Course levels: Undergraduates may take 100- through 500-level courses. Graduate students will only receive credit for courses numbered at the 500-level and above. Some class materials may be available on-line.

Geography 103-001 — Intro to Geography
M W F 9:05 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Callcott 201
Staff (7-5234)

This course introduces students to the breadth and excitement of the field of geography and illustrates the earth science, culture-environment, locational, and area analysis traditions of geographic research and writing. It also explores the various subfields of geographic inquiry and shows how geographic expertise can be used in important decision-making and problem solving contexts.

Geography 103-002 — Intro to Geography
M W 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Callcott 011
Staff (7-5234)

This course introduces students to the breadth and excitement of the field of geography and illustrates the earth science, culture-environment, locational, and area analysis traditions of geographic research and writing. It also explores the various subfields of geographic inquiry and shows how geographic expertise can be used in important decision-making and problem solving contexts. This course also shows how geographic knowledge is relevant to current issues of globalization.

Geography 103-003 — Intro to Geography
M W F 1:25 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. PSC 006
Staff (7-5234)

This course introduces students to the breadth and excitement of the field of geography and illustrates the earth science, culture-environment, locational, and area analysis traditions of geographic research and writing. It also explores the various subfields of geographic inquiry and shows how geographic expertise can be used in important decision-making and problem solving contexts. This course also shows how geographic knowledge is relevant to current issues of globalization.

Geography E103-300 — Intro to Geography
M W 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Callcott 101
Dr. Lisle Mitchell (7-2986)

This course introduces students to the breadth and excitement of the field of geography and illustrates the earth science, culture-environment, locational, and area analysis traditions of geographic research and writing. It also explores the various subfields of geographic inquiry and shows how geographic expertise can be used in important decision-making and problem solving contexts.

Geography 104-001 — Intro to Physical Geography
T TH 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Callcott 102
Dr. William Graf and Ms. Kimberly Meitzen (7-5234)

Physical geography is an area of study that synthesizes and connects elements of our physical environment as they relate to human beings. GEOG 104 is an introductory level course that explores the processes and forms of Earth's surface system, including climate, hydrology, soils, biogeography, water resources, and landforms. The objective of this course is to provide a systematic introduction to physical geography, emphasizing the basic principles that explain the processes and forms of the atmosphere (including climates and meteorology), hydrosphere (including rivers and oceans), biosphere (with emphasis on the distribution and diversity of organisms), and the geosphere (with emphasis on the surface forms and processes). Dominant themes of the course include the spatial distribution of basic physical, chemical, and biological processes, as well as the interactions of human societies with the natural systems that support them.

Geography 121-001 — Lands and People of the World
M W 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Callcott 011
Staff (7-5234)

This introductory class examines the world through geographic regions - bounded parts of the world considered as one because they possess some sort of organizing principal. To frame this course around this concept, however, is not to take it for granted. In the course of the semester, we will examine not only how the organizing principals that give us regions like "Latin America" came about, but also the various benefits and drawbacks to the continued use of such regions to understand our increasingly interconnected world.

Geography 121-002 — Lands and People of the World
T TH 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Callcott 201
Ms. Natalie Jensen (7-5234)

This introductory class examines the world through geographic regions - bounded parts of the world considered as one because they possess some sort of organizing principal. To frame this course around this concept, however, is not to take it for granted. In the course of the semester, we will examine not only how the organizing principals that give us regions like "Latin America" came about, but also the various benefits and drawbacks to the continued use of such regions to understand our increasingly interconnected world

Geography 141-001 — The Earth from Above
M 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Callcott 005
W 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Callcott 003
Mr. Lynn Shirley (7-4590)

How does car’s vehicle navigation system works? How are the roads stored and drawn? How does Google Earth work? What can be derived from a satellite image? Answers to these questions and similar others are addressed in The Earth From Above. This course introduces our digital earth - covering the spectrum from global positioning systems, aerial photography and remote sensing as means of capturing map information to geographic information systems (GIS) and cartographic visualization as means of analyzing and displaying information. The class is a great way to learn how these technologies work and find out what applications are driven with them.

