3 GEOG 101S Environmental Geography 3
- Subject
- GEOG
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.odu.edu
106 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.
3 GEOG 101S Environmental Geography 3
Old Dominion University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 282
Open only to students in the Honors College. A special honors section of GEOG 100S.
A study of the physical and cultural characteristics of the major geographical regions of the world. The course focuses upon significant problems within each of the world's major regions and examines the relevance of the geographical background to these problems.
A study of selective topics in Geography.
A study of selective topics in Geography.
Upper-Division General Education Course or Minor 3 3 Credit Hours 15
or GEOG 320 Political Geography
An exploration of human perceptions of and responses to extreme geophysical and technological threats, including nuclear bombs and accidents, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and volcanoes. permission of the instructor
Select one of the following: ** 3
An analysis of the structure, growth, and development of cities. Topics include the use of urban land, location of public services, structure of the urban economy, social problems of urban populations, and decay and revitalization. requirement
A study of the relationship between geographical and political factors; the nation state and its subdivisions; interaction among states; and the political geography of everyday life. requirement
An analysis of differences in spatial patterns on the economic landscape at national and international levels, and the processes which create such differences. Introduces basic concepts, theories, and models in economic geography at the global scale.
A study of ethnic minorities worldwide with emphasis on geographical dimensions of ethnic identity and relationships between ethnicity and territory, regionalism, politics, and cultural expression.
A review of selected techniques for generating data in a field situation. Lectures deal with the description and evaluation of techniques such as sampling methods, observation, interviewing, questionnaires, human relations skills and ethical considerations. The project component involves the definition of field problems and the application of appropriate techniques. Old Dominion University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 894
A study of selected regions or selected problems within a particular region o the world.
Student participation for credit based on the academic relevance of the work experience, criteria and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the department prior to the semester in which the work experience is to take place.
Individualized practical experience in the area of applied geography. The credits will be commensurate with the level of the student's involvement.
Disasters in the U.S and abroad are examined to study the evolution of emergency practices. Factors contributing to the hazardousness of place and community vulnerability are explored. Emergency phases are practiced through interactive simulations.
A study of selected topics designed for nonmajors, or for elective credit within a major. These courses will appear in the course schedule and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.
A study of selected topics designed for nonmajors, or for elective credit within a major. These courses will appear in the course schedule and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.
Independent study under the direction of an instructor.
Advanced study of a specialized topic in geography. The choice of the topic may vary according to the availability of faculty expertise and student interest. This is a writing intensive course. This course may be repeated onc provided it is a different topic and with permission of the instructor. ENGL 231C; GEOG 100S or GEOG 101S, or permission of the instructor
This course analyzes the causes, severity, potential consequences, and proposed solutions regarding global ecological issues with special attention to the scientific debate and the political and policy process. It examines environmental policies of national governments, regional/international organizations, and global conferences. or POLS 101S or POLS 102S or permission of the instructor
Upper-Division Electives (OEAS 250N or 300-400 Level OEAS 17 courses excluding 302 and 468W) * The following courses include a structured laboratory or field requirement:
295 Hazards and Emergency Management Certificate
f Credit Hours) Discussion of the ecological and management principles underlying international resource management and the goal of attaining a sustainable, ecologically balanced world.
Computer-assisted methods and techniques employed in the design, construction, and use of maps and other graphics as tools for data analysis and communication.
Survey of the state-of-the-art geospatial applications of small Uncrewed Autonomous Systems (sUAS) mapping, surveying, and modeling. Course combines seminars spanning application sectors of research and professional practice; lectures on mission planning, operations, analysis and regulations; and hands-on practical exercises incorporating risk management, safety, ethics, and legal issues.
Discussion of specific urban and metropolitan problems based on outside readings and individually selected research topics.
A study of planning concepts and principles used to guide contemporary metropolitan growth and development. Emphasis is on the application of planning tools and methods that guide the planning process from conception to execution.
Select two of the following: 6
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and science are an essential tool for urban planners and policy makers who have special interests in places and e who need this kind of knowledge for decision making. The purpose of this course is to teach students the foundations of GIS and how it is applied in urban planning and other related disciplines. The course combines lectures, discussion of readings, and hands-on exercises in the computer lab.
Select one of the following: *** 3 3 GEOG 400W Seminar in Geography
or OEAS 419 Spatial Analysis of Coastal Environments Total Credit Hours 15 * Advanced approval required
An analysis of the environmental geography and resources of the ocean, with particular emphasis on geospatial analysis of the seafloor, hydrography, climate change, fisheries, ocean pollution, maritime activity spaces and management.
An examination of the physical and human geography of the coastal zone. Considers problems of managing coastal resources with an emphasis on North America. Lectures focus on coastal patterns, processes, and problems at the global, national, and local scales. Students investigate a section of the local coastline and write a report on the physical and human geography on the basis of field study, library, and internet research. This is a writing intensive course. in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C, or permission of the instructor
Weather and climate play a pivotal role in nearly every aspect of life. How does temperature relate to health outcomes? What impact does El Niño have on Peruvian farmers? How is the issue of climate change reflected in national security policy? Why? Topics also include the energy balance equation, remote sensing techniques, and climatological data acquisition and analysis. Beyond an understanding of the complex processes that dictate the flow of the atmosphere, the course analyzes the socioeconomic, political, and cultural perspectives of climate and weather. The course also provides a framework for stewardship and responsibility to the future.
