Geography, Geology and Planning Courses

An examination of the world's geographic regions focusing on the location of Earth's major physical features, human populations and cultures, and their interaction. Topics include natural systems, globalization, ethnic and geopolitical conflicts, and human impacts upon the environment. This course provides both an introduction to geography as a discipline and a basic geographic foundation for those interested in current international issues, politics, history and public affairs.

An introduction to the multidisciplinary concept of "sustainability," including the difficulty of defining sustainability and implementing sustainable development programs. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic environmental and social processes and patterns and how they relate to current events.

This discussion-based course engages students in foundational literature within the sustainability discipline. Students participate through discussions and presentations reviewing how sustainability today has origins in key economic, environmental, and social writings.

An introductory survey of the earth's weather and climate. A description of the physical processes of the atmosphere is followed by a survey of the world's varied climatic regions. The laboratory involves the preparation and interpretation of meteorological data and the classification of climates.

A study of the earth's natural systems including weather and climate, rocks and minerals, landforms and processes of landform development, biogeography, water resources and soils. Map fundamentals and the interrelationships of the geographic factors of the natural environment are emphasized. Students who take GRY 240 and GRY 142 may receive credit for only one of these courses.

Laboratory instruction in the earth's natural systems including weather and climate, rocks and minerals, landforms and processes of landform development, biogeography, water resources and soils. Map fundamentals and the interrelationships of the geographic factors of the natural environment are emphasized. This course is open only to transfer students who have already completed a 3-credit course equivalent to the lecture portion of GRY 142.

Course devoted to a single topic that can vary from semester to semester depending on student and faculty interest. Topics are limited to those requiring no prior geography background. Examples: Geography of the Home Community, Geography of Energy Resources, Geography of Sport. Variable content course. Students should check the semester class schedule to determine the topic title for any given semester. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours.

A course designed to give students an understanding of the processes of science and the basic concepts of earth science using the inquiry approach in hands-on laboratory activities. Content includes maps, earth in space, weather and climate, soils and vegetation, rocks and minerals, landforms, processes of landform development, water resources, environmental relationship to the physical setting. Does not apply toward the major in Secondary Education. Students who take GRY 240 and GRY 142 may receive credit for only one of these courses.

Fundamental concepts and practices of land surveying. Practical exercises comparable to those used at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Physical and cultural regions of the United States, including their characteristics and resource utilization. Topics include landforms, climates, natural resources, economic activities, and cultural and political patterns.

Physical and cultural geography of the Ozarks. Surveys basic geology, landforms, soils, vegetation and the geography of settlement, population, major economic activities, lifestyles and the cultural landscape. Emphasis on historical development and spatial distributions. Field trip required. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

An in-depth study of selected regions of the world. Examples: Tropical Areas, Arid Regions, Polar Regions, Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand. Surveys geology, landforms, soil, vegetation, climate, settlement, population, economic activities and the cultural landscape. The course will be devoted to a single region that can vary from semester to semester. Variable content course. Students should check the current class schedule to determine the topic title for any given semester. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated with permission.

Tourism is analyzed from the academic perspective. This course incorporates concepts, principles, and theories from disciplines such as psychology, economics, and marketing that greatly influence the industry. The course covers the destination, marketing, demand, and transportation. It connects the geographical elements and the impact of tourism, while also analyzing the government regulations that attempt to mitigate negative results.

This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in Geography to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.

An examination of global health and disease patterns from a geographic perspective. Part of the course focuses on disease and the impacts of globalization, economic development, land use, pollution, climate change, and cultural beliefs and practices. The rest of the course examines traditional and western health care systems and the distribution of health care resources. Topics include global pandemics, emerging diseases, health care accessibility, and disease mapping.

A survey of the U.S. National Park system and national and international protected areas. Topics include natural and cultural heritage, park management, and the role of interpretation in creating a unique sense of place.

Geographic exploration of material and nonmaterial elements of culture, focusing on spatial patterns, regional similarities, unique places, and the changing imprint on the natural landscape. Specific topics include settlement, agriculture, language, religion, foodways, music, sport, and their spatial interrelationships. Discussions and readings will encompass global, national, and local scales.

Location, distribution and extent of world economic activity. Topics include resource extraction, agriculture, manufacturing, retailing, and services.

With an emphasis on patterns, this course documents the growth of cities, the reasons for that growth, presents models of urban structure, describes transportation systems, residential concentration, and commercial activities. Finally, current urban problems are identified. Field trip required.

Survey of the field of political geography based on the concept of the State. Major topics include territoriality, the development and decline of the nation-state, frontiers and borderlands, colonialism, historical and contemporary geopolitics, and international environmental laws. Modern political issues dealing with ethnicity, sovereignty, ecology, and energy will be discussed from a geographic perspective. This is an upper-division geography course, and students are encouraged to have completed GRY 100 (World Regional Geography) prior to taking this course.

This course examines the cultural, environmental, and economic significance of rural places, with a focus on America. It looks at rapidly changing rural landscapes and the many contemporary issues confronting these areas. Topics include rural sense of place, rural economic, cultural, and environmental challenges, the rural Ozarks, and the role of regional and community planning. Field trip required.

Geomorphology is the study of the origin, composition, and spatial distribution of surface landforms and their formative processes such as tectonic forces, chemical and physical weathering, and erosion and deposition of by water, wind, and ice. Emphasis is on geomorphic processes and landform development, methods of landform analysis, and environmental management. Case study approach is used to apply geomorphic concepts to understanding environmental hazards and sustainability and the role of humans as geomorphic agents. Field trips required.

An examination of the dynamic interplay between physical, economic, social, and political factors affecting the major natural resource issues facing the world today. A presentation of the laws of the natural environment followed by an analysis of conservation issues and problems that occur in response to human use of the natural environment.

