These are courses currently taught in the Geography Department at Central Connecticut
State University. 100, 200 and 300 courses are for undergraduates; most courses numbered
400 are for both undergraduate and graduate students. Courses numbered 500 are for graduate
students only. Any courses being offered that are not on the lists below
are either new or they are topics courses offered on a one-time-only basis.
For information on such courses contact the faculty member who is instructing
the course.
(I) = Indicates courses with international content.
[C] = Indicates computer intensive course.
If a course carries general education credit it is noted.
Course cycling is specified and if there is no cycling information, the course is offered
in both Fall and Spring semesters.
Geog. 542 Graduate Field Methods in Geography/a>
Study Area II - 3 credits
Basic patterns of physical environment and relationship of human patterns to them are
explained.
Study Area II (I) - 3 credits
Survey of the lands, people and places in the world's major culture regions. Reliance on
case studies, investigations of development problems, or other approaches to develop
concepts.
[c] Study Area II - 3 credits
Introduction to basics within the fields of cartography, geodesy, spatial
statistics, remote sensing, and geographic information systems.
Study Area II (I) - 3 Credits
A survey of the world's peoples and their culture. Topics studied may include population,
religion, language, settlement, architecture, land tenure, ideologies, social problems,
behavior, resource utilization and environmental change.
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Study Area II - 3 credits
Examines the growth of the popular music industry and its impact on the spatial/locational
nature of society. Basic human geographic concepts including migration, diffusion,
regional identity, and place are discussed. Spring.
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Study Area II - 3 Credits
Introduction to the principles and practice of planning at various spatial scales --
regional, metropolitan, urban and neighborhood.
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Study Area II - 3 Credits
Spatial and ecological aspects of the economic development of world regions, resource and
population balance, international trade issues, and geopolitics of the post cold war era.
Spring.
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3 Credits
Conferences and practical exercises in the use & interpretation of a variety of map
types. Emphasis on the topographic map. Map sources will be discussed. Both Semesters.
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3 Credits
Conferences and practical exercises in uses and interpretation of aerial photographs.
Fall.
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Study Area II - 3 Credits
Study Area IV - 3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog. 110 or permission of instructor. Analysis of the landforms at the earth's
surface, their distribution, genesis, and relationships to the other natural phenomena.
Spring.
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Study Area IV - 3 Credits
An analysis of the major vegetation zones and major soil groups and their relationship to
other geographic factors, including land use and rural and urban planning. Field
experiences are part of this course.
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[C] - 3 Credits
Instruction and practice in the fundamentals of map construction, design, symbolization,
and reproduction; emphasis on use of cartographic drafting instruments, mediums &
materials.
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Study Area II (I) - 3 Credits
Physical and cultural factors affecting the location & relative importance of
recreational areas and tourist attractions, both for- eign and domestic. Spatial analysis
of tourist flows, modes of transportation, effects on regional economies, and impacts on
environments. Spring.
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Study Area II (I) - 3 Credits
3 Credits
The environmental, cultural and economic patterns that give character to the different
parts of the United States and Canada. Analysis of the internal structure and functions of
cities such as New York and Los Angeles and regional planning in problem areas such as
Appalachia, Alaska and Southern California. Fall.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog. 110 or permission of instructor. Analysis of the climates of the continents
with emphasis on the dynamic elements of wind systems, air mass interactions, and
resulting patterns associated with seasonal progression. Spring.
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(C) 3 Credits
3 Credits
Prereq.: Acceptance into a Professional Program. Concepts, methods and materials for
teaching geography. . Concepts, methods and materials for teaching geography.
Middle-level certification students selecting the Complementary Subject Matter Area in
geography will enroll for two credits; all others will enroll for three credits. Fall.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Permission of the Department Chairperson. Restricted to students who are pursuing
a specialization in planning. Participants will serve as interns in a municipal, regional,
state or private planning agency under the supervision of a geography faculty member.
Additional work required for graduate credit. On Demand.