The study of a series of advanced topics in the field of geographic information systems/science. Focus is placed on the development of projects/models and a survey of several advanced techniques. Students will work on a computer based GIS to implement topics from lectures.
This course examines gender identity and sexuality in all of their diverse forms through a lens of human geography, such as metaphors of space and place, the cultural landscape, and 'mapping territory.' Topics explored include global gender identities; 'queer space;' 'locating' gender and sexualit within the arts and tourism; the gendered citizen and the nation; and political economies of gender and sexuality. or better in ENGL 211C, ENGL 221C, or ENGL 231C, or permission of the instructor
A geographical analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic, and political factors in Europe. permission of the instructor
A geographical analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic, and political factors in Africa. permission of the instructor
A geographical analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic, and political factors in Asia excluding the Middle East and the former USSR. permission of the instructor
A geographical analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic, and political factors in Latin America. This is a writing intensive course. better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C, or permission of the instructor
A geographical analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic, and political factors in the Middle East. permission of the instructor
An analysis of Virginia's population, resources, and regional landscapes as they have been influenced by physical, cultural, historical, and economic factors.
The course covers a range of topics in medical and health geography, including spatial behaviors of infectious disease and health care access. The focus of the course is on the geographical patterns of health and disease from the population rather than individual scale. In addition to seminar style lectures and discussions, the course enables students to further investigate by learning how to conduct medical/health geography research. General Education requirement in Human Behavior, or permission of the instructor
Select three of the following approved area electives: 9
This course develops students’ GIS programming skills. Focus is placed on Python programming in ArcGIS and JavaScript in Web GIS development. y
Management (3 Credit Hours) Students will demonstrate advanced skills and techniques using spatial data to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from intentional, natural, and accidental homeland security threats and emergencies. This course demonstrates the importance of rapidly disseminating spatial information towards the prevention and response of various organizations to homeland security events. This course will provide students with the tools and experience required to collect, prepare and manage spatial data and enable students to be prepared to map and analyze the data to quickly and effectively create a coordinated response to real homeland security events. the instructor
Select two of the following: 6
8 General Geography Major Geography 300-400 level electives **** 3 GEOG: 300-400 level electives 9 GEOG 400-level electives 9 Total Credit Hours 77-86 * C- or better. Meets information literacy and research requirement. ** GEOG 402 and GEOG 404 may be substituted for GEOG 418. *** C or better required. **** At least nine credit hours must be taken at the 400 level. Those wishing to pursue coursework in physical geography may substitute the following ocean, earth and atmospheric science courses for up to 12 credit hours of geography credit: OEAS 306, OEAS 310, OEAS 344W, OEAS 412. Three hours of internship count toward the 36 hours of geography courses. All majors must complete a capstone paper in the junior or senior year.
Practical experience in applying the principles of cartography and geographical information systems to the design and construction of maps and other graphics.
The advanced study of selected topics which, due to their specialized nature, may not be offered regularly. These courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.
The advanced study of selected topics which, due to their specialized nature, may not be offered regularly. These courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.
Independent study under the direction of an instructor. 897 GER - German
Completion of a research paper supervised by a faculty member from the Geography program. Research topic to be selected in concert with the faculty supervisor and a final written report required.
Advanced study of a specialized topic in geography. The choice of the topic may vary according to the availability of faculty expertise and student interest.
This course analyzes the causes, severity, potential consequences, and proposed solutions regarding global ecological issues with special attention to the scientific debate and the political and policy process. It examines environmental policies of national governments, regional/international organizations and global conferences. or POLS 101S or POLS 102S or permission of the instructor
A study of the conceptual basis of GIS as a tool for manipulating spatial information. The course focuses on how geographic information can be input and organized within the framework of a GIS. Students will work on a computer-based GIS to gain a greater understanding of spatial database structures and analytical operations.
2 GEOG 562 Advanced Spatial Analysis 3
Computer-assisted methods and techniques employed in the design, construction, and use of maps and other graphics as tools for data analysis and communication.
Survey of the state-of-the-art geospatial applications of small Uncrewed Autonomous Systems (sUAS) mapping, surveying, and modeling. Course combines seminars spanning application sectors of research and professional practice; lectures on mission planning, operations, analysis and regulations; and hands-on practical exercises incorporating risk management, safety, ethics, and legal issues.
Discussion of specific urban and metropolitan problems based on outside readings and individually selected research topics.
A study of planning concepts and principles used to guide contemporary metropolitan growth and development. Emphasis is on the application of planning tools and methods that guide the planning process from conception to execution.
