Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.
For course syllabi, see the departmental website.
GGR 199 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
GGR 230 MAP AND IMAGE INTERPRETATION (4)
Fundamentals of map reading and image analysis. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab.
GGR 239 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (4)
Basic concepts, theory, and multidisciplinary applications in GIS. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. SAS
GGR 240 WORLD GEOGRAPHY WEST (3)
Physical and cultural elements of Europe, Russia, and North and South America; areal distributions and factors influencing location, development, global processes, and international issues. SPW
GGR 241 WORLD GEOGRAPHY EAST (3)
Physical and cultural elements of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific regions; areal distributions and factors influencing location, development, global processes, and international issues. SPWG
GGR 241H WORLD GEOGRAPHY EAST-HONORS (3)
Physical and cultural elements of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific regions; areal distributions and factors influencing location, development, global processes, and international issues. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SPWG
GGR 246 AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (1)
Explores the cultural, urban, physical and environmental geography of a particular North American region or city, featuring an extensive field trip. Repeatable.
GGR 248 FOODS OF THE US (3)
Exploration of the food regions of the United States in relation to culture, immigration, natural resource use, agriculture, and technology. Impacts of urbanization and societal trends are also discussed. CU
GGR 250 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (4)
Studies the physical elements of the environment. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. LAB
GGR 259 LANDFORMS AND REGIONS (3)
Geographic approach to interactions between the earth's crust, climate, and water, emphasizing the spatial arrangement of surface features. Prerequisite: any introductory science course.
GGR 298 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
GGR 299 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
GGR 300 ECOTOURISM (3)
Introduces the history, concepts, principles, marketing, planning, and management of ecotourism activities and development. GLB
GGR 320 INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING (4)
Introductory principles of electromagnetic radiation and analysis techniques of both visible and nonvisible forms of remotely sensed data. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: (GGR 230 and GGR 250) or International Exchange Student Group
GGR 330 CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN (3)
Symbolization and design strategies of maps and charts with emphasis on computer cartography and applied projects. Prerequisite: GGR 230 or International Exchange Student Group
GGR 331 GIS PRINCIPLES I: FOUNDATIONS (4)
Overview of computer applications in map production, including geographic information systems. Coconvenes with GGR 531. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: GGR 230
GGR 346 UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY (3)
Analyzes the relationships between physical and cultural aspects of the United States with an emphasis on contemporary geographic trends. SPW
GGR 346H UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY- HONORS (3)
Analyzes the relationships between physical and cultural aspects of the United States with an emphasis on contemporary geographic trends. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SPW
GGR 348 GEOGRAPHY AREA STUDIES (3)
Geography of selected areas, such as a continent or country. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit for different areas. SPW
GGR 370W CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY (3)
Systematic analysis of the spatial dimensions of the human mosaic, particularly ethnic considerations. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. JWRT
GGR 371 URBAN AND ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY (3)
Spatial variations of urban and economic activity. Empirical and theoretical considerations of urban and economic spatial patterns.
GGR 376 REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM AND RECREATION (3)
Geographic perspectives on the global patterns of tourism and recreation. Letter grade or pass-fail. SPW
GGR 380W GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT AND METHODOLOGY (3)
Examines history and philosophy of geography and critical geographic research designs and paradigms. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: (GGR 230 and GGR 250) and (GGR 370W or GGR 371) JWRT
GGR 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)
Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only. Fee required. No repeat limit.
GGR 399 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
GGR 399H MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE-HONORS (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group
GGR 408 GEOGRAPHIC FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)
Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.
GGR 422 REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES I (4)
Introductory principles of electromagnetic radiation and analysis techniques of visible and near infrared photography and imagery. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Coconvenes with GGR 522. Prerequisite: GGR 230 and GGR 250 and (MAT 125 or MAT 125H)
GGR 423 REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES II (4)
Analysis techniques of nonvisible remotely sensed radar and thermal imagery. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: GGR 230 and GGR 250 and (MAT 125 or MAT 125H)
GGR 424 REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES III (2)
Instrumentation and procedures required for gathering and interpreting remotely sensed data in the field. 1 hr. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: GGR 422
GGR 433 GIS PRINCIPLES II: PROJECT DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION (4)
Designing and implementing multiple layer geographic information system with raster and vector data. Coconvenes with GGR 533. Prerequisite or Corequisite: GGR 331
GGR 435 GIS PROGRAMMING I: TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS (4)
Introduction to computer principles and their application in a GIS environment. Coconvenes with GGR 535. Prerequisite: GGR 433
GGR 436 GIS PROGRAMMING II: DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND INTERNET GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (4)
Introduces database management systems for GIS and implement interactive map services on the Web. Techniques include database design, SQL, Internet, ArcIMS, MapObjects and VB.NET. Coconvenes with GGR 536. Prerequisite: GGR 433
GGR 437 GIS ANALYSIS I: ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING - RASTER (4)
This course provides extensive exposure to the raster (cell-based) GIS spatial data model, including the conceptual structure, important GIS operations, object manipulations, and multidisciplinary modeling of the environment. Coconvenes with GGR 537. Prerequisite: GGR 435 or GGR 436 and Prerequisite or Corequisite: STA 270 or STA 472
GGR 438 GIS ANALYSIS II: SPATIAL DATA ANALYSIS - VECTOR (4)
The course will focus on principles and techniques of vector-based spatial data analysis. Emphasis will be placed on spatial modeling and spatial statistics. Coconvenes with GGR 538. Prerequisite: GGR 435 or GGR 436 and Prerequisite or Corequisite: STA 270 or STA 472
GGR 451 SNOW AND ICE IN OUR ENVIRONMENT (3)
Geography of the earth's cold region. Topics include seasonal snow, ice, glaciers, avalanches, snowmelt water resources and winter recreation.
GGR 452 NATURE AND PROPERTIES OF SOILS (3)
Analyzes soils as natural bodies and managed resources, focusing on impacts of landforms, hydrology, nutrients, and organisms on soils. Prerequisite: GGR 250 or International Exchange Student Group
GGR 453 QUATERNARY ENVIRONMENTS (3)
Multidisciplinary methods of studying Quaternary environments with an emphasis on the timing, magnitude, and causes of climatic change.
GGR 454 SOILS LAB (1)
Analyzes soil patterns, methods of sampling, and techniques of determining physical and chemical properties of soils. Corequisite: GGR 452
GGR 457 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOGEOGRAPHY (3)
Spatial distribution of organisms and factors influencing those distributions, both past and present. Prerequisite: GGR 250 or BIO 181 or BIO 181H or BIO 182 or International Exchange Student Group
GGR 459 PROSEMINAR IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (3)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Instructor's consent required.
GGR 461 FUNDAMENTALS OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE (4)
Fundamental properties and processes of the atmosphere.
GGR 462 APPLICATIONS IN CLIMATOLOGY (3)
Macroclimates, microclimates and climate instrumentation.
GGR 479 PROSEMINAR IN CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY (3)
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Instructor's consent required.
GGR 480C FIELD ANALYSIS (4)
Integrates geographic concepts, tools, and techniques of spatial analysis. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: GGR 250 and GGR 380W CAP
GGR 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)
Individualized original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Department consent required.
GGR 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)
Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.
GGR 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)
Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area.
GGR 499H CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS - HONORS (1-3)
Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group