |
| Introduces methods of demographic analysis used in local/regional policy analysis and planning. Course modules focus on population policy issues in California; such as, immigration, K-12 enrollment planning, affordable housing/land preservation, and planning for an elderly population. |
| GEOG 144 - Form, Process, and Human Use of Rivers |
| (4) Keller, Loaiciga |
| Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A-B or 34A-B. |
| Physics 1 or 6A-AL or Geology 117, Geography 3B. |
| Basic understanding of fluvial (river) hydrology. In-depth evaluation of channel form and fluvial processes and impact of human use on rivers. |
| GEOG 145 - Society and Hazards |
| (4) Eakin |
| Presents geographic approaches to the study of environmental hazards, exploring the evolution of theory and key concepts, causal processes, trends and patterns in the spatial distribution of vulnerability and hazard impacts, and the challenge of management and adaptation.
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| GEOG 146 - Introduction to Transporation |
| (4) Church |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5. |
| Introduction to the analysis of inter- and intra-city passenger and freightmovements. Geographic and economic concepts are used to develop predictive and optimal design/maintenance models for the transportation system. Applications of the models are stressed. |
| GEOG 148 - California |
| (4) Michaelsen |
| The unique landscapes of California and the physical, cultural, and biotic processes which have produced them. |
| GEOG 149 - The California Channel Islands |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-1AL and EEMB 2; or MCDB 20 or EEMB 20 or Geography 3A or 3B or Geology 2 or Environmental Studies 2. |
| Discussion of biological, geological, ecological, anthropological, and oceanographic characteristics of the Channel Islands area as well as the management and human uses of this region. Emphasis on islands and ocean waters off Southern California. |
| GEOG 150 - Geography of the U.S. |
| (4) Estes, Montello |
| Intensive study of the physical and cultural processes that have shaped and are shaping the landscapes of the United States. |
| GEOG 153A - Behavioral Geography |
| (4) Golledge, Montello |
| This course examines aspects of the human-environment interface, emphasizing behavioral processes in spatial contexts including spatial choice and decision making, consumer behavior, migration and other episodicmovements, time budgets, spatial cognition, cognitive mapping. |
| GEOG 153B - Introduction to Spatial Decision Making and Behavior |
| (4) Golledge |
| Geography 5 or equivalent. |
| Gateway for the spatial decision making and behavior field. Includes environmental cognition; consumer spatial behavior; migration; space-time budgeting; destination and mode choice; risk and hazard perception; spatial preference. Laboratory sessions involve locational and city management simulation games. |
| GEOG 153C - Environmental Perception and Cognition |
| (4) Montello |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5. |
| Research and theory on human perception and cognition of environments. Topics include spatial perception, spatial learning, knowledge structures, navigation and wayfinding, language and spatial cognition, map use, the spatial skills of special populations, and other issues. |
| GEOG 153D - Spatial Decisions in Retailing |
| (4) Church, Goodchild |
| Applications of spatial decision-making and behavior to retail systems: site selection, site evaluation, trade area estimation, spatial dimensions of retailing, and bricks vs. clicks retailing. |
| GEOG 153E - The Geography of Everyday Life |
| (4) Golledge |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5. |
| People have a common sense understanding of geographical environments. Thiscourse explores such understandings, formali es the spatial dimensions and relations of everyday activities, and relates them to human spatial abilities. |
| GEOG 155 - Geography of Latin America |
| (4) Carr |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5 or Global Studies 1 or 2 or Environmental Studies 1 or 2 or 3. |
| El Pueblo, a vila, li tenamit: however you call where you live, geography matters. Why are human and physical patterns inscribed where they are on the Latin American landscape? And what are the economic, political, social, and environmentl causes and consequences of human-environment interactions across the diverse regions of Latin America? |
| GEOG 158 - Introduction to Marine Resources |
| (4) Siegel |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3A-B. |
| Geography 104. |
| Introduction to the marine resources of the California coast. The interplay of
oceanographic, climatic, biogeochemical and geologic factors and the influences
of humankind will be addressed. Topics include: climate, circulation,
biogeography, fisheries, marine mammals, petroleum, pollution and exploration
history. |
| GEOG 159 - Geography of Europe |
| (4) Couclelis |
| A systematic approach to the study of the human and physical resources of Europe. Special emphasis placed on the spatial aspects of urban, economic, and social processes. |
| GEOG 161 - World Agriculture, Food, and Population |