The class is taught as a balance of lecture and hands-on experiences with computer software. Prior computer experience not necessary.

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Geography 202-001 & 002— Weather and Climate
T TH 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Callcott 102
  Lab I: W 12:20 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. Callcott 003
  Lab II: W 2:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Callcott 004
Dr. Greg Carbone (7-0687)

This course provides students with a general understanding of the processes which influence weather and climate patterns on the earth. It first examines the sources of energy driving atmospheric processes, the importance of atmospheric moisture, and the forces creating the winds. The second part of the course focuses on storm systems, including mid-latitude cyclones and severe weather. The last third of the class is devoted to the study of climate, climate variability and change, and the impact of such change on human activity. The laboratory sections will include experiments, workbook exercises, and analysis of real-time computer weather graphics. The final grade will be based on three lecture exams, three lab exams, take-home exercises, a weather journal, and regular lecture and lab quizzes.

^*4 credit hour course, includes a 2 hour laboratory each week.

Geography 202-501— Weather and Climate
T TH 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Callcott 112
Lab: TH 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Callcott 003
Dr. Greg Carbone (7-0687)

This course provides students with a general understanding of the processes which influence weather and climate patterns on the earth. It first examines the sources of energy driving atmospheric processes, the importance of atmospheric moisture, and the forces creating the winds. The second part of the course focuses on storm systems, including mid-latitude cyclones and severe weather. The last third of the class is devoted to the study of climate, climate variability and change, and the impact of such change on human activity. The laboratory sections will include experiments, workbook exercises, and analysis of real-time computer weather graphics. The final grade will be based on three lecture exams, take-home exercises, a weather journal, and regular lecture and lab quizzes.

^*4 credit hour course, includes a 2 hour laboratory each week.

Geography 210-001 — Peoples, Places and Environments
M W F 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Callcott 011
Dr. Eward Carr (7-1854)

This course provides a thematic introduction to contemporary human geography, a broad geographic subfield directly concerned with human beings and their interaction with their natural and cultural environment. The course explores themes of urbanization, population growth, rural to urban and international migrations, international development, territorial sovereignties, statehood and terrorism, and the cultural geographies of place and landscapes, just to name a few, to illustrate how these different concerns are linked through geographic perspectives and methods of investigation.

Geography 223-001 — Geography of Latin America/LASP 331
T TH 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Callcott 201
Mr. James Byrum (7-6380)

An introduction to the physical and human geography of Latin America. Lectures are structured in 5 major areas: (i) physical geography (different ecosystems, climate, vegetation, and land patterns), (ii) historical geography (the impact that colonization had on indigenous peoples, on the social and political organization of the region, and on the behavioral aspects of its individuals), (iii) population geography (racial and ethnic composition; population growth and demographic transition; patterns of mortality, fertility and migration; settlement patterns; religious practices; and urbanization), (iv) economic geography (patterns of economic activity, and the potential influences of international economic cycles and organizations), and (v) political geography (political changes, including national governments and international policies).

Geography 224-001 — Geography of North America
T TH 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Callcott 101
Dr. John Jakubs (7-6604)
E-Mail: jjakubs@sc.edu

This course studies the physical and human geography of the United States and Canada. Landforms, climate, population and settlement, agriculture, urbanization, industry and government are treated as important systems that affect the landscape throughout the continent. In the second section of the course individual regions are the focus of attention and the emphasis is on how the various systems above operate to set one region apart from others. Specific regions to be considered include: the Southeast, Appalachia, French Canada, the Great Plains, the Southwest, California, and selected urban regions such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and the metropolitan Northeast. Lectures, discussions and slide presentations are employed. Evaluation is on the basis of exams and take-home exercises. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Geography 225-001 — Geography of Europe
T TH 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Callcott 201
Dr. Caroline Nagel (7-4970)

This class will explore historical and contemporary geographies of Europe. We will focus on human processes, but will also consider human-environment interactions and the role of physical geography in shaping industrial and urban development. Topics will include: historical patterns urbanization and industrialization; the formation of the European nation-state system; geopolitical conflict; urban redevelopment; housing and transportation; immigration and ethnic minorities; demographic change; and energy and environmental policies.

