Geography GEOG 101 – 3 Credits Introduction to Physical Geography Examines the physical elements of geography, including the Earth in its orbit, the nature and distribution of landforms, the elements of weather and climate, soils, vegetation, the Earth's shape, plate tectonics, landscape building and erosion. Prerequisites: ENGL 052 or ESOL 052; RDNG 052 or ESOL 054; and MATH 081 GEOG 102 – 3 Credits Introduction to Cultural Geography Studies the distribution of cultures which have evolved through time in particular regions of the world; traces the development of geographical landscapes and culture groups from an evolutionary viewpoint. Prerequisite: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 GEOG 103 – 3 Credits Urban Geography GEOG 111 – 3 Credits World Regional Geography Examines the growth of the global political geography and the interactions among various countries and regions of the world. Prerequisite: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 GEOG 131 – 3 Credits Historical Geography of Maryland Studies the physical and cultural environments in Maryland and their effect on the population, both historically and currently, through a survey emphasizing topography, climate, economy, and social characteristics of the state. Prerequisites: ENGL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 GEOG 132 – 3 Credits Geogr of Carbn,Mdl Amr,Wst Ind GEOG 133 – 3 Credits Geography of the United States and Canada Studies the physical and cultural characteristics of the United States and Canada and covers the physical and climactic regions; population; agricultural, minerals, forests, and water resources; and manufacturing and trade patterns. Prerequisites: ENGL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 GEOG 141 – 3 Credits Introduction to Oceanography Introduces students to the physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of the oceans and the methods and techniques of research. NOTE: Same as ERSC 141. Credit can be earned for one course only. Prerequisites: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and MATH 082 GEOG 142 – 1 Credit Oceanography Laboratory Gives students experience in working with oceanographic data and techniques; discusses determination of chemical and physical properties of seawater, investigations of biological communities, and examination of coastal and shoreline features. NOTE: Same as GEOG 142. Credit can be earned for one course only. Prerequisite: ERSC 141 (concurrent or previous) Lab fee: $20.00 GEOG 154 – 3 Credits GIS Applications Surveys the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) discipline and studies applications of GIS in the fields of marketing, environmental management, and governmental planning; laboratory component introduces procedures to capture, analyze, and display spatially linked data. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Lab fee: $20.00 GEOG 241 – 3 Credits Economic Geography