| (4) Cleveland |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Evolution, current status, and alternative futures of agriculture, food and population worldwide. Achieving environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable food systems; soil, water, crops, energy and labor; diversity, stability and ecosystems management; farmer and scientist knowledge and collaboration; common property management. |
| GEOG 162A - Environmental Water Quality |
| (4) Loaiciga |
| Prerequisites: REG NOTE: Change to legal repeats. |
| Geography 3B, lower-division biology, chemistry. |
| Study of the physio-chemical and biological characteristics of natural waters, analysis of water pollution and treatment, water-quality regulations. The laboratory: independent research and supervised research of water pollutants and water treatment, quantitative analysis of water-quality data and one-day field work. |
| GEOG 163 - Ocean Circulation |
| (4) Siegel, Washburn |
| Prerequisites: Geography 104. |
| Examination of the general circulation of the oceans and its impact on global climate and climate change. Topics include properties of seawater, forces driving ocean currents, wind and buoyancy generation of basin scale circulations, and their impact on global climate. |
| GEOG 165 - Waves and Tides in the Ocean |
| (4) Washburn, Siegel |
| Geography 104. |
| Examination of waves and tides in the ocean. Topics include surface waves, wave generation, internal waves, tides, and tide raising forces. Measurement techniques are also discussed. |
| GEOG 166 - Physical Climatology |
| (4) Michaelsen |
| Prerequisites: Geography 110 with a grade of C or better. |
| Mathematics 3C or equivalent. |
| Study of the processes which create the earths climate. Flows of energy andmaterial in the atmosphere and interactions with the surface. Large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns. Spatial and temporal variability. Climatemodeling. |
| GEOG 167 - Biogeography: The Study of Plant and Animal Distributions |
| (4) Still |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3A or 3B or Environmental Studies 2 or EEMB 2 or Earth Science 2. |
| a prior course in EEMB. |
| Basic processes governing geographic distribution patterns of biota, including
migration, evolution, isolation, and endemism. Biogeographic regions and their
histories and an introduction to island biogeography. Emphasis on plants and
plant geography. One all-day field trip. |
| GEOG 168 - Field Studies in Biogeography |
| (4) Still |
| Geog 167 or Geog 114A or Env S 100 or EEMB 141. |
| An intensive field and laboratory course focused on ecological and biogeographical phenomena, including plant and soil processes and microclimate variations. Course will utilize UC Natural Reserves, primarily Sedgwick and Coal Oil Point. Students will be taught field measurements, including vegetation and soil sampling, as well as dendrochronology, ecophysiology, and basic micrometeorology.
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| GEOG 169 - Cultural and Biological Diversity of Food Plants |
| (4) Cleveland |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Geography 161 or Environmental Studies 149 or Anthropology 149. |
| The evolution of food plants from domestication to genetic engineering. Patterns of diversity around the world in small-scale, traditionally- based and industrial communities. Class participation in project on local olive diversity includes field work. |
| GEOG 170 - Introduction to Vegetation Analysis |
| (4) Still |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3B and 167. REG NOTE: Change to legal repeats. |
| Theory and application of natural vegetation classification, ordination, mapping and inventorying. Includes applications of remote sensing, field sampling techniques, and data analysis. Lab involves calculation and computation methods and implementation of computer programs for vegetation analysis. |
| GEOG 171BT - Biotechnology, Food, and Agriculture |
| (4) Cleveland |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Geography 161 or Environmental Studies 149 or Anthropology 149. |
| Social, cultural, ethical, biological, and environmental issues surrounding biotechnology (BT) and the food system. Includes theory and method of BT; scientific, social and political control of BT; effect of BT on genetic diversity, small-scale farmers, the environment, food supply, consumer health. |
| GEOG 171FP - Small-Scale Food Production |
| (5) Cleveland |
| Prerequisites: Geography 161 or Environmental Studies 149 or Anthropology 149. |
| Biological, ecological, social, and economic principles of small-scale food production and their practical applications. Includes each student cultivating a garden plot; lab exercises, field trips to local farms and gardens. |
| GEOG 172 - Intermediate Geographical Data Analysis |
| (5) Kyriakidis |
| Prerequisites: PSTAT 5AA-ZZ or EEMB 30 or Psychology 5 or Communication 87. |
| REG NOTE: Change to legal repeats. |
| Statistical analysis of geographical data. Topics include spatial auto-correlation, multiple regression in a spatial context, and introductory methods for the statistical analysis of point, area (lattice) and continuous spatial data. Lab includes the use of statistical software for carrying out analyses of various spatial data types. |
| GEOG 175 - Environmental Data Analysis |
| (4) Roberts |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3A, 3B, and 110. |
| Geography 102. |