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3 Credits (I)
Prereq.: Permission of the Department Chairperson. Semester or six months work in an
environment directly related to studies in international hospitality and tourism, under
the supervision on site by an affiliate faculty member from a liaison institution.
Substantial pre-trip orientation and post-trip reports required. On Demand.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Permission of the Department Chairperson. No credit given to students with credit
for Geog. 420. Students will work in an environment directly related to the track or
planned program they are following, under the supervision of a geography faculty member.
Written reports are required. On Demand.
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3 Credits
Issues in the environmental protection planning process. Topics may include air quality,
noise, solid wastes, hazardous materials, wilderness areas, endangered species, wetland
and land use issues. A single field trip may be required.
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(I) - 3 Credits
A study of our nearest neighbors south of the border, concentrating on people, the land on
which they live, and related problems, primarily from a regional point of view. Fall.
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(I) - 3 Credits
Study of the physical framework, resources, economic activities, and characteristic
landscapes of Japan and Korea. Activities of the people of Japan and Korea in relation to
their environment and resources, and the differing problems of development facing both
nations. Fall (O).
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(I) - 3 Credits
A survey of the countries of South America with emphasis on people, places and problems.
Spring.
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(I) - 3 Credits
Physical, economic, political and historical geography of China. Special consideration of
her population, resources, agricultural growth and industrial expansion. Discussion of the
geographic bases of the expansion of the Chinese State and the contemporary foundation of
Chinese national power. Fall(E).
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3 Credits
Form, function and evolution of urban settlements with reference to attributes of place.
Emphasis also placed on internal structure and regional relationships of cities. Provides
a methodological basis for thought involving the planning process, including preservation
planning, and systems analysis. Personal on-site study of a current urban problem within
the state is expected. Spring
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3 Credits
Land use patterns & the planning process in agriculture, transportation, recreation,
industry, population and settlement in rural areas. Case studies and field work
emphasizing the impact of urbanization of rural Connecticut. Fall(O).
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3 Credits
Philosophies, theories, and principles involved in planning of regions and urban areas.
Fall.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: 3 credits in Geography or permission of instructor. Design and execution of field
research in physical and human geography. Techniques include field notes, sketching, areal
sampling, planetable mapping, questionnaire design and administration, design of coding
forms, soil and vegetation surveying. Both team and individual field research projects.
Fall (O).
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog. 110 or permission of instructor. Examines the environmental impacts of land
development and natural constraints on planning and public policy decision-making. Case
studies and field work will emphasize aspects of environmental planning in the Greater
Hartford region. Spring.
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(I) - 3 Credits
Relationships between the physical environment and human development in Africa south of
the Sahara. Spring (E).
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(I) - 3 Credits
The environmental, cultural and economic patterns that give character to the various
regions of Russia. Its contemporary political economy viewed in spatial and historical
context. Examination of Russia's relationship with Central Asia, East Asia, Eastern Europe
and the EC. Fall (E).
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3 Credits
An integrated and sustainable development approach to tourism planning explored through
lecturers, seminars and case studies at the national, regional and community levels. Focus
on public and private initiatives in tourism planning. Fall.
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3 Credits
Study of the tourism industry, including perspectives on supply, demand and socio-economic
impacts. Focus on issues, problems and opportunities in tourism, including functions of
state and regional tourism agencies in southern New England. Spring (E).
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(I) - 3 Credits
The environmental, cultural and economic patterns that give character to the different
countries, regions and cities of the European Community. Analysis of spatial changes
associated with European integration. Spring.
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3 Credits
Study of the supply, location, distribution, use, planning, management and impact of
recreational facilities in both urban and rural situations. Spring.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog. 290 and Mkt. 303 or permission of instructor. An examination of geographic
elements and issues within the tourism industry and a focus on how these influence the
spatial aspects of tourist behavior and the industry's development strategies. Spring.
