Link to SoE home page   Link to SoE degrees page   Link to SoE programs page   Link to SoE certifications page   Link to SoE Advising page   Link to SoE News page   Link to SoE Directory page   Link to SoE PCT page   Link to SoE Site Map page

School of Education Site: Programs: Geography: Courses

Subject

Catalog
Number

Course Title

Course Description

Fall 2007

Spring 2008

Global Geography Analysis of physical, economic, and political patterns of different world regions.

Offered

N/A

GEOG

4030

Geography Of The Us And Canada Analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic and political patterns of the United States and Canada including the State of Texas.

Offered

N/A

GEOG

4031

Urban Geography Examination of the interrelationships among physical geography and urbanization, the internal land utilization of cities, urban historical geography and central place theory.

X

N/A

GEOG

4032

Geography Of Latin America Analysis of the physical, cultural, economic and political patterns of Latin America and its relationship to other world regions.

X

N/A

GEOG

4033

Geography Of Texas Analysis of the diverse cultural, economic, environmental and political patterns of Texas. Exploration of the state's regional characteristics and of the spatial relationships with areas outside the state.

X

N/A

GEOG

4034

Prin of Map Reading/Interpret A wide variety of maps including cognitive, thematic, topographic, weather and computer generated (GIS) maps are surveyed from the points of view of their interpretations and applications. Attention will be directed also to the history of cartography, the interpretation of air photos and NASA images and statistical graphs. No drafting background or artistic ability needed.

X

N/A

GEOG

4131

Historical Geography An introduction to historical geography as a subfield of geography with an emphasis on the evolving patterns of land use and settlement in the United States from the pre-colonial period to the present.

X

N/A

GEOG

4132

Human Geography Stresses the importance of human/environment relationships to a global society. Focuses on the world distribution of natural and human resources as they interrelate and provide character to places.

X

N/A

GEOG

4133

Modern Physical Geography An identification of the geographical dimensions of ecosystems and earth's physical characteristics as it relates to the process, distribution patterns and implications for humans.

Offered

N/A

GEOG

4134

Geographic Concepts & Skills Prerequisites: GEOG 3137, GEOG 4132 and GEOG 4133. Geographic concepts and skills which are connected with the new social studies curriculum and the appropriate teaching models, strategies and assessment.

X

N/A

GEOG

4135

Political Geography The interrelationship between political activities and spatial distributions of world regions. Topics include the concept of state, political core regions, international spheres of influence and confrontations, boundaries and contemporary issues and problems.

X

N/A

GEOG

4136

Economic Geography An analysis of the world distribution of fundamental occupations and commodities.

Offered

N/A

GEOG

4231

Fundamentals of GIS An interdisciplinary introduction to the fundamentals of GIS as a method of organizing, displaying, and analyzing spatial data. The course also provides an introduction to basic cartographic conventions.

Offered

N/A

GEOG

4232

Probs In Geog Info Systems Prerequisites: GEOG 3137, GEOG 4132 and GEOG 4133. A course designed specifically for advanced GIS candidates who will identify, interpret, analyze and evaluate a geographical problem.

X

N/A

GEOG

4233

Advanced Geog Info Systems Prerequisites: GEOG 3137, GEOG 4132 and GEOG 4133. Analytical aspects of spatial data, analysis, and modeling. Theoretical and applied aspects are examined through a series of practical exercises and assignments.

X

N/A

GEOG

4839

Indt Study In Geog Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Associate Dean.

Offered

N/A

GEOG

4931

Selected Topics In Geog Identified by specific title each time course is offered.

X

N/A

GEOG

5231

Approaches To Geographic Educ Geographic content knowledge is linked to teaching strategies and curriculum development. Content focus will address approaches designed to foster geographic knowledge, study skills and critical thinking.

X

N/A

GEOG

5931

Research Topics In Geog Identified by specific title each time course is offered.

Offered

N/A

GEOG

5939

Indt Study In Geography Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Associate Dean.

X

N/A

/portal/page/portal/SOE/Programs/Geography/Courses Accessibility   Best Viewed   Clery Act   Compact with Texans   Emergency Information   Maps & Directions   Privacy   UH System oragrid7.uhcl.edu

Copyright 2008 University of Houston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX, 77058 (281) 283-7600 Contact: boyd@uhcl.edu