This Public Affairs Capstone Experience course is a field course that involves collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and sharing data in physical and cultural geography as part of a group field trip within the continental USA, meeting all three of the requirements for a Public Affairs Experience course: ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. Students must participate in classroom sessions before the required field trip as well as turn in a final project. At the discretion of the Department Head, field experience study courses in other departments may substitute for GRY 353. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours if the destinations differ. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Introduces the research process and methods used by geographers, including research design, data collection, sampling methods, data analysis procedures, computer applications and scientific communication. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 367 and PLN 367.

Office and field techniques used in route surveying including circular, transitional and parabolic curves. Topographic mapping applications, slope stake and earthwork computations. Field astronomy, state plane coordinates, boundary control and USPLS surveys.

The legal principles of surveying: Missouri surveying law, Boundary Control, and the role of the surveyor within the judicial frame work of the court system.

Computations in horizontal control networks, projections including Universal Transverse Mercator and State Plane Coordinates, Practical Astronomy, and Global Positioning Systems.

Course devoted to a single topic that can vary from semester to semester depending upon student and faculty interest. Topics generally require previous training in geography. Examples: Geography of Water Resources, Tornadoes and other Violent Storms. Variable content course. Students should check the current class schedule to determine the topic title for any given semester. Since credit and topics vary, this course may be repeated, with permission, to a maximum of five hours.

Work experience in geography. Students have periodic conferences with geosciences department faculty and supervisory personnel of the employing business or agency. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

A systematic description and analysis of the world's major tourism destination regions with special emphasis on World Heritage sites. Case studies will examine the role local communities play in the sustainable development of sites with special natural and/or cultural value.

This Public Affairs Capstone Experience course is a field course that involves collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and sharing data in physical and cultural geography as part of a group field trip outside the continental USA, meeting all three of the requirements for the Public Affairs Experience course: ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. Students must participate in classroom sessions before the required field trip as well as turn in a final project. At the discretion of the Department Head, field study and Education Abroad courses in other departments may substitute for GRY 470. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours if the destinations differ. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Enrichment through guided but independent, original research in geography and geography related subject areas. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

Selected readings and reports on geographical literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours.

Open to departmental majors and minors. Outstanding students obtain additional experience through guided independent study in geography. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours.

An in-depth geographic study of Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Surveys physical and political geography, climate, tribalism, religion, demography, natural resources, transportation, industry and economic activities of African states South of the Sahara. Students are required to complete one research project. May be taught concurrently with GRY 607. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 507 and GRY 607.

This discussion and inquiry-based course provides students increased understanding in the historical and philosophical underpinnings of sustainability. Emphasis is placed evenly on social, economic and environmental factors and how they all contribute to present-day applications of sustainability in varying contexts such as policy, business, and development. Special emphasis is placed on how sustainability intersects with conservation, preservation, economic and social development, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). May be taught concurrently with GRY 608. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 508 and GRY 608.

This course will introduce some of the key concepts and methods used to investigate and make sense of the role, significance and impact of tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place--its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. Students will explore environmentally and socially responsible tourism strategies and innovations, and study issues associated with tourism development. Students will work to develop tourism policy and plans based on geotourism parameters where ideas may be applied in a practicum to a local, regional or national community. May be taught concurrently with GRY 610. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 510 and GRY 610.

Identification, recognition, and impact of hazards. Physical exposure to hazards and human vulnerability in LDCs and MDCs. Disaster trends and patterns. Behavioral and structural paradigms of hazards. EM-DAT: international disaster database. Statistical methods used in risk assessments. Risk perception, communication, and disaster management. Tectonic, mass movement, atmospheric, hydrological, biophysical, and technological hazards: analysis, preparedness, and mitigation. May be taught concurrently with GRY 625. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 525 and GRY 625.

Energy and mass exchanges. Global atmospheric circulation; surface and upper-air flows. Index cycle: zonal and meridional atmospheric circulations. Teleconnections and atmospheric oscillations: NAO, PNA, PDO, AO, ENSO, and AMO. Interactions between atmospheric oscillations and surface climatic variables in the United States and around the world. Weather cycles, natural climatic variability and climate change. Drought indices. Spatial and temporal statistical domains used in climatic data analysis. May be taught concurrently with GRY 635. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 535 and GRY 635.

Energy and mass fluxes and storages in the interlinked physical components of the ecosphere. Chemistry of the global atmosphere. Role of the oceans and thermohaline circulation. Land use and land cover influences on terrestrial ecosystems. Concepts of environmental cycles, thresholds, resilience, recovery and response times. Understanding past environmental changes. Causes, mechanisms and likely impacts of natural and anthropogenically-induced changes on the global environment. Predictive models on global environmental change. May be taught concurrently with GRY 645. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 545 and GRY 645.

Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 142 or GLG 110. A study of the earth's landforms focusing on the scientific understanding of the landform development processes integrating management practices and sustainability. Emphasis is placed on the role of humans as a geomorphic agent in the 21st century and the need for a sustainable approach towards landform management. May be taught concurrently with GRY 649. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 549 and GRY 649.

Study of the formation, composition, distribution of fluvial landforms. Emphasis is on channel hydrology, quantification of geomorphic relationships, reach and watershed-scale processes, sediment transport, water and sediment contamination, and management applications to streams in the Ozarks Region as well as other places. Field work may be required. May be taught concurrently with GRY 650. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 550 and GRY 650.

Selected topics in geography and earth science to upgrade understandings and skills in improvement of elementary or secondary teaching. Variable content course. Each class is concerned with a single topic or subject matter area. Number of class hours determined by semester hours of credit. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours. May be taught concurrently with GRY 696. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 596 and GRY 696.

Selected topics in geography. Special topics will be included in the class schedule for each term. Field trips may be required. Variable content course. Number of class hours determined by semester hours of credit. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with GRY 697. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 597 and GRY 697.