| Introduction to measurement and interpretation of physical-environmental data (temperature, humidity, precipitation) and integrated environmental measures (e.g. potential evapotranspiration). Working with micrometeorological towers deployed across an environmental gradient, students develop and test hypothesis using real-time tower data. |
| GEOG 176A - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
| (4) Clarke, Goodchild, Raubal |
| Geography 12. |
| Comprehensive overview of Geographic Information Systems and Science. Topics include geographic data collection, modeling, and representation; geographic databases; cartographic issues; spatial queries; mobile GIS and GI Services; cognitive and social aspects. Labs provide hands-on experience with GIS software. |
| GEOG 176B - Technical Issues in Geographic Information Systems |
| (4) Goodchild |
| Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in Geography 176A; concurrent enrollment in Geography 176BL. |
| Study of the technical issues underlyling geographic information systems, including coordinate systems and analytic geometry, database models and structures, algorithms and analytical procedures. |
| GEOG 176BL - Lab in Geographic Information Systems I |
| (1) Goodchild |
| Prerequisites: Geography 176A with a minimum grade of C; concurrent enrollment in Geograph176B. |
| Laboratory analysis of digital geographic information from physical and social sources, emphasizing the use of standard geographic information system software to illustrate techniques of spatial analysis, map digitizing, digital map display, and decision support. |
| GEOG 176C - GIS Design and Applications |
| (5) Clarke, Goodchild |
| Prerequisites: Geography 176B with a minimum grade of C. REG NOTE: Change to legal repeats. |
| Applying GIS theory and techniques to solve spatial problems in land and resource management, utilities, and municipal government. Lectures cover all stages of a GIS project, e.g., planning, design, analysis, and presentation of results. In labs, students collaborate in groups to design, develop, and present a GIS pilot study. |
| GEOG 180 - Geography of the Information Society |
| (4) Couclelis |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5; upper-division standing. |
| Geography 108. |
| Examination of urban, regional, and global trends in human activity and interaction caused by the spread of electronic technologies. Topics includeland-use change, telecommuting, the "virtual geographies" of the internet, issues of democracy and power, planning in the information age. |
| GEOG 181A - GIScience Research |
| (4) Clarke |
| Prerequisites: Geography 176A. |
| Introduction to GIScience as an academic research field, conducted through review, discussion, and presentation of seminal works from leading journals. Labs reinforce and develop students' existing techniques on problems of research-level difficulty in spatial analysis, cognition, and mobile GIS. |
| GEOG 181B - GIScience Studies |
| (4) Clarke |
| Prerequisites: Geog 181A |
| Builds on previous course through in-depth examination of topics chosen by interests of leading professor. Labs emphasize development of advanced spatial analytical skills, cutting edge visualization techniques and spatio-temporal modeling. Course concludes with an individual GIScience project. |
| GEOG 182 - Global Cities in the Information Age |
| (4) Couclelis |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5. |
| Study of the economic, social, and political networks that link together cities of global importance. Specializations and roles of global cities in the information age economy. Examination of individual cities at the top tiers of the global urban hierarchy. |
| GEOG 183 - Cartographic Design and Geovisualization |
| (4) Clarke, Raubal |
| Prerequisites: Geography 12 or 176A |
| Technical introduction to graphic representation and visualization of geographic information. Lectures cover static and dynamic design aspects, thematic mapping, interface design, animation, and 3D. Labs provide hands-on experience in designing thematic maps and constructing basic GeoVis tools with current software.
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| GEOG 184A - Introduction to Cartographic Programming |
| (4) Clarke |
| Prerequisites: Computer Science 5AA-ZZ and Geography 12. |
| Introduces the student to cartographic programming principles. Instruction will emphasize structured decomposition, device independence and reusability in cartographic software. Lab work will provide students with hands-on experience with implementing a reusable cartographic library. |
| GEOG 184B - Advanced Cartographic Programming |
| (4) Clarke |
| Prerequisites: Geography 184A. |
| Implementing cartographic systems that make use of graphical user interfaces, iconic and pictorial programming languages, and object-oriented cartographic techniques. Students will be expected to implement cartographic systems that integrate advance geographic algorithmswith cartographic user interfaces. |
| GEOG 184C - Geographic Visualization |
| (4) Clarke, Raubal |
| Prerequisites: Geography 12 or 118 or 176A. |
| Introduction to visualizing geographic information. Focus on representation theories and methods for GeoVis tools and displays (advanced computer cartography, interface design, animation, multimedia, multivariate displays, 3D). Labs provide hands-on experience in constructing basic geographic visualization tools, including web-based maps.
