164 courses with the subject GES, 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.
A study of the geographical factors which combine to form the major cultural regions of North America, Europe, and Australia-New Zealand.
Survey of basic concepts and processes integrating the nature of the earth's three primary physical systems: the solid earth and continents; the ocean basins and the oceans; and the atmosphere's weather.
Laboratory exercises to accompany GES 103. Topics include atmospheric data analysis, topographic map interpretation, and hydrological measurements.
Geographical criteria that define the major cultural and functional world regions. Emphasis on regional methods of geographical study, with applications to current world events and situations.
Introduction to geographical characteristics and interconnections of population, environment, political systems, communities and settlements, and cultural mosaics. It explores how these factors shape, and are shaped by, the physical and human environments around us.
The earth's atmosphere, hydrological, and tectonic systems. Includes applications to natural resources management and environmental planning. Emphasis on human interactions with Earth's physical processes.
Changing interaction of man and his environment and the resultant human and economic patterns in various parts of the world.
Survey of tectonic and erosional processes, mountain building, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and coastal landform development.
Laboratory demonstrations and map interpretation exercises to accompany GES 111, which must be taken concurrently.
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of geographical information science (geographic data acquisition, representation, analysis, and interpretation). Technologies reviewed include topographic mapping, global positioning systems, aerial photography, and satellite remote sensing.
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of geographic information science (geographic data acquisition, representation, analysis, and interpretation). Technologies reviewed include topographic mapping, global positioning systems, aerial photography, and satellite remote sensing.
Survey of environment and sustainability from four perspectives: environmental sciences, development and economy, equity and justice, and ethics and aesthetics. Local, global, ethical, and experiential dimensions help prepare students for subsequent coursework in environmental and sustainability studies. Intended for current and prospective majors and minors.
This interdisciplinary course provides a mountains-to-sea approach to places and people in North Carolina. Students address problem solving with UNCG as a living laboratory for environmental and sustainability issues.
Environmental changes related to human use of land, water, soils, minerals, and natural amenities. Planning for sustained use or preservation of land-based natural resources.
Development of fundamental research and quantitative skills. Use of the scientific method, data collection, spatial analysis, interpretation, and technical writing.
Study of facilities operations for universities and similar organizations, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and institutional change. Focus on professional development, applied knowledge, and experiential learning.
Interdisciplinary survey of environmental issues through documentary and feature films. Emphasis on writing. Focus on natural sciences (biology, chemistry, ecology, geography) with perspectives on development and justice (anthropology, economics, politics, sociology) and ethics and aesthetics (arts, history, literature, philosophy, religion).
Consideration of an environment or place emphasizing sustainability and experiential learning. Involves readings/lectures on ecological, economic, social, and aesthetic aspects; field work and/or travel; and reflective, synthetic, and/or research writing.
Urbanization processes and the development of mega-cities and urban hierarchies emphasizing the differences between cities from across the world.
An introduction to theories of urban process and urban land-use change. Emphasis on basic forces acting on land-use patterns in American cities and neighborhoods to understand new processes, new problems, and new opportunities for urban sustainability.
Major world population problems, trends, and significant policy and action alternatives for the future. Impact of various geographical factors on problems and trends.
Transportation systems as they affect urban development, economic growth, accessibility, mobility, environment, and wellbeing. Emphasis will be given to the sustainable transportation strategies and policies that promote equitable accessibility, mobility, and individual and community wellbeing.
Nature and geographical distribution of short-lived environmental hazards including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. Factors contributing to increased hazard potential. Alternative human responses to short-lived hazards.
Theories of economic development and industrial location; world patterns of natural resources, industry, finance, and urbanization; causes and consequences of economic change and globalization.
A survey of the various landscape regions of the North America. Emphasis on the relationships between the geologic, erosional, and climatic processes occurring in each region.
Regional natural resource use and associated human interaction with the natural environment. Instruction takes place during an extended field trip across portions of North America.
