GEO 102 — World Regional Geography
Examination of some geographic principles and relationships in regions on every continent. Provides a background for understanding contemporary world events. 3 credits.

GEO 103 — Man and His Environment
Study of cultural landscapes and natural habitats and the relationship between cultures and environments. An introduction to human ecology. 3 credits.

GEO 200 — Human Geography
Introduction to population, economic, cultural, political, urban, and marine geography and to ecology. 3 credits.

GEO 201 — Physical Geography
Physical environments of representative areas: landforms, climates, vegetation, and soils are emphasized, as well as their distribution and significance for man. 3 credits.

GEO 205 — Economic Geography I
Analysis and distribution of man’s economic activities with special reference to the distribution of man, his agricultural and biocultural systems. 3 credits.

GEO 208 — Political Geography
The interrelationships between geographic and political factors in the modern world. Current international, national, and local problems, viewed in their geographic settings, form an important part of the course. 3 credits.

GEO 260 — Population Geography
A study of the distribution of people on the earth and the reasons therefore; patterns of population growth and decline, both historical and contemporary; migrations; and biological and cultural characteristics of population. 3 credits.

GEO 265 — Recreation Geography
A systematic geography course focusing on the spatial aspects of recreation in both its urban and rural settings with special reference to the United States. The course utilizes the field resources of New Haven and southern Connecticut in analyzing the geographic dimensions of recreation. Prerequisite: Upper level standing. 3 credits.

GEO 270 — Maps and Map Interpretation
Characteristics and uses of maps, interpretation of topographic maps, elements of surveying and air photo interpretation, and techniques of cartographic representation. 3 credits.

GEO 273 — Land Use Planning
An introduction to the principles of land use planning at the local, regional, state and federal levels. 3 credits.

GEO 298 — Special Topics
Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of geography. Prerequisites: Restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. 3 credits

GEO 301 — Landforms
A study of landforms and the processes involved in their origin and development with special reference to North America. Occasional field trips are part of the course. 3 credits.

GEO 302 — World Climates
The effects of climatic elements and controls and their combinations throughout the world as well as their influences on man and his activities. The study also covers microclimatic factors, climatic classifications, climatic variations, climatic changes, and regional climates. 3 credits.

GEO 311 — The United States and Canada
Intensive examination of the environments in which the nations of the North American continent have evolved. Man’s adjustment to, and use of, the physical geography of the area is the primary focus. 3 credits.

GEO 315 — Connecticut
A systematic geographic overview of the state. Emphasis on the distribution, function and structure of various geographical phenomena. 3 credits.

GEO 325 — Latin America
The countries, regions and peoples of Latin America, including the Caribbean area, and their regional organizations. Emphasis upon the changing societies of the region and the changing relationships between man and the environment. 3 credits.

GEO 330 — Europe
Geographic factors useful in interpreting conditions in Europe now and in the past. Current European and world situations are emphasized. 3 credits.

GEO 341 — Asia
Geographical basis for life in Asia. Emphasis is on current problems involving historical, political and economic factors, as well as physical factors. 3 credits.

GEO 342 — Middle East
A systematic, historical, cultural, political and economic overview of the region, followed by an in-depth analysis of the individual countries. 3 credits.

GEO 343 — Former Soviet Union
Study of the former Soviet Union, including its physical, human, and economic characteristics, and geopolitical position in Eurasia. 3 credits.

GEO 345 — Africa
Study of Africa with reference to the accommodations man has reached with the various environments. The interactions of physical and cultural phenomena are stressed. 3 credits.

GEO 357 — Marine Geography
The geography of the sea; physical nature, floor and coastlines, the living and nonliving resources, and the economic, political and legal aspects of man’s utilization of these resources. 3 credits.

GEO 362 — Urban Geography
Study of the distribution, functions and internal structure of cities. The focus is on structure and pattern. 3 credits.

GEO 371 — Cartography I
Techniques and problems in the representation of qualitative and quantitative geographic data. Topics in cartographic principles applicable to compilation, design and execution of maps. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Prerequisite: GEO 270 or departmental permission. 4 credits.

GEO 372 — Cartography II
Continuation of GEO 371, treating topics in cartography and thematic mapping, and utilizing previously acquired cartographic skills. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Prerequisite: GEO 371 or equivalent. 4 credits.

GEO 460 — Geographic Information System (GIS)
Introduction to the fundamental concepts underlying geographic information systems (GIS), a powerful set of tools for storing and retrieving at will and transforming and displaying spatial data from the real world for a particular set of purposes. An overview of the general principles of GIS with a theoretical treatment of the nature and analytical use of spatial information as applied to mapping, environmental, cultural, and economic applications. Students apply the principles of GIS through a series of practical labs using ESTI's ArcView software. Prerequisites: one computer science course and one geography course. 4 credits.

GEO 461 — Geographic Information Systems II
Focus on the underlying theoretical and technical issues related to geographic information system (CIS) and geographic information science. Applications including the basic set of procedures for encoding, storing, managing, and displaying spatial data for scientific, business, and policy analysis. Theoretical treatment focuses on godesy, computer-assisted spatial statistics, visualization, and spatial data structures. Prerequisite: GEO 460. 4 credits.

GEO 470 — Field Techniques
Course involves field study in either the southern Connecticut region or an area outside the United States. Areas are visited and mapped and techniques of field research are studied dealing with the physical and human aspects of the environment. 3 credits.

GEO 480 — Computer Applications in Geography
Geographical data processing, using available computer programs and development of programming techniques emphasizing geographical concepts. Prerequisite: CSC 100 or equivalent, and at least two geography courses or departmental permission. 3 credits.

GEO 490 — Seminar in Geographic Thought
Philosophical framework of geography with special reference to the United States since 1859. 3 credits.

GEO 494 — Geography for Teachers
Methods of teaching geography are designed for elementary and secondary school Education majors. The class uses National and State Geography Standards and incorporates the Five Themes of Geography (location, place, relationships within places, movement, and regions) as curriculum organizers. Classroom lessons will model a variety of teaching strategies. The use of computer tools is expected. Prerequisites: Three Geography courses or departmental permission. 3 credits.

GEO 497 — Geography Internship
Practical training in a variety of government agencies and private firms, working under supervision of the employer’s representative and a faculty administrator. Prerequisite: Senior standing and 12 credits in geography. Program must be approved in advance by the department. 3-6 credits.

GEO 498 — Special Topics in Geography
Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of geography. Prerequisites: Restricted to juniors and seniors. 3 credits.