100. The Geographic Approach. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: major status.
Overview of the discipline of geography and the faculty and geography major at BYU.
101. Global Environment: Understanding Physical Geography. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Independent Study also.
Physical environment, distribution and interrelationships of climates, landforms, ecosystems and their human significance.
110. Landscapes of Disaster: An Introduction to Natural Hazards. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp
Exploring natural and social science of distrubances by analyzing causes, consequences, and role of human behavior in causing and mitigating natural disasters.
120. Geography and World Affairs. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Independent Study also. Honors also.
Survey of the world, stressing geography of major political regions.
130. Introduction to Human Geography. (3:3:0) F, W, Alt. term
Culture distributions and their relationship to existing geographic phenomena.
211. Map Use and Interpretation. (3:2:2) F, W, Sp or Su
Maps as tools for spatial analysis of problems in physical and cultural geography.
212. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. (3:2:1) F, W, Sp or Su
Concepts in the use of small- and large-scale digital map data, emphasizing landscape interpretation and feature description.
213. Earth Observation and Image Interpretation. (3:2:2) F, W
Principles of earth observation: primarily air photo/large-scale satellite imagery interpretation, basic field methods, photogrammetry.
217. Programming for Geographers. (4:4:0) F Prerequisite: C S 142 or equivalent.
Object-oriented analysis of geographic information using Visual Basic.
219. Global Positioning Systems and Geodesy. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: Geog 211 or instructor’s consent.
Earth coordinate systems, map projections, and global positioning system methods.
222. Quantitative Research and Reasoning. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Stat 221.
Organizing, acquiring, and using quantitative geographic data for research purposes within the context of the scientific method; learning and applying research techniques and statistical methods in individual geographic projects.
245. Geography of Utah. (3:3:0) W
Exploring geography of Utah. Topics include land forms, climate, agricultural and recreational economics, historical migration, Mormon cultural landscape, ethnic patterns, and rural-urban contrasts.
250. United States and Canada. (3:3:0) F, W Independent Study also.
Analysis of the natural environment, historical development, cultural patterns, economic systems, and political structures of geographic regions.
255. Middle and South America. (3:3:0) W
Environmental, cultural, economic, and political parameters of Latin American societies.
260. Europe. (3:3:0) F
Systematic approach to physical base, social and political problems, economic issues, and regional summary.
265. Russia and the Former Soviet Union. (3:3:0) W
Physical features, resources, political issues, economy and industries, population concerns, and role in world affairs.
271. Middle East. (3:3:0) F even yr.
Physical and cultural geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa, emphasizing the cultural mosaic, geopolitics, environment, and resources of the region.
272. East Asia. (3:3:0) W odd yr.
Region of monsoon Asia and its basic human (demographics, nations and ethnic groups, settlement patterns, religious beliefs, transportation and communication systems, political structures) and physical geographic characteristics (land forms, physiography, climatic characteristics, and natural resources).
273. Southeast Asia. (3:3:0) W alt yr.
Fundamental issues of geography relating to Southeast Asia, including the extraction and marketing of natural resources, economic development, neighborly relations, and how diffusion has influenced the unique cultural, religious, and linguistic characteristics of the region.
285. South of the Sahara. (3:3:0) F
Geographical analysis focusing on resource management, political issues, development, environmental problems, economics development, and urban-rural change; case studies from selected countries.
303. Biogeography. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Geog 101 or instructor's consent.
Broad-scale distribution of plants and animals. Theoretical and practical applications to conservation and effects of global environmental change.
304. Geography of Climates. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 101 or instructor's consent.
Elements, controls, distribution, and classification of the earth's climates.
305. Geography of Landforms. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Geog 101 or instructor's consent.
Elements of landforms: distributions and cultural significance.
306. Public Land Conservation. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Geog 101 or instructor's consent.
Environmental and social geography of public lands; analyzing historical, planning, management, and ecological issues.
307. Landscape Ecology. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Geog 101 or instructor's consent.
Interaction between spatial patterns and spatial processes in an ecological context. Methods, theories, and practical applications of landscapes at various scales.
310. Principles of Land Use Planning. (3:3:0) F
Land use concepts, practical and theoretical problems, activities, and techniques.
311. Geographic Data Management. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 212 or equivalent.
Nature of geographic information and its practical management in GIS; design of GIS databases, data collection from primary and secondary sources, manipulating data in preparation for analysis, and data exploration.
312. Cartographic Design. (4:2:4) F Prerequisite: Geog 211.
Graphic perception, layout, typography, color, statistical methods, and symbolization of thematic maps through computer-aided techniques.
313. Remote Sensing 1. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Geog 211, 212.
Introduction to airborne and spaceborne sensors, including characteristics and image acquisition. Emphasizes land cover mapping applications appropriate for environmental monitoring.