Examination of the processes responsible for the development of the earth's varied terrain characteristics. Analysis of environmental problems involving human impact on landscape and river systems.
Laboratory demonstrations and map interpretation exercises to accompany GES 314, which must be taken concurrently.
Contemporary problems and issues of and between nations of the world as they have evolved in their geographical settings.
Introduction to the nature, origin, processes, and dynamics of the atmosphere. Consideration also of human modification of the atmosphere and of climatic change.
Laboratory work to accompany GES 319.
Geographic distribution of tourist development. Emphasis on the spatial dimension of origin-destination flows, economic geography of the travel industry, socio-economic and environmental impacts. Emphasis on tourism planning issues.
Introduction to the basic concepts of spatial analysis (space, scale, location, and spatial data and their representation) as well as elementary statistical methods and their application in geographical analysis.
The course focuses on interactions between water and society, including the use of water as a natural resource and the impacts of humans on water quantity and quality.
Introduction to the origin, properties, occurrence, circulation of the waters of the earth, including the application of hydrologic techniques for the evaluation of regional water budgets and problems relating to the conservation of water resources.
Explores transportation networks utilized by the global tourism sector; their social, economic, and environmental dimensions, associated trends, associated negative impacts and resource usage and opportunities for planning sustainable transportation networks.
Examination of human and physical characteristics of one of the world regions. Topics include settlement patterns, landscape evolution, patterns and spatial variation of economic activity, urbanization, and political divisions.
Geographic distinctiveness of Latin American regions, with an emphasis upon the physical foundation, bases of past development, and recent transformation. Major consideration given to Mexico/Central America, Peru/Bolivia, and Brazil.
Examines dynamic economic, sociocultural, and political changes in East Asia by using geographical criteria to study physical and human resources influencing rapid modernization within an ancient framework.
Study of the human and physical characteristics of the United States and Canada, with emphasis on the former.
The science of cartography with an emphasis on the use of maps as descriptive and analytical tools. Laboratory work introduces computer mapping, compilation, design, and symbolization.
Provides basic concepts and methods for capturing, storing, querying, analyzing, and displaying geospatial data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of digital and photographic imagery. Emphasis on using satellite and aircraft imagery for classification and monitoring of the earth's physical, environmental, and cultural landscape.
150 hours of supervised work in a private, nonprofit, or public environmental agency; seminars or meetings to discuss readings and internship experiences; research paper or written field project required.
Considers various current environmental and sustainability issues in depth from interdisciplinary perspectives. Students conduct research, prepare a written report, and disseminate results.
Reading or research. Available to qualified students upon recommendation of supervising instructor.
Fundamental concepts and techniques of urban planning as it relates to enhancing overall quality of life with a primary focus on land use patterns, the environment, business and entrepreneurship.
A systematic overview of relationships among space, place, and politics at multiple geographic scales. Topics include boundaries, geopolitics, nationalism, resource distribution, means of controlling space, and the spatiality of globalization.
Sustainable regional development and planning processes focused on regional planning techniques and law.
This course is devoted to the changing geography of the National Park System and related protected areas in the USA, with an emphasis on their environmental, historical and political significance.
Study of the geographic distribution of organisms and the factors/processes accountable. Emphasis on the increasingly important role humans play in influencing biogeographic processes.
Exploration of atmospheric dynamics and general circulation patterns throughout the world. Emphasis on cyclogenesis, surface-upper atmosphere links, tropospheric waves, vorticity, and forecasting.
Principles and use of geographic information; emphases are on data acquisition and techniques of spatial analysis and display. Requirements include a substantial applied research project.
Advanced readings related to the critical topics of urban sustainability and livability. Emphasis will be given to the definition, factors, indicators, measures, metrics, and rankings of livability utilizing geospatial analysis.
Theories of location of economic activity; techniques to assess impact of types of economic activity; policy and institutional issues related to local, state, and global economic development.
