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• GEOG 103: Geography of the United States and Canada

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introductory regional analysis of population, land utilization, and economic activity through a comprehensive study of interrelationships between humans and the physical and cultural environments. Provides a conceptual framework within which past, present, and future rural and urban environments of the United States and Canada become explainable.
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• GEOG 105: Physical Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Studies way the basic natural phenomena of air, water, and ground mutually interact and the way in which these interactions vary from one part of the earth to another to yield different natural environmental regions. Two hours lecture/two hours lab/week.
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• GEOG 140: Human Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the diverse spatial and cultural landscapes of the world. The spatial behavioral patterns of people, groups, and nations are viewed through the lenses of ethnicity, race, language, religion, environment, and technology, among others. The course focuses on spatial and regional differences created by diverse populations on the one hand, and the connections and collaborations between them on the other.
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• GEOG 190: General Education Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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• GEOG 202: GIS I: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to the fundamental mapping and computer concepts and skills that underlie Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and every other geotechnology. Topics include representation (raster vs. vector), display, map scale, coordinate systems, data acquisition, and data management.
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• GEOG 203: Climate, Energy, and Sustainability

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to climate processes at multiple scales, human energy consumption, and an assessment of the sustainability of the relationship between climate and human activities. The course examines: the physical mechanisms controlling local, regional, and global climates; changes in climate at multiple time scales; the impact of human activities on climate, with a focus on energy consumption; sustainable human development as related to the climate and human energy choices.
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• GEOG 226: Hydrology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents basic concepts of hydrology with emphasis on the relationship of water to natural and human systems. Major topics include the dynamics of surface water flow, hydrogeology, water pollution, and water resources analysis.
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• GEOG 244: Community and Land Use Planning

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Reviews the relationship of people to the land and how technological advances and expanding population have put increasing pressure on lean resources and have created a variety of complex land use dilemmas which affect persons at all levels of society. Rural to urban migration, energy-consumptive settlement patterns, urban sprawl, private land ownership and control, and federal, state and local land use regulations will be studied. Spatial approach of land and the interaction of the physical and cultural environment in the decision-making process will be emphasized.
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• GEOG 301: Introduction to Biogeography

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Basic concepts and factors which are important in understanding the processes and influences involved in studying the distribution of terrestrial organisms over the earth will be presented. Some topics of importance include biodiversity; past and present patterns of the distribution of terrestrial organisms; the abiotic, biotic and human influences on those patterns; and a variety of factors related to the various time scales at which organisms can be studied.
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• GEOG 306: Geomorphology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Studies physical and chemical processes that have in the past and are presently forming the landscape. Description and classification of landforms and the theoretical and dynamic aspects of landform evolution are studied. Geomorphic techniques of quantitative analysis, advanced interpretation of topographic maps and air photographs, and field work are stressed. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week. Prerequisite:    ESSC 110, ESSC 210, or HONR 244
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