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Geography
From the 2001-2002
Undergraduate College Catalog
Chair: Robert P. Donnell
Professors: Robert P. Donnell, Arthur V. Goyette, Jr., Yaser
Najjar
Assistant Professor: Osama Abdelgadier
GEOGRAPHY MAJOR
The General Education Requirement
All students must satisfy a general education requirement
consisting of twelve (12) courses (see page 32).
Departmental Requirements for Major:
Core Courses (4 courses):
22.101
Invitation to Geography
22.203 Physical
Geography
22.212
Geographic Perspectives on the Environment
* One regional geography
course (other than 22.110 World Regional Geography)
* Exception: Geography majors concentrating in Earth Science
with a Middle School Education minor must take either 22.110 World
Regional Geography or 22.251 Geography
of New England.
Geography majors must concentrate in a specialization within
the major. The concentrations shown below are designed to prepare a student for
a career or further study in geography. Selections of a concentration should be
made as early as possible with an advisor. Students are also strongly encouraged
to develop foreign language and computer skills. Geography majors may complete
an approved minor through a combination of five (5) related elective courses
and/or free electives. This is to be done in consultation with the student's
advisor. Note: Regional geography courses, other than 22.110 World
Regional Geography, are strongly recommended as related courses or free
electives.
CONCENTRATIONS
BUSINESS LOCATION AND URBAN PLANNING (GYU)
Advisors: Goyette, Najjar
Required (7 courses):
22.201 Economic
Geography
22.214
Geographical Techniques II - Quantitative Methods
22.260
Introduction to Urban Studies and Planning
22.262 Methods
for Planning Analysis and Plan Making
22.361 Processes
of Urban and Regional Planning or 22.490 Internship
in Geography (must be approved according to department guide lines)
22.366 Retail
Location
22.368
Industrial Location and Community Development
Specified General Education course:
12.102 Principles of Microeconomics (Goal
9)
Related: Choose four (4) courses in consultation with
the concentration advisor (substitutions may be made with the approval of the
Geography Department Chair).
22.110 World
Regional Geography
22.114
Geographical Techniques - Research Methods
22.180 Native
Americans: A Geographical and Legal Perspective
22.206 Political
Geography
22.216
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems*
22.235
Environmental Law and Policy
22.250 Geography
of the United States and Canada
22.251 Geography
of New England
22.362 Theory
and Practice of Planning*
22.375 Resource
Management*
22.490 Internship
in Geography (credit - one or two courses) (must be approved according to
departmental guidelines)
73.233
Environmental Geology for Town and Regional Planning
11.388
Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century Architecture
12.100
Contemporary Economic Problems and Issues
12.101
Principles of Macroeconomics
12.230 Urban
Economics*
12.271 Marketing
Principles*
12.371 Marketing
Management*
21.286
Professional Writing*
34.141 Fashion:
Designer to Consumer
34.210 Consumer
Economics
34.245
Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Clothing and Textiles*
34.251 Fashion
Merchandising*
34.344 World
Market: Textiles to Retailing*
43.117
Introduction to Statistics*
52.251 Urban
Sociology*
62.329 Public
Policy Analysis
63.151 Personal
Computer Fundamentals and Applications
*Indicates that course has prerequisite
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (GYE)
Advisors: Donnell, Najjar,
Adbelgadier
Required (7 courses):
22.214
Geographical Techniques II - Quantitative Methods
22.225
Population, Food, and Technology
22.230 Geography
of Natural and Man-Made Hazards
22.262 Methods
for Planning Analysis and Plan Making
22.375 Resource
Management
73.233
Environmental Geology for Town and Regional Planning
73.246
Oceanography
Related: Choose four (4) courses in consultation with
the concentration advisor (substitutions may be made with the approval of the
Geography Department Chair).
