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Thematic Geography Courses |
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Geog
102.
Behavioral Geography
Themes and methodologies in social and behavioral geography: spatial cognition and mental maps, perception of environmental quality, location theory, models of spatial interaction, residential mobility, and diffusion of innovation. 3 units. |
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Geog
105.
Urban Geography
Spatial patterns in the urban environment: city function and morphology; population patterns and functional zonation; analysis of recent changes. 3 units. |
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Geog
110.
Political Geography
Analysis of the relationship between the state and its territory, stressing the functions and geographic structure of the state. Examination of inter-state relationships through geopolitical ideas. 3 units. |
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Geog
112.
Political and Ethnic Territories
Emergence of independent states world-wide as the main form of the political organization of territory. Exploration of problems, and possible accomodations, where claims by ethnic groups for political recognition threaten the territorial integrity of states. Prerequisites: Completion of Core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test, and upper division standing. 3 units. |
Geog
115.
Geography of the Global Economy
Exploration of contemporary global economy using variety of analytical approaches developed by geographers. Provides geographic perspective on world economy and environmental issues within a spatial context. 3 units. |
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Geog
120.
Food Supply and Agricultural Systems
Geography of world agriculture and nutritional needs of a growing world population. Comparision of traditional and modern agricultural systems in their use of resources and technologies, their effectiveness in meeting demands placed on them, and their sustainability. 3 units. |
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Geog
121.
Population and Environmental Change
Impact of population changes and technological innovations on communities, countries, and their environments. Comparisions of developed and developing societies from the perspectives of environment, demography, land use, and food supply. Prerequisites: Completion of Core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test, and upper division standing. 3 units. |
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Geog
123.
Geography for Teachers
Presents geography as local and global awareness of landscapes and environments through systematic and regional studies. Includes overview of geography in K-12 Frameworks and National Standards. Designed to prepare teachers to expand and integrate geography in K-12 curriculum. Prerequisites: Engl 1A, 1B, upper division standing, or instructor consent. 3 units. |
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Geog
124.
Topics in Physical Geography
Interactions between humans and environment from a geographical perspective. Prerequisites: Geog 1, or instructor consent. 3 units. |
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Geog
125.
Selected Topics in Human Geography
Changing topics in human geography. 3 units. |
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Geog
130.
Natural Resources
Geography of economic, environmental, political, and technological factors that define natural resources and affect their availability and use. Focus on water, food-producing, and energy resources. 3 units. |
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Geog
135.
Qualitative Methods in Geographical Research
Development of skills required for geographical research and writing. Library research, oral presentations, variety of writing assignments dealing with diverse geographic problems. Prerequisites: Engl 1B. 3 units. |
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Geog
138.
National Parks
Selected U.S. National Parks and Monuments --the physical processes involved in their evolution; unique setting and character; the modern societal impact and attendant problems. 3 units. |
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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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