Course Descriptions

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

* GEOG 100 Physical Geography Lab (TN) 1 cr. Prerequisite: Taken concurrently with GEOG 101.  Enhances the lecture material of GEOG 101 through the use of experiential activities.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

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

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.

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.

GEOG/EVST 301 Principles of Geographic Information Systems 3 cr. Prerequisite: GEOG/EVST 201.  Introduces GIS, spatial analysis, map production, and spatial data handling.

GEOG 320 Geography of Latin America 3 cr. Prerequisite: GEOG 202 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.

GEOG 321 Geography of Russia 3 cr.  Explores the human and environmental geography of Russia and the territories of the former USSR.

GEOG 322 Geography of Europe 3 cr. Prerequisite: GEOG 120 or GEOG 202, 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.

GEOG 350 Regional Geography 3 cr. Prerequisite: One of the following: GEOG 102, GEOG 120, or GEOG 202.  Focuses on the human and environmental geography of one region, such as Africa, Asia, or the Great Plains of the U.S. and Canada.

GEOG 410 Geography of Montana 3 cr. Prerequisite: GEOG 220 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.

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.

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.

GEOG 493 Workshop V 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.  Provides an opportunity for advanced study in an area of Geography.

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