22.110 World
Regional Geography
22.114
Geographical Techniques I - Research Methods
22.180 Native
Americans: A Geographical and Legal Perspective
22.201 Economic
Geography
22.206 Political
Geography
22.216
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems*
22.235
Environmental Law and Policy
22.260
Introduction to Urban Studies and Planning
22.361 Processes
of Urban and Regional Planning*
22.400
Cosmos*
22.490 Internship
in Geography (credit - one or two courses) (must be approved according to
departmental guidelines)
22.495
Independent Study in Geography*
73.231 Physical
Geology
11.388
Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century Architecture
21.286
Professional Writing*
23.101
Biological Concepts
23.200
Introduction to Environmental Science
23.203 Plants in
Relation to Man
23.251 Vascular
Plant Taxonomy*
23.335
Principles of Wildlife Biology
23.341 Marine
Biology*
23.408
Ecology*
33.101 Chemistry
of Life or 33.103 General
Chemistry or 33.131 Science -
Environment and Health
42.273
Environmental Psychology*
43.117
Introduction to Statistics*
52.161
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
53.201
Introductory Physics
53.241
Introduction to Meteorology
62.329 Public
Policy Analysis
62.326 Political
Parties and Interest Groups
63.151 Personal
Computer Fundamentals and Applications
84.300 Into the
Ocean World*
84.301 Water:
Planning for the Future*
84.302 Coastal
Issues Seminar: Science and Policy*
GLOBAL STUDIES (GYG)
Advisors: White, Goyette,
Najjar
Required (7 courses):
22.110 World
Regional Geography
22.201 Economic
Geography
22.206 Political
Geography
22.211 Cultural
Geography
22.214
Geographical Techniques II - Quantitative Methods
Two (2) of the following regional courses:
22.250 Geography
of the United States and Canada
22.251 Geography
of New England
22.252 Geography
of Europe
22.253 Geography
of the Post-Soviet Republics
22.255 Geography
of Sub-Saharan Africa
22.256 Geography
of the Middle East
22.257 Geography
of Latin America
Related: Choose four (4) courses in consultation with
the concentration advisor (substitutions may be made with the approval of the
Geography Department Chair).
22.114
Geographical Techniques I - Research Methods
22.180 Native
Americans: A Geographical and Legal Perspective
22.216
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems*
22.225
Population, Food, and Technology
22.230 Geography
of Natural and Man-Made Hazards
22.235
Environmental Law and Policy
22.375 Resource
Management
73.231 Physical
Geology
73.246 Oceanography
12.100
Contemporary Economic Problems and Issues
12.101
Principles of Macroeconomics
12.410
International Trade*
21.286
Professional Writing*
23.200
Introduction to Environmental Science
32.154 Western
Civilization since the Renaissance
43.117
Introduction to Statistics*
52.161
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
61.110 The
Languages of the World
62.120
Introduction to World Politics
63.151 Personal
Computer Fundamentals and Applications
EARTH SCIENCE WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION MINOR
(GYS)
Advisor: Lidback (Physics and Earth Science Department)
Earth Science and Related Courses (7 courses):
33.103 General
Chemistry
53.241
Introduction to Meteorology
53.251
Introduction to Astronomy
73.232
Historical Geology
73.246
Oceanography
73.331 Regional
Field Geology
Elective (1 course): Selected from the natural
sciences, mathematics, computer science, or another regional geography course
other than 22.110 World
Regional Geography or 22.251 Geography
of New England
Specified General Education courses (4
courses):
23.101
Biological Concepts
42.200 Psychology
of Development
43.200
Precalculus
53.201
Introductory Physics
Education Minor courses (8 courses):
14.200 Education
in American Society with Field Study I
14.316
Professional Preparation and Field Study II (two course credits)
14.414 Student
Teaching Practicum and Seminar I (two course credits)
14.415 Student
Teaching Practicum and Seminar II (two course credits)
42.212
Adolescent Psychology
Note: Geography Department prerequisites for 14.316
Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special Education, and
Technology - Middle School are completion of:
General education requirements
All mathematics and
science requirements of the major except for the single approved
elective.
