Graduate Courses in Geography (GEOG)

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 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

Analysis of regional climatology, paleoclimatology, hydroclimatological hazards, or fluvial geomorphology. Topics include droughts, severe weather, climate change, floods and floodplain management, mountain and lowland rivers. Pre/co-requisites: GEOG 143 or GEOG 144 and senior or graduate standing with nine hours in geography.

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 287 - 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 295 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

GEOG 296 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 6

GEOG 297 - Readings & Research

Credits: 1 to 6

GEOG 298 - Readings & Research

Credits: 1 to 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 to 18