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(I) - 3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog. 290 or permission of instructor. Study of contemporary forms of tourism,
including ecotourism, heritage tourism, and educational travel, which have their own
impacts, management and planning needs, and which differ notably from the traditions of
mass tourism. Fall.
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(I) - 3 or 6 Credits
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. On-site group studies in regional geography. This
course normally involves travel outside the United States. Only 3 credits may be applied
toward General Education requirements. May be repeated for up to 12 credits, only six of
which may be used to satisfy geography requirements. Winter & Summer.
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(C)3 Credits
Prereq:: GEOG 266 or GEOG 378. Computer analysis and interpretation of
satellite remote sensing data for inventorying, mapping, and monitoring
earth's resources. Spring (o).
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. Directed independent studies in geography. May be taken
more than once for credit. On Demand.
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3 Credits
Prereq: GEOG 220 or permission of instructor.
Investigation of health-related topics using geographical frameworks
and methodological techniques. Themes include disease distribution, health
care access, and HIV/AIDS in a global context. Spring (o).
3 credits.
3 Credit.
Prereq: Geog 220 or permission of instructor. Selected topics in human
geography. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6
credits. On demand.
3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog. 272 or 275 or 374 or permission of instructor. Selected topics in physical
geography, including urban climates, microclimatology, global change, cold environments
and the impact of glacial and periglacial processes on landforms.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog.110 or permission of instructor. Examines the definition, location and
evaluation of natural resources, their human exploitation and management. Focus on
management strategieis and cost benefit analyses of environmental degradation associated
with resource use. Examples illustrated with GIS and remote sensing techniques. Spring (O)
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[C] 3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog. 256 or Geog. 276 or permission of instructor. Use of statistical packages
to process data for cartographic purposes. Familiarization with major computer mapping
programs. "Hands on" experiences emphasized. No knowledge of computer
programming required. Every Fall.
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[C] 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Geog. 378 or permission of instructor. Advanced study of geographic
information systems and applications. Students will prepare a proposal to develop a GIS
for a municipality or non-profit organization. Portions of the database will be
implemented. Concentration on vector software. Fall 1998.
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(C) 3 Credits
Prereq: GEOG 378. Advanced study
of applications in geographic information systems. Applications will vary but
will include urban/regional planning, natural resources management, and public
safety. May be taken twice for credit under different content.
Spring (e)
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[C] 3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog. 241 or permission of instructor. Selected topics in planning. May be
repeated once with a different topic.On demand.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Permission of graduate advisor. History and philosophy of geographic thought as
well as current research trends in physical and human geography. Fall
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Permission of advisor and instructor. Advanced study in one of the systematic
specialities of the department. May be taken more than once for credit. On demand.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Permission of advisor and instructor. Advanced study in one of the regional
specialities of the department. May be taken more than once for credit. On demand.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Permission of advisor and instructor. Advanced study in one of the geographical
techniques. May be taken more than once for credit. On demand.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Two graduate courses in geography and permission of advisor. Site-based
internship. Students will work in an environment directly related to their planned program
of study under supervision of a geography faculty member. Written reports and plan of
activity required. On demand.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Three sh of graduate coursework in geography or permission of graduate advisor.
Advanced field research in physical and human geography. Team and individual research
projects. Fall (O).
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Permission of graduate advisor. On-site group studies in regional geography. This
course normally involves travel outside the United States. Winter/Summer.
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(C) 3 Credits
Prereq: Planned program of study in M.S. Geography or permission of instructor.
Principles and practices of interactive mapping and GIS data distribution
across the World Wide Web. Fall (O).
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog. 598 and permission of graduate advisor. Complettion of an advanced project
in geography under the supervision of a faculty member. Requirements include preparation
of a paper and an oral presentation of the project. On demand.
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Permission of advisor. Designed to familiarize student with techniques and
resource associated with research in the field of geopraphy. Practical application. Fall
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3 Credits
Prereq.: Geog. 598 and permission of graduate advisor. Preparation of the thesis under the
supervision of the thesis advisor. Spring.
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