Department prerequisites for 14.414-15 Student Teaching
Seminar and Practicum I and II - Middle School are the same as above, plus
14.316 Professional Preparation and Field Study II - Middle School.
Note: Professional Preparation (or its equivalent)
and Student Teaching must be taken at another state college or under College
Academic Program Sharing (CAPS) or elsewhere, as arranged with the approval of
the Geography and Education Departments. The Office of Professional Experiences
must be consulted prior to enrollment in Educational Foundations and Field
Study.
INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR
In addition to the Middle School certification program in
Earth Science, the Geography Department sponsors the Interdisciplinary Major in
Geography and Earth Science for students seeking certification at the early
childhood or elementary level. For more specific information, refer to the
Education section of the catalog.
MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY (5 courses)
22.101
Invitation to Geography
22.212
Geographic Perspectives on the Environment
A regional geography
course
Two additional geography courses other than regional
geography
MINOR IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (5 courses) (see page 29
of the College catalog)
MINOR IN GEOLOGY (5 courses)
73.231 Physical
Geology
73.232
Historical Geology
73.233
Environmental Geology for Town and Regional Planning
73.331 Regional
Field Geology
73.334 Economic
Mineral Resources
MINOR IN EARTH SCIENCE (5 courses)
53.241
Introduction to Meteorology
53.251
Introduction to Astronomy
73.231 Physical
Geology
73.232
Historical Geology
73.246
Oceanography
Courses Appropriate for General Education
(Gen.Ed.)
Course Descriptions
from the 2001-2002 Undergraduate College
Catalog
22.101 Invitation to Geography (Gen.Ed. Goal 9)
An introduction to geography, focusing on its
relevance to contemporary man. Emphasis is placed on basic concepts and the
geographic point of view.
22.110 World Regional Geography (Gen.Ed. Goal 9)
The nature and scope of geography, earth/sun
relations, tools and techniques of geography, and the geographical context of
current social, economic, and political problems in the major regions of the
world.
22.114 Geographical Techniques I - Research Methods
A basic introduction to the skills and
techniques needed by geographers. Course includes essentials of map reading,
interpretation, data collection and entry, questionnaire design and
administration, spatial sampling design, research statement hypothesis
formulation, research management, and proposal writing.
22.180 Native Americans: A Geographical and Legal Perspective (Gen.Ed.
Goal 10)
An introduction to Indian law and the unique
relationship between the tribes and the federal and state governments. This body
of law can have radically different effects on tribes depending in part on their
geographical location. The course then examines certain tribal issues in depth,
and explores how the geographical location of the tribe and the corresponding
climate and terrain make these issues unique to the tribe.
22.201 Economic Geography
An introduction to geography as a social
science focusing on the spatial organization of man's economic activities.
Emphasis is on factors influencing their occurrence and distribution, and on the
geographical problems of selecting the best location or the best use of a given
location for agriculture, manufacturing, and service activities. .
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
22.203 Physical Geography I
A geographical analysis of the physical
phenomena on the surface of the earth, emphasizing weather elements, patterns of
climate, native vegetation and animal life.
22.206 Political Geography
A geographical analysis of political
structures and process; concept of territoriality and political partitioning;
concept of nation; process of political development; geographical foundations of
international disputes; spatial aspects of voting behavior; political
organization and the environment; and spatial impact of legislative and judicial
decisions.
22.211 Cultural Geography (Gen.Ed. Goal 9)
A study of spatial variations among cultural
groups and the spatial functioning of society. The course focuses on
contemporary issues related to the ways language, religion, economy, government,
and other cultural phenomena vary or remain constant from one place to another.
The study of cultures is organized around five themes: cultural region,
diffusion, ecology, integration, and landscape.
