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Courses in Geography

GEOG 001 - World Regional Geography

Basic introduction to Geography by way of a regional approach to human and environmental topics.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 002 - World Natural Environments

The patterns of the natural environment with particular attention to landforms, climate, soil, vegetation, and water resources.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 043 - Weather & Climate

Introduction to the fundamentals of the weather, as well as midlatitude and tropical climates. Topics include cloud formation, hurricanes, tornadoes, winter weather, climate change.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 051 - Africa

The character and development of the contemporary cultural, economic, and political patterns of the area against the background of its physical and resource base.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 052 - Canada

The character and development of the contemporary cultural, economic, and political patterns of the area against the background of its physical and resource base.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 055 - Europe

The character and development of the contemporary cultural, economic, and political patterns of the area against the background of its physical and resource base.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 056 - Latin America

The character and development of the contemporary cultural, economic, and political patterns of the area against the background of its physical and resource base.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 057 - The United States

The character and development of the contemporary cultural, economic, and political patterns of the area against the background of its physical and resource base.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 060 - Geography/Race&Ethnicity in US

Examination of the ways in which spatial and locational processes shape and are shaped by ethnic and racial identities, struggles, and relationships.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 073 - Geography of Global Economy

Distribution of global economic activity and power. Processes of uneven development and globalization including industrialization, the "global assembly line," trade, investment, and migration.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 081 - Geotechniques

Introduction to cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing. Map design and analysis using topographic/satellite data, air photo interpretation, digitizing, and Internet resources.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 090 - International Field Studies

Field course abroad (e.g. South Africa or England). Intensive study of the geography of a country or region, with attention to related issues.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 092 - Vermont Field Studies

(Same as Vermont Studies 92.) Field course on a geographical theme (e.g. physical or regional geography) in the Burlington area or surrounding region.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 095 - Special Topics in Geography

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1-3.

GEOG 096 - Special Topics in Geography

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1-3.

GEOG 143 - Climatology

Analysis of regional and local climatic data with special reference to climatic controls; special laboratory projects. Prerequisite: 43 or instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 144 - Geomorphology

(See Geology 151.) Prerequisite: Geology 1 or 55.

Credits: 4.

GEOG 145 - Geography of Water

Examination of the spatial dimensions of water distribution from local to global scales, and the social, political, and economic dimensions of its use. (same as NR 102).

Credits: 3.

GEOG 146 - Watershed Ecosystems:N America

Examines the influence of climate, geomorphic processes, and biogeography on ecosystems at the scale of the watershed. Explores the role of social dynamics in the management and restoration of watersheds.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 151 - Southern Africa

A regionally focused course. Topics will include: information economy, legacy of apartheid, impacts of HIV/AIDS, race, class, gender, land, governance and social justice. Prerequisite: 51.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 154 - Geography of Third World Dev

Problems of poverty, insecurity, inequality and environmental degradation in the Third World. Economic change, migration, regional development, role of women. Focus on Africa and Asia.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 155 - Historical Geography of Europe

(Same as History 120.) European geography within a framework of past times; the historical development and distribution of settlement, economic, and political patterns. Prerequisite: 55.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 170 - Historical Geography

(Same as History 170.) Examination of the tools, techniques, and perspectives used in studying the historic development of places and landscapes. Vermont and other North American case studies. Prerequisites: 57 recommended or History 11 or 12 or instructor permission .

Credits: 3.

GEOG 171 - Cultural Geography

Distribution of race, ethnicity, language, and religion at different geographical scales and how these factors contribute to world and regional events. Prerequisites: 1 or Anthropology 21 or Sociology 1.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 173 - Political Ecology

Human-environment interactions under globalization. Social and economic causes of global and local environmental problems. Environmental movements and sustainable livelihoods in First and Third Worlds.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 175 - Urban Geography

Analysis of the morphology, function and social structure of cities. Consideration of the nature, history and theories of urban growth and development. Prerequisites: 1 or 73 or instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 177 - Political Geography

(Same as Political Science 161.) Examines the relationships between nation states and political identity. Other political-spatial constructs are also examined, including the private and public dichotomy, cyberspace, and borders. Prerequisites: Recommended 1 or 73 or Political Science 51 or 71.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 178 - Gender, Space & Environment

