GEOGRAPHY
Course Descriptions

Program Faculty

Marian Mustoe
mmustoe@eou.edu

Geography is the study of the human use of the earth and of the physical and cultural processes which form landscapes.

Geography at EOU leads the student to an understanding of human/environmental relations at the global, national, regional and local scales, while also providing intellectual and skills development for careers in such fields as urban and regional planning, environmental management, primary and secondary education, cartography and map reproduction, geographic data systems, tourism and economic development, and international business. Geography offers a minor as well as a major under Liberal Studies Small City and Rural Management.

MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY

(This minor is also available via the Division of Distance Education)

Requirements for a minor in Geography includes 16 credit hours of lower division and 15 credit hours of upper division courses. A grade of "C-" or better is required in all courses counted toward the minor.

Completion of the following lower division courses:

GEOG 105 Introduction to Cultural Geography (5)
GEOG 106 Introduction to Physical Geography (5)
GEOG 201 Cartography I (3)

Total: 13

Completion of the following upper division courses:

GEOG 306 Cartography II (3)
GEOG 317 Land Use and Environmental Planning (3)
GEOG 318 North American Regional Planning (5)
GEOG 319* Environ. Report Writing (3)
GEOG 401* Environ. Research (2)

Total: 18

GEOG 318 is listed as GEOG 483 in Division of Distance Education here at Eastern Oregon University.

*Education majors and those not pursuing a career in planning may substitute GEOG 483 - World Regional Geography for GEOG 319 and GEOG 401 (offered through the Division of Distance Education. GEOG 484 substitutes for GEOG 319 and GEOG 401).

GEOGRAPHY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Geography

GEOG 101 - World Regnl Geog
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Social Science
Introduction to the physical and cultural geography of major regions of the world and their interactions and relationships with each other. The impact of man on the environ-ment is emphasized.

GEOG 105 - Cultural Geography
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Social Science
New Gen Ed-Human Behavior
An introduction to the ways in which various cultures have evaluated, utilized and modified the landscapes and environments they have occupied. Emphasis is on cultural regions of the United States and Canada.

GEOG 106 - Physical Geography
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
An introduction to the physical elements of geography and the natural environment, including weather and climate, vegetation, soils, landforms and geodesy. Case studies and examples of environmental problems in the Pacific Northwest are emphasized.

GEOG 201 - Cartography I
Credits: 3.00
An entry-level survey of the physical properties and uses of topographic maps and air photographs. Special emphasis is placed on the identification, analysis and interpretation of landscape elements utilized by geographers and planners. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOG 105, 106

GEOG 204 - Intro Econ Geog
Credits: 3.00
Patterns, structures and locational principles of economic activity, including regional economic development, agricultural and resource land use, industrial location and distribution of service activity. Comparison of theory with real-world examples is emphasized. Prerequisite: GEOG 105

GEOG 207 - GEOG 207
Credits: 1.00 to 5.00
Selected topics; terms and credit to be arranged

GEOG 208 - Geog Recreation
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to planning issues and techniques in outdoor recreation, including development and use of outdoor resources, patterns of travel and tourism, and recrea-tional impact on natural environments.

GEOG 211 - Political Geog
Credits: 3.00

GEOG 306 - Cartography II
Credits: 5.00
Introduction to the elements of thematic map construction, including map design, compilation of data, lettering techniques, generalization and symbolization. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOG 201

GEOG 306L - Appl Cartog Lab
Credits: .00

GEOG 307 - Cartography III
Credits: 5.00
Development of intermediate skills in map design, projections, color, symbolization, graphic display of statistical data and map reproduction techniques. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOG 306

GEOG 308 - Computer Cartog
Credits: 5.00
Principals and procedures involved in automated map production and geographic information systems. Prerequisite:BA 110-113, GEOG 307

GEOG 310 - Urban Geography
Credits: 3.00
(Writing Intensive) Patterns, forms and functions of urban settlements, including origins and growth, world urbanization, central place theory, spheres of influence, urban physical environments and land use dynamics in the North American city. Prerequisite: GEOG 204

GEOG 311 - Political Geog
Credits: 3.00

GEOG 317 - Land Use & Environ
Credits: 3.00
(Writing Intensive) An introduction to landscape appreciation, including historical aspects of land use, environmental conflicts and land use planning.

