US Cultures and Communities
- Subject
- GEOG
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
77 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.
US Cultures and Communities
Geography AMST 1080 - Intro Gender & Women's Studies PSYC 1000 - General Psychology AMST 2000 - Introduction to LGBTQ/NS
Geography of Natural Disasters (FYS) Students examine the natural and human dimensions of disasters by focusing on environmental settings, risk assessment, recovery, and reducing impacts of environmental hazards and disasters globally. Course considers human vulnerability, mitigation, protection, and adaptation to different hazards in both more developed and less developed nations. Max Credit: 3 USP 2015 Code: U5FY
Content areas. 26 hours distributed among a minimum of three of the following areas with at least two courses in each of two areas: • Human geography • Physical geography • Geographic information science • Natural resource management • Planning Courses used to meet department require- ments must be approved by the faculty advi- sor. The remaining credit hours needed for completion of the B.A. or B.S. are elective credits (approximately 13-15). B.A. Suggested Program of Study FRESHMAN YEAR: Fall Hrs. GEOG 1000. .................................................3 USP First-Year Seminar. ...................................3 USP Communication I......................................3 USP Human Culture*1. .....................................4 USP Physical & Natural World........................3 Total Hrs. 16 FRESHMAN YEAR: Spring Hrs. GEOG 1020. .................................................3 USP Human Culture*. ......................................4 A&S Core Diversity in the US.........................3 USP Physical & Natural World........................4 Total Hrs. 14 SOPHOMORE YEAR: Fall Hrs. GEOG 1010...................................................4 USP Communication II. ...................................3 USP Quantitative Reasoning. ..........................3 Electives ....................................................6 Total Hrs. 16 SOPHOMORE YEAR: Spring Hrs. GEOG 2150. .................................................4 Human Culture Elective...................................3 Electives ....................................................9 Total Hrs. 16 JUNIOR YEAR: Fall Hrs. POLS 1000. .................................................3 Upper Division GEOG Content Area Course (GEOG 4200 recommended)........3 Upper Division GEOG Content Area Course ....................................................3 Electives ....................................................6 Total Hrs. 15 ge of Arts and Sciences 221
GEOG 1900 General survey that traces the geographic distribution and historical processes that have shaped the life experiences, socio-economic development and cultural contributions of peoples of Mexican descent in the United States from their indigenous and Hispanic origins to the end of the 19th century. Max Credit: 3 Cross Listed: AMST 2370 /HIST 2370 . USP 2003-2014 Code: U3CS, U3D USP 2015 Code: U5H A&S College Core 2015: ASD
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Economic Geography is the study of the location, distribution and spatial organization of economic actvities across the globe; specifically how the economic realm is intertwined with other spheres of international social life. It explores the inherent logi and mechanisms of the capitalist system, and the social and spatial inequalities that result. Max Credit: 3
Introduction of statistical methods for the analysis of geo-spatial data; point, line/network, and areal units. The application of quantitative measurements to examining the spatial relationship of physical and socio-economic factors in problem-solving. Max Credit: 4
Systematically examines the patterns and process of Earth's climate system, focusing on atmospheric and surface encergy and water balances; atmospheric motion; past, present, and future climate change. Max Credit: 3
Examines changes in the bio-physical environments and landscapes of Earth during its habitation by humans. Emphasizes integrated approaches to understanding environmental changes based on climatological, ecological, geological, archaeological, and historical evidence. Explores how humans have modified Earth's environments and how societies have responded to natural and anthropogenic environmental change. Max Credit: 3
This course considers societal structures and processes as they interact with hazards in the natural environment. Examines the natural and human dimensions of hazards, focusing on the environmental settings, risk assessment, and steps taken in mitigation, adaptation, and protection, to reduce the impacts of hazards and disasters locally and globally. Max Credit: 3
Studies techniques for acquiring and analyzing spatial data from maps, remotely sensed imagery and field surveys for landscape assessment. Emphasizes deriving maps that describe physical suitability of landscapes for specific human activities. Field trip required. Max Credit: 3
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Analyzes environmentalism as a political phenomenon. Provides students with a basic understanding of how to analyze political issues by: (1) examining the historical and contemporary issues that produce controversy over environmental matters; and (2) surveying the impacts of these issues on the formulation and implementation of laws, policies, and regulations. Max Credit: 3
Examines the political forces that have shaped and continue to shape federal land policy and management. Explores the interactions between democratic decision making and science in the management of federal lands. Surveys the sources of controversy over federal land management and methods for harmonizing public demands with technical expertise. Max Credit: 3
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Acquaints students with aircraft and spacecraft remote sensing of the environment, emphasizing geologic application to earth and other planetary bodies. Includes visible, infrared, ultraviolet, radio and radar sensing. Laboratory exercises are applications related to tectonics, geomorphology, paleoclimate, structure, stratigraphy, environmental geology and geologic hazards. of Max Credit: 4
Map Design. ................................................4
Information Sciences.....................................4
Planning ...........................................