An in-depth geographic study of Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Surveys physical and political geography, climate, tribalism, religion, demography, natural resources, transportation, industry and economic activities of African states South of the Sahara. Students are required to complete two research projects. May be taught concurrently with GRY 507. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 507 and GRY 607.

This discussion and inquiry-based course provides students increased understanding in the historical and philosophical underpinnings of sustainability. Emphasis is placed evenly on social, economic and environmental factors and how they all contribute to present-day applications of sustainability in varying contexts such as policy, business, and development. Special emphasis is placed on how sustainability intersects with conservation, preservation, economic and social development, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). May be taught concurrently with GRY 508. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 508 and GRY 608.

This course will introduce some of the key concepts and methods used to investigate and make sense of the role, significance and impact of tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place--its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. Students will explore environmentally and socially responsible tourism strategies and innovations, and study issues associated with tourism development. Students will work to develop a tourism policy and plans based on geotourism parameters where ideas may be applied in a practicum to a local, regional or national community. May be taught concurrently with GRY 510. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 510 and GRY 610.

Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 142; or both GRY 135 and GLG 110. Identification, recognition, and impact of hazards. Physical exposure to hazards and human vulnerability in LDCs and MDCs. Disaster trends and patterns. Behavioral and structural paradigms of hazards. EM-DAT: international disaster database. Statistical methods used in risk assessments. Risk perception, communication, and disaster management. Tectonic, mass movement, atmospheric, hydrological, biophysical, and technological hazards: analysis, preparedness, and mitigation. May be taught concurrently with GRY 525. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 525 and GRY 625.

Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 135; and MTH 340 or AGR 330 or ECO 308 or PSY 200 or QBA 237 or REC 328 or SOC 220. Energy and mass exchanges. Global atmospheric circulation; surface and upper-air flows. Index cycle: zonal and meridional atmospheric circulations. Teleconnections and atmospheric oscillations: NAO, PNA, PDO, AO, ENSO, and AMO. Interactions between atmospheric oscillations and surface climatic variables in the United States and around the world. Weather cycles, natural climatic variability and climate change. Drought indices. Spatial and temporal statistical domains used in climatic data analysis. May be taught concurrently with GRY 535. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 535 and GRY 635.

Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 142 or both GRY 135 and GLG 110. Energy and mass fluxes and storages in the interlinked physical components of the ecosphere. Chemistry of the global atmosphere. Role of the oceans and thermohaline circulation. Land use and land cover influences on terrestrial ecosystems. Concepts of environmental cycles, thresholds, resilience, recovery and response times. Understanding past environmental changes. Causes, mechanisms and likely impacts of natural and anthropogenically-induced changes on the global environment. Predictive models on global environmental change. May be taught concurrently with GRY 545. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 545 and GRY 645.

Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 142 or GLG 110. A study of the earth's landforms focusing on the scientific understanding of the landform development processes integrating management practices and sustainability. Emphasis is placed on the role of humans as a geomorphic agent in the 21st century and the need for a sustainable approach towards landform management. May be taught concurrently with GRY 549. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 549 and GRY 649.

Study of the formation, composition, distribution of fluvial landforms. Emphasis is on channel hydrology, quantification of geomorphic relationships, reach and watershed-scale processes, sediment transport, water and sediment contamination, and management applications to streams in the Ozarks Region as well as other places. Field work may be required. May be taught concurrently with GRY 550. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 550 and GRY 650.

Selected topics in geography and earth science to upgrade understandings and skills in improvement of elementary or secondary teaching. Variable content course. Each class is concerned with a single topic or subject matter area. Number of class hours determined by semester hours of credit. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours. May be taught concurrently with GRY 596. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 596 and GRY 696.

Selected topics in geography. Special topics will be included in the class schedule for each term. Field trips may be required. Variable content course. Number of class hours determined by semester hours of credit. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with GRY 597. Cannot receive credit for both GRY 597 and GRY 697.

Enrichment through guided but independent, original research in geography and geography related subject areas. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

Population and the spatial imprint of man on the landscape in terms of settlement, economic activities, institutions; methods and materials of the high school geography project; other current curriculum materials.

Continuation of GRY 700. Contemporary problems in land use, urbanization and planning for optimum use of resources; methods and materials of the high school geography project; other current curriculum materials.

Physical processes of the earth's atmosphere, use of weather instruments and interpretation of weather maps. Applied aspects of weather and climate and their effects on man's activities. Emphasis on current curriculum materials for secondary schools.

The procedures and processes of environmental assessment. Soils, hydrology, climate, biogeography and geomorphology will be examined in an environmental assessment context. Environmental assessment is a prerequisite for satisfying the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.

Students cooperatively select from general subject areas in earth science more specific areas to explore. Topics are studied consecutively during the semester. Variable content course. Subject areas from which the topic selections will be made are included in the class schedule for each term the course is offered. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Identical with GLG 765. Cannot receive credit for more than six hours of GRY 740 and GLG 765.

Landforms, economic minerals, soils, climate, water resources and closely related aspects of the natural environment as they relate to man's inhabitation and use of the earth; map reading and simple map construction; methods and materials for secondary schools.

Critical review of recent advances and trends in applied and/or theoretical physical geography. Course will involve the study of seminal and recent journal articles and presentation of a research paper. Course content may vary among the subfields of physical geography including geomorphology, hydrology, water resources, soil geography climatology, and biogeography. Field trips may be required.

Enrichment through guided but independent, original research in geography and geography related subject areas. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.

Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis.

How Earth works. The building blocks of Earth: minerals and rocks. Earth's dynamic interior: plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, and mountain building. Surface processes associated with streams, ground water, glaciers, wind, and shorelines. Laboratory instruction in identification of common minerals and rocks, the use of topographic maps, and landform identification from topographic maps. Optional weekend field trips.

