10 courses with the subject GEOG, 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.
GEOG 1000Introduction to Geography: The Earth as the Home for Humans4
Explores human interactions with environments over time and space through topics directed toward an understanding of the ways in which humans live, and the means by which they interpret and manipulate the physical earth. Topics will include the character of the earth’s physical landscapes, distribution of energy in the form of weather and climatic regions, biological communities, human interactions with these physical systems, and how human diversity in language, religion, economics, and politics, has differentiated and influenced human interaction on the planet. Major Content Areas Geography as a discipline and the use of maps to depict spatial differentiation: 10% The Cultural Tradition: Population, Cultural Geography, Spatial Behavior, Political Geography: 25% The Earth Science Tradition: Topography, soils and vegetation, Biogeography, the earth’s energy balance, Climate, and the human impact upon the environment: 25% The Area Analysis Tradition: Regional Concepts and Patterns: 15% The Location Tradition: Economic Geography, Geography of Resources, Urban Geography: 25% Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of geography, the question central to its perspective, and the topics it studies Analyze the geographic diversity of cultural institutions and the processes by which humans interpret and relate to each other in time and space Explain how the physical and biological worlds are structured and how humans relate to physical environments within which they live and interact Articulate and demonstrate geographic inquiry Demonstrate how the earth is geographically differentiated in respect to regional distinctions and the analysis of physical and cultural relationships Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 10 - People/Environment 08 - Global Perspective
Studies the world and its transformation to the modern distinction between technological and developing nations, and a survey of present conditions among its various regions. Major Content Areas The developing world (35%) Modern world issues and geographic analysis (10%) Background (20%) The developed regions of the world (35%) Learning Outcomes Articulate an understanding of the interrelationships between technological levels, regional structures and problems and challenges of the present world Evaluate the basic theories relating to culture, economic development and regionalization Evaluate the role of institutions in the development of regional character Demonstrate methods of data gathering and mapping in the analysis of cultural, political and economic issues Discuss the complexity of cultures and regions as they related to environment, economics, politics, and society Articulate an understanding of the regional method in geography as it relates to the study of culture and environment Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci 08 - Global Perspective
Studies basic elements, processes, and distributions associated with people’s principal ways of life, their interrelationship with the natural environment, and socio-cultural diversity including: population, race, language, religion, political, and economic systems. Major Content Areas Population: 20% Urban Geography: 20% Economic Geography: 20% Political geography: 20% Cultural geography: 20% Learning Outcomes Demonstrate how geography and geographic analysis relates to the social and behavioral sciences Investigate the concepts of culture, cultural interaction and change Analyze the global and regional distributions of culture Examine the historical and geographical processes as they relate to the distribution and character of human culture and cultural interaction Articulate the issues and problems facing the human community today Analyze how geographic methods are employed in understanding the human condition Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci 08 - Global Perspective
Instructs the use (and misuse) of maps. Basic principles of communication using maps, including projections, scale, and symbolization, as well as measurement and analysis of mapped information. The introduction of current mapping skills through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is emphasized through cartographic exercises. Major Content Areas Maps in the future: the impact of computerization of spatial databases. 40% Basic principles: types of maps, projections, distance, direction, scale. 20% Thematic maps: data scaling, symbolization of environmental maps. 20% Topographic map interpretation: landforms and urban areas on topo maps. 10% Introduction: maps and geography, history of maps, use and misuse of maps. 10% Learning Outcomes Show the ways in which technology has historically transformed maps, most recently via the introduction of computers and remote sensing of the environment Analyze the cartographic processes of generalization and symbolization, and the relationship between mapped data and the real world. Demonstrate an awareness of the role played by maps and cartography in the discipline of geography Demonstrate a preparation for further work in cartography and Geographic Information Systems(GIS). Identify the distinction between the main types of maps with attention to the general characteristics, preparation, and appropriate uses of each Demonstrate an ability to answer the question “What is a map” Maps should be seen as a distinct form of communication, and as efficient and effective tools for the communication of spatial information Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 10 - People/Environment 03 - Natural Science
Examines the land, resources, and people of Minnesota, and the processes that have led to the development of regions in the present and will change the state in the future. Major Content Areas Historical perspective of Minnesota Demographic trends in Minnesota Climate of Minnesota Forestry industry in Minnesota Mining industry in Minnesota Agriculture industry in Minnesota Medical industry in Minnesota Cultural changes over time in Minnesota Learning Outcomes Utilize methods of analysis in geography for defining and analyzing modern social problems including differences in income, opportunity, social problems, and political issues Evaluate the historic and regional development of Minnesota’s economy and politics Discuss the cultural diversity and regional variations of culture as they are expressed in institutions, landscapes, and interactions Assess the modern urban development and social issues as they relate to the Metropolitan Twin Cities and sub-regional urban areas of the State Analyze the development of Minnesota through a study of the historic cultures and institutions that have shaped the State Articulate an understanding of the sequential occupancy of cultures and their interrelationships over time Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci 7A - Human Diversity