GEOG 318 - N Amer Regional Plng
Credits: 5.00
(Writing Intensive) A regional and topical seminar analyzing North American land use patterns and the creation of human landscapes. Environmental problems, land use planning and cultural impact on natural landscapes are emphasized. Prerequisite: GEOG 105, 106

GEOG 319 - Environ Report Writing
Credits: 3.00
(Writing Intensive) Data collection and analysis, design and writing of land use and environmental reports for public and private agencies. Individual and/or class projects. Prerequisite: GEOG 317, 318

GEOG 324 - Natural Resource
Credits: 3.00
An analysis of the political organization of territory, including global political patterns, nationalism, colonialism, effect of boundaries, voting patterns and problems of local and regional political fragmentation. Prerequisite: GEOG 105

GEOG 393 - Sem:Physical Geog
Credits: 5.00
Advanced topics in physical geography, including climate, soils, vegetation, landforms and environmental hazards, with emphasis on applications to planning. Prerequisite: GEOG 106

GEOG 401 - Environ Research
Credits: 1.00 to 5.00
Selected topics; terms and credit to be arranged.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 407 - GEOG 407
Credits: 1.00 to 5.00
Selected topics; terms and credit to be arranged.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 409 - Field Placement
Credits: 1.00 to 15.00
A planned and supervised work experience at the intermediate level designed to allow students the opportunity to further explore or finalize career plans in a real-world setting. The work experience emphasizes the application of classroom learning to actual employment situations.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 410 - GEOG 410
Credits: 1.00 to 5.00
Selected topics, terms and credits to be arranged. Prerequisite: Upper level standing
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 411 - Transportation Geog
Credits: 3.00
(Writing Intensive) Patterns and systems of the movement of goods and people as essential elements of modern economic development are con-sidered, with an emphasis on techniques of quantitative analysis, historical and contem-porary socioeconomic settings, global differences in trade patterns and the effect of changing transportation technology over time. Prerequisite: GEOG 204
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 434 - Archit Geog/N Amer
Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Social Science
(Writing Intensive) A survey of United States and Canadian architecture from the Colonial period to the present. The course deals with the diffusion of styles of residential, commercial, and public architecture across the continent, the availability of building materials and technology and effects of these on past and present landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Special emphasis is placed o
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 480 - Geographic Educ
Credits: 3.00
Basic geographic concepts for the K-12 classroom; includes selection and use of maps as visual aids, field work in geography, environmental issues and instructional strategies for global education.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 483 - Regional Studies
Credits: 5.00
Geographic analysis of selected world regions, including basic methodology and interpretation; regions include Africa, Europe, Pacific Rim, North America, Central and South America, USSR and others.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 484 - Regional Studies
Credits: 5.00
Geographic analysis of selected world regions, including basic methodology and interpretation; regions include Africa, Europe, Pacific Rim, North America, Central and South America, USSR and others.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 485 - Geog Pacific NW
Credits: 3.00
(Writing Intensive) A geography of the Pacific Northwest with its central focus on the state of Oregon. Issues considered include geology and landforms, climate, settlement, urbanization and economic development, resources, trans-portation patterns and environmental problems.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 490 - Geog Wrld Affair
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to geographic perspectives on international events; emphasis is on world trouble spots and issues including ethnic conflicts, economic disparities, territorial claims, food and energy supplies and population growth.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOG 707 - GEOG 707
Credits: 1.00 to 15.00
A graduate-level course in basic geographic concepts for the K-12 classroom; includes selection and use of maps as visual aids, field work in geography, environmental issues and instructional strategies for global education.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Denied Adm Undergraduate
Non-Admitted Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Graduate
Non-Admitted Graduate
Post-Baccalaureate

GEOG 710 - GEOG 710
Credits: 1.00 to 5.00
A graduate-level seminar course for teachers dealing with special topics in geographic education.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Denied Adm Undergraduate
Non-Admitted Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Graduate
Non-Admitted Graduate
Post-Baccalaureate

GEOG 808 - Geog Ed Workshop
Credits: 1.00 to 5.00
A graduate-level workshop in geographic education.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Denied Adm Undergraduate
Non-Admitted Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Graduate
Non-Admitted Graduate
Post-Baccalaureate

Geology

GEOL 101 - Intro Geol Sci
Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
An examination of the attitudes of scientists and their methodology including historical perspectives and how science influences and is influenced by philosophy and culture. Current controversies in the earth sciences will be discussed and debated.

GEOL 102 - Environmental Geol
Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Development of an understanding of the impact of natural processes on our lives and an appreciation for the importance of sound environmental planning. Volcanism, earth-quakes, landsliding, flooding, groundwater pollution, waste disposal and other environmental problems. Introduction to land-use planning. Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or consent of instructor.

GEOL 103 - Geological Ocean
Credits: 3.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Exploration of the deep sea ridges and the development of plate tectonic theory. Coastal features, the processes that shape them, and man's battle with the natural forces in the coastal zone. Origin and history of the continental margin and the battles over offshore resources. Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or consent of the instructor.

