Course Descriptions

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GEOGRAPHY

GEOG105 Cultural Geography
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course examines the nexus of human and environmental interaction. We will consider issues such as the origins of domestication of animals and plants for food, economic development and underdevelopment, environmental racism, and the geographic origins of cultural differences.

GEOG265/CS125GIS Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
3 credits (2 lec, 3 lab hrs/wk)
Course introduces students to principles and practices of GIS, while providing experience using a contemporary GIS software package. Course develops both a theoretical understanding of GIS and experience in accessing GIS data sets. Students are exposed to raster and vector GIS.
Prerequisite: CS120 with a “C” or better.