22.212 Geographic Perspectives on the Environment
An introductory survey stressing the geographic
approach to the study of man/land relationships. Emphasis is placed on the
impact of human activities on the environment and on conflicts between resource
exploitation and environmental quality. Contemporary geographic themes
concerning the environment: perception, natural resource utilization,
modification by urbanization, and environmental regions are studied. Particular
focus is on New England and the United States. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing or permission of instructor.
22.214 Geographical Techniques II -Quantitative Methods
A basic introduction to the skills and
techniques needed by geographers. Includes geographic applications of
quantitative methods and sources of geographic data. Note: It is recommended
that students take 22.114 Geographical Techniques I prior to registering for
22.214 Geographical Techniques II.
22.216 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
An introduction to the use of Geographical
Information Systems (G.I.S.) in analyzing spatial data, including methods of
data acquisition, and the theory and design of G.I.S. storage and to various
aspects of retail location, urban planning, and environmental
concerns. Prerequisite: Prior knowledge of computers, with permission of
instructor, or 63.151 Personal Computer Fundamentals and
Applications.
22.225 Population, Food and Technology
An emphasis on such topics as population
numbers and distribution, age-sex structure, population dynamics, growth rates,
and optima in an attempt to discover the carrying capacity of planet Earth.
Contemporary and potential technologies of food production and the distribution
of food supplies are studied in an attempt to conclude whether planet Earth will
in the future be able to feed its rapidly growing population. Regional
differences of cultural, political, and economic attitudes and policies
affecting population growth and food production are an essential part of the
course. Attention also is given to environmental change resulting from
agricultural technologies. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of
instructor.
22.230 Geography of Natural and Man-Made Hazards (Gen.Ed. Goals 14, 15)
A geographical analysis of selected hazardous
conditions of the natural and man-made environment at global, regional, and
local levels. In a given semester, the course may emphasize natural or man-made
hazards. Specific natural hazards covered include earthquakes and volcanoes;
hurricanes, tornadoes, severe storms; coastal flooding; erosion and river
flooding. Specific man-made hazards include nuclear power plants, toxic wastes,
transportation and treatment of hazardous materials, and structure fires and
arson. Field trips are included.
22.235 Environmental Law and Policy (Gen.Ed. Goal 14)
An introduction to the law as it applies to
environmental policy. After an overview of the workings of the judicial system
and of the nature and kinds of law, the course examines the National
Environmental Policy Act and its application to the protection of air and water
resources and to issues of hazardous waste. Advocacy, social, and economic
issues related to the use of public lands and resources are addressed. The
course is designed for the non-legal student whose citizen participation or
future public service would be enhanced by such knowledge.
22.250 Geography of the United States and Canada (Gen.Ed. Goal 10)
A broad regional survey of the natural and
cultural landscape features of the United States and Canada, with emphasis on
processes of urban-economic development and changing patterns of population,
settlement, and land use.
22.251 Geography of New England (Gen.Ed. Goal 14)
A survey of the natural landscape features and
the present geographical development of New England as a representative region
of the United States. Emphasis is on the emerging patterns and issues of the
region's economic and urban development and how it interacts with North America
and the world. Field trips.
22.252 Geography of Europe
Geographical factors which have contributed to
the natural and cultural landscape of modern Europe, excluding the former
U.S.S.R.
22.253 Geography of the Post-Soviet Republics (Gen.Ed. Goal 13)
A regional survey of the fifteen successor
states of the Soviet Union. Emphasis is on the changing patterns of economic and
cultural geography.
22.254 Geography of Monsoon Asia
An analysis of Southern, Southeastern and
Eastern Asia in terms of their natural environment, population distribution and
problems, regional divisions, and current problems of economic development.
22.255 Geography of Subsaharan Africa
The physical and cultural landscape of Africa
south of the Sahara, with special emphasis on the native cultures of the area
and their influence on the landscape; the revolutionary effects of the European
interventions and conquests; and the modern political, cultural and economic
climates.
22.256 Geography of the Middle East (Gen.Ed. Goal 13)
Physical, cultural and political environments
which contribute to the instability that exists in Southwest Asia and North
Africa.
