Geog & Environmental Sys
Summer 2004
GEOG 102 Geography of Human Activities (SS or C) 3 credits
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Study of the distribution of human activities and the causes and consequences of these distributions, including population, resources, economic activity, urban and rural settlements, and cultural phenomena. Recommended as one of the first two courses to be taken by prospective majors. *Note: Formerly listed as GEOG 200, Human Geography; name change pending UGC approval. For more information see http://userpages.umbc.edu/~amey or contact amey@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
GFR/GER:Meets SS or C. GDR:Meets S. THIS
COURSE WILL BE HELD IN LH 9 (Public Policy
Building).
[0141] 6060 Meets 06/01/2004 - 07/09/2004 AMEY, R
TuTh.......9:00am-12:10pm (PUP 105)
GEOG 110 Geography of Environmental Systems (MS) 3 credits
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The study of principles and processes that shape and/or control climate, earth materials, landforms, soils, and give logic to their integrated patterns of world distributions. The course is taught using graphic rich presentations that provide numerous visual examples of topics discussed in class. These graphic presentations will also be available to students for additional study through the UMBC Library E-Reserves. This course is ideal for the non-science major who wants to gain an appreciation for how the physical earth processes operate without the need for a strong science background.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
GFR:Meets Biol/PhySci(non-lab). GER:Meets
MS. GDR:Meets M.
[0142] 6060 Meets 06/01/2004 - 07/09/2004 RABENHORST, T
MW.........9:00am-12:10pm (SS 203)
GEOG 120 Environmental Science and Conservation 3 credits
(MS)
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An introduction to the study of how human populations use and impact the earth's ecosystems. Topics covered include basic ecological principles, ecosystem dynamics and natural resources (air, water, soils, energy), human population growth, food production systems, biodiversity and endangered species, climate change and pollution. Natural resource conservation and strategies are presented and evaluated.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
GFR:Meets Biol/PhySci(non-lab). GER:Meets
MS. GDR:Meets M.
[0143] 6060 Meets 06/01/2004 - 07/09/2004 PARKER, E
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (SS 203)
GEOG 302 Selected Topics in Geography Oceanography 3 credits
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This course is designed to introduce students from diverse backgrounds to the physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of the oceans and to the methods and techniques of research in this rapidly expanding field. Prerequisite: Three credits in geography and environmental systems or consent of the instructor. For more information contact sjeffrey@ccbcmd.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
[0145] 7060 Meets 07/12/2004 - 08/20/2004 JEFFREY, S
MW.........9:00am-12:10pm (SS 203)
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