29 courses with the subject GE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
This course delves into the connections between space, place, and humans. We examine human-environment interactions, global political and economic trends, and the spatial patterns shaping population, culture, politics, urbanization, and globalization. Students develop introductory skills in understanding and using spatial information.
LASC Categories: GP, HBS This survey examines characteristics of land and peoples of Europe and Asia. Every year.
LASC Categories: GP, HBS This survey examines characteristics of land and peoples of Africa, Australia, Oceania and the Americas. Every year.
Foundation concepts in energy studies. Overview of environmental and societal implications of energy systems - past, present and future. Every year.
Introductory level course covering topics of special interest to first-year students. Offered only as a First-Year Seminar.
Introductory course to be offered on a trial basis. Topic to be announced in advance.
Students will develop core skills necessary for the Geography major. Students will conduct literature searches, read and analyze primary literature, and synthesize results. Students will develop data analysis skills using Excel and other software.
Concepts, technologies and policies for energy conservation. Inefficiencies of current systems; technical and social changes for energy efficiency. Every year. 3 Credits
World urbanization, location, and central place concepts, economy of cities, land use patterns, urban, physical, and societal environmental problems.
LASC Categories: DAC, GP GE-111 or GL-150 or SO-100 or SO-110 or UR-101 Analysis of the physical and human geography of Africa. Worcester State University 201
An introduction to the science, political economy and ethics of global environmental change.
Exploration of changes in U.S. and global economic landscape, 1970 to present. Approaches to sustainable economic development.
Through a multidisciplinary approach, students in this conservation management course will explore various theoretical frameworks and practical strategies for effective conservation management, including rational planning, adaptive management, stakeholder engagement, and structured decision making. Students will critically analyze past and present conservation management approaches and assess their applicability to current environmental issues in our local community and beyond. Through case studies, discussions, and project-based learning, students will apply their understanding of conservation management approaches to propose management plans that address real-world conservation challenges.
Intermediate level course to be offered on a trial basis. Topic to be announced in advance.
Exploration of the environmental management issues on U.S. public lands such as national parks, national forests BLM lands.
Overview of the structure, evolution, costs and benefits of the global food system. Exploration of local and global alternatives.
Principles of green design with an emphasis on building construction. Material and energy flows, choice of materials, designing for sustainability. Every year.
The Middle East: geography, society, economics and political structure. Other or on demand.
Capstone course for geography majors. Preparation and presentation of a final project and/or portfolio demonstrating skills developed during degree program. Class also includes career preparation and professional skills topics.
Directed study offers students the opportunity to complete an existing course with an established syllabus under the direction and with the agreement of a faculty member.
Opportunity for advanced students to pursue a topic of special interest involving extensive reading, experimentation, and research.
Lab and or field-based research on a specific geoscience topic under supervision of a faculty member. [Permission of instructor.]
Directed study on selected topics; open to senior majors.
Students assigned to various government and private agencies under joint supervision of agency and faculty. Major GPA of 3.0 or above required.
Topic or subject to be announced in advance; topic to be relevant to student needs and interests and availability of professor.
Individualized course of research or study undertaken in consultation with a faculty member.
Source: Worcester State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
