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• GEO 313: Geography of South and Southeast Asia

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the diverse cultural and physical features giving form to the present political/economic situation in this region and shaping the future.
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• GEO 317: Geography of East Asia

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the vast and complex physical and cultural patterns of China, Korea, and Japan. Analysis of present and future economic and political structure is emphasized.
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• GEO 320: Historical Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Emphasizes the reciprocal and causal relationships between the natural environment found in the United States and the historical movement and settlement of man on the varied American environment. Emphasizes interaction between human choice on one hand and the nature of coast lands, islands, rivers, mountains and soil, plains, and climate conditions.
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• GEO 322: Urban Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Surveys the city, its forms, functions, internal and external relations, and evolution. Emphasis on large urban agglomerations, particularly those of the Western World. Individual and group field work examining local and regional urban areas of several classes is integral to the course.
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• GEO 329: Economics Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course investigates regional economic processes and associated spatial patterns at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. With a focus on sustainability, the spatial economy is considered both in terms of the factors of production on the one hand and the impact of economic activity on the environment, ecosystems, and human well-being on the other. Basic analytical tools relevant to analyzing and understanding regional economic growth and development, human behavior, and spatial interactions are covered. An introductory course in Geography is strongly suggested and solid math skills are required.
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• GEO 339: Remote Sensing

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores viewing and interpreting the earth from aircraft and satellite-borne imaging systems. Examines remote sensing of the Earth and uses the interaction of electromagnetic energy with matter to determine physical properties of surfaces. Imagery will include those from Landsat TM, SPOT, TIMS, and radar.
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• GEO 352: Cartography

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces basic tools of map making. Explains techniques for displaying data and develops skills in compilation, design, and execution of maps.
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• GEO 360: Internship in Geography I

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
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• GEO 361: Internship in Geography II

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
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• GEO 363: GIS2: Intermediate Geographic Information Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Continues development of the student's understanding of GIS and extends understanding into spatial analysis. Fundamental concepts covered previously, including scale, earth models, map projections and coordinate systems, are also developed. New major concepts include Boolean logic, overlays, map algebra, terrain modeling. Technical skill development focuses on data collection and integration, digitizing, and design of spatial data display. Primary emphasis on using real-world examples in GIS modeling and analysis. Prerequisite:    GEO 202 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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