Addresses the origin, evolution, and extinction of life forms within the 3.5 billion year history of life on earth. Topics of discussion will include the basic principles of evolution, stratigraphy, and plate tectonics. Optional fossil collecting field trip.

Treats those aspects of geology that interface directly with humanity. Key concepts of Earth processes and how they relate to geologic hazards, mineral and energy resources, and sustainability. Human dependence on geologic resources is examined and related to issues confronting society. Optional field trips.

Laboratory instruction in identification and classification of common minerals and rocks; introduction to the identification of landforms as interpreted from topographic maps. This course number allows students who have already had GLG 171 to take a laboratory section of GLG 110 as a stand-alone one credit course. GLG 171 plus GLG 172 will substitute for GLG 110 in the requirements for all geology programs and in the prerequisites for all upper division geology courses.

Course devoted to a single topic that can vary from semester to semester depending on student and faculty interest. Topics are limited to those requiring no prior geology background. Examples: Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Rocks and Minerals, Caves and Karst, etc. Students should check the current registration schedule to determine the topic title for any given semester. Variable content course. Because topics vary, this course may be repeated, with permission of the instructor to a maximum of 10 credits. Cannot be counted toward any major or minor in Geology.

Geological history of the earth with emphasis on North America; origin and evolution of animal and plant life on earth. One Saturday field trip required.

A comprehensive study of the physical ocean; including the origin and nature of tides, waves, and ocean currents; marine geology, resources and pollution.

Integrates physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the fundamentals of oceanography. (Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi).

Laboratory portion of GLG 326. Field and laboratory activities. (Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi).

This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in geology to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignment will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; students should investigate possible placements, available through the Department of Geography, Geology and Planning and the Office of Citizenship and Service-Learning prior to registration. May be repeated. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Origin, classification, description, and identification of ore minerals and rock-forming minerals.

Origin, classification, and identification of common igneous and metamorphic rocks. Field trip required. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take GLG 413. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Principles underlying the production, weathering and deposition of sediments; environmental control of lithofacies and biofacies; recognition of ancient depositional environments by key indicators and modern analogs.

Elementary theory of stress and strain, rock behavior, continuous structures, fracture theory, discontinuous structures and kinematics of plate motion. Field trips required. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take GLG 413. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Caves, karst and cavernous terrain, their origin, geologic environment and evolution. Field trips and field research required.

Systematic discussion of volcanic phenomena, including types of eruptions, generation and emplacement of magmas, products of volcanism, volcanic impact on humans, and the monitoring and forecasting of volcanic events. Case studies of individual volcanoes illustrate principles of volcanology, with a particular emphasis on Hawaiian, Andean, Icelandic and Cascade volcanism.

Techniques and strategies for locating and accessing technical geological information. Preparation of technical reports and presentations on geologic topics with emphasis on the styles and formats of the Geological Society of America and the United States Geological Survey. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Geologic field trips to areas of special interest. Variable content course. Because credit hours and destinations vary, the course may be repeated to a maximum of eight hours. However, no more than four hours may count toward any Geology major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Course devoted to a single topic which may vary from semester to semester depending upon student and faculty interest. Variable content course. Since credit and topics vary, this course may be repeated, with permission, to a maximum of five hours.

Work experience in geology. Students have periodic conferences with geology faculty and supervisory personnel of the employing business or agency. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.

Regional geology of the Midcontinent including the Ozark, Wichita, Arbuckle, Ouachita and Boston Mountains, and associated basins. Introduction to geologic field methods including the use of aerial photograph and geologic maps, cross-sections, and block diagrams in the interpretation of regional geologic history.

Use of brunton compass, jacob staff, and tape in field methods; aerial photographs and topographic maps in mapping sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks; demonstration of lithostratigraphic succession and correlation in the field; preparation of geological reports from field data. Taught at off campus field station.

Morphology and taxonomy of invertebrate fossils. May be taught concurrently with GLG 615. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 415 and GLG 615.

Lectures and discussions of topics in geology. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours.

Outstanding student obtains enrichment through guided, but independent, original research in geology and geology related subject areas. May be repeated at the discretion of the geology staff to a maximum of six hours.

A study of inshore and nearshore geologic processes, sedimentation patterns and landform development. Concurrent enrollment in GLG 524 required. Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with GLG 623. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 523 and GLG 623.

Laboratory portion of GLG 523. Field and laboratory activities. Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with GLG 624. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 524 and GLG 624.

Essentials of optical crystallography; the use of the petrographic microscope in the identification of rock-forming minerals, both in oil-immersion grain mounts and in thin sections. May be taught concurrently with GLG 630. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 530 and GLG 630.

Principles and techniques of x-ray mineralogy; the use of x-ray powder diffraction in the identification and characterization of minerals and related crystalline phases. May be taught concurrently with GLG 640. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 540 and GLG 640.

An interdisciplinary study of freshwater resource development, including environmental impacts of humans on hydrology and water quality, conflicts among users, and politics at local and global scales. Identical with BIO 547. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 547 and BIO 547. May be taught concurrently with GLG 647. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 547 and GLG 647.

Principles and procedures applied to the study of sedimentary successions; astronomical forcing, cyclicity, eustasy, and tectonic controls on stratification and basin evolution; application of the Stratigraphic Code, practical field methods, observations and interpretation of depositional environments, and sequence stratigraphic interpretations; field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 670. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 570 and GLG 670.

Aquifer properties; elementary theory of groundwater flow through a porous medium; well and aquifer relationships. Laboratories include ground-water case studies and Hydrologic Investigation Atlas interpretations. May be taught concurrently with GLG 672. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 572 and GLG 672.