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| GEOG 185A - Geography Planning and Policy Making |
| (4) Couclelis |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5 or Environmental Studies 116. |
| Relevance of geographic knowledge and skills to aspects of planning and policy making. Includes review of core concepts in decision making, planning theory, systems analysis, information systems, urban and regional modeling, forecasting, impact analysis, implementation of decisions, planning policies. |
| GEOG 185B - Environmental Issues and Location Decision Making |
| (4) Church |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3A or 3B or 5 or Environmental Studies 135A. |
| Introduction to decision making techniques with regard to land use allocation and planning. Special emphasis on addressing conflicts involving environmental concerns and multiple objectives. Examples involving water resources development, corridor location (rights-of-way, e.g., transmission lines), preservation of endangered species, disposal of solid waste, and power plant siting are presented. |
| GEOG 185C - Local and Regional Economic Analysis |
| (4) Sweeney |
| Geography 108 or 109. |
| Introduces methods of economic analysis used in local/regional policy analysis and planning. Course modules focus on planning and policy issues in California related to interregional income inequality, industry structure/competitiveness, and regional occupational labor markets. |
| GEOG 185D - Urban and Environmental System Analysis |
| (4) Church |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3A or 3B or 108 or 109. |
| Mathematics 3A or 34A. |
| Applications of operations research techniques and decision analysis in structuring approaches to urban and environmental problems. Examples are drawn from problems in facility location, regional models, transportation and other networks, utility corridors and similar problems. |
| GEOG 190 - Location Theory and Modeling |
| (4) Church |
| Prerequisites: Geography 5 or 108 or 109. |
| Mathematics 3A or 34A. |
| A survey of the basic types of location problems encountered in the modern world and techniques used by analysts in government and industry to solve such problems. Relationships to classic location theory and models will be stressed. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with actual location models on a computer. |
| GEOG 191 - Introduction to Optimization Methods for Geographic Problems |
| (4) Church |
| Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A, or 34A. Upper-division standing. |
| Introduction to "Operations Research" methods that are used in the analysis of geographic problems, including linear programming, network programming, integer programming, and dynamic programming. Example problems involving spatial temporal decision making are emphasized. |
| GEOG 191L - Laboratory in Optimization Methods for Geographic Problems |
| (1) Church |
| Prerequisites: Geography 191 or concurrent enrollment. |
| Computer laboratory utilizing special optimization programs and computer graphics devices. |
| GEOG 193 - Internship in Geography |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing in geography; consent of department. |
| Practical experience and research on geographical problems under faculty direction as interns with local, state, and federal agencies, with private research and development firms, and with other business organizations. Periodic and final reports required. |
| GEOG 194 - Field Studies in Geography |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Field-based investigation of the geographic characterizations of specific places and regions. Human and/or physical phenomena may be emphasized. Field trips may include visits to parks, industrial sites, government facilities, wildlands, or urban areas. Scope, emphasis, and requirements subject to change. |
| GEOG 195 - Selected Topics in Geography |
| (2-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Geographic curriculum content that lies outside regularly scheduled courses. New classes under development or taught temporarily. Course number-letter combination reflects instructor. Content varies. |
| GEOG 198 - Readings in Geography |
| (1-2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in geography; consent of instructor. |
| Designed to provide in-depth directed inquiry into a topic of interest to the student. |
| GEOG 199 - Independent Studies |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in geography. |
| Independent geographical research conducted under the guidance of Geography faculty. Topic and scope varies, as specified by student and supervisory faculty member prior to registration. |
| GEOG 199RA - Independent Research Assistance in Geography |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in geography; consent of instructor. |
| Selected research under the direction of a faculty member. |
| GEOG 200A - Introduction to Geographic Research |
| (2) STAFF |
| Presentation and discussion by department faculty of research areas in the department. Systematic and technique areas of emphasis will be presented, as well as department facilities and research collaborations with other institutions. |
| GEOG 200B - Introduction to Geographic Research |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Geography 200A or approval of graduate committee. |
| Fundamental issues of research in geography and related areas: the geographic perspective, scientific reading/writing and problem formulation, research techniques, the scientific enterprise, and science and society. |
| GEOG 200C - Introduction to Geographic Research |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Geography 200A or approval of graduate committee, and Geography 200B. Requiof all geography graduate students. |
