Course Descriptions

Geography
SCI 110, (406) 657-2341
AP 123, (406) 657-2310

* GPHY 111 Introduction to Physical Geography
[formerly GEOG 101 Physical Geography]
(TN) 3 cr.  Stresses the understanding of the broad concepts of physical geography.  Includes topography, climate and other geographic aspects of the earth’s environment.  Laboratory required.

* GPHY 112 Introduction to Physical Geography Laboratory
[formerly GEOG 100 Physical Geography Lab]
(TN) 1 cr. Corequisite: GPHY 111.  Enhances the lecture material of GPHY 111 through the use of experiential activities.

* GPHY 121 Human Geography
[formerly GEOG 120 Environment and Culture]
3 cr.  Analyzes the interrelationships between man and his environment, including such topics as race, origin and dispersal of technology, livelihood patterns and settlement.

* GPHY 141 Geography of  World Regions
[formerly GEOG 102 World Geography]
3 cr.  Covers the regions of the world as the home of mankind, showing people’s adaptation to their physical environment.

GPHY 222 Introduction to Economic Geography
[formerly GEOG 202 Economic Geography]
3 cr. Prerequisite: a geography or economics course, or consent of instructor.  Examines the spatial aspects of geography as they relate to people’s economic adjustment to the physical environment.

GPHY 240 Landscape and People of North America
[formerly GEOG 220 Landscape and People of North America]
3 cr. Prerequisite: a geography course or consent of instructor.  Analyzes the natural environment, historical spread and impact of settlement and land use, and present demographic, agricultural, industrial and urban situations of the United States and Canada.

GPHY 282 Mapping Techniques
[formerly GEOG 201/EVST 201 Mapping Techniques]
3 cr.  Introduces map interpretation, computer cartography, spatial data and Geographic Information Systems.

GPHY 341 Geography of Latin America
[formerly GEOG 320 Geography of Latin America]
3 cr. Prerequisite: GPHY 222 or consent of instructor.  Considers the physical geography of Latin America with emphasis on the factors arising from the strategic location of its nation’s natural resources.

GPHY 345 Geography of Russia
[formerly GEOG 321 Geography of Russia]
3 cr.  Explores the human and environmental geography of Russia and the territories of the former USSR.

GPHY 346 Geography of Europe
[formerly GEOG 322 Geography of Europe]
3 cr. Prerequisite: GPHY 121 or GPHY 222, or consent of instructor.  Explores the physical geography of Europe.  Emphasis is on the physical environment as it relates to each country’s economic position within the continent and with the rest of the world.

GPHY 347 Regional Geography (Multiple Regions)
[formerly GEOG 350 Regional Geography]
3 cr. Prerequisite: One of the following: GPHY 141, GPHY 121, or GPHY 222.  Focuses on the human and environmental geography of one region, such as Africa, Asia, or the Great Plains of the U.S. and Canada.

GPHY 380 Principles of GIS
[formerly GEOG/EVST 301 Principles of Geographic Information Systems]
3 cr. Prerequisite: GPHY 282.  Introduces GIS, spatial analysis, map production, and spatial data handling.

GPHY 440 Geography of Montana
[formerly GEOG 410 Geography of Montana]
3 cr. Prerequisite: GPHY 240 or consent of instructor.  Considers the physical geography and resources of Montana with emphasis on its location in the nation with respect to transportation, economy and future development.

GPHY 492 Independent Study
[formerly GEOG 491 Independent Study]
V 1-3 cr. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department chairperson.  Provides advanced students an opportunity to explore material not covered in regular geography courses.  A contract describing the study must be completed at the time of enrollment.

GPHY 494 Seminar/Workshop
[formerly GEOG 492 Seminar]
V 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.  Provides advanced students an opportunity to investigate intensively topics pertinent to the area of Geography.

GPHY 494 Seminar/Workshop
[formerly GEOG 493 Workshop]
V 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.  Provides an opportunity for advanced study in an area of Geography.