Engineering properties of rocks and soils; fundamentals of engineering geology field investigations; application of properties and fundamentals to engineering problems concerning slope stability, groundwater, industrial contamination, urban public works, and karst areas. Laboratories include engineering classification of soils, hydraulic conductivity testing, and public works design and management. Field trip to observe engineering problems of karst required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 673. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 573 and GLG 673.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 333 and GLG 570. Origin of hydrocarbons in sedimentary successions; petroleum systems, sequence stratigraphic concepts; basin analysis; petroleum exploration techniques, including well log and seismic interpretation; techniques for resource exploitation and an introduction to petroleum production. May be taught concurrently with GLG 674. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 574 and GLG 674.

Topics include the dominant chemical reactions in natural waters, equilibrium conditions between mineral precipitation and dissolution, and characteristics of contaminated groundwater. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 680. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 580 and GLG 680.

Geochemical techniques and procedures used in ore exploration, point and nonpoint contamination and other environmental studies. Analyses of trace elements in rocks, soils, plants and waters using inductively coupled plasma methods. Also use of GPS to locate sample sites and ArcView to prepare maps. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 681. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 581 and GLG 681.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 340. Application of geophysical methods in solving geologic problems. Techniques covered include seismic refraction and reflection, gravity, magnetics, direct current and electromagnetic resistivity. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 690. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 590 and GLG 690.

The basic techniques to process seismic reflection data as used for tectonic, oil, environmental and mining applications. Techniques include deconvolution, filtering, migration, stacking, normal moveout corrections. Basic seismic reflection interpretation will be addressed. This is a computer based class. May be taught concurrently with GLG 691. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 591 and GLG 691.

Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in geology which may vary from year to year. Some typical topics: geologic instrumentation, selenology, sedimentology, and crystallography. Variable content course. Since credit and topics vary, the course may be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with GLG 697. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 597 and GLG 697.

Morphology and taxonomy of invertebrate fossils. May be taught concurrently with GLG 415. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 415 and GLG 615.

A study of inshore and nearshore geologic processes, sedimentation patterns and landform development. Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with GLG 523. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 523 and GLG 623.

Laboratory portion of GLG 623. Field and laboratory activities. Must be taken at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with GLG 524. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 524 and GLG 624.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 333. Essentials of optical crystallography; the use of the petrographic microscope in the identification of rock-forming minerals, both in oil-immersion grain mounts and in thin sections. May be taught concurrently with GLG 530. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 530 and GLG 630.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 332. Principles and techniques of x-ray mineralogy; the use of x-ray powder diffraction in the identification and characterization of minerals and related crystalline phases. May be taught concurrently with GLG 540. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 540 and GLG 640.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 122 or GLG 110 or GLG 171 or GRY 142. An interdisciplinary study of freshwater resource development, including environmental impacts of humans on hydrology and water quality, conflicts among users, and politics at local and global scales. Identical with BIO 647. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 647 and GLG 647. May be taught concurrently with GLG 547. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 547 and GLG 647.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 314 and GLG 334. Principles and procedures applied to the study of sedimentary successions; astronomical forcing, cyclicity, eustasy, and tectonic controls on stratification and basin evolution; application of the Stratigraphic Code, practical field methods, observations and interpretation of depositional environments, and sequence stratigraphic interpretations; field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 570. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 570 and GLG 670.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 314; and either MTH 261 or MTH 287. Aquifer properties; elementary theory of groundwater flow through a porous medium; well and aquifer relationships. Laboratories include ground-water case studies and Hydrologic Investigation Atlas interpretations. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 572. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 572 and GLG 672.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 333. Engineering properties of rocks and soils; fundamentals of engineering geology field investigations; application of properties and fundamentals to engineering problems concerning slope stability, groundwater, industrial contamination, urban public works, and karst areas. Laboratories include engineering classification of soils, hydraulic conductivity testing, and public works design and management. Field trip to observe engineering problems of karst required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 573. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 573 and GLG 673.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 314 and GLG 333 and GLG 570. Origin of hydrocarbons in sedimentary successions; petroleum systems, sequence stratigraphic concepts; basin analysis; petroleum exploration techniques, including well log and seismic interpretation; techniques for resource exploitation and an introduction to petroleum production. May be taught concurrently with GLG 574. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 574 and GLG 674.

This course will explore the dynamic relationships between Earth systems and introduce students to techniques to create map products and Earth system models using surficial and subsurface geologic data. Mapping and modeling topics will include: heat flow, geologic bedrock mapping, geochemical data processing, fluid mechanics, well data, subsurface geologic data interpretation, and seismic attribute analysis. Students will explore these topics and characterize their behavior by building theoretical Earth system models to test map-based hypotheses.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 332. Topics include the dominant chemical reactions in natural waters, equilibrium conditions between mineral precipitation and dissolution, and characteristics of contaminated groundwater. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 580. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 580 and GLG 680.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 332. Geochemical techniques and procedures used in ore exploration, point and nonpoint contamination and other environmental studies. Analyses of trace elements in rocks, soils, plants and waters using inductively coupled plasma methods. Also use of GPS to locate sample sites and ArcView to prepare maps. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 581. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 581 and GLG 681.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 340; and either PHY 124 or PHY 204; and either MTH 280 or MTH 288. Application of geophysical methods in solving geologic problems. Techniques covered include seismic refraction and reflection, gravity, magnetics, direct current and electromagnetic resistivity. Field trips required. May be taught concurrently with GLG 590. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 590 and GLG 690.

The basic techniques to process seismic reflection data as used for tectonic, oil, environmental and mining applications. Techniques include deconvolution, filtering, migration, stacking, normal moveout corrections. Basic seismic reflection interpretation will be addressed. This is a computer based class. May be taught concurrently with GLG 591. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 591 and GLG 691.

Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in geology which may vary from year to year. Some typical topics: geologic instrumentation, selenology, sedimentology, and crystallography. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with GLG 597. Cannot receive credit for both GLG 597 and GLG 697.