GEOL 104 - Earth Science Lab
Credits: 1.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Laboratory activities in selected areas of earth science including rock and mineral identification, earthquakes, volcanism, fossils and other topics. Prerequisite: GEOL 101, 102 and 103, or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment is acceptable.

GEOL 110 - GEOL 110
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
Current topics in geology and earth sciences, focusing on aspects of geology, astronomy, oceanography, energy and mineral resources, and other fields of interest.

GEOL 201 - Physical Geology
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Development of understanding and appreciation of earth features and the agents and processes that form and change them; characteristics of the common rocks and minerals and their economic importance; the main sequence of earth history. Field trips to surrounding areas of geologic interest. Prerequisite: GEOL 201-None. GEOL 202-GEOL 201 or consent of instructor.

GEOL 201L - Phys Geology Lab
Credits: .00

GEOL 202 - Physical Geology
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Development of understanding and appreciation of earth features and the agents and processes that form and change them; characteristics of the common rocks and minerals and their economic importance; the main sequence of earth history. Field trips to surrounding areas of geologic interest. Prerequisite: GEOL 201-None. GEOL 202-GEOL 201 or consent of instructor.

GEOL 202L - Phys Geology Lab
Credits: .00

GEOL 203 - Historical Geology
Credits: 5.00
Gen Ed-Natural Science
New Gen Ed-Natural World
Fossil animals and plants; methods of correlating and interpreting the geologic past. Field trips to nearby fossil locations. Prerequisite: GEOL 201 and 202 or consent of instructor.

GEOL 203L - Historical Geol Lab
Credits: .00

GEOL 210 - GEOL 210
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Current topics in geology and earth sciences, focusing on aspects of geology, astronomy, oceanography, energy and mineral resources, and other fields of interest.

GEOL 304 - Geol Sci Lab
Credits: 1.00
(Writing Intensive) Introduction to the concepts and techniques of teaching geology and earth science at the elementary and secondary school levels. Prerequisite: GEOL 101, 102 and consent of instructor.

GEOL 310 - GEOL 310
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Current topics in geology and earth sciences, focusing on aspects of geology, astronomy, oceanography, energy and mineral resources, and other fields of interest. Prerequisite: GEOL 201, 202, 203 or consent of instructor.

GEOL 310L - Geology 310L
Credits: .00

GEOL 320 - Earth Materials
Credits: 5.00
Origin, occurrence, identification and clas-sification of rocks and minerals. Prerequisite: GEOL 201, 202, 203 or consent of instructor.

GEOL 320L - Earth Mat Lab
Credits: .00

GEOL 401 - Capstone
Credits: 1.00 to 15.00
(Writing Intensive) Student research supervised by one of the geology faculty. Includes preparation of a research proposal and timetable; significant fields, laboratory and library study; and a public presentation of research results and/or submission of a written report in a format suitable for the Eastern Oregon University science journal. Prerequisite: GEOL 201, 202, 203; at least one upper division geology course; and juni

GEOL 405 - GEOL 405
Credits: 1.00 to 15.00
Individual student or small group discussion with a faculty member about a topic of interest. Heavy reading assignments are typical. Prerequisite: GEOL 201, 202, 203; and junior class standing.

GEOL 407 - GEOL 407
Credits: 1.00 to 15.00
Student lectures and written paper on aspects of a broad topic of interest. Prerequisite: GEOL 201, 202, 203; and junior class standing.

GEOL 410 - GEOL 410
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
(Writing Intensive) Topics of current interest to students and faculty; topics may include structural geology, petrology, geomorphology, paleontology, field methods and other fields of interest. Prerequisite: GEOL 201, 202, 203 or consent of instructor.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOL 420 - Field Invest:Topical
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Field expeditions to unique geological, biological and historical areas of North America. Students will undertake studies of the areas selected for exploration and keep detailed field journals. Prerequisite: GEOL 201, 202, 203 or consent of instructor.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOL 453 - Geology Pacific NW
Credits: 5.00
Introduction to the geological history of the region. Emphasis on selected physiographic provinces including their structure, lithology, mineral resources, and environmental concerns as related to geology. Field trips to representative areas. Prerequisite: GEOL 201, 202, 203 or consent of instructor.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Sophomore

GEOL 510 - GEOL 510
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
Topics of current interest to students and faculty; topics may include structural geology, petrology, geomorphology, paleontology, field methods and other fields of interest. Prerequisite: GEOL 201, 202, 203 or consent of instructor.
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Denied Adm Graduate
Graduate
Non-Admitted Graduate
Post-Baccalaureate
Post-Baccalaureate Non-Grad