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Geography 311-001 — Cultural Geography
T TH 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Callcott 202
Dr. Amy Mills (7-5688)

In this course students will use geographic concepts such as place and landscape to examine the spatial aspects of identity, inequality, or belonging. We will take a geographic approach to studying the role of culture in sustaining or challenging social norms and values. What is the role of place in individual or social memory? How are historical narratives embedded in everyday landscapes? How do particular spaces come to have the power to condition what takes place there? Our class will involve local projects in Columbia and will bring local issues into comparison with urban cultural issues in their international context.

Geography 313-001 — Economic Geography
M W 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Callcott 102
Staff (7-5234)

This course introduces students to the local and global dimensions of economic activity in the contemporary world economy. The course material, which includes: texts, films, newspaper articles, and lectures, will help students to develop both an understanding of economic processes and the skills to analyze economic processes within complex social and political contexts. The subjects covered in this course are very topical and contemporary. They include: Economic Globalization, The World Bank, The International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, International Debt Crises, Export Processing Zones, International Labor Migrations, Transnational Corporations, and Offshore Outsourcing.

Geography 330-001 — The Geography of Disasters
T TH 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Callcott 102
T TH 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Callcott 201
Staff (7-5234)

The study of disasters, their triggering mechanisms (natural, human, technological), their spatial distributions from local to global scales, and associated human responses.

Geography 341-001 — Cartography
M W 12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. Callcott 102
Lab: F 12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. Callcott 005
Dr. Sarah Battersby (7-5729)

This course is an introduction to the principles and practice of map design. It provides the student with an understanding of the most appropriate ways of symbolizing geographic data on maps. Students develop cartographic skills through the completion of map projects using the latest Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Students learn how to design effective and attractive maps through lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and creating their own maps. In the latter half of the course, each student completes a final mapping project, based on a topic he or she selects.

Geography 343-001 — Human Impact on the Environment
M W 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Callcott 202
Dr. Kirsten Dow (7-2482)

Human actions have transformed the Earth. To understand "nature" today requires examining the interactions between humans, our social systems, and the biochemical processes that generate particular patterns of environmental damage across the globe - degradation of rich coastal systems, heavy losses of tropical biodiversity, alterations in the global climate, desertification of marginal arid lands, and concentrations of municipal and industrial wastes associated with increasing urbanization. The class addresses these impacts and strategies for reducing or responding to them. Evaluation in the course will be based upon a series of exams and short papers/assignments.

Geography 344-001 — City Spaces, Local Places
T TH 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Callcott 202
Dr. Caroline Nagel (7-4970)

This class is an exploration of city life in Western countries. We will consider the city, in the first instance, as a built environment created through capitalist relations of production. But our focus will be on the experiences of different social groups in cities, especially those that are marginalized on the basis of race, class, gender, age, and sexuality. We consider the way in which social relationships and identities become inscribed in urban space, and in which different groups accommodate, contest, and subvert dominant relationships and identities through their uses of space. This class will draw on cutting-edge research in cultural and urban geography. Topic covered include: 'moral panics' over teenaged boys in public spaces; debates about the construction of mosques in European cities; efforts to control street prostitution in Britain; and the formation of gay and lesbian neighborhoods. Assignments and projects will encourage students to explore how themes addressed in class are relevant to their everyday environments.

Geography 345-001 — Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
M W 9:05 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Callcott 003
Lab: F 9:05 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Callcott 005
Staff (7-5234)

This course introduces the basics of aerial photography including radiant energy, properties of the photographic image, photo geometry, photogrammetric measurement, photo acquisition, and interpretation of aerial photographs. Emphasis is placed on practical training in an effort to make the student a competent user of air photos for a variety of geographic and multidisciplinary applications.