A study of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, geological internal processes (volcanoes, earthquakes), geologic history, geologic time, and surface processes (rivers, karst, soils). Note: students with an undergraduate degree in geology may not count this course toward their degree requirement in the Geography and Geology master's program or towards the geology emphasis in the Master of Natural and Applied Science program.

Continuation of GLG 701.

Field work; identification and correlation of rock units; determination of depositional environments from fossils and other indicators. Students are required to make a collection of specimens from rock formations in the study area. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when destination varies.

Topics include the application of radiogenic, radioactive and stable isotopes to the processes and timescales relevant to the formation of the planet and solar system, the evolution of the Earth system and interactions in the hydrosphere and biosphere. Course consists of lecture and seminar section, where students are exposed to these applications and discuss relevant papers from the literature. A semester long project using geochronology and isotope geochemistry data is required.

Preparation of an extensive paper on selected topics to be read before staff seminars.

Students cooperatively select from general subject areas in earth science more specific areas to explore. Topics are studied consecutively during the semester. Subject areas from which the topic selections are made are included in the class schedule for each term the course is offered. Variable content course. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Identical with GRY 740. Cannot receive credit for more than 6 hours of GLG 755 and GRY 740 combined.

Original research supervised by the geology staff, involving special areas of the geological sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.

Recommended Prerequisite: undergraduate background in both geology and chemistry. Geochemical principles applied to solve environmental problems effecting surface water and groundwater. Case studies in groundwater geochemistry, medical geology, and mining geology. Geostatistics (ArcGIS, SPSS) and geochemical modeling (MINTEQ) tools used.

Recommended Prerequisite: GLG 314. The fundamental basis of plate tectonics. Topics covered include geophysical methods, plate motion theory, fundamental properties of plate boundaries, formation of sedimentary basins and orogenic belts.

Completion of an internship project (80 hours/credit hour) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.

Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis.

An exploration of the geospatial technologies related to digital Earth with a focus on their applications in our current world. Topics include geospatial data, digital mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing. This course uses a wide range of geospatial technology software freely available on the internet, and provides an introduction to geospatial technologies as critical thinking and inquiry tools.

Detection, identification, and analysis of objects or features from film and digital aerial photography and other types of high resolution remotely sensed images. Laboratory emphasizes manual and digital image interpretation for land cover mapping, forestry, agriculture, geology, and planning applications. Field trip is required.

Introduction to the foundations of geographic information systems (GIS), digital cartography, global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing used in academia, government agencies, and private industries. Topics include maps, data collection, data processing, and data analysis and display.

Introduction to environmental studies through the application of remotely sensed imagery and geospatial technologies. The course covers principles of remote sensing, interactions of electromagnetic energy with the atmosphere and earth's surface, satellite systems and sensors (electro-optical, thermal, radar and LiDAR). Emphasis is placed on regional and global monitoring, land cover mapping, forestry, agriculture, geology, planning and oceanography. Laboratory emphasizes interpretation of remotely sensed imagery and introduction to digital image processing including enhancements, corrections and classification routines. May be taught concurrently with GEO 651. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 551 and GEO 651.

Principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Examines the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, visualization and output. This course will emphasize the application of GIS to solving geospatial problems in various disciplines. May be taught concurrently with GEO 661. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 561 and GEO 661.

Basic understanding of the contemporary standards for using the internet to distribute and utilize geospatial data. Students will set up and maintain a WebGIS server, design maps, and publish maps to the WebGIS server. A major part of the course will examine the development of WebGIS applications that utilize the published WebGIS services. May be taught concurrently with GEO 662. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 562 and GEO 662.

A theoretical and practical examination of analytical methods used in GIS, including point pattern/clustering analysis, global and local spatial autocorrelation, analysis of fields, spatial interpolation, map overlay and cartographic modeling, and new approaches to spatial analysis. May be taught concurrently with GEO 666. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 566 and GEO 666.

Theoretical and applied aspects of map design in thematic mapping, animated mapping, interactive and web mapping. Emphasis will be applying computer-assisted mapping techniques of the problems of effective and efficient communication of spatial data. May be taught concurrently with GEO 668. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 568 and GEO 668.

A project-based exploration of geospatial methods and processing techniques for the analysis, modeling, and prediction of hydrologic and geomorphic processes at various landscape scales. An emphasis will be placed on the applications of digital elevation models, remotely sensed data, and modeling techniques to understand landscape processes of interest to fields such as geology, physical geography, agriculture, soils, ecological systems, and archaeology. May be taught concurrently with GEO 669. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 569 and GEO 669.

Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 360. Course covers basic concepts of photogrammetry and LiDAR techniques such as stereo feature extraction, orthophoto, LiDAR point cloud visualization and DEM/DTM generation. Laboratory emphasizes geospatial stereo feature extraction using digital photogrammetry software, ArcGIS and Matlab toolboxes. May be taught concurrently with GEO 572. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 572 and GEO 672.

Course devoted to theories and processes of analytical and automated Geographic Information Science (GIS). Principal topics covered are spatial programming, geographic data storage, computer map rendering, application customization and automation and human interface development of GIS. Advanced GIS and programming skills for professional development are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with GEO 673. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 573 and GEO 673.

Theory and operation of global positioning systems (GPS) hardware and software. Including mission planning, measurement of point, line and area features, differential correction techniques and waypoint navigation. Field exercises required. May be taught concurrently with GEO 675. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 575 and GEO 675.

Advanced application of remote sensing digital image processing in areas of interest such as land use/land cover mapping, agriculture, forestry, resource planning and geology. Course covers image visualization, image correction, classification algorithms and change detection methods. Laboratory emphasizes advanced image processing techniques using ENVI software. May be taught concurrently with GEO 678. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 578 and GEO 678.

Detailed treatment of a selected topic in Geospatial Science that may vary from offering to offering. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of seven hours. May be taught concurrently with GEO 697. Cannot receive credit for the same topic in both GEO 597 and GEO 697.

Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 360. Introduction to environmental studies through the application of remotely sensed imagery and geospatial technologies. The course covers principles of remote sensing, interactions of electromagnetic energy with the atmosphere and earth's surface, satellite systems and sensors (electro-optical, thermal, radar and LiDAR). Emphasis is placed on regional and global monitoring, land cover mapping, forestry, agriculture, geology, planning and oceanography. Laboratory emphasizes interpretation of remotely sensed imagery and introduction to digital image processing including enhancements, corrections and classification routines. May be taught concurrently with GEO 551. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 551 and GEO 651.

This course is designed for graduate students who have limited background in Geospatial Science, or whose skills need refreshed, but wish to take graduate-level Geospatial Science courses. As such, this course uses a series of self-paced modules to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of the theory and software related to geographic information systems and remote sensing and will prepare them to succeed in other graduate-level GEO courses that have GEO 360 or GEO 363 as recommended prerequisites.

Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 363 or permission of instructor. Principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Examines the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, visualization and output. This course will emphasize the application of GIS to solving geospatial problems in various disciplines. May be taught concurrently with GEO 561. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 561 and GEO 661.

Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 561 or GEO 661. Basic understanding of the contemporary standards for using the internet to distribute and utilize geospatial data. Students will set up and maintain a WebGIS server, design maps, and publish maps to the WebGIS server. A major part of the course will examine the development of WebGIS applications that utilize the published WebGIS services. May be taught concurrently with GEO 562. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 562 and GEO 662.

Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 561 or GEO 661. A theoretical and practical examination of analytical methods used in GIS, including point pattern/clustering analysis, global and local spatial autocorrelation, analysis of fields, spatial interpolation, map overlay and cartographic modeling, and new approaches to spatial analysis. May be taught concurrently with GEO 566. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 566 and GEO 666.

Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 363. Theoretical and applied aspects of map design in thematic mapping, animated mapping, interactive and web mapping. Emphasis will be applying computer-assisted mapping techniques of the problems of effective and efficient communication of spatial data. May be taught concurrently with GEO 568. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 568 and GEO 668.

Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 363 or GEO 657. A project-based exploration of geospatial methods and processing techniques for the analysis, modeling, and prediction of hydrologic and geomorphic processes at various landscape scales. An emphasis will be placed on the applications of digital elevation models, remotely sensed data, and modeling techniques to understand landscape processes of interest to fields such as geology, physical geography, agriculture, soils, ecological systems, and archaeology. May be taught concurrently with GEO 569. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 569 and GEO 669.

Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 360. Course covers basic concepts of photogrammetry and LiDAR techniques such as stereo feature extraction, orthophoto, LiDAR point cloud visualization and DEM/DTM generation. Laboratory emphasizes geospatial stereo feature extraction using digital photogrammetry software, ArcGIS and Matlab toolboxes. May be taught concurrently with GEO 572. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 572 and GEO 672.

Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 561 or GEO 661, and either ITC 202 or CSC 121 or CSC 125. Course devoted to theories and processes of analytical and automated Geographic Information Science (GIS). Principal topics covered are spatial programming, geographic data storage, computer map rendering, application customization and automation and human interface development of GIS. Advanced GIS and programming skills for professional development are emphasized. May be taught concurrently with GEO 573. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 573 and GEO 673.

Theory and operation of global positioning systems (GPS) hardware and software. Including mission planning, measurement of point, line and area features, differential correction techniques and waypoint navigation. Field exercises required. May be taught concurrently with GEO 575. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 575 and GEO 675.

Advanced application of remote sensing digital image processing in areas of interest such as land use/land cover mapping, agriculture, forestry, resource planning and geology. Course covers image visualization, image correction, classification algorithms and change detection methods. Laboratory emphasizes advanced image processing techniques using ENVI software. May be taught concurrently with GEO 578. Cannot receive credit for both GEO 578 and GEO 678.

Detailed treatment of a selected topic in Geospatial Science that may vary from offering to offering. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of seven hours. May be taught concurrently with GEO 597. Cannot receive credit for the same topic in both GEO 597 and GEO 697.

This course serves as a foundation for students pursing a graduate degree in the Department of Geography, Geology and Planning. First-semester graduate students are introduced to the research interests of the department's faculty, are guided in effective strategies for conducting a literature search and are mentored in the effective development of a research proposal.

Methods of collecting, organization, and analyzing data pertinent to graduate study in geography, geology and planning. Emphasis will be on the application of univariate and multivariate statistical techniques and other quantitative techniques pertinent to mathematically and statistically modeling problems in geography, geology and planning.

This course consists of a series of oral presentations to be made by faculty members, students, and guest speakers from industry, academe and government on new developments in geography, geology or planning. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.

Advanced application of aerial photography and digital imagery, analytical photogrammetry, remote sensing, digital cartography and other geospatial technologies in areas of interest such as land use/land cover mapping, landscape ecology, agriculture, forestry, resource planning, geology, and soils. Since credit and topics vary, the course may be repeated to a maximum of seven hours with permission.

Advanced training in laboratory and field methods in geography and geology. Topics will vary due to faculty expertise or student interest. Examples include watershed monitoring techniques, geochemical techniques, and field studies in remote areas. Field trips are required.

Extensive research paper on selected topic to be presented orally at a departmental seminar or professional meeting. Exclusively used to satisfy requirements for non-thesis option.

This course provides an introduction to understanding metropolitan issues from a variety of viewpoints. It will explore questions such as: What is a city? What is the relationship between the natural and built environments? How do planners create a sustainable city? How do people perceive cities? How do planners work with diverse communities? What are their current issues and problems? How will cities respond to a changing world economy and the globalization of culture? This course will help students recognize community needs and how to contribute knowledge and work within diverse communities to meet those needs.

