General Upper Division Courses
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Lower Division and
General Upper Division Courses |
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Geog
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Geography of Natural Environments
Atmospheric, biologic, and geologic processes that create the world's natural environments. Discovery of local, regional, and global patterns in the location and distribution of environmental phenomena, and the human modification of natural environments. Lecture 3 hours. 3 units. |
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Geog
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Cultural Geography
Local, regional, and global cultural landscapes. Geography of settlements, land use, economics, languages, religions, politics, health, foods, and popular culture. Lecture 3 hours. 3 units. |
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| Note: Upper division standing or instructor consent is a prerequisite to all upper division courses. |
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Geog
101.
Global Geography
Comparative geography of our world: regions and countries, natural environments and resources, settlements and land use, cultural diversity, and economic and political patterns. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Upper division standing and pass SJSU Writing Skills Test. 3 units. |
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Geog
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Writing Workshop
Development of skills required for geographical resarch and writing. Lecture 3 hours. Upper division standing, pass SJSU Writing Skills Test, pass ENGL 1B (with grade of C or better), and completion of core GE. 3 units. |
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Geog
180.
Individual Studies
Student-initiated in-depth study of a mutually agreeable topic conducted under faculty guidance. Prerequisite: Supervisor and department chair approval. CR/NC grading. Repeatable for credit. 1-4 units. |
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Geog
197.
Geography Internship
Work/activity with professional application in off-campus establishment or agency. Course requirements and units determined in consultation with faculty advisor and work/activity supervisor. Prerequisite: 12 units geography. CR/NC grading. Repeatable for credit. 1-6 units. |
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Geog
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Senior Seminar
Capstone course examining the history of geographic thought and themes with emphasis on critical assessment of issues affecting current trends; objective of placing undergraduate experience in a professional context. Prerequisite: Senior standing in geography. 3 units. |
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Lower Division & General |
Thematic | Regional | GIS | Graduate |
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Department of Geography
San Jose State University 118 Washington Square Hall One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0116 Telephone: 408-924-5475 Fax: 408-924-5477 http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/geography |
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