Spring 2010
Local Places/Global Regions: Introduction to Geography
(GEOG/INTL A101)
Introduction to cultural, political, and environmental diversity in an international context. Focus on key global issues, current events, and geographic approaches to understanding world problems.
MW 5:30-8:15p.m. Staff
TR 11:30-12:45 Dr. Dorn Van Dommelen
TR 2:30-3:45 Dr. Dorn Van Dommelen
Earth Systems: The Science and Geography of the Natural Environment
(GEOG/ENVI A211)
The earth and its geography are discussed as a system of systems with feedbacks and interrelationships. Study of natural systems, cycles, and flows and natural and human induced changes in these systems. Topics include basic ecology, weather and climate, resources and resource stress (air, water, oceans, soils), natural hazards. Uses local, Arctic and other regional examples.Optional laboratory of one additional credit.
TR 10:00-11:15 Dr. Dorn Van Dommelen
TR 4:00-5:15 Staff
Lab (GEOG/ENVI A211L)
Laboratory introducing students to the systematic acquisition of data and its analysis and interpretation in a manner consistent with the disciplines of environmental studies and geography. Includes field and classroom experiences and the use of remotely sensed data and geographic information systems in interpretation, analysis, and presentation. Themes include: scientific method, map use, environmental problems at multiple scales, weather and climate, resources and resource stress (air, water, oceans, soils), and natural hazards.
M 1:00-3:45 Staff
F 9:00-11:45 Dr. Mark Carper
F 1:00-3:45 Dr. Mark Carper
Political Geography (GEOG A327)
Exploration of key issues, concepts, and arguments in economic geography. Comparative investigation of the evolving economic geography of several international regions within the framework of contemporary processes of economic globalization. Covers policy, planning, global economic interdependence and transition, and contemporary issues.
TR 1:00-2:15 Dr. Mark Carper
Living on Earth: People and the Environment (ENVI A212)
Study of the relationship between people and their environment. Considers environmental problems and potential solutions. Examines the ecological impacts of social systems and policy as well as of our personal choices as citizens and consumers.
MW 10:00-11:15 Staff
WEB Dr. Steve Colt
Environmental Ethics (ENVI A303)
Historical and comparative analysis of Western, non-Western, indigenous and Native American philosophies, concerning the intrinsic, aesthetic and use values of nature and the land. Contemporary environmental ethics, including deep ecology, the land ethic, ecofeminism, and animal rights theories will be examined in detail. There will also be a focus on the ethical issues surrounding contemporary environmental controversies, such as land management, wildlife management, wilderness designation, sustainability, biodiversity and species preservation, private property and public commons, environmental racism, human overpopulation, development versus preservation, laboratory use of animals, vivisection, animal farming, subsistence, and sports hunting.
TR 11:30-12:45 Dr. Raymond Anthony
Environmental Planning and Problem Solving (ENVI A470)
The course examines methodological concepts and issues in environmental planning and problem-solving. Includes the content and structure of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); approaches to EIA with reference to the assessment of impacts on biophysical and social systems. The course will involve substantial practical work, including hands-on exercises, writing, and oral presentations.
TR 1:00-5:15 Dr. Shannon Donovan