Applications in physical geography. Topics include field experience in hydrology, dendrochronology, geomorphology, climatology, and mapping.
Case studies of regionalism and the regional method in geography.
Survey of common qualitative approaches to human geography research, with emphasis on real-world research applications, methods training, and thesis/capstone development.
Advanced instruction in cartographic production techniques and introduction to cartographic research. Students will learn to evaluate academic literature and to implement research ideas using state-of-the-art technology.
Advanced concepts and methods in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is placed on the analysis and modeling of geospatial data using raster and vector data models.
Remote sensing of the environment using scientific visualization and digital image processing techniques.
Seminar addressing sustainability in an interdisciplinary framework connecting environmental sciences, equity & society, development & economics, and ethics & aesthetics.
Advanced study of coupled human-environmental problems and solutions. Focus on classic cases and current topics in environmental studies.
Seminar addressing interdisciplinary topics in sustainability and environment.
Seminar dealing with topics in ethics and/or aesthetics as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Seminar dealing with topics in development and/or economics as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Seminar dealing with topics in equity and/or society as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Seminar dealing with topics in environmental sciences as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Opportunity for advanced students to undertake independent study of field research of special interest.
Seminar dealing with major national and international topics in their current geographical context.
Honors Work.
Practical experience in a professional setting related to the student's main topic of interest. Includes a research paper linking the topic to the experience.
Overview of major research themes in geography. Student will meet faculty and other professional geographers, facilitating the development of research through field experience, colloquia, and conferences.
Fundamental concepts and techniques of urban planning as it relates to enhancing overall quality of life with a primary focus on land use patterns, the environment, business and entrepreneurship.
Study and application of geographic information systems for professional problem-solving, spatial analysis, and mapping.
A systematic overview of relationships among space, place, and politics at multiple geographic scales. Topics include boundaries, geopolitics, nationalism, resource distribution, means of controlling space, and the spatiality of globalization.
Sustainable regional development and planning processes focused on regional planning techniques and law.
Examination and analysis of environmental concepts and their relationship to various planning and management scenarios, including environmental issues, strategies, and plans.
Study of the processes that shape Earth's lithospheric, hydrospheric, and atmospheric realms. Practicum and course content are synchronized with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth and Environmental Science.
Examination of Earth's physical atmospheric processes as they apply to weather and climate systems. Practicum and course content are synchronized with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth and Environmental Science.
Examination of Earth's water sphere, including Earth-Atmosphere interactions, and its importance as a resource. Practicum and course content are synchronized with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth and Environmental Science.
Study of the materials that comprise Earth, and the processes shaping its near-surface environment. Practicum and course content are synchronized with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth and Environmental Science.
Study of the Earth's near-surface natural hazards, with discussion of anthropogenic influences and societal consequences. Practicum and course content are synchronized with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth and Environmental Science.
Application of geographical theory to natural resource use and distribution. Emphasis on resource use and constraints to development.
Theory and practice in the creation of Geographic Information Systems using logic based programming and database construction tools. Emphasis on modeling of spatial information and logic-based approaches to GIS.
This course is devoted to the changing geography of the National Park System and related protected areas in the USA, with an emphasis on their environmental, historical and political significance.
Study of the geographic distribution of organisms and the factors/processes accountable. Emphasis on the increasingly important role humans play in influencing biogeographic processes.
Exploration of atmospheric dynamics and general circulation patterns throughout the world. Emphasis on cyclogenesis, surface-upper atmosphere links, tropospheric waves, vorticity, and forecasting.
Theory and practice in combining Geographic Information Systems software with statistical analysis software. Emphasis will be on the quantitative analysis and visual display of spatial information.
Research in geographic information science. Focus on current research in application of remotely sensed imagery, geographic information systems, and maps in the visualization and analysis of spatial data.
Theory and practice integrating Geographic Information Systems with land use planning practice. Emphasis on advanced analysis and display of spatial data and information in support of land use planning decision-making.
