Department of Atmospheric Science, Earth Sciences & Physics / College of Arts and Sciences / University of Louisiana at Monroe

Classes offered in Geography
Department of Atmospheric Science, Earth Sciences & Physics

For Undergraduates Only

GEOG 1001-1002. REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr. each.
A regional approach to the study of human geography, with emphasis on spatial distributions, interactions, and processes on the earth's surface. The geographical study of the major world realms are divided as follows: GEOG 1001 covers Europe (including Russia), North America, and North Africa/Middle East and GEOG 1002 covers Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia.

GEOG 1003. SYSTEMATIC GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr.
The goal of this course is an integrated approach to geography. The course is standards-based and is structured around the essential elements and geography standards. In terms of content, the approach is thematic with examples drawn from both the developed and developing worlds. The method of instruction will consist of a combination of direct instruction and problem-solving computer- and classroom-based exercises and activities. For Elementary Education Majors only.

GEOG 2001. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHEOLOGY. 3 cr.
Survey of the history and development of archeology as a science, its place in the sciences, and an overview of the important material remains of past human life and activities in selected areas of the world. (Same as ANTG 2001.)

GEOG 2013. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr.
The natural landscape, with special emphasis on the distribution of land-forms, climate, soil, and vegetation.

GEOG 2014. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY. 1 cr.
Two hours laboratory to accompany Geography 2013.

GEOG 3001. CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY. 3 cr.
An advanced course focusing on the study of culture and the expression of material culture in the landscape. Prerequisite: GEOG 1001, or 1002, or 2003 or permission of instructor.

GEOG 4023. ARCHEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNIQUES. 6 cr.
A field course introducing the basic techniques of archeological mapping, excavation, cataloging, specimen preparation and preservation. A study of soils, physical stratigraphy, synecology, and techniques of artifact laboratory analysis. May be repeated once for a maximum of 12 hours credit. (Same as ANTG 4023.)