| Directed readings and research leading to a draft thesis proposal (MA students) or a systematic literature review in prospective dissertation area (Ph.D. students); participation in seminars discussing ongoing graduate research. |
| GEOG 201 - Seminar in Geography |
| (2) STAFF |
| A series of seminars on diverse problems in human and physical geography bycurrent and visiting faculty. |
| GEOG 201Q - Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences Colloquium |
| (2) Sweeney |
| Required course for students in the Interdisciplinary Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences emphasis. |
| GEOG 202A - Remote Sensing and Environmental Optics |
| (5) Gautier |
| Prerequisites: Geography 115A. |
| Principles of radiation emission; radiative transfer equation and some solution methods; surface interactions; instrumentation; applications to remote sensing and energy budgets in atmosphere, ocean, and other media. |
| GEOG 205 - Seminar in Environmental Geography |
| (2-4) Proctor |
| Intensive reading and discussion on the philosophy of human-environment relations and its application to environmental analysis, planning, and policy. |
| GEOG 207 - Biogeochemistry of the Soil Environment |
| (4) Chadwick |
| Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A and 1B; and, Geography 3B or Geology 2. Graduate students onlyMust be taken concurrently with Geography 207L. |
| Introduction to the chemical, hydrological, and biological characteristics of soils, their global distribution, and their response to management. |
| GEOG 207L - Soil Science Lab |
| (1) Chadwick |
| Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A and 1B; and, Geography 3B or Geology 2; concurrent enrollment Geography 207; graduate standing. |
| Field and laboratory projects designed to provide an understanding of soil-landscape distribution, soil morphology, and the physical and chemical properties that influence management decisions. |
| GEOG 208 - Water Resource Systems Analysis |
| (4) Loaiciga |
| Geography 112 and 116; upper-division calculus and statistics. Computer programming or object-oriented programming desired (Matlab, Mathematica, Excel). |
| Quantitative methods (operations research, applied mathematics and statistics, numerical simulation) are used to analyze and synthesize complex water resources systems. Topics include economic analysis, hydropower, flood control, groundwater management, and reservoirs. |
| GEOG 209 - Pedology |
| (4) Chadwick |
| Prerequisites: Must be taken concurrently with Geography 209L. |
| A process-based quantitative study of soil development as driving variablesof climate, biota, lithology, topography and geologic time. Emphasis on interactions among soil and other earth system components: atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere. |
| GEOG 209L - Pedology Lab |
| (1) Chadwick |
| Prerequisites: Must be taken concurrently with Geography 209. |
| Independent projects that include field site selection, soil description, sampling, laboratory preparation of soil samples, and chemical and physicalanalysis designed to resolve specific hypotheses. |
| GEOG 210A - Analytical Methods in Geography I |
| (4) Siegel |
| Prerequisites: Geography 172-172L, or equivalents. |
| Introduction to analytical methods for geography research. Topics include: calculus, differential equations and linear algebra. Emphasis is placed on solving geographically relevant problems and their documentation. |
| GEOG 210B - Analytical Methods in Geography II |
| (4) Kyriakidis |
| Prerequisites: Geography 210A. |
| Statistical principles and practice of analyzing geographical data. Topics include bivariate and multiple regression and other multivariate techniques. Emphasis on exploratory data analysis and graphical techniques. |
| GEOG 210C - Analytical Methods in Geography III |
| (4) Kyriakidis |
| Prerequisites: Geography 210B. |
| Overview of key concepts in spatial statistics, including measures of spatial association and models for spatial regression, point processes and random fields. Geostatistical methods for analysis and interpolating continuous and area (lattice) data. |
| GEOG 211A - Transportation Planning & Modeling |
| (5) Goulias |
| Prerequisites: Introductory probability and statistics. |
| Issues, problems, technologies, policies, plans, and the transportation-environment relationship. Transportation systems simulation, trip-based and activity data collection and model building. Applications in planning, design and operations. Lab: Critically examine transportation plans and programs and explore travel surveys. Lectures same as 111A; graduate students write an issue paper on modeling and discuss it in class. |
| GEOG 211B - Transportation Modeling & Simulation |
| (5) Goulias |
| Prerequisites: Geography 211A. |
| Geography 210B and Geography 210C or equivalent. |
| Transportation data collection and travel survey design. Revealed and stated choice data and their collection in laboratory and field studies. Regression models and systems simulation. Applications in policy analysis and traffic operations. Lab: Data analysis to develop models used in typical regional simulation. |
| GEOG 211C - Activity and Travel Behavior Analysis |
| (4) Goulias |
| Prerequisites: Geography 211B. |
| Geography 210C or equivalent. |
| Time-use, activity analysis, and travel behavior in space, time, and social context. Cross-sectional and longitudinal data collection and data analysis with emphasis on the use of time, travel, technology, information, and telecommunication. Applications using simultaneous equations, multilevel, latent class, and structural equations models. |
| GEOG 213 - Digital Techniques in Remote Sensing |
| (4) Mertes |
| Prerequisites: Geography 115B and 115BL, and 172 and 172L, or consent of instructor. Must taken concurrently with Geography 213L. |