Advanced theories, models, and practices of sustainable transportation planning with an emphasis on U.S. urban transportation systems.
Advanced readings related to the critical topics of urban sustainability and livability. Emphasis will be given to the definition, factors, indicators, measures, metrics, and rankings of livability utilizing geospatial analysis.
Theories of location of economic activity; techniques to assess impact of types of economic activity; policy and institutional issues related to local, state, and global economic development.
In-depth analysis of select advanced topics related to Europe. Combines systematic and regional traditions within geography. Possible themes include European integration, immigration, urbanization and cities, cultural preservation, tourism, the environment.
Examines dynamic economic, sociocultural, and political changes in Asia by looking at their roots in physical and human resources influencing rapid modernization within an ancient cultural framework.
Advanced systematic study of geomorphology with applications to human responses to natural hazards and environmental management.
Applications in physical geography. Topics include field experience in hydrology, dendrochronology, geomorphology, climatology, and mapping.
Case studies of regionalism and the regional method in geography.
Survey of common qualitative approaches to human geography research, with emphasis on real-world research applications, methods training, and research proposal development.
Advanced instruction in cartographic production techniques and introduction to cartographic research. Students will learn to evaluate academic literature and to implement research ideas using state-of-the-art technology.
Advanced concepts and methods in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is placed on the analysis and modeling of geospatial data using raster and vector data models.
Remote sensing of the environment using scientific visualization and digital image processing techniques.
Study of facilities operations for universities and similar organizations, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and institutional change. Focus on professional development, applied knowledge, and experiential learning.
Foundational course addressing sustainability in an interdisciplinary framework connecting environmental sciences, equity and society, development and economics, and ethics and aesthetics.
Advanced study of coupled human-environmental problems and solutions. Focus on classic cases and current topics in environmental studies.
Consideration of an environment or place emphasizing sustainability and experiential learning. Involves readings and lectures on ecological, economic, social, and aesthetic aspects; field work and/or travel; and reflective, synthetic, and/or research writing.
Seminar addressing interdisciplinary topics in sustainability and environment.
Seminar dealing with topics in ethics and/or aesthetics as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Seminar dealing with topics in development and/or economics as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Seminar dealing with topics in equity and/or society as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Seminar dealing with topics in environmental sciences as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Independent study on a special topic of interest.
Practical experience in a professional setting related to the student's main topic of interest. Includes written paper linking the topic to the experience.
Advanced research report on a sustainability and environment problem that proposes interdisciplinary solutions.
Individual guidance in the development of a specific research problem.
Fundamental concepts and techniques of urban planning as it relates to enhancing overall quality of life with a primary focus on land use patterns, the environment, business and entrepreneurship.
Seminar on the nature of geography and what geographers do. Focus on the history of the discipline approaches to its study, major paradigms, and application of geographic theory.
Design and execution of applied research projects as practiced by professional geographers.
Study and application of geographic information systems for professional problem-solving, spatial analysis, and mapping.
A systematic overview of relationships among space, place, and politics at multiple geographic scales. Topics include boundaries, geopolitics, nationalism, resource distribution, means of controlling space, and the spatiality of globalization.
Regional development and planning processes focused on regional planning techniques and law.
Examination and analysis of environmental concepts and their relationship to various planning and management scenarios, including environmental issues, strategies, and plans.
Study of the processes that shape Earth's lithospheric, hydrospheric, and atmospheric realms. Practicum and course content are synchronized with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth and Environmental Science.
Examination of Earth's physical atmospheric processes as they apply to weather and climate systems. Practicum and course content are synchronized with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth and Environmental Science.
Examination of Earth's water sphere, including Earth-Atmosphere interactions, and its importance as a resource. Practicum and course content are synchronized with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth and Environmental Science.
Study of the materials that comprise Earth, and the processes shaping its near-surface environment. Practicum and course content are synchronized with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth and Environmental Science.