317. Analytical Cartography. (4:4:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 217.
Geocoding, spatial data representation, spatial algorithms, and map-based transformations.
331. Economic Geography. (3:3:0) F, Alt. term
Introduction to economic processes and spatial patterns, emphasizing theoretical approaches, locational strategies, and changing economic land-use patterns.
336. Geography of Urban Environment. (3:3:0) F
Urban patterns, city structures, and spatial analysis of cities as they affect their residents.
341. Political Geography. (3:3:0) F, W
Spatial analysis of global politics; focus on geopolitics, territory and conflict, nationalism, and the politics of resources.
346. Population Geography. (3:3:0)
Spatial perspective on wide field of population studies, focusing on distribution, development, structure, and movement of populations, emphasizing basic demographic measures.
347. Tourism: A Conceptual Framework. (3:3:0) F, Sp Independent Study also.
Introduction to tourism as a field of study; four elements of tourism: dynamic, service, functional, and consequential.
348. Tourism: Patterns and Analysis. (3:3:0) Independent Study also.
Patterns in domestic and international tourism; interrelationship between geography and tourism in understanding the patterns and their impact.
349. Global Adventure Travel. (3:3:0) F
Historical and emerging trends in global adventure travel and tourism. Detailed case studies selected from across world regions.
352. Tour Operation. (3:3:0) F, W Independent Study also.
Broad overview of tour operations; travel counseling.
399R. Academic Internship. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su
On-the-job experience. No more than 3 hours total in cooperative education may be counted in major.
410. Practices of Land Use Planning. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 310.
Applications of methods and techniques commonly used in the land use planning process, emphasizing data collection and analysis, fieldwork, and writing skills.
411. Issues in Computer Cartography. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 312 or equivalent.
Current techniques for compilation, integration, and display of digital map data.
412. Problem Solving with Geographic Information Systems. (3:3:1) F Prerequisite: Geog 311 or instructor's consent.
Solving practical geographic problems and performing scientific research using raster and vector analysis tools in GIS.
413. Remote Sensing 2. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Geog 313.
Computer processing of low-altitude and satellite images for geographic analysis of physical and cultural phenomena on earth.
414. Applied Urban Environmental Modeling. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 212, 213, 313.
Complexities of urban environment through use of geographic techniques, including remote sensing, GIS, GPS, aerial photo and map interpretation, and fieldwork. Modeling human impact on the physical environment by examining local case studies and completing group projects. Developing and building technical skills as tools in understanding the urban environment.
415R. Geographic Field Methods. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.)
Learning different methods used by geographers in the field through hands-on involvement in real faculty research.
421. Comprehensive Planning. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 310, 410.
Assessing problem and issue identification, goal formulation, data gathering, synthesis and summary, plan concept and format, and public policy adoption while writing a general plan for a rural community in Utah.
422. Principles of Urban Design. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: Geog 310, 410.
Theories and principles of urban design emphasizing specific design criteria. Planning and design tools used within the U.S. by local government. Basic principles of architecture and landscape architecture. Field trips.
423. Planning for Unique and Sensitive Lands. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: Geog 310, 410.
Unique aspects of land affecting land-use planning positively or negatively depending on sensitivity of design. Landscape ecological principles introduced and examined for usefulness in land-use planning.
441R. Seminar in Geography and Geospatial Intelligence. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) F, W
Capstone seminar for students in geospatial intelligence emphasis, emphasizing synthesis of material learned in the major and applying such knowledge and skills through a research project.
493R. Special Problems. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: geography major or departmental approval.
495R. Mentored Research. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su
Participating in research integrating material learned in major. Emphasizes individual or collaborative research and creative thinking through active learning and reflective analysis.
501R. Seminar in Geography. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.)
Detailed investigation of selected systematic and regional geographic topics.
503. Geographic Information Systems. (4:3:1) For nonmajors who have not taken Geog 211 or 212 or equivalent. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Using geographic information for solving advanced spatial problems. Introduction to using and producing maps and computer-based geographic information systems (GIS) as geographic tools. Hands-on research applications in the students' disciplines.
510. Advanced Urban Dynamics and Planning. (3:3:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: Geog 310, 410, or equivalent.
Urban geography and land use planning, emphasizing urban morphology, land use patterns, and spatial analysis; critical evaluation of models and theories.
521R. Geographic Information Practicum. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: GIS major status; Geog 311, 312, 313, 317; Geog 222 or 223; one 400-level GIS course.
Integration of various geographic technologies to solve a practical problem. Advanced topics in GIS, remote sensing, cartography, and programming as needed.
599R. Academic Internship. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.)
On-the-job experience. No more than 3 hours in cooperative education may count toward major requirements.
For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU Graduate Catalog.