Cartography, GIS, and Remote Sensing Courses
* Courses available solely for graduate students.
GEOG 198. Special Topics in Geography (1-3 cr) - Offered from time to time by faculty members who wish to examine current problems in geography. May take a variety of forms including the freshman seminar and minicourse.
GEOG 217. Map and Air Photo Interpretation (3 cr) Introduction to map and air photo interpretation. Emphasis on the practical applications of map and air photos and the interpretation of natural and cultural features. Properties of large-scale plans and topographic maps, field use of maps, interpretation of statistical maps and diagrams, underlying concepts of photogrammetry and air photo interpretation, and the uses and limitations of small-scale map projections.
GEOG 317. Cartography I: Introduction to Cartography (4 cr, lecture 2, lab 2) Prerequisite: 6 hours in geography. Introduction to maps and mapping with emphasis on applied and theoretical considerations in map design and construction. Students create computer maps from specifications of instructor. Opportunity to actively participate in the technical process of data collection, cartographic design, and construction normally associated with the actual production of maps.
GEOG 318. Aerial Photgraphy in Land and Water Use (NRES 318) (3 cr, lecture 2, lab 1) Applied photogrammetry and aerial photo interpretation as these areas relate to natural resources. Use of aerial photographs and photogrammatic principles by a land manager for mapping, inventorying, managing, and administering natural resources emphasized.
GEOG 398. Special Topics in Geography (1-24) Prerequisite: Permission. Selected topic possessing areal implications.
GEOG 399. Independent Study in Geography (1-24 cr) Prerequisite: Permission.
GEOG 399H. Honors Course. (1-4 cr) Prerequisite: Open to candidates for degrees with distinction, with high distinction, and with highest distinction in the College of Arts and Sciences and to seniors and especially to qualified juniors, with the consent of the instructor.
GEOG 411/811. Field Geography (2-3 cr) Techniques and practices used in making geographical observations in the field.
GEOG 412/812. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (NRES 412/812) (4 cr, 3 lecture, 1 lab) Lab exercises provide experience with GIS software. Introduction to conceptual foundations and applications of computer-based geographic information systems (GIS). GIS database development, spatial data analysis, spatial modeling, GIS implementation and administration.
GEOG 414/814. Quantitative Methods in Geography (3 cr) Prerequisite: STAT 180 or 380 and 6 hours in geography. Introduction to quantitative techniques utilized in geographic research. Fundamental statistical and mathematical techniques used in analyzing spatial relationships examined.
GEOG 415/815. Introduction to Computer Mapping (3 cr, lecture 2, lab1) Prerequisite: GEOG 317 or permission. Introduction to tools, techniques, and analytical uses of computer mapping. Programming necessary for producing own computer mapping programs.
GEOG 417/817. Cartography II: Electric Atlas Design and Production (3 cr, 2 lecture, 1 lab) Prerequisite: GEOG 317 or permission. Computer-map design and production for the purpose of assembling an environmental electronic atlas, using advanced computer hardware and software. Extensive discussions and demonstrations on content, design, and methods used in computer mapping.
GEOG 418/818. Introduction to Remote Sensing (NRES 418/818) (4 cr, 3 lecture, 1 lab) Prerequisite: 9 hours in courses in earth or natural resource sciences including GEOG 155 or permission. Introduction to remote sensing of the earth from aerial and satellite platforms. Aerial photography, multispectral scanning, thermal imaging and microwave remote sensing techniques. Physical foundations of remote sensing using electromagnetic energy, energy-matter interactions, techniques employed in data acquisition and methods of image analysis. Weekly laboratory provides practical experience in visual and digital interpretation of aerial photgraphy, satellite imagery, thermal and radar imagery. Applications in geographic, agricultural, environmental, and natural resources analyses.
GEOG 419/819. Applications of Remote Sensing in Agriculture and Natural Resources (GEOL, AGRO 419/819, NRES 420/820) (4 cr, 3 lecture, 1 lab) Prerequisite: GEOG/NRES 418/818 or permission. Introduction to the practical uses of remote electromagnetic sensing in dealing with agricultural and water-resourses issues.
GEOG 420/820. Remote Sensing III. Digital Image Analysis (4 cr, 3 lecture, 1 lab) Prerequisite: GEOG 418/818, and GEOG 419/819 or equivalent, or permission. Fundamental principles and methods of digital image processing of remotely sensed data. Focuses on the biophysical basis of remote sensing and the various sensor systems typically used for terrestrial monitoring. Algorithms discussed for the preprocessing, enhancement, classification and mapping of digital data for agricultural, urban, geological, environmental, and natural resource management problems.
GEOG 422/822. Advanced Techniques in Geographic Information Systems (4 cr, 3 lecture, 1 lab) Prerequisite: GEOG 412/812 or equivalent, or permission. Vector and quadtree data structures, use of relational database management systems, topologically structured databases, query languages, digital terrain modeling, advanced data analysis methods and research issues in GIS. Extensive practical experience with current GIS software.
GEOG 425/825. Scientific Visualization in Cartography (4 cr, 3 lecture, 1 lab) Prerequisite: GEOG 317 and either 415/815 or 417/817, or permission. Explores cartographic applications of computer animation and multimedia for the dual purposes of assisting visual thinking in map-oriented research and data exploration, and in communicating geographic ideas to others.
GEOG 483/883. Cognitive Processes in Map Comprehension and Use (3 cr) Prerequisite: GEOG 317 and 417/817. How cognitive processes help individuals to comprehend the spatial circumstances of arenas they confront when carrying out their daily activities. Awareness of space, spatial knowing, formation of cognitive maps, importance of spatial images in negotiation of surroundings, and the relationship of cognitive maps to orientation and wayfinding.
GEOG 497/897. Internship in Geography (1-6 cr) Prerequisite: Permission. Applying geographic training with on-the-job learning.
GEOG 498/898. Advanced Special Problems in Geography (1-24 cr) Prerequisite: Permission. Topic varies.
* GEOG 899. Masters Thesis (6-10 cr) Prerequisite: Admission to masters degree program and permission of major advisor.
* GEOG 915. Seminar in Cartography (3-6 cr per semester, 6 max) Prerequisite: GEOG 815, 817, or permission. Review and examination of cartographic research on map design. Primary emphasis on efficiency and accuracy of maps as devices for spatial understanding and analytical cartography.
* GEOG 922. Seminar in Geographic Information Systems (NRES 922) (3 cr) Prerequisite: GEOG 812 and 822, or equivalent or permission. For students interested in advanced topics in computer oriented geographical data analysis. Third in a sequence of courses on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Major objectives structured toward a detailed investigation of current theory and practices relating to various aspects of a GIS. Oriented toward current problems facing the designers and users of GIS. Students read current literature relating to a specific topic each week and the class consists of in-depth discussion of selected topics. When appropriate, demonstrations of modern computer hardware/softward used in GIS done.
* GEOG 996. Non-thesis Research (1-4 cr, max 24) Prerequisite: 24 hours of geography and permission.
* GEOG 999. Doctoral Dissertation (1-24, max 55) Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral degree program and permission from supervisory committee chair.