ANTH/INST 4340 Culture Change
Climate varies. This fundamental aspect of the climate system can have major environmental and societal impacts to ecosystems, the hydrolic cycle and water resource management in arid environments such as the intermountain west. This course will utilize climate data and mapping tools to understand global and regional climate variability. Max Credit: 3 Cross Listed: GEOL 4441 GEOL 5441 Dual Listed: GEOG 5441 Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOG 3450 ENR 3450 GEOL 3450 or instructor consent
A systematic examination of rivers and related land forms. Emphasizes understanding how processes of flow and sediment transport influence channel form and behavior. Considers rivers 1105
A systematic study of the distribution of plants and animals, communities and ecosystems, the processes that produce patterns of distribution and their change over time. Interactions of climate, soil geomorphology, biota and human activities are emphasized. Max Credit: 3
in Geography electives 3 Credits in Geography electives Core Content (10 Credits)
This course trains students to interpret patterns and processes of contemporary landscapes of the Americas (North, Central, and South America) by viewing those landscapes historically. We investigate the relationship between landscape, politics, and economy, or, more generally, the relationship between landscape as a geographical form and cultural politics in the hemisphere. Students are introduced to research techniques and methodologies in historical geography. Max Credit: 3
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Examine the regional influence of climate, terrain and cultural characteristics on the production of grape varieties and demonstrate the implications of this influence on the location and distribution of wines produced. Discussion will focus on the world-wide production and consumption of wine and impacts of multi-national corporations. Max Credit: 3
Political ecology is a multidisciplinary field of study that emphasizes the role of politics, power relations, and inequality in the study of human-environment relations. In this course we will consider how political ecology can help us rethink environmental knowledge and problem solving in a variety of f contexts locally and globally. Max Credit: 3
Globalization accelerates urbanization processes and creates a new type of city: the global city. This course investigates the debates over global cities, urban culture, new urban landscapes, urban planning practices, and social disparity. Using case studies from around the world, this class explores the diversity of global city formation processes. Max Credit: 3
Cultural Geography is an overview in qualitative cultural landscape studies. The course emphasizes what a cultural landscape is, how it can be examined, and what can be learned from such landscapes. Students are exposed to readings in cultural geography from a wide array of viewpoints with an emphasis placed on classic works. Max Credit: 3
Examines how individuals and groups perceive specific geographic locations, how such perceptions are constructed, 1106
Explores the representation of place and how various groups often have differing views of how a place should be represented and/or thought of. Various local representations of contested land use, group place identity, and personal place identity are discussed. Max Credit: 3
seminar (4 credit maximum allowed in the core requirement)
Considers current research topics in consultation with faculty member. Max Credit: (Max. 6)
Special course on a topic of current interest. Max Credit: (Max. 6)
Faculty-student discussion, reading, and study focused on a selected topic and interest. Max Credit: (Max. 6)
Intensive introduction to field methods used in geographic research in one or more of the subdivisions of geography. Max Credit: (Max. 6) Former Course Number: [4860, G&R 4860]
Experience in applying student skills and training in an agency, organization, or business. Max Credit: (Max. 12)
Colloquium ....................................................2
Seminar ....................................................1 Students will successfully complete at least two techniques courses totaling six or more credit hours. These may be selected from the list below. Alternatively, students may discuss with their advisor techniques courses that more appropriately support their program of study and research plans.