Focuses on planning graphics, visual analysis, graphic design, diagramming, photo- editing techniques, spreadsheets, and the developing of a portfolio. The graphics and computer techniques as well as the oral and written skills which are used by planners to communicate information to the public and elected officials are emphasized.

Introduces data collection, sampling methods, statistical procedures and analysis, changing demographic characteristics, economic analysis, population projection methodologies and computer application in data analysis. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 367 and GRY 367.

This course provides an introduction to planning and a critical analysis of past and present planning concepts in terms of social, economic, political, and urban design aspects. It analyzes the development of urban form in different eras, and assesses its success and failure to meet the needs of diverse users. It also examines the history and forces behind the development of the planning profession in the United States.

This course aims to introduce students to the theories of city and regional planning. Specifically, it examines the need for theory in planning and overviews the evolution of planning paradigms from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Additionally, the following issues are investigated: why plan; how to planners plan; how can planning be achieved in a pluralistic society; what are the values and ethics of planners? Finally, a major aim is for students to appreciate the link between theory and praxis. Field trip required.

Course devoted to a single topic which may vary from semester to semester depending upon student and faculty interest. Variable content course. May be repeated, with permission, to a maximum of five hours.

This course will address planning practice in relation to values of justice, equity, fairness, and efficiency. In particular the course will focus upon inclusion of different community groups within the planning decision making process. A field project is required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 605. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 505 and PLN 605.

Study of the legal foundations of land use controls. Topics include historic legal cases establishing government intervention in private development zoning, subdivision, growth management, individual liberty, environmental regulation and the general welfare concept. May be taught concurrently with PLN 670. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 570 and PLN 670.

Focuses on conceptual and analytical techniques of land use planning, including land use analysis, planning studies and procedures, and the synthesis of planning elements through comprehensive plan development. The course also explores land use planning with regard to social justice and sustainability, diverse communities, and resiliency planning. May be taught concurrently with PLN 671. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 571 and PLN 671.

Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 367. This course provides students the opportunity to apply the accumulated knowledge of planning theory and skills learned throughout the program. It focuses on the process of community planning and plan development. It also provides experience in the application of planning principles and analytic techniques to an actual planning scenario. Students will work on an individual basis and as part of a team to create a planning document. Field trip(s) required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 672. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 572 and PLN 672. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Elements of urban design and preservation in relation to social, economic, and political forces; the role of the urban designer in the planning process. May be taught concurrently with PLN 673. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 573 and PLN 673.

Principles and methods of open space planning. Students will learn about the relationship between open space and the quality of life in cities and will obtain a foundation for conducting open space planning projects. Class format includes lecture, seminar and studio. Field problem required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 574. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 574 and PLN 674.

Focuses on the principles of site planning approaches in evaluating, planning, and designing sites within the context of natural and cultural systems. Provides a foundation for conducting any type of site planning project. A specific site in the region is studied and plans are developed for present and future use. May be taught concurrently with PLN 676. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 576 and PLN 676.

Enrichment through guided but independent, original research in planning and planning related subject areas. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 696. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 596 and PLN 696.

Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in planning which may vary from semester to semester. Some typical topics: Economic Development Planning, Rural and Small Town Planning, Housing in America. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 697. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 597 and PLN 697.

Work in community or regional planning agency. Students are monitored by Planning faculty and supervisory personnel of the planning agency. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 699. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 599 and PLN 699.

This course will address planning practice in relation to values of justice, equity, fairness, and efficiency. In particular the course will focus upon inclusion of different community groups within the planning decision making process. A field project is required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 505. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 505 and PLN 605.

Study of the legal foundations of land use controls. Topics include historic legal cases establishing government intervention in private development zoning, subdivision, growth management, individual liberty, environmental regulation and the general welfare concept. May be taught concurrently with PLN 570. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 570 and PLN 670.

Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 371 or PLN 372 or FIN 266. Focuses on conceptual and analytical techniques of land use planning, including land use analysis, planning studies and procedures, and the synthesis of planning elements through comprehensive plan development. The course also explores land use planning with regard to social justice and sustainability, diverse communities, and resiliency planning. May be taught concurrently with PLN 571. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 571 and PLN 671.

Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 367. This course provides students the opportunity to apply the accumulated knowledge of planning theory and skills learned throughout the program. It focuses on the process of community planning and plan development. It also provides experience in the application of planning principles and analytic techniques to an actual planning scenario. Students will work on an individual basis and as part of a team to create a planning document. Field trip(s) required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 572. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 572 and PLN 672.

Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 371 and GRY 322. Elements of urban design and preservation in relation to social, economic, and political forces; the role of the urban designer in the planning process. May be taught concurrently with PLN 573. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 573 and PLN 673.

Principles and methods of open space planning. Students will learn about the relationship between open space and the quality of life in cities and will obtain a foundation for conducting open space planning projects. Class format includes lecture, seminar and studio. Field problem required. May be taught concurrently with PLN 574. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 574 and PLN 674.

Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 371 and PLN 372. Focuses on the principles of site planning approaches in evaluating, planning, and designing sites within the context of natural and cultural systems. Provides a foundation for conducting any type of site planning project. A specific site in the region is studied and plans are developed for present and future use. May be taught concurrently with PLN 576. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 576 and PLN 676.

Enrichment through guided but independent, original research in planning and planning related subject areas. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 596. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 596 and PLN 696.

Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in planning which may vary from semester to semester. Some typical topics: Economic Development Planning, Rural and Small Town Planning, Housing in America. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 597. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 597 and PLN 697.

Recommended Prerequisite: PLN 571. Work in community or regional planning agency. Students are monitored by Planning faculty and supervisory personnel of the planning agency. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. May be taught concurrently with PLN 599. Cannot receive credit for both PLN 599 and PLN 699.

Explanation of community growth and change. Review of public and private agency programs. Topics may focus on small towns and rural areas as well as urban and metropolitan areas. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of seven hours with permission.