An examination of cities of the world's major cultural realms with an emphasis on the urban landscape as it varies between developed and developing countries.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and science are an essential tool for urban planners and policy makers who have special interests in places and who need this kind of knowledge for decision making. The purpose of this course is to teach students the foundations of GIS and how it is applied in urban planning and other related disciplines. The course combines lectures, discussion of readings, and hands-on exercises in the computer lab.
or OEAS 519 Spatial Analysis of Coastal Environments Total Credit Hours 1
An analysis of the environmental geography and resources of the ocean, with particular emphasis on geospatial analysis of the seafloor, hydrography, climate change, fisheries, ocean pollution, maritime activity spaces and management. Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 520
An examination of the physical and human geography of the coastal zone. Considers problems of managing coastal resources with an emphasis on North America. Lectures focus on coastal patterns, processes, and problems at the global, national, and local scales. Students investigate a section of th local coastline and write a report on the physical and human geography on the basis of field study, library, and internet research.
Weather and climate play a pivotal role in nearly every aspect of life. How does temperature relate to health outcomes? What impact does El Niño have on Peruvian farmers? How is the issue of climate change reflected in national security policy? Why? Topics also include the energy balance equation, remote sensing techniques, and climatological data acquisition and analysis. Beyond an understanding of the complex processes that dictate the flow of the atmosphere, the course analyzes the socioeconomic, political, and cultural perspectives of climate and weather. The course also provides a framework for stewardship and responsibility to the future.
The study of a series of advanced topics in the field of geographic information systems/science. Focus is placed on the development of projects/models and a survey of several advanced techniques. Students will work on a computer based GIS to implement topics from lectures.
This course examines gender identity and sexuality in all of their diverse forms through a lens of human geography, such as metaphors of space and place, the cultural landscape, and 'mapping territory.' Topics explored include global gender identities; 'queer space; 'locating' gender and sexuality within the arts and tourism; the gendered citizen and the nation; and political economies of gender and sexuality.
A geographical analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic, and political factors in Europe.
A geographical analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic, and political factors in Africa.
A geographical analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic, and political factors in Asia excluding the Middle East and the former USSR.
A geographical analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic, and political factors in Latin America.
A geographical analysis of the interrelationships among physical, cultural, economic, and political factors in the Middle East.
An analysis of Virginia's population, resources, and regional landscapes as they have been influenced by physical, cultural, historical, and economic factors. 521 GEOG - Geography
The course covers a range of topics in medical and health geography, including spatial behaviors of infectious disease and health care access. The focus of the course is on the geographical patterns of health and disease e from the population rather than individual scale. In addition to seminar style lectures and discussions, the course enables students to further investigate by learning how to conduct medical/health geography research.
This course introduces the essential theoretical concepts and analytical tools for analyzing spatial process, spatial autocorrelation, spatial patterns, techniques for spatial interpolation, network connectivity, big data, and landscape patterns. The course culminates with students carrying out their own spatial analysis projects. This course assumes that students understand the basic concepts in GIS with some experience in software operation of ArcGIS.
This course develops students’ GIS programming skills. Focus is placed on Python programming in ArcGIS and JavaScript in Web GIS development.
Management (3 Credit Hours) Students will demonstrate advanced skills and techniques using spatial data to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from intentional, natural, and accidental homeland security threats and emergencies. This course demonstrates the importance of rapidly disseminating spatial information towards the prevention and response of various organizations to homeland security events. This course will provide students with the tools and experience required to collect, prepare and manage spatial data and enable students to be prepared to map and analyze the data to quickly and effectively create a coordinated response to real homeland security events. the instructor
This course examines the multifaceted interface of built and natural environments and their impacts on land use management at spatial and temporal scales. It evaluates the impact of population pressure on sustainability through a survey of urban areas and analyzes urban planning and management capacities to maintain resilience despite environmental and technological hazards. instructor
Practical experience in applying the principles of cartography and geographical information systems to the design and construction of maps and other graphics.
The advanced study of selected topics which, due to their specialized nature, may not be offered regularly. These courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to academic advisors.
The advanced study of selected topics which, due to their specialized nature, may not be offered regularly. These courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to academic advisors.
Independent reading and study on a topic to be selected under the direction of the instructor. Conferences and papers as appropriate.
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course focuses on the fundamentals of geospatial data science. Students learn the key data models, structures, sources, and application of spatial analysis using GIS software, R, programming, and Earth observations.
This course covers the foundations of spatial statistics and modeling. Emphasis is placed on point, linear and areal patterns, geostatistics, and model development for a variety of problems using multiple software packages.
A study of the interrelationships of political and geographic phenomena, and theories of geopolitics; examines in a seminar format the political geography both of specific topics such as the national integration of states, refugees an resources, and of particular regions of the world.
Individualized practical experience.
Advanced study of selected topics designed to permit small groups of qualified students to work on subjects of mutual interest.
Advanced study of selected topics designed to permit small groups of qualified students to work on subjects of mutual interest.
Independent research in geography under the supervision of a faculty member.
This seminar examines the field of cultural geography with: 1) an emphasis on theories and concepts developed over the past twenty years in 'new' cultural geography, and 2) cultural geography's emphasis on issues such as place, power, landscape and identity.
Source: Eastern Virginia Medical School's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59