GEOG 101 - Introduction to Geography (COM) [SGR #3]
Credits: 3The course presents a broad, introductory overview of geographic concepts, themes, and elements designed to help students better understand and analyze the world from a geographic perspective. It provides a background to Earth’s physical and human elements and systems. It also emphasizes the unique quality of world regions, and the spatial interaction of people, elements, and regions, as well as major global and regional problems and prospects. Notes: Course meets SGR #3.
Credits: 3An introduction to sustainability that assesses how human population, affluence, privilege, environmental justice, and sustainable development are aspects of sustainability. Notes: Course meets SGR #3.
GEOG 131-131L - Physical Geography: Weather and Climate and Lab (COM) [SGR #6]
Credits: 4An introduction to the physical patterns of the Earth focusing on location, Earth-sun relationships, portrayal of the Earth, cartographic analysis, and weather and climate phenomena. Corequisites: GEOG 131L-131. Notes: Course meets SGR #6.
Credits: 4An introduction to Earth’s natural landscapes; focusing on landforms as spatial features and their processes plus consideration of human-environmental interactions. Corequisites: GEOG 132L-132. Notes: Course meets SGR #6.
GEOG 150 - Environmental Disasters and Human Hazards
Credits: 3A general survey of scientific principles that explain various natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods) and human-influenced events (dam failures and nuclear accidents). Includes the study of human perceptions of and reactions to disasters and hazards.
GEOG 200 - Introduction to Human Geography (COM) [SGR #3]
Credits: 3Systematic study of world culture from perspective of five integrating themes: cultural region, cultural diffusion, cultural ecology, cultural integration, and cultural landscape. Topics include population, agriculture, political and economic systems, religion and language, folk and popular culture, and ethnicity. Notes: Course meets SGR #3.
GEOG 210 - World Regional Geography (COM) [SGR #3]
Credits: 3A survey of the Earth from a broad global framework through the differentiation of the world in terms of both natural and human environmental features and characteristics on a regional basis. Notes: Course meets SGR #3.
GEOG 212 - Geography of North America (COM) [SGR #3]
Credits: 3A regional and topical analysis of the geographic patterns of the United States and Canada. Focus is upon the interaction of groups of people with the natural environment to produce regional differentiation. Geographic aspects of the physical geography, population, culture groups, economy, settlement systems, land division, and use of natural resources. Notes: Course meets SGR #3.
Credits: 3Provides an in-depth study of the physical, cultural, and economic characteristics of the state, including an analysis of past, present, and prospective cultures and economies, dating from early Native American settlement through the present time period. Notes: Course meets SGR #3.
GEOG 270 - Introduction to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Credits: 3This course provides an overview of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Topics include the history of UAS, regulations, remote sensors, imagery equipment, industry and societal implications, career outlook, ethical considerations, and hands-on experience with the components required to operate a small UAS. This course will prepare students for safe operation of small UAS and provide the necessary knowledge and understanding needed to apply for the Small Remote Pilot Certification under Federal Aviation Regulations Part §107.
Credits: 1-4A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students.
Credits: 3This course takes a regional and thematic approach to understanding Africa’s diversities, while at the same time seeking patterns and spatial interactions. The continent of Africa is composed of unique and diverse countries, with particular physical and human contexts. Emphasis is placed on Sub-Saharan Africa.
Credits: 3Geographic description and analysis of selected world regions. Physical and cultural conditions and landscapes, as well as their interrelationships and importance, are emphasized. Course may be repeated under different regional topics. The specific region studied will change each semester.
Credits: 3Systematic methodological investigation of the meteorological elements (weather, climate, altitude, etc.) and their effects on geographic features.
Credits: 3A study of the relationship of landforms and how they are impacted by human activity. Changes in land-use evolution through time and how this has impacted the landscape.
Credits: 3World wide distribution of economic activities and their physical bases. Agriculture, mining and manufacturing industries and their important commercial products and role in world trade.
Credits: 3This course examines the diversity of religious practice and belief from a geographical perspective. Each offering of the course will emphasize a different region of the world, with standard areas of study being North America & Europe, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America, and South & East Asia. The course will examine specific religious traditions (Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, etc.) as they occur in a geographical region, the relationship between religion and place, and how religions change and adapt to new locales. The course may be repeated up to four times. Cross-Listed: REL 353.
Credits: 3Character of American countryside as shaped by private and public decision-making processes. Case studies of major U.S. and European rural planning efforts to understand the present landscape and the problems of rural populations.
Credits: 3Geographical patterns of United States land use and land cover, human occupancy, land tenure, and land division. Emphasis on the origin and consequences of these patterns on the environment, resource use, and land use planning.
Credits: 3This course introduces many of the basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and provides an overview of the functions and capabilities of ArcGIS Desktop GIS software and an introduction to the ArcGIS Spatial Analyst extension. It will be taught primarily as a hands-on-course with supplementary lectures, demos, and discussion. Corequisites: GEOG 372L-372.