Geography 348-001 — Biogeography
T TH 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Callcott 102
Dr. John Kupfer (7-6739)

Biogeography involves mapping and understanding the distributions of plants and animals today and reconstructing those in the past using a range of analytical techniques, including geographic information systems, genetic analysis, dendrochronology (the study of tree rings) and palynology (the study of pollen to reconstruct past climates). Biogeographers also conduct research on how physical and biological factors control distributions of plants and animals and study how geographic distributions affect the evolution and extinction of species. In recent years, biogeographers have been involved in applying their knowledge to the protection of rare and endangered species and the conservation and management of threatened ecosystems. This course is broken down into 3 modules. The first module focuses on ecological concepts; the second module deals with the importance of evolutionary processes and biogeographic changes in geologic time, and the final module examines the development of modern distributions of plant and animal species and contemporary issues in biogeography such as conservation and land management.

Geography 363-001 & 002— Geographic Information Systems
M W 10:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Callcott 201
Lab I: F 10:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Callcott 005
Lab II: F 11:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Callcott 005
Dr. Michael Hodgson (7-8976)

Geographic Information Systems represent a major advancement in computer handling of geographical data. These systems are used extensively throughout all levels of government, private industry, and academia to provide support for spatial decision making and problem solving. Principles and methods of Geographic Information Systems are presented with an emphasis on modeling the Earth and abstracting geographical data, collection of geographical data using modern techniques such as GPS, and analysising patterns and spatial relationships.

Practical experience with GIS is provided during the lab exercises using a state-of-the-art GI System. Students are expected to be comfortable with the Microsoft windows interface.

Geography 363-003 — Geographic Information Systems
T TH 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Callcott 003
Lab: TH 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Callcott 005
Dr. Diansheng Guo (7-2989)

Geographic Information Systems represent a major advancement in computer handling of geographical data. These systems are used extensively throughout all levels of government, private industry, and academia to provide support for spatial decision making and problem solving.

Principles and methods of Geographic Information Systems are presented with emphasis on spatial data, manipulation and analysis, and applications. Practical experience with GIS is provided through hands-on computer and manual exercises. Students are expected to be familiar with the Microsoft windows interface.

Geography 370-001 — America's National Parks
T TH 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Callcott 112
Dr. John Kupfer (7-6739)

This course introduces students to the major resource, managerial, and recreational components of America's national park system. To provide a context for understanding current management issues, we will begin with an examination of the National Park Service’s history, development, explicit mission, and decision-making framework. These will be followed by broad-brush treatments and case studies of current issues facing park system units, including wildfire management, invasive species, species reintroductions, pollution, recreation pressure, and other significant environmental changes.

Geography 399 — Independent Study
(*Requires Departmental Chair Approval)
T B A
Dr. William Graf (7-5234) Callcott 127

Geography 498 — Undergraduate Research
(*Requires Departmental Chair Approval)
T B A
Dr. William Graf (7-5234) Callcott 127

Geography 499 — Undergraduate Research
(*Requires Departmental Chair Approval)
T B A
Dr. William Graf (7-5234) Callcott 127

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Geography 530-001 — Environmental Hazards
M 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Callcott 201
Dr. Susan Cutter (7-1590)

This course investigates the causes and impacts of environmental hazards on society. Specifically, the course focuses on the relationship between society and nature, especially how people and societies respond to hazardous geologic, atmospheric, hydrologic, and technological events. In addition to briefly reviewing the physical/technological dynamics of hazards, we will focus most of our attention on hazards mitigation and recovery from disasters.

The major goals of the course are to 1) examine the causes and consequences of hazards on society over time and space; 2) to assess various responses to disasters (relief, recovery, reconstruction, mitigation) by individuals and society; 3) understand the evolution of and current status of hazards policy; and 4) identify gaps in knowledge and policy in the hazards area.

The pre-requisites for the course are GEOG 330 The Geography of Disasters or its equivalent.

Geography 544-001 — Geography of the City
T TH 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Callcott 101
Dr. John Jakubs (7-6604)
E-Mail: jjakubs@sc.edu

How did the North American system of cities develop? Why did some cities grow while others stagnated or disappeared? Why do we have high, middle and low status areas within our cities? Is this "natural" or is it the product of a specific history? What are the consequences of such a pattern? Is there a logic to the way land uses are arranged in cities? Why do stores, offices, warehouses and industries locate where they do? What about the geography of city government? What are the advantages and drawbacks of fragmented vs. Metropolitan-wide governments? How are political boundaries drawn? How are education and housing issues dealt with in cities? Are there alternative or experimental ways of treating housing and educational needs? These and other urban locational questions are addressed in GEOG 544.

