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76 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 0003

Subject: GEOG
Type: alias
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 161Geospatial Tools and Techniques1-6

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 200Geography: The Global Dimension [C4GE]3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 202Introduction to Your Geographical Future1

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 210Physical Geography (2, 2)4

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 215Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Cartography3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 216Earth Observation and Satellite Navigation Systems3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 230Spatial Thinking and Problem Solving3

Prerequisites: GEOG 215 with a "C" or better, GEOG 216 with a "C" or better and an introductory course in Statistics (ISAT 251, MATH 220 or equivalent) or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 280Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 301Introduction to Natural Disasters Response3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 305History and Philosophy of Geography3

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in GEOG 210 and GEOG 280, and junior standing or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 308Environment, Nature and Society3

Prerequisites: GEOG 210 with a "C" or better and GEOG 280 with a "C" or better.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 310Environmental Issues1-4

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated as course content changes.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 315Field Studies in Geography3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 320Land Use Geography3

Prerequisites: GEOG 308 with a minimum grade of "C."

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 322Agricultural Systems3

Prerequisites: GEOG 308 with a minimum grade of "C."

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 323The Geography of Human Genetics, Infectious Diseases and Diet3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 325Environmental Ethics3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 327Climatology3

Prerequisites: GEOG 210 with a "C" or better or GEOL 320.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 329Global Climate Change3

Prerequisites: GEOG 210 with a "C" or better.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 330Weather, Climate and Society3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 331Geography of Virginia3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 332Geography of Europe3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 334Geography of East and Southeast Asia3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 335Geography of Africa3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 336Environmental Hazards: A Focus on Southeast Asia3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 337Geography of Latin America3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 338Geography of the Philippine Islands: Problems and Possibilities3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 339Geography of the Caribbean3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 340Biogeography3

Prerequisites: GEOG 210 with a "C" or better.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 341Wilderness Studies3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 342Management and Protection of Natural Resources3

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing only.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 343Wildlife Management3

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing only.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 344Globalization and Development3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 345Geography of Poverty3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 348Indigenous Geographies3

Prerequisites: GEOG 280 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 350Topics in Geography1-3

Prerequisites: GEOG 200 or GEOG 210 or GEOG 215 or GEOG 280, or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: Can be repeated as course content changes.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 355Global Navigation Satellite Systems3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 360GIS for Humanitarian Assistance3

Prerequisites: GEOG 215.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 365Cartography and Geospatial Visualization3

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in either GEOG 161 or GEOG 215.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 366Intermediate Geographic Information Science3

Prerequisites: GEOG 215 with a "C" or better or GEOG 161 and permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 367Programming for Geographic Information Science3

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in either GEOG 161 or GEOG 215; a minimum grade of "C" in GEOG 216; or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 374Population Geography3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 375Political Geography3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 376Urban Geography3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 377Feminist Geography3

Prerequisites: GEOG 200 or GEOG 210 or GEOG 215 or GEOG 280, or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 380Cultural Geography3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 385Digital Image Processing in Remote Sensing3

Prerequisites: GEOG 216 with a "C" or better.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 390Practicing Geographic Science1

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 406Forest Inventory: A Geospatial Approach3

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in either GEOG 161 or GEOG 215; a minimum grade of "C" in GEOG 216; MATH 220, ISAT 251 or COB 191; or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 410Geography and Film3

Prerequisites: GEOG 308 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 415Environment, Landscape and Culture3

Prerequisites: GEOG 308 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 427Water Resources of the World3

Prerequisites: GEOG 210 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 429Sustainability: An Ecological Perspective3

Prerequisites: GEOG 308 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 430Dynamics of the Atmosphere3

Prerequisites: Either GEOG 327, GEOG 329, or GEOG 330; or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 440Advanced Biogeography3

Prerequisites: GEOG 308 and GEOG 340.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 447Climates Through Time3

Prerequisites: GEOG 210 and GEOG 327 or permission of the instructor. Corequisites: GEOG 327.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 464Advanced Cartography3

Prerequisites: GEOG 365 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 465Topics in GIS3

Prerequisites: GEOG 366 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated as course topics vary.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 466GIS and Geographic Databases3

Prerequisites: GEOG 366 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 467GIS Project Management3

Prerequisites: GEOG 366 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 469Applications of Geographic Information Systems3

Prerequisites: GEOG 366 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated once for additional credit when the topic changes.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 470Senior Seminar in Environmental Conservation, Sustainability and Development3

Prerequisites: Senior standing and GEOG 308.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 476Sustainable Cities Seminar3

Prerequisites: GEOG 308 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 477Gendered Geographies3

Prerequisites: Senior standing and either GEOG 308 or GEOG 377, or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 485Advanced Topics in Remote Sensing3

Prerequisites: GEOG 385 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 487Advanced Cloud-Based Remote Sensing3

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in either GEOG 161 or GEOG 215; and a minimum grade of "C" in GEOG 216; GEOG 385 recommended.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 490Senior Research or Field Practicum3

Prerequisites: GEOG 390 and permission of research advisor.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated once.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 491International Studies1-3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 495Internship in Geography3-6

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 496Senior Thesis2

Prerequisites: GEOG 490 and senior standing.

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 497Independent Study3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 499AHonors in Geography1

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 499BHonors in Geography3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 499CHonors in Geography2

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

GEOG 501Workshop in Geography3

Subject: GEOG
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit as course content changes.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

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