Graduate Geography Courses
Geog 6400. Geography of the United States and Canada. (3)
Topical and regional analysis of physical and cultural features of the Americans south of the United States.
Geog 6402. Geography of Africa. (3)
An overview of the physical, economic, and cultural geography of Africa, including North Africa. Emphasis on relationships between Africaís resources, both human and physical, and the development process.
Geog 6404. Geography of East Asia. (3)
Examination of physical and human geographic components of East Asian regional development, from Singapore through Korea. Topics include cultural framework, utilization of resources to support population growth and migration, environmental degradation, agricultural transformation, and urban impacts of rapid modernization.
Geog 6406. Advanced Regional Geography. (3)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. An intensive study of a particular area of the world.
Geog 6408. Geography of the Middle East. (3)
Three lectures a week. An examination of the physical and human geography of the Middle East, from Turkey to Morocco. Emphasis is placed on forces which define and shape the Middle East today, including: geographical aspects of the peace process, water resource management, economic development, and the balance between religious and secular life.
Geog 6520. Quantitative Spatial Analysis. (4)
Prerequisite: Math 1070 or consent of instructor. Techniques of spatial analysis of geo-graphic data; emphasis on sampling, measurements, and pattern analysis of points, lines, and areas on maps.
Geog 6522. Thematic Cartography. (3)
Modern geographic cartography with emphasis on theory and methods of spatial data presentation.
Geog 6524. Map Design. (3)
Prerequisite: Geog 6522 or consent of instructor. Design for effective visual map communication.
Geog 6526. Automated Cartographic Production. (3)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Computer-generated maps with printer, plotter, and video-graphic output.
Geog 6528. Mapping Fundamentals for Geographic Information Systems. (3)
Basic skills of mapping with respect to earth measurement, map projections, compilation, and relief mapping.
Geog 6530. Introduction to Remote Sensing. (4) (Same as Geol 6530)
Three lecture and two lab hours per week. Prerequisite: natural science lab sequence or consent of instructor. A survey of remote sensing technology, aerial photograph and satellite image interpretation and digital processing, and applications in engineering and environmental sciences.
Geog 6532. Geographic Information Systems. (3)
Prerequisite: Geog 6522 or 6528, or consent of the instructor. Fundamental concepts and applications of raster and vector-based geographic information systems involving the integration and synthesis of geographic data with map overlays, databases, computer graphics, and/or remote sensing imagery.
Geog 6534. Advanced Geographic Information Systems. (3)
Prerequisite: Geog 6532 or consent of the instructor. Advanced concepts of geographic information systems including an examination of a variety of applications of GIS technology.
Geog 6640. Geomorphology. (4) (Same as Geol 6640.)
Three lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Prerequisite: Geog 1113 or Geol 1122K or consent of the instructor Classification and analysis of land forms using theoretical and quantitative approaches; emphasis upon surface processes in various environments.
Geog 6642. Weather and Climate. (3)
Prerequisite: Geog 1112 or consent of the instructor. Dynamic elements of weather and climate systems of climate, classification, and the regional distribution of climatic types; relationship between climatic systems and the distribution of soil and vegetation types.
Geog 6644. Environmental Conservation. (3) (Same as Geol 6644.)
Prerequisites: Geol 1121K/1122K or Geog 1112/1113 or consent of the instructor. Social and policy perspectives of natural resource manage-ment; development of the American conservation movement, federal land policy, and significant environmental legislation; analysis of local and global environmental issues.
Geog 6646. Water Resource Management. (4)
Prerequisites: Geog 1112/1113 or Geol 1112K or consent of the instructor. General characteristics of water resources, principles and methodology, planning procedures, political, socioeconomic, and legal aspects of water resources management.
Geog 6648. Biogeography. (3)
Prerequisites: Geog 1112 and Biol 1152K or consent of the instructor. Spatial variations, processes, and environmental constraints influencing the distribution of life.
Geog 6650. Applied Hydrology. (4)
Three lecture and two lab hours per week. (Same as Geol 6650.) Prerequisites: Geog 1112/1113, Geol 1112K or consent of the instructor. Application of principles of hydrology to urban development, flood forecasting, agriculture and forestry, and water resources management; statistical and modeling techniques in hydrology.
Geog 6660. Soils, Clays, and Weathering. (4)
Prerequisites: Geol 1121K, 3002, and Chem 1212K. Three lecture and three laboratory hours a week. (Same as Geol 6001.) Weathering processes and the formation of clay minerals in soils and saprolites. Characterization of clay minerals, soils, and saprolites. Introduction to X-ray diffraction.
Geog 6670. Introduction to Oceanic Environments. (3)
Three lecture hours a week and one weekend field trip. (Same as Geol 6002.) Prerequisites: Geol 1121K and completion of eight semester hours of laboratory science. Geological, chemical, physical, and biological aspects of oceanic environments; oceanographic field methods; role of the oceans in global change and environmental impacts of human activity.
Geog 6680. Aqueous Geochemistry. (4)
Four lecture hours a week. (Same as Geol 6003.) Prerequisite: Geol 1121K, 1122K, Math 2212, and Chem 1212K. Theoretical aspects of aquatic chemistry with applications to natural water systems. Major topics include thermodynamic theory, sorption systematics, oxidation-reduction reactions, mineral-water interaction, and isotope geochemistry applied to hydrogeology.
