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Degrees/Courses |
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Degrees |
| Major Requirements |
Thirty-two (32) semester hours which include GY101, 120, 150 or 151, 285,
320, 340 and either 490 or 491. Of the remaining courses, at least one must be systematic and one must be regional. Students must obtain a grade of "C" or higher if they want to count the class toward a geography major. A transfer student majoring in Geography must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in geography at Aquinas. |
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| Minor Requirements |
| Twenty-four (24) semester hours which include GY101, 120, 320, and 340. |
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| Major Requirements For Those Seeking Teacher Certification |
| Thirty-two semester hours which include GY101, 120, and either 285 or 340, 320, 490 or 491. Of the remaining courses, at least three must be from the following regional courses: GY129, 130, 140, 302 or 328. The remaining credits should be from systematic courses. Systematic courses include GY212, 264, 350, and 462. A transfer student majoring in Geography must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in geography at Aquinas. |
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| Minor Requirements For Those Seeking Teacher Certification |
| Twenty-four semester hours which include GY101, 120, and 320. Of the remaining
courses three must be from the following regional courses: GY130,
140, 302, 316 or 328. The remaining course should be selected from
the systematic courses. |
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Courses |
| GY101 Earth Environments (4) NL |
| Natural elements of environment and effects on man: seasons, radiation, wind,
moisture, climate, as well as landforms resulting from running water, ice, gravity, marine activities, and tectonic processes.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab each week. |
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| GY120 Human Geography (4) PGC GP |
| The geographic subfield of Human Geography discusses and interprets the role
of human beings as they are distributed across the surface of the earth. This is a far-ranging field of inquiry that incorporates information from the traditional
social scientific realms of economics, sociology, political science, and anthropology
into a spatial analysis of the world around us. Given the nature of the topic,
this course will be introductory in nature and examine the breadth of cultural
geographic thought. |
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| GY129 Physical Geography of Michigan (3) NN |
| Detailed analysis of the physical characteristics of Michigan; emphasis on
weather, land forms, geology, and environmental problems. Special Note: Not open to students with GY130 credit. |
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| GY130 Geography of Michigan (3) |
| Analysis of physical and cultural environments of this politically defined area;
emphasis on weather, climate, land forms, political, social, and economic features.
Special Note: Not open to students with GY129 credit. |
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| GY140 World Regional Geography (3) PGC GP |
| An introduction to human and physical geography by use of the world regional
approach. Fundamental geographic concepts and ideas (regional economic
development, global systems, spatial diffusion) are presented in different regional
contexts. |
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| GY212 Urban Geography (4) |
| Urban environment and landscape from a human perspective: the city as an
economic environment, as a cultural place, as a political entity - policies and
planning. |
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| GY220 Advanced Physical Geography: Earth Environments (4) |
| In-depth study of selected topics introduced in GY101; emphasis on contemporary
environmental situation.
Four hours lecture each week, scheduled field trips.
Prerequisite: GY101. |
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| GY221 Advanced Cultural Geography: Contemporary Environments (4) |
| Analysis of cultural geographic relationships in selected major world regions;
cultural processes, land-use patterns, and environmental interactions; American,
European, and non-Western examples.
Prerequisite: GY120. |
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| GY264 Economic Geography (3) |
| Spatial distribution of economic features as they affect production, exchange,
and consumption of goods and services: emphasis on locational theory regarding
manufacturing and retail service centers. |
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| GY270 Geographical Perspectives on Agriculture and Food Production (3) |
| Agriculture and food production, origins, evolution, and current patterns. Ecological
analysis of traditional and modern agriculture and patterns of development in the U.S. and Third World. |
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| GY285/BY285 Applications of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems GIS (4) |
| The study of the application of remote sensing and GIS to various sciences.
Lab work focuses on hands on projects using GIS, GPS and radio tracking
equipment.
Three hours lecture, three hours lab.
Prerequisite: sophomore status and GY320 |
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| GY302 Geography of U.S./Canada (3) |
| Study of United States and Canada considering regional differences in physical
environment, resource base, population characteristics, and settlement patterns;
emphasis on human response to environment. |
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| GY310 Special Topics in Geography (3) |
| Variable topic in geography offered on an occasional basis. |
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| GY313 Advanced Urban Geography (Variable) |
For those students who wish to further pursue topics discussed in GY212 as
well as research areas of specific interest.
Prerequisite: GY212. |
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| GY320 Cartography: Map Making and Interpretation (4) |
| Cartographic design with emphasis on developing ability to communicate
through maps and graphs; some computer graphics. |
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| GY321 Advanced Cartography (Variable) |
| Advancing and refining skills acquired in GY320. Students develop areas of
particular interest, expand their skills in the area of computer graphics.
Prerequisite: GY320. |
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| GY328 Field Experience in Geography (3) |
| A field experience with emphasis on the physical, cultural, economic, political,
aspects of the area.
Students can repeat the course if a new area is selected.
Prerequisite: Instructors approval |
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| GY340 Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing (4) |
| Electromagnetic spectrum in remote sensing; emphasis on air photo analysis
and interpretation; near infrared, thermal and radar; fundamental skills in photogrammetry
and interpretation of physical and cultural features. |
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| GY350 Climatology/Meteorology (4) |
| Weather elements and introduction to world climatic characteristics and locations;
applied climatology.
Prerequisite: GY101 or instructor approval. |
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| GY351 Advanced Climatology/Meteorology (Variable) |
| Advanced study of materials introduced in GY350. Students are encouraged to
research topics of special interest.
Prerequisite: GY350 or instructor approval. |
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| GY352 Geomorphology (3) |
| The study of landform evolution through an analysis of natural and anthropogenic processes. Included in the analysis are glacial, fluvial, Aeolian, tectonic, and volcanic activities. Prerequisite: GY101. |
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| GY370 Geography of Natural Resources (3) |
| Spatial distribution of natural resources, production, and consumption. |
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| GY398 Readings in Geography (Variable) |
Individually negotiated program of readings on selected topic established by
contract between instructor and student.
Contracts filed with Registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of the coordinator. |
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| GY399 Independent Project (Variable) |
| Individually negotiated project of defined nature established by contract between
instructor and student. Contracts filed with Registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of the coordinator. |
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| GY413 Urban and Regional Planning (3) |
| Planning practices for urban areas; emphasis on urban growth, land use, and
urban problems. |
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| GY/EL490 Advanced Techniques and Topics (4) |
Theory and application of specific techniques in research; collection and analysis
of data; specific topics vary with instructors.
Prerequisites: GY101 and GY120. |
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| GY491 Seminar: Readings in the Development of Geographic Thought (3) |
| Survey of the literature dealing with history, philosophy, and structure of geography;
emphasis on important people in geography, topics of interest to geographers and research in the disciplines. |