(Same as Women's Studies 170.) Examination of the ways in which human relationships to both the built and the natural environment are mediated by gender. Prerequisites: Six hours in geography or women's studies, or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 179 - Cultural Ecology

(Same as Anthropology 179.) Interrelationships of social groups and their natural environments and resource bases, with primary emphasis on nonindustrial cultures, examined from the perspectives of anthropology and geography. Prerequisite: 1 or Anthropology 21.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 184 - Geog Info:Cncpts & Applic

Systematic approach to important geographical concepts (including distance, shape, scale dispersion) structured around the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) as an analytical tool. Pre/co-requisites: GEOG 81 or NR 25 or equivalent.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 185 - Remote Sensing

Examinations of the earth's surface from aerial photographs and satellite imagery. Emphasis is on image interpretation, classification, change detection, multivariate analysis (e.g.principal components analysis). Prerequisite: GEOG 81 recommended. Cross-listed with FOR 146, NR 146.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 190 - International Field Studies

Field course abroad (e.g.South Africa or England.) Intensive study of the geography of a country or region, with attention to related issues. Prerequisite: Three hours in geography.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 191 - Geography Internship

Supervised internship in applied geography working with a local public agency or private firm. Individually arranged. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, departmental permission.

Credits: 1-6.

GEOG 192 - Vermont Field Studies

(same as Vermont Studies 192.) Field course on a geographical theme (e.g. physical or regional geography) in the Burlington area or surrounding region. Prerequisite: Three hours in geography.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 195 - Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 0-3.

GEOG 196 - Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1-3.

GEOG 197 - Readings & Research

Credits: 1-3.

GEOG 198 - Readings & Research

Credits: 1-3.

GEOG 202 - Research Methods

A systematic overview of the art and science of geographical inquiry. Examination of key research and methodological approaches in the discipline. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; nine hours in geography.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 203 - Contemp Geog Thought Context

A survey of paradigms and issues in contemporary geography. Attention paid to the social and historical contexts of geographic thought. Prerequisites: Nine hours in geography or permission of instructor.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 204 - Spatial Analysis

Analysis of spatial pattern and interaction through quantitative models; introduction to measurement, sampling, and covariation in a spatial framework. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing with at least nine hours in geography or instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 245 - Adv Top:Human Env Interactions

Advanced offerings on various manifestations of social-environmental relationships. Possible topics include sustainable development, environmental justice, and urban ecology. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing with nine hours in Geography; or instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 246 - Adv Top:Climate&Water Resource

Advanced analysis of regional climatology, hydroclimatological hazards, or fluvial geomorphology. Special topics might include droughts, severe weather, floods and floodplain management, mountain and lowland rivers. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing with nine hours in Geography, or instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 272 - Adv Top:Space, Power, Identity

Advanced offerings on topics related to the spatial regulation and geographic construction of social identity, paying particular attention to race, gender and sexuality. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing with nine hours in geography, or instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 273 - Adv Top:Political Econ&Ecology

Advanced offerings in political ecology and political economy, particularly at global and regional scales. Possible topics include Third World economic restructuring, globalization, international environmental movements. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing with nine hours in geography, or instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 274 - Adv Top:Critical Urban&Soc Geo

Advanced offerings in urban and critical social geography. Possible topics include social justice and the city, human rights, geographies of social control. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing with nine hours in geography, or instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 281 - Adv Topic:GIS & Remote Sensing

Advanced offerings in GIS or remote sensing focusing on landscape interpretation for decision-making practices. Incorporation of applications from Vermont public and private sectors. Prerequisites: Senior or Graduate standing with 9 hours in Geography; or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 295 - Advanced Special Topics

See schedule of courses for specific titles.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 296 - Advanced Special Topics

See schedule of courses for specific titles.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 297 - Readings & Research

Credits: 1-6.

GEOG 298 - Readings & Research

Credits: 1-6.

GEOG 300 - Graduate Tutorial

Readings and research on topics arranged individually by students with instructors; attendance in appropriate undergraduate courses may be required. Prerequisite: Permission.

Credits: 3.

GEOG 391 - Master's Thesis Research

Credits: 1-18.