22.257 Geography of Latin America
Development of modern cultural landscape.
Physiographic and climatic patterns, native cultures, problems of economic
development, and political stability are studied.
22.260 Introduction to Urban Studies and Planning (Gen.Ed. Goal 14)
A survey and analysis of the geographic forces
that necessitate urban planning. Among the subjects discussed are the
urbanization of America, the geographic study of cities and towns with emphasis
on the development of edge cities from suburbs, and various planning problems
and issues of American cities and towns. The history of urban planning in the
U.S.A. is covered along with the need for land use planning techniques and
zoning regulations. Basic objectives, values, concepts, and terminology of urban
studies and planning are emphasized. Local field trips are included.
22.262 Methods for Planning Analysis and Plan Making
A focus on the specific techniques of city
plan preparation and presentation, and on the methods of involving local
citizens in the planning process. Among the techniques included are site
analysis, field surveys, mapping and graphics for data presentation, and
organizing public participation workshops. Computer applications for planning
are surveyed.
22.361 Processes of Urban and Regional Planning
An introduction to the planning process.
Fundamentals of data acquisition and analysis applied to land-use planning,
focusing on transportation systems, housing, industry, and recreation. Practice
in plan making and evaluation at regional and urban scales. Prerequisite:
22.260 Introduction to Urban Studies and Planning, 22.114 Geographical
Techniques I - Research Methods, 22.214 Geographical Techniques II -
Quantitative Methods, 22.201 Economic Geography, or equivalent courses, or
permission of instructor.
22.362 Theory and Practice of Planning
A comparative geographical analysis of the
implementation of planning theory in the urban and regional contexts of various
cultures. This course involves critical analysis of the structure and the
dynamics of planning organizations, decision processes, procedural policy and
compliance, social role and occupational techniques and professionalization of
planning. The course attempts to examine the social and political environments
in which planners perform and how they perform. Prerequisite: 22.260
Introduction to Urban Studies and Planning or permissions of
instructor.
22.366 Retail Location
An analysis of spatial behavior of retail
firms with emphasis on decision-making process and the techniques of store
location research. Prerequisite: 12.271 Marketing Principles and 22.101
Invitation to Geography.
22.368 Industrial Location and Community Development
An analysis of the spacial behavior of
manufacturing firms and the business development activities of communities.
Emphasis is on locational factors and theory, decision-making processes,
techniques of location research, and methods of encouraging local business
growth. Prerequisite: 22.201 Economic Geography or permission of the
instructor.
22.375 Resource Management
An analysis of resource control methodologies.
Emphasis is on territorial and developmental impacts of political decisions
regarding resources, conflicts between technological and ecological approaches
to environment quality, national and international aspects of resource
exploitation and utilization. This course includes preparation of environment
impact statements, study of laws relating to the use and abuse of the
environment, and field trips. Prerequisite: Junior standing. A course on
environment or permission of instructor.
22.400 Cosmos (Specific title to be announced when offered)
An analysis of a contemporary social,
economic, environmental, or regional problem from a geographic perspective. The
specific focus of the course varies but emphasis is always placed on the
geographer's contribution to understanding the issues involved.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor may be required.
22.402 Geomorphology
A geographic analysis of the interaction of
gradational and tectonic forces in sculpting the surface form of the earth. This
course includes quantitative and applied geomorphology, and field analysis in
the local area.
22.490 Internship in Geography
A supervised practical experience in a public
or private agency, appropriate to the student's training and interests. May
count as one or two courses. Admission to this course must be approved by the
Geography Department according to published departmental guidelines.
22.495 Independent Study in Geography
A Geography major (or minor) with demonstrated
ability to use geographical tools and research methods may independently pursue
an in-depth investigation of a geographic topic under the guidance of a faculty
advisor. The student must present a written request on the approved form.
Admission to this course must be approved by the Geography Department at least
three weeks prior to registration.
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