Examines the atmosphere and its behavior in relation to weather and climate. Examines atmosphere structure, stability, and motion; earth energy balance, precipitation processes, pressure systems, cloud development and type, ocean currents, general meteorological patterns in time and space. Observation and analysis of satellite imagery and digital meteorological and climatic information. Evaluation of natural factors of climate patterns as well as the reconstruction of past climates. Investigation of climate change from the past up to the present time and human activities that influence climate. Major Content Areas Science, systems, and weather analysis. Earth energy balance, sources and distribution. Atmosphere, character, and processes. Air pressure, winds, clouds, and precipitation. Ocean and atmosphere interrelation processes. Severe weather. Climate and weather patterns. Satellite and digital imagery. evaluation for climate and weather processes. Weather, climate, environment, and human interaction. 10 laboratory exercises of 1-4 hrs. each, averaging 2 hours. Lecture and Discussion topics: 60% Learning Outcomes Evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies. Explain the basic structure and function of various natural ecosystems and of human adaptive strategies within those systems. Discern climate change impacts patterns and interrelationships of bio-physical and socio-cultural systems. Describe the basic institutional arrangements (social, legal, political, economic, and religious) that are evolving to deal with environmental and natural resource challenges. Evaluate critically environmental and natural resource issues in light of understanding about interrelationships, ecosystems, climate and institutions. Propose and assess alternative solutions to environmental problems in the relation to the issue of climate change. Articulate and defend the actions they would take on various environmental issues. Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories. Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulations, or field experiments in at least two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in greater depth, student’s laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analyses, and an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty. Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing. Discuss how weather phenomena affect human activities including aviation, economics, and pollution. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 10 - People/Environment 03 - Natural Science
GEOG 1150Renewable and Non-Renewable Natural Resources3
Explores the origin, nature, location and management issues of natural renewable and non-renewable resources on a global scale. Fuels, energy sources, soils, minerals, fisheries, and forests will be examined with other natural resources. Major Content Areas Plant and animal Resources: 10% Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Resources: 20% Natural Resource Conservation and People: Sustainability, Population, and Economics: 20% Pollution, Global Warming and Climate Change: 10% Mineral Resources: 20% Soils and Agriculture: 10% Water and Fisheries Resources: 10% Learning Outcomes Distinguishes between the various types of natural resources Demonstrates and analyzes how natural resources affect humans and how humans affect natural resources Analyze the uses, distribution and supplies of these natural resources Analyzes phenomena relating to natural resources by using observation, maps, tables, charts, etc. Outlines the origins of natural resources Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 10 - People/Environment 03 - Natural Science
Emphasize the interactions of the biosphere, geological and climatic systems in the development of the pattern of regional environments including the study of spatial patterns and processes associated with the Earth’s natural systems. Investigate the interactions of geology, ecosystems and weather and how such interactions impact diverse populations around the world in terms of agriculture, economics and natural resources. Major Content Areas Geomorphologic processes and natural landscapes: 15% Processes and patterns of weather and climate: 15% Earth’s energy balance and atmospheric systems: 15% Natural vegetation and biomes: 15% Geography and the understanding of physical regions and natural systems: 15% Soils: 15% Humans and ecosystems, environmental relationships: 10% Learning Outcomes Evaluate the nature of the earth’s physical systems in the context of cultural, political and economic systems Present and examine the geographic patterns and character of the earth’s environmental systems including the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere Explain how humans have adapted to these basic systems and the subsequent impact of these systems on the human community Articulate problems and solutions presented in contemporary strategies relating to environmental and resource issues Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 10 - People/Environment 03 - Natural Science
GEOG 1211Introduction to Geographic Information Systems4
Instructs the use of digital data storage, retrieval, manipulation, analysis and display of spatial and temporal data using Geographic Information Systems(GIS) technology through a combination of class presentations and laboratory exercises. Both general theory and specific application with respect to GIS will be addressed as well as the present application of GIS in various industries. This is a lab science course. Major Content Areas Introduction to GIS. 10% Product generation through cartographic tools. 20% Data Structure, acquisition and management. 15% Remote Sensing and GIS. 5% Background and History of GIS. 5% Practical use applications of GIS in various industries. 20% Manipulation and analysis of GIS data. 25% Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the definition and basic principles of GIS; the use of modern computing technology to deal with the storage, retrieval, display and analysis of spatial data. Central components are the ability of GIS systems to produce maps of data in spatial databases, and the use of GIS to perform different types of spatial analysis, for example the combination of several different types of data through the use of overlays, and performing operations such as buffering. Analyze through lab exercises the testing of cause and effect through environmental modeling efforts with an emphasis on geospatial analytical tools. Demonstrate use of GIS technology from data input through spatial and temporal analysis and output. Evaluate the utility of cartographic tools for output map presentations. Appraise the required components of a GIS system (hardware, software, and data) and how they work together. This includes an understanding of the particular concerns related to spatial and temporal data, and alternative methods of data storage and analysis. Identify the diverse range of GIS applications in planning, market research, environmental management, etc. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 03 - Natural Science 10 - People/Environment
Provides a holistic approach to the workings of the atmosphere and climatological impacts on global human populations. Topics include weather patterns and long-term trends, including global climate change. Climatology relative to the United States will be examined in the context of extreme weather and alternative energy source potential. Major Content Areas Climatology of extreme events and impact on government and society: 20% Global climate change: 10% Science and theories of climatology: 20% Alternative energy sources based on climatic variables: 10% Global anomalies associated with El Nino and la Nina: 10%Climatolgoy impacts on economics, transportation, and agriculture in the United States: 10% Patterns and trends of climatology: 20% Learning Outcomes Identify and analyze weather trends and atmospheric phenomena Describe potential alternative energy source regions based on climatological analysis Discuss the anomalies associated with global climatical events such as El Nino and la Nina Identify and explain theories of climatology Assess varying theories and ideas of current global climate change Synthesize the impact of climatological events on economics, transportation and agriculture in the United States Explain the cause and effect of extreme events and their impact on human populations Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 10 - People/Environment 03 - Natural Science