No prerequisites. Grading is by exams and one paper. Classes consist of discussions, lectures, slide presentations and films. Normally there are one or two guest speakers and a local field trip.

Geography 561-001 — Geography Concepts for Teachers
M W 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Callcott 101
Dr. Jerry Mitchell (7-2986)

Basic concepts and content related physical, cultural, and economic characteristics of place, human-environment interaction, migration, regions, and the national geography standards.

Geography 563-001 — Advanced Geographic Information Systems
T TH 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Callcott 003
TH 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Callcott 005
Dr. Christopher Upchurch (7-5234)

This course covers the technical and conceptual bases of Geographic Information Systems. This includes how GIS is used to perform spatial analysis, analysis of networks, incorporation of remote sensing data, and three-dimensional surfaces. An integral part of this course is the extensive experience students gain using an operational geographic information system. This experience allows the exploration of theoretical topics presented as well as examination and formulation of real-world applications areas as diverse as real estate, crime analysis, environmental protection, public health, and planning.

Geography 564-001 — GIS Based Modeling
M W 1:25 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Callcott 102
Lab: F 1:25 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Callcott 005
Dr. Michael Hodgson (7-8976)

Purpose of Course: The purpose of the course is to present geographical and temporal modeling concepts using GIS modeling languages and techniques. Practical laboratory experience with state-of-the-art software and hardware will be used. Material covered will include the cartographic modeling language concepts by Tomlin, deterministic and statistical models, and coupled/embedded approaches to modeling. By the end of the course, students should be able to make informed decisions about the appropriate conceptual model, scale of analysis, and GIS implementation strategy for geographical modeling problems. Students will also be able to implement a variety of embedded models using ArcGIS and either Visual Basic Applications (VBA) or C#.

Prerequisites: Students entering this course should have the equivalent of GEOG 563 and some experience with Visual Basic or C#/Java.

Course Presentation: Material will be presented through lectures (Monday and Wednesday class meetings) and hands on work in the computing laboratory (generally on Fridays). The geographic concepts are first presented in the context of one or more applications. An implementation solution to the concept is next presented. Finally, students conduct an extension of this concept and implementation using a GI System.

Geography 567-001 — Long Term Environmental Change
T TH 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Callcott 102
Dr. Cary Mock (7-1211)

An understanding of past environmental changes is imperative in order to distinguish between natural and anthropogenic variability and to assess how global climate changes impact various components of the physical landscape. This course provides an overview of the tools and databases used to study past climatic changes and associated environmental responses that occur in the biosphere, oceans, and lithosphere. An emphasis will be placed on 1) the Quaternary (last 2.5 million years), as it is during this timeframe that the global climate system experienced multiple glacial/interglacial cycles and numerous rapid climatic changes (similar as portrayed in movie "The Day After Tomorrow"); and 2) the past 1000 years since high resolution annual changes at this timeframe are important for planning schemes and societal impacts. Specific topics also include an overview of different data types for paleoenvironmental reconstruction and paleoclimatic implications on future global warming.

Geography 568-001 — Human Dimensions Of Global Environmental Change
Pre-requisite: Geog 343 or consent of instructor
M W 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Callcott 202
Dr. Kirsten Dow (7-2482)

While global environmental change is a physical phenomenon, understanding social systems is crucial to investigating causes, consequences, and response opportunities. Human activities have always resulted in environmental change at local levels; however, environmental change on the global scale is a different type of problem. Current human-induced environmental changes are taking place at scales, rates, and magnitudes that often exceed those of natural systems and demand innovation in social systems, such as international governance. The cumulative impact of large populations and local activities are adding to the pace of change. Social processes driving these transformations, such as trade, development, migration, urbanization, and environmental awareness, are increasingly operating at global scales and creating new linkages among places.