Geog 6760. Cultural Geography. (3)
Geographic factors underlying diffusion and analysis of distributions of material and nonmaterial culture elements.
Geog 6762. Economic Geography. (3)
Systematic examination of the changing world economic system including traditional and modern agriculture, manufacturing, and service activity in both developing and developed areas.
Geog 6764. Urban Geography. (3)
Comparative study of the location, function, and internal spatial structure of urban area. Special attention given to the impact of transportation, residential, commercial, and industrial activity on the changing form of cities and suburbs.
Geog 6766. Urban Transportation Planning. (3)
Impact of automo-biles, paratransit, and mass transit on the spatial structure of the city; transportation planning process.
Geog 6768. Metropolitan Atlanta. (3) (Same as Hist 6320, Soci 6279.)
Interdisciplinary perspective focusing on social, historical, and geographic processes which have shaped the Atlanta region.
Geog 6770. Third World Urbanization. (3)
Geog 6762 or 6764 and consent of the instructor. Examination of urbanization process in regions outside North America and Europe. Emphasis on the divergence from Western models, impact of economic development, internal structure of Third World cities, and prediction of urban trends.
Geog 6772. Geography of Urban and Regional Development. (3)
Analysis of global capitalismís production of urban/regional economic activity configurations, driven by division of labor dynamics leading to the production of new cores, peripheries, and regional mosaics.
Geog 6774. Contemporary Urban Theory and Issues. (3)
An examination of urban geographical theory as a framework for understand-ing contemporary cities in the United States.
Geog 6776. Location Analysis. (3)
Relationship of economic restructuring processes and outcomes to the urban built environment. Topics include impact of industrial agglomeration as an example of investment patterns leading to construction of branch plants, amenity magnets, and downtown donuts.
Geog 6778. Political Geography. (3)
The impact of geographical factors such as nationalism, the state and territory, ideology, and colonialism/imperialism on global political geography. Followed by a brief introduction to the political geography of the United States.
Geog 6780. Advanced Systematic Geography. (3)
Prerequisite: two courses in geography numbered 3000 or above, or consent of the instructor. Specialized instruction in a topical field, such as location theory or transportation geography.
Geog 6782. Environmental Psychology. (3) (Same as Psyc 6520.)
Prerequisite: Psyc 1101. Introduction to environmental psychology focusing on the relations between individuals and their natural and built environments. Topics include cognitive mapping of physical space, stress, crowding, and the applications of psychology to alleviating environmental problems.
Geog 6790. Themes in Geographic Education. (3)
Geography content and teaching strategies focused on the essential elements of geography with particular emphasis on the five themes of geography and national standards.
Geog 6832. Geography Internship. (3)
Prerequisites: Advanced standing, approval of sponsoring faculty adviser and department chair. May be taken more than once, but only 3 credits may be applied toward major requirements. Academic training and professional experience through short-term internships at public or private agencies. Paper required.
Geog 8001. Methods of Geography Research. (3)
Research techniques used in solving geographic problems and evaluating geographic projects.
Geog 8005. Economic Geography. (3)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. May be repeated if topics vary. Analysis of selected topics and regions dealing with the geographical structure of economic systems.
Geog 8010. Seminar in Urban-Economic Geography. (4)
Advanced topics in regional analysis. May be repeated if topics vary.
Geog 8015. World Problem Areas. (3)
Region is announced prior to the term in which the course is offered. May be repeated if topics vary.
Geog 8020. Seminar in Advanced System Geography. (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of department and graduate director. May be repeated if topics vary.
Geog 8025. Seminar in Cultural Geography of United States. (3)
Geographic patterns of the American culture with emphasis on the development of distinctive landscapes. May be repeated if topics vary.
Geog 8030. Seminar in Cartography. (3)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. May be repeated if topics vary.
Geog 8035. Seminar in Geographical Information Systems. (3)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. May be repeated if topics vary.
Geog 8040. Seminar in Geomorphology and Hydrology. (3) (Same as Geol 8040.)
Prerequisite: Geog/Geol 6640 or 6650 or consent of the instructor description Advanced topics in theories and research methods of geomorphology and surface-water hydrology. May be repeated if topics vary.
Geog 8045. Seminar in Biogeography. (3)
Prerequisite: Geog 6648 or consent of the instructor. Advanced topics in theories and research methods of biogeography. May be repeated if topics vary.
Geog 8050. Seminar in Environmental Issues. (3) (Same as Geol 8050.)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Various environmental issues confronting society. May be repeated if topics vary.
Geog 8055. Directed Research. (1-9)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. May be repeated if topics vary.
Geog 8060. Teaching Practicum. (3)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Practical apprenticeship in geography teaching under faculty supervision. Designed for students interested in gaining direct experience in college classroom teaching. May be repeated if topics vary. (Not counted toward degree requirements.)
Geog 8065. Non-Thesis Research. (3)
For GLA or GRA students only.
Geog 8070. Research Practicum. (3)
Prerequisite: Approval of faculty advisor. Practical project designed by advisor and research committee following completion of oral and written examinations.
Geog 8990. Research Practicum. (3)
This course serves as a research practicum in lieu of a thesis for the M.A. degree. For non-thesis students only. Pass or fail grades. May be retaken, but only 3 credit hours can count toward M.A.
Geog 8999. Thesis Research. (1-9)
May be repeated if topics vary.
