Geography

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Introduces the discipline and tools of geography, including careers in geography, what geographers study, how they think, and how knowledge of geography is helpful in any career field. Also examines basic geographic concepts and themes.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Focuses on the physical subsystems of the earth (atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere), with emphasis on human-environment relations. Includes basic map skills, latitude/longitude, weather, climate, biogeography, volcanism, erosion, and desert landscapes.

F, W, Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the cultural elements of geography, including the study of human population, migration, language, religion, cultural landscapes, and geopolitics. Emphasizes the unequal distribution of power in the U.S. with regard to religion, ethnicity, and language.

W, Sp, Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces economic geography, including the study of development and under-development, agriculture, industry, settlement, urban landscapes, and natural resource problems.

F, Sp, Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces basic concepts in reading, interpreting, and analyzing information from a variety of maps. Topics include map projections, map misuse, grid systems, map scale, route planning, global positioning system (GPS), geographic information system (GIS), contour reading, satellite imagery, and computer-based mapping.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Studies the causes, characteristics, and geographic distribution of natural hazards, as well as various means of preparing for and minimizing the negative effects of hazards affecting the Pacific Northwest including earthquakes, volcanoes, debris flows, floods, forest fires, and drought.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the physical and cultural geography of the developed world (Europe, Russia, Japan, North America, and Australia). Emphasizes major geographic themes and concepts, including population change, natural resource use, environmental concerns, economic development, geopolitical conflicts, and cultural perceptions.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces the physical and cultural geography of the developing world (Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and South, East and Southeast Asia). Emphasizes regional survey of the geography of developing countries, major geographic themes and concepts, including population change, natural resource use, environmental degradation, economic development, geopolitical confl icts, and cultural perceptions.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Examines the geography of Oregon, including its settlement by Europeans, various geographic regions, diverse physical environments, important natural resources, and varied population and economy.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Examines the natural and cultural environments of the U.S. and Canada, including climate, vegetation, landform regions, natural resource issues, and population and settlement patterns.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Focuses on recent geopolitical disputes in the Middle East with an emphasis on examining these disputes geographically. Gives special attention to the Arab-Israeli confl ict, including the formation of a Palestinian state. Studies the Iran-Iraq War, the 1991 Gulf War, the 2003 War in Iraq, and rivalries over water and other resources.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Emphasizes how to teach geography at any grade level (preschool through college) and any setting (private, public, or home school). Covers developing lesson plans, activities, and assessments which are grade level appropriate and incorporates the State and National Geography Standards.

Prerequisite: successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, any geography course.

Offered as needed.