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  • GEO 304: Geography of Asia

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course is a survey course focusing on the geography of Asia. This course utilizes a systematic approach to understanding Asia's geography and includes an examination of the physical environment, the cultural traditions, lifestyles, economies, development, and urban environment throughout the Asia region. The course focuses on the regions of South, Central, East, and Southeast Asia. Russia and the eastern countries of the former Soviet Union are also covered.
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  • GEO 310: Population Geography

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course examines the processes of population change (fertility, mortality, health, and migration) and the changes in population distribution and composition from the international to the local scale. In addition to a substantive study of these topics, students are introduced to the use of primary data sources, such as the US Census for demographic description and policy recommendations.
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  • GEO 312: Urban Geography

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    Analysis of patterns, processes, and consequences of urban growth and development. Theory of systems, size, spacing, and functions of cities. Students will conduct outside analysis using real data.
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  • GEO 316: Planning for Resilient Communities and Natural Disasters

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course will focus on urban planning practices that help mitigate the impacts of various disasters to make resilient cities. It will provide students with the capacity to develop planning and public service skills to understand, diagnose and address causes, consequences, and mitigation and adaptation measures for a wide variety of emergencies and disasters. The course is both international and place-based in scope, with an emphasis on identifying best practices to help local communities survive the impact of major disasters. Geographic Information Systems will be used to understand the spatial patterns and to identify areas of high risk and vulnerability to natural disasters.
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  • GEO 318: Economic Geography

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course is concerned with the spatial patterns of economic activities, including production, consumption, and settlement. It provides an understanding of their location and the processes of change. The course is both international and place-based in scope, with an emphasis on economic concepts and the global economy, and the local impacts of global economic forces, as well as the role that the local public sector plays in generating economic development (jobs, employment, and tax base).
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  • GEO 324: Intro to Geographic Information Systems

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course reviews the principles of cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It is also a study of how GIS software is used to enhance the decision-making process. Using ESRI ArcGIS software, students will add demographic, environmental, political, economic, and other types of data to computerized maps.
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  • GEO 325: Intro Business GIS

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides a conceptual overview of geographical information systems as well as hands-on experience of software systems used in developing business management and marketing strategies. Attention is focused on using GIS technology as an analysis tool to improve decision making. Designed primarily for marketing majors.
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  • GEO 326: Geographical Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    Applications of basic statistical techniques to problems of spatial significance, emphasizing the adaptation of technique to problem, and the understanding and interpretation of specific analytical methods as applied to real-world situations. Prerequisite:    (MAT 103 or MAT 113 or MAT 115 or MAT 121 or MAT 131 or MAT 143 or MAT 161 or MAT 199)
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  • GEO 328: Computer Cartography

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides an overview of a variety of computer mapping programs and hands-on experience utilizing those programs. The course is structured to develop design skills related to the effective creation of maps. Graphic techniques are emphasized that relate to the effective display and communication of spatial phenomena.
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  • GEO 331: Transportation Planning

    3.00 Credits
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    Transportation planning is a key component of our communities and regions. This course addresses the various components of the transportation system of an urban area and the planning processes to provide transportation facilities as integral elements of the urban community. The primary geographical focus is the metropolitan area. The student will consider the various modes of the transportation system: automobile, rail, mass transit, air, water, bikeways and pedestrian components. Each mode is addressed in terms of systems elements: governance, financing, the planning process, environmental aspects and sustainability. The course is appropriate for the student new to community planning as well as the student who has focused interest in transportation planning and considerations it encompasses. The course serves as a base for career building in community planning; transportation planning; or serving as a base of knowledge for the informed citizen and user of the transportation system in a sustainable manner.
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