The focus of reading, discussion, and research is on the social processes shaping environmental changes. Major sections of the course will deal with the role of human driving forces, social processes of defining environmental problems, assessments of consequences, and social and policy responses. This course introduces the physical dimensions of global environmental change, however, Geography 343 - Human Impact on the Environment, Biology 270, GEOL 103 or permission of the instructor is required.

Geography 595-001 — Internship in Geography
(*A Signed Internship Contract Required by the Instructor before Enrolling)
(Permission from the Instructor)
Time T B A
Callcott 120
Dr. John Jakubs (7-6604)

The internship in geography helps students acquire valuable "on the job" experience and develop marketable job skills as well as learn about employment opportunities and requirements. Students serve as interns with cooperating government agencies, or commercial and nonprofit businesses. A special effort is made to assign each intern to a position compatible with his/her interests, abilities, and career aspirations. The course is graded on a pass/not pass basis. Grades are determined by the Internship Director in consultation with supervisory personnel in cooperating agencies. Grades are based on the performance of internship duties and the preparation of an internship summary report.

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Geography 701-001 — History of Geographic Thought
T 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Callcott 228
Dr. Amy Mills (7-5688)

This course provides a survey of the development of contemporary geographic philosophy and associated methodologies. Students will be introduced to the source-texts, engaged scholarship and critical interpretations of major trends in geographic thought, as well as their connections to allied disciplines.

Geography 705 — Directed Individual Studies in Geography
(*Requires Departmental Chair Approval)
TBA
Dr. William Graf (7-5234) Callcott 127

Directed research topics individually assigned and supervised by graduate faculty.

Geography 706 — Selected Topics in Cartography/Remote Sensing
(*Requires Departmental Chair Approval)
TBA
Dr. William Graf (7-5236) Callcott 127

Directed research topics individually assigned and supervised by graduate faculty.

Geography 721-001 — Seminar In Systematic Geography:
(Cultural & Political Ecology)
W 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Callcott 228
Dr. Edward Carr (7-1854)

Studies of the characteristics, processes, and distributions over the world of the different cultural and physical environmental elements, such as economic, political, or social activities, climate and landforms.

Geography 746-001 — Seminar in Climatology
T 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Callcott 228
Dr. Cary Mock (7-1211)

The title of this seminar is Synoptic Climatology and Climate Change, which will include the study of atmospheric variations and impacts that occur from daily (ex. extreme floods and hurricanes) up to several years duration (ex. extreme drought). The course will examine the literature and data as they relate to how "synoptic-scale" processes (such as high and low pressure systems, and major wind patterns) govern surface climatic responses. Surface climatic responses will include hydrological, biotic, and societal responses where appropriate. Specific topics also include regional climatology, extreme events, teleconnections such as El Nino, Atlantic hurricane climatology, paleoclimatology, and climate change in the context of future global warming. Students will have opportunities to work across traditional disciplinary boundaries in order to properly assess real-world climate impact issues. Grading will be based primarily on participation/discussions of the climate literature, and on a research project.

Geography 799 — Thesis Preparation
(*Requires Departmental Chair Approval)
T B A
Dr. William Graf (7-5234) Callcott 127

Geography 805 — Directed Individual Studies in Geographic Information Processing
(*Requires Departmental Chair Approval)
T B A
Dr. William Graf (7-5234) Callcott 127

Directed research topics in geographical information processing to be individually supervised by graduate faculty.

Geography 841-001 — Advanced Seminar in Cartography
M 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Callcott 228
Dr. Sarah Battersby (7-5729)

The purpose of the course is to examine selected research topics in cartographic communication. In the Fall 2008 semester we will focus on communication of risk and uncertainty data. The goal is to integrate research on risk and uncertainty from geography and other disciplines. Current research will be evaluated with respect to designing effective methods for graphically communicating this information to a wide variety of audiences, from the general population to experienced decision makers. Readings and topics of discussion seminar will include general map understanding and interpretation skills, how uncertainty affects decision making, biases in risk mapping, interpretation of probability, and techniques, tools, and display media appropriate for communicating risk and uncertainty information.

Geography 899 — Dissertation Preparation
(*Requires Departmental Chair Approval)
T B A
Dr. William Graf (7-5234) Callcott 127