| Intermediate instruction in the interpretation of environmental phenomena recorded in digital data formats by remote sensing instruments. Emphasis ison learning the more advanced techniques of image restoration, image enhancement, image transformation, and both supervised and unsupervised classification. |
| GEOG 214A - Advanced Remote Sensing: Passive |
| (5) Roberts |
| At least one prior course in remote sensing advised. |
| Passive remote sensing (VIS/NIR,Thermal microwave). Discussion of advanced sensors, techniques, modeling and applications in each spectral region. Includes a set of computer-based laboratory exercises. A final paper and oral presentation of a research project using remote sensing is required. |
| GEOG 214B - Advanced Remote Sensing: Active |
| (5) Roberts |
| At least one prior course in remote sensing advised. |
| Active remote sensing. Discussion of advanced sensors, techniques, modeling and applications of active remote sensing including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)and Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR). Includes a set of computer-based laboratory exercises. A final paper and oral presentation of a research project using remote sensing is required. |
| GEOG 215 - Seminar in Remote Sensing |
| (2-4) Estes |
| Prerequisites: Geography 115B. |
| Advanced concepts in multispectral, multidate, manual, and automated remotesensing techniques. |
| GEOG 217 - Western United States Field Seminar |
| (4) Davis, Michaelsen |
| Prerequisites: Graduate students only. |
| Study of the physical and cultural geography of the Western United States. Field study may include visits to federal, state, academic, and industrial facilities; national and state parks, and monuments. Students prepare and present backgound material as part of course. |
| GEOG 220 - Seminar in Regional Analysis |
| (4) Couclelis |
| Prerequisites: Geography 172 and 172L. |
| Study of current research in regional analysis. The topic will differ each year, and will be announced in advance. |
| GEOG 221 - Research Sethods in Human Geography |
| (4) Montello |
| Prerequisites: Geography 200A-B-C previously or concurrently taken. |
| Logic and techniques of conducting empirical research in human geography. Covers hypothesis formulation, literature sources, data collection (including surveys), experimental and nonexperimental design, data analysis, ethical treatment of human subjects. |
| GEOG 224 - Methods of Regional Analysis |
| (4) Sweeney |
| Prerequisites: Geography 108 and 185B. |
| Advanced seminar in methods of regional economic and population analysis. The population module covers the theory and construction of the multi-regional life table and projection model. The economic module reviewsinput-output models, regional econometric models, and CGE models. Other topics include data availability, incomplete data analysis, and demo-economic models. |
| GEOG 225 - Urban Problems |
| (4) Couclelis |
| Geography 108 and 153B. |
| Detailed studies of selected social, economic, and physical problems related to modern cities. |
| GEOG 229 - Environmental Perception and Cognition |
| (4) Golledge, Couclelis, Montello |
| Prerequisites: Graduate students only. |
| Theories and methods related to acquiring, representing, and analyzing knowledge of complex large-scale environments. |
| GEOG 230 - Behavioral Geography |
| (4) Golledge, Couclelis |
| Geography 153A and/or 153C. |
| Survey of behavioral approaches in a variety of areas of geography. |
| GEOG 231 - Cognitive Issues in Geographic Information Science |
| (4) Couclelis, Montello |
| Prerequisites: Graduate students only. |
| Theory and research on cognitive issues in geographic information science. Perception, memory, reasoning, communication, human factors in digital worlds. |
| GEOG 232 - Cartographic Transformations |
| (4) Clarke |
| Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A or 34A. |
| Classical map projections; cartograms; empirical "rubber sheeting"; bidimensional regression. The geometry of geography: geodesics; geographical circles; the distortion tensor; nonsymmetric distances. |
| GEOG 234 - Seminar in Cartography |
| (4) Clarke |
| Prerequisites: Geography 118. |
| Study and critique of advanced research work in cartography. Topic will vary year to year. |
| GEOG 235 - Earth Radiation Budget and Clouds |
| (4) Gautier |
| Prerequisites: Geography 102 or 202A. |
| Earth radiation balance - green house effect - cloud/radiation interaction.Radiative/convective climate models. ERB measurements from space. |
| GEOG 237 - El Nino: Atmosphere Ocean Interactions |
| (4) Gautier |
| Geography 133. |
| Low frequency oscillations of atmosphere and ocean in tropical regions. Atmosphere ocean interactions. El Nino observations and modeling. |
| GEOG 238 - Advanced Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere |
| (4) Gautier |
| course in radiative transfer. |
| Advanced readings in research on theory and models of radiative transfer asbasis for the remote sensing of the atmosphere and meteorological forecast. |
| GEOG 240 - Mock Environmental Summit |
| (5) Gautier |
| Prerequisites: Geography 3A-B, or equivalent with a grade of C or better; and 2 upper- division geography courses. |
| Summit in which students act as expert scientists of different countries that participate in environmental treaty negotiations. Graduate students advise undergraduates, write documents, write presentations, ensure that science is understood and play a role in the negotiations. |
| GEOG 241A - Population Geography |
| (4) Carr |
| Advanced substantive investigation of the geography of human population. The geographical dimensions of fertility, mortality, and migration are explored. Important recent and classic demographic literature is reviewed. |
| GEOG 241B - Population, Development, and the Environment |
| (4) Sweeney |