Application of geographical theory to natural resource use and distribution. Emphasis on resource use and constraints to development.
Study of the Earth's near-surface natural hazards, with discussion of anthropogenic influences and societal consequences. Practicum and course content are synchronized with the NC Standard Course of Study for Earth and Environmental Science.
Theory and practice in the creation of Geographic Information Systems using logic based programming and database construction tools. Emphasis on modeling of spatial information and logic-based approaches to GIS.
This course is devoted to the changing geography of the National Park System and related protected areas in the USA, with an emphasis on their environmental, historical and political significance.
Theory and practice in combining Geographic Information Systems software with statistical analysis software. Emphasis will be on the quantitative analysis and visual display of spatial information.
Study of the geographic distribution of organisms and the factors/processes accountable. Emphasis on the increasingly important role humans play in influencing biogeographic processes.
Exploration of atmospheric dynamics and general circulation patterns throughout the world. Emphasis on cyclogenesis, surface-upper atmosphere links, tropospheric waves, vorticity, and forecasting.
Theory and practice in spatial analysis with an emphasis on spatial statistics. Spatial pattern analysis, spatial association and interpolation, spatial data mining.
Research in geographic information science. Focus on current research in application of remotely sensed imagery, geographic information systems, and maps in the visualization and analysis of spatial data.
Theory and practice integrating Geographic Information Systems with land use planning practice. Emphasis on advanced analysis and display of spatial data and information in support of land use planning decision-making.
Directed readings and research proposal development on selected aspects of natural resource policy and management from the perspective of earth science.
Theory and practice of transportation planning with an emphasis on urban transportation systems.
Advanced readings related to the critical topics of urban sustainability and livability. Emphasis will be given to the definition, factors, indicators, measures, metrics, and rankings of livability utilizing geospatial analysis.
Theories of location of economic activity. Techniques to assess impact of types of economic activity. Policy and institutional issues related to local, state, and global economic development.
In-depth analysis of select advanced topics related to Europe. Combines systematic and regional traditions within geography. Possible themes include European integration, immigration, urbanization and cities, cultural preservation, tourism, the environment.
Examines dynamic economic, sociocultural, and political changes in Asia by looking at their roots in physical and human resources influencing rapid modernization within an ancient cultural framework.
Directed readings on selected aspects of urban planning/economic development focused on theory and policy issues from a geographic perspective.
A geographic perspective is applied to analysis of regional economic performance and change in the developed and developing world. Theory is integrated with strategies for development policy and planning.
Advanced systematic study of geomorphology with applications to human responses to natural hazards and environmental management.
Applications in physical geography. Topics include field experience in hydrology, dendrochronology, geomorphology, climatology, and mapping.
Case studies of regionalism and the regional method in geography.
Advanced instruction in cartographic production techniques and introduction to cartographic research. Students will learn to evaluate academic literature and to implement research ideas using state-of-the-art technology.
Advanced concepts and methods in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is placed on the analysis and modeling of geospatial data using raster and vector data models.
Remote sensing of the environment using scientific visualization and digital image processing techniques.
Study of facilities operations for universities and similar organizations, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and institutional change. Focus on professional development, applied knowledge, and experiential learning.
Seminar addressing sustainability in an interdisciplinary framework connecting environmental sciences, equity and society, development and economics, and ethics and aesthetics.
Advanced study of coupled human-environmental problems and solutions. Focus on classic cases and current topics in environmental studies.
Advanced seminar in the theory, practice, and technical aspects of Geographic Information Science.
Seminar dealing with topics in ethics and/or aesthetics as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Seminar dealing with topics in development and/or economics as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Seminar dealing with topics in equity and/or society as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Seminar dealing with topics in environmental sciences as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework.
Independent study on topic of interest in theoretical geography.
Individual direction in the development and execution of a doctoral dissertation.
Thesis Extension.
Dissertation Extension.
Research Extension.
Source: University of North Carolina at Greensboro's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