GEOG 382-382L - Quantitative Research Methods in Geography and Lab
Credits: 3The introduction of basic quantitative techniques and concepts for the analysis of geographic data. Focus on descriptive, inferential, and spatial statistics, emphasizing their applications in geographic research. Corequisites: GEOG 382L-382. Notes: STAT 281 recommended.
Credits: 3History and principles of cartography. Emphasis on field mapping; map projections; cartographic design; map interpretations; and exercises in map making. Corequisites: GEOG 383L-383.
Credits: 3This course provides advanced cartographic training techniques as applied to practical applications in field mapping, the production of map projections, cartographic design, and map making. Prerequisites: GEOG 383. Corequisites: GEOG 384L-384.
GEOG 410-410L/510-510L - Soil Geography and Land Use Interpretation and Lab
Credits: 2, 1Relationship of soil characteristics and soil classification to land use interpretations. Laboratory exercises involve field and laboratory procedures used in soil survey investigations. Lab to accompany GEOG 410. Prerequisites: GEOG 132-132L, or PS 213-213L, or consent of instructor. Corequisites: GEOG 410L-410/510L-510. Cross-Listed: PRAG 410-410L/510-510L.
GEOG 415-515 - Environmental Geography and Sustainability
Credits: 3Geographical aspects of environmental issues including historical geography of environmental problems, global driving forces, land ethics and stewardship, environmental externalities, population, resources, climate change, and environmental restoration. Focus on connections between human and natural systems; consequence chains between cause and effect; impact of time and space on problem perception, analysis, and solution; and natural and human laws. Term paper required.
Credits: 3Based on fundamental tourism principles, this course will examine, from a geographical perspective, the social, cultural, environmental and economic complexities associated with tourism as a global, national and local phenomenon. This course will also consider the positive and negative factors that affect tourists and destinations, and the costs and benefits of tourism to communities and places, providing case-study examples from the United States and around the world. Cross-Listed: HMGT 420-520.
GEOG 421-521 - Qualitative Research Methods in Geography
Credits: 3The theory and application of qualitative methods in geographic studies. Emphasis on the purpose and effective use of archival, visual, interview, survey, focus group, observation, and ethnography techniques. Design and implementation of research projects using qualitative methods as the primary data collection and analysis tool.
Credits: 3Geographic analysis of such population characteristics as: numbers and distribution; growth and change; composition; mortality, fertility, and theories of population change; policy and family planning; migration and mobility; population, environment, food supply, and human wellbeing. Problems and prospects are considered in the context of each topic.
Credits: 3A futuristic analysis of Earth’s natural environmental elements, natural resources, population and settlement, and cultural institutions at the global, national, and state levels.
Credits: 3This course investigates the intersection of sustainability and communities. This primary focus on this course is the interconnections between social, economic, and environmental systems and their reflexive interactions with community form and function. The goal is to examine policies and programs that can be used to achieve sustainable communities.
Credits: 3Spatial perspectives of political phenomena from the local to the global scales. Issues include ethnicity, nationalism, boundaries, territory, power, electoral geography, and impacts on the natural environment.
Credits: 3An introduction to geopolitics that addresses the fundamental links between power and space at the global, national, and local scales. Focuses on classical geopolitics, critical geopolitics, political-economic approaches to geopolitics, world orders and hegemonic cycles, historical development of the international state system, and geography of imperialism.
Credits: 3A study of theoretical dimensions of intercultural communication as well as specific characteristics of intercultural study. Emphasis is placed on complex, mindful, creative and invitational communication, which welcomes diversity and its richness. Cross-Listed: SPCM 470.
GEOG 473-473L/573-573L - GIS: Data Creation and Integration and Lab (COM)
Credits: 3This course introduces advanced tools and techniques of data creation, data integration, mapping, and spatial analysis in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It provides basic approaches for solving problems of data integration including format identification, conversion, and spatial registration. Building on the skills and techniques learned in the introductory GIS course or equivalent, it gives a conceptual base to many methods and techniques associated with vector and raster-based spatial analysis including imagery. It provides an examination of the functions and capabilities of ArcGIS Desktop GIS software (including extensions). Prerequisites: GEOG 372. Corequisites: GEOG 473L-473/573L-573.
GEOG 474-474L/574-574L - GIS: Vector and Raster Modeling and Lab
Credits: 3This course introduces basic concepts of vector and raster modeling in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with special emphasis is on construction and use of raster digital elevation models (DEMs). Provides in-depth experience with a range of geoprocessing techniques for handling and analyzing GIS data. Topics include vector processing in a model framework, weighted suitability modeling, path finding, modeling viewsheds, constructing surfaces from point samples, and spatial hydrologic modeling. Builds on the skills and techniques learned in the introductory GIS course or equivalent. Prerequisites: GEOG 372. Corequisites: GEOG 474L-474/574L-574.