| Exploration of global and regional patterns of demographic change especially as they relate to significant economic development or environmental issues. Course readings are selected to provide a broad overview of current research frontiers in addition to classic readings. |
| GEOG 241C - Spatial Demography |
| (4) Sweeney |
| Prerequisites: Geography 210A, 210B, and 210C or equivalent. |
| An introduction to mathematical and statistical demography. Primary emphasis is on spatially-explicit methods: multiregional life tables, multiregional projection, spatial statistics/econometrics applied to population, and life course analysis of migration. Matlab and SAS are used for applications. |
| GEOG 242 - Land Use - Land Cover Change |
| (4) McFadden |
| Examines land use-land cover changes across ecosystems. Theoretical and methodological challenges to linking biophysical, socio-economic, and remote sensing/GIS analysis. Seminar includes review of current literature focusing on detection and monitoring, driving forces, and impacts of land modifications. |
| GEOG 244 - Society and Hazards |
| (4) Eakin |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Reviews of the contribution of human geography to the study of hazard risk, vulnerability, mitigation and adaptation. Classic and new theoretical and empirical literature is explored, emphasizing the connection between development processes, social equity and hazard vulnerability. |
| GEOG 246 - Earth Systems Science: Hydrologic Modeling |
| (4) Loaiciga |
| Geography 112 and 116; upper-division calculus and statistics; computer or object-oriented programming desired (Matlab, Excel). |
| Quantitative and computational study of land-atmosphere hydrologic interactions; modeling of surface water and groundwater processes, regional groundwater systems and solute transport. |
| GEOG 252 - Clouds: Formation and Effects |
| (4) Gautier |
| Prerequisites: Geography 102. |
| What are clouds? How do they form and what is their effect on atmospheric radiation budget, dynamics, and on air-sea interactions? |
| GEOG 253 - Global Warming: Causes and Consequences |
| (4) Gautier |
| Prerequisites: Geography 134. |
| Physical processes involved in global warming: carbon dioxide increase and uptake; role of clouds, oceans and biosphere; consequences: sea level changes, hydrological cycle intensification, etc. Climate modeling and predictions. |
| GEOG 255 - Geography of Latin America |
| (4) Carr |
| Graduate seminar supplements Geography 155 with a further exploration of primary texts probing historical and spatial patterns of society, politics,demographics, and the environment with an emphasis on human-environment interactions. Students are responsible for participating in class discussions on assigned reading, a term paper, and class presentation. |
| GEOG 256 - Molecular Photosynthesis and Light in Aquatic Systems |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division courses in Aquatic Biology and/or optics or consent of instructor. |
| A lecture course to introduce graduate students to the molecular processes of photosynthesis and the bio-optics of underwater light fields. |
| GEOG 260 - Seminar in Global Biogeochemical Cycles |
| (4) Still |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Examination of the global cycles of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and water; focus is on terrestrial environments; topics include photosynthesis, respiration, and interactions of humans with these cycles. |
| GEOG 261 - Ocean Optics |
| (4) Dickey, Siegel |
| An examination of the optical properties and radiative transfers in natural waters. Applications discussed include modeling of solar radiation penetration, relective and transmittance at the air-sea interace and ocean color remote sensing. |
| GEOG 262 - Upper Ocean Physical Processes |
| (4) Siegel, Washburn |
| Prerequisites: Geography 263. |
| Detailed studies of upper ocean dynamics and physical processes. Topics may include mesoscale dynamics, mixed layer modeling, radiative transfer, turbulent mixing processes, and internal waves. |
| GEOG 263 - Introduction to Physical Oceanography |
| (4) Dickey, Siegel, Washburn |
| A graduate-level introduction to physical oceanography. Topics discussed include: properties of sea water, derivation and application of the equations of motion for a rotating planet, and the dynamics of wind- and bouyancy-driven general circulation. |
| GEOG 264 - Seminar in Oceanography |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Geography 163 or 263; and, Geography 265. |
| Graduate seminar in physical, optical, and biological oceanography. |
| GEOG 265 - Ocean Waves, Tides and Mixing Dynamics |
| (4) Dickey, Siegel, Washburn |
| Prerequisites: Geography 263A. |
| Examination of waves, tides, and turbulent processes in the ocean. Topics include surface waves, tidal flows, internal waves, small scale mixing processes, near-surface mixed layers, and bottom boundary layers. Instrumentation and sampling techniques will also be discussed. |
| GEOG 266 - Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences |
| (4) Michaelsen |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Fundamentals in atmospheric processes that are important for understanding the role of the atmosphere in earth's climate and biogeochemistry. Graduate-level introduction to radiation, dynamics, clouds, chemistry, and how they interact. |
| GEOG 272 - Advanced Topics in Biogeography |
| (4) Davis, staff |
| Prerequisites: Geography 167 or ESM 201. |
| Special topics of current importance in biogeography and conservation. Course content will vary. Information on upcoming course content can be obtained from the instructor or in the department office. |
| GEOG 275 - Seminar in Geographical Information Systems |
| (4) Goodchild |
| Study of current trends in geographically oriented information processing systems. |
| GEOG 276 - Geographical Time Series Analysis |
| (3) Washburn |