Geographic space mediates political action and is generated by it, and spatial forms are produced by governmental agencies that must respond or adapt to emerging patterns of political disruption and tendencies of social change. Students in this course learn to think about the relationship between politics and space at multiple scales and in global context. They also develop an inter-disciplinary approach to the sub-discipline of political geography in social and historical context, and, in that sense, develop a capacity to think and act as political geographers. Max Credit: 3
Management....................................................4
A study of structure, function, and change in the biosphere on the scale of kilometers. Includes a consideration of the effects of human land uses, natural disturbances, and other processes on landscapes. Max Credit: 3
Environment/Lab. ........................................4
Information Systems. ....................................4
Analysis courses: (three courses - 9 hours) Statistics: (one course - 3 hours) Techniques: (two courses - 6 hours) Students completing the Plan A option are required to complete a minimum of 4 hours of thesis research. Students completing the Plan B are re- quired to complete a minimum of 4 hours of geographic research writing and two papers from the areas of planning: land use, natural resource, or small town and rural area. Elective courses: 15 hours of elective course work in planning areas: land use, natural resource, or small town and rural area approved by faculty advisor. Master of Arts in Geography/Water Resources Core Requirements:
Climate varies. This fundamental aspect of the climate system can have major environmental and societal impacts to ecosystems, the hydrolic cycle and water resource management in arid environments such as the intermountain west. This 1107
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A systematic examination of rivers and related land forms. Emphasizes understanding how processes of flow and sediment transport influence channel form and behavior. Considers rivers systems across a range of scales, from movement of individual sediment particles to organization of continental drainage basins. Explores connections to aquatic ecosystems and human impacts. Max Credit: 4
Natural and human-caused fires are an important phenomenon affecting ecosystems and human communities throughout the world. Explores the geography, ecology, and management of fires. Max Credit: 3
This course trains students to interpret patterns and processes of contemporary landscapes of the Americas (North, Central, and South America) by viewing those landscapes historically. We investigate the relationship between landscape, politics, and economy, or, more generally, the relationship between landscape as a geographical form and cultural politics in the hemisphere. Students are introduced to research techniques and methodologies in historical geography. Max Credit: 3
Globalization accelerates urbanization processes and creates a new type of city: the global city. This course investigates the debates over global cities, urban culture, new urban landscapes, urban planning practices, and social disparity. Using case studies from around the world, this class explores the diversity of global city formation processes. Max Credit: 3
Cultural Geography is an overview in qualitative cultural landscape studies. The course emphasizes what a cultural landscape is, how it can be examined, and what can be learned from such landscapes. Students are exposed to readings in cultural geography from a wide array of viewpoints with an emphasis placed on classic works. Max Credit: 3
Examines how individuals and groups perceive specific geographic locations, how such perceptions are constructed, and how these differing views and feelings play out in our everyday. Max Credit: 3
Explores the representation of place and how various groups often have differing views of how a place should be represented and/or thought of. Various local representations of contested land use, group place identity, and personal place identity are discussed. 1108
All students must have committee approval to initiate research on their theses/professional papers and must successfully complete an oral defense of their theses/professional papers. The student’s committee may also require a written examination. B. Interdisciplinary Component - 9 hours (see Water Resources degree requirements) C. REWM 5250 Seminar in Water Res..........1
Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16)
Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16)
Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis. Max Credit: (Max. 24)
Experience in applying student skills and training in an agency, organization, or business. Max Credit: (Max. 12)
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