Credits: 3This course explores the latest software and its applications in Geographic Information Sciences. Prerequisites: GEOG 372. Corequisites: GEOG 475L-475/575L-575.
Credits: 3This course covers the basic theories, principles, and protocols of Web GIS. Students will learn how to acquire, manage, and publish GIS data in a web-based environment. Develop relevant skills to design and implement a Web GIS application. Prerequisites: GEOG 372-372L.
Credits: 1-4This travel study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational experiences, as approved by and under the direction of a faculty member, and may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators of other institutions. Students will participate in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation, post-travel self-evaluation, and a written report.
GEOG 483-483L/583-583L - Aerial Remote Sensing and Lab
Credits: 3Principles and techniques of extracting descriptive and numerical information about features on the Earth’s surface from aerial imagery acquired in analog and digital forms from various aerial platforms, including small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Applications emphasize feature extraction, planimetric mapping, and interpretation of physical and cultural landscapes. The lab is a hands-on experience using various software and the application of methods and principles of aerial remote sensing. Corequisites: GEOG 483L-483/583L-583.
GEOG 484-484L/584-584L - Remote Sensing and Lab (COM)
Credits: 3Applications of remote sensing. Development of remote sensing; instrumentation; and techniques and methodology that will aid in the determination of need and proper utilization of our physical and cultural resources. The lab is a hands-on experience using various software and the application of methods and principles of remote sensing. Corequisites: GEOG 484L-484/584L-584.
GEOG 485-485L/585-585L - Quantitative Remote Sensing and Lab
Credits: 3This course will concentrate on the digital processing and visualization of various types on remotely sensed imagery. Image sources, characteristics, formats and analysis techniques will be explored as well as the integration of remotely sensed imagery with GIS and GPS datasets. Prerequisites: GEOG 484. Corequisites: GEOG 485L-485/585L-585.
Credits: 1-4A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
Credits: 1-4Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Credits: 1-5Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Credits: 1-12Applied, monitored and supervised, field based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Credits: 4Becoming sensitized to authentic listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture skills at the elementary level. Introduction to basic functional grammar and sentence structure. Notes: Course meets SGR #4.
Credits: 4Continued emphasis on authentic listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture skills at the elementary level. Prerequisites: GER 101. Notes: Course meets SGR #4.
Credits: 3Develop active listening skills, functional language skills, reading skills related to student learners immediate environment, guided free writing and understanding of interrelationships of language and culture. Prerequisites: GER 101 and GER 102. Notes: Course meets SGR #4.
Credits: 3Develop interactive listening and speaking skills toward initiating and responding to simple statements and questions, ability to understand selected descriptive readings to include literature of various types, and continued refinement of language and culture, traditions, customs, folklore, etc. Prerequisites: GER 101, GER 102 and GER 201. Notes: Course meets SGR #4.
Credits: 2-3Intensive conversational work to develop interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in German. Prerequisites: GER 102 and GER 201. Notes: With instructor’s permission, may be taken concurrently with GER 201 or with courses above.
Credits: 1-4Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Credits: 1-6Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.
Credits: 3This course is meant for students who have completed the 200-level sequence, either via coursework at SDSU or via an approved placement exam. It will give them a thorough review of important grammatical points and will lead them towards dealing with and understanding German texts. In the process, they will develop and improve their speaking skills. The combination of grammar review, reading, and discussion will give the student a solid foundation for the 311/312 sequence.
Credits: 2Oral and written work. Grammar review and composition; emphasis on German conversation. Maybe taken concurrently with GER 411. Prerequisites: GER 202 or consent.
Credits: 2Oral and written work. Grammar review and composition; emphasis on German conversation. Maybe taken concurrently with GER 412. Prerequisites: GER 202 or consent.
Credits: 3Development of reading, writing, and speaking proficiency through examination of writings from the German-speaking world. Emphasis on vocabulary needed to read and discuss literary and authentic texts. Prerequisites:
Credits: 2-3Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Credits: 1-6Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.
Intensive study of challenging grammatical features of Standard German. Students will review important grammar concepts and apply them in various forms in writing and speech.
Credits: 3The culture of the German-speaking countries form beginning to modern times including literary and artistic trends, governmental structures, and the life and customs of the people. Reading and discussions in German. Prerequisites: GER 202.
Credits: 3The culture of the German-speaking countries from the beginning to the 18th century and then to modern times including literary and artistic trends, and customs. Reading and discussion in German.
Credits: 3An exploration of German film from its inception to the present, with research and discussion of the interrelationship between film and historical experience.
Credits: 1-3Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Credits: 2-3Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Credits: 1-3Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Credits: 1-6Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.
Credits: 3Introduction and overview of the field of gerontology. Interdisciplinary focus on aging process, community resources, diversity, health care and caregiving, retirement, death and bereavement, public policy and professional issues.