| Prerequisites: Geography 172. |
| Introduction to time series analysis in geography. Topics include spatial and temporal sampling, fast fourier transform techniques, linear systems, and digital filtering. |
| GEOG 276AL - Advanced Laboratory in Spatial Data Analysis |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Geography 274 and 274L. |
| Design and implementation of computational techniques for analyzing spatialdata. |
| GEOG 277 - Spatial Environmental Modeling |
| (4) Roberts, Davis |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Seminar covering topics in spatial environmental modeling. Integrates techniques such as remote sensing and GIS into the modeling of spatial processes. Topics include biogeochemical cycles, hydrology, species distribution and habitat disturbance. |
| GEOG 278 - Practice of Geostatistical Modeling of Spatial Data |
| (5) Kyriakidis |
| Prerequisites: Geography 172 or equivalent, and Geography 274. |
| Practice of geostatistics on large environmental data sets using MATLAB. Methods for modeling spatial patterns, integrating spatial data across multiple spatial scales, and simulating complex spatial distributions. |
| GEOG 279 - Seminar in Geostatistics: Advanced Topics in Spatial Statistics |
| (3) Kyriakidis |
| Prerequisites: Geography 278 or equivalent. |
| Research frontiers in geostatistics, and innovative application of spatial statistics to the analysis of geographical data. |
| GEOG 280 - Seminar on Climate Change |
| (2-4) Gautier, Siegel, Michaelsen |
| A series of lectures and seminars on diverse research topics on climate change. |
| GEOG 284B - Advanced Cartographic Programming |
| (4) Clarke |
| Prerequisites: Geography 284A. |
| Design and implementation of cartographic systems using graphical user interfaces, iconic and pictoral programming languages, and object-oriented cartographic techniques. Students will be expected to create cartographic applications software by integrating advanced geographic algorithms with cartographic user interfaces. |
| GEOG 288 - Special Topics in Geography |
| (2-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate students only. |
| Geographic curriculum content that lies outside regularly scheduled courses. New classes under development or taught temporarily. Course number-letter combination reflects instructor. Content varies. |
| GEOG 290 - Urban and Environmental Systems Analysis |
| (4) Church |
| Prerequisites: Geography 185B or Economics 1. |
| Applications of operations research techniques and decision analysis in structuring approaches to urban and environmental problems. Examples are drawn from problems in facility location, regional models, transportation and other networks, utility corridors and similar problems. |
| GEOG 291 - Optimization Models for Geographic Problems |
| (4) Church |
| Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A or 5A or 34A. |
| Survey of advanced optimization techniques with applications to geographical problems. Methods include advanced topics in linear programming, dynamic programming, integer programming, networks, and queuing. |
| GEOG 292 - Mathematical Models in Physical Geography |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Geography 172 and 172L and any upper-division physical geography course. |
| Mathematical models of water and energy flows through the atmosphere, in stream channels, on and in soils and vegetation. |
| GEOG 294 - Advanced Topics in Location and Transportation Systems |
| (4) Church |
| Prerequisites: Geography 190 or 191 or 291. |
| Study of current research and application of systems models in the analysis, design, operation, and scheduling of transport and location problems. |
| GEOG 295 - Advanced Topics in Pedology |
| (4) Chadwick |
| Prerequisites: Geography 209. |
| Intensive reading and discussions of current topics in soil-geomorphology, soil-geochemistry, and quantitative modeling of soil processes. |
| GEOG 295A - Soils and Ecosystems |
| (3) Chadwick, Schimel |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Development of the links between the biological and inorganic components of the soil. Water availability and nutrients control plant and soil microbial communities. These in turn affect the soil by enhancing weathering and modifying the local environment. |
| GEOG 296 - Technical Issues in Geographic Information Systems |
| (5) Goodchild |
| Study of the technical issues underlying Geographic Information Systems, including coordinate systems and analytic geometry, database models and structures, algorithms and analytical procedures. |
| GEOG 500 - Teaching Assistant Training |
| (4) Golledge |
| Compulsory course for new teaching assistants to examine geographic teaching methods. Emphasis on use of special equipment, and facilities in the department, teaching aids, examination preparation, and grading, student advising, and special problems. Repeatable. |
| GEOG 595 - Seminar in Marine Science |
| (2) Dickey, Alldredge |
| A series of lectures and seminars on diverse research topics in marine science. |
| GEOG 596 - Directed Reading and Research |
| (2-8) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department chair. |
| Individual tutorial. Instructor is usually student's major professor. |
| GEOG 597 - Individual Study for Ph.D. Examinations |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and graduate adviser. |
| Instructor should be student's major professor or chair of the doctoral committee. |
| GEOG 598 - Master's Thesis Research and Preparation |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and graduate advisor. |
| Research toward and writing of thesis. |
| GEOG 599 - Ph.D. Dissertation Research and Preparation |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and graduate advisor. |
| Research toward and writing of dissertation. Instructor should be chair of student's doctoral committee. |