Geography & Planning Graduate Course Description
GEOGRAPHY (GHY)
GHY 5000
Research Themes and Methods (3) Fall
Study of the historical, ongoing, and emerging research themes and
methods in geography; the students will examine and practice the
processes of organizing research, gathering and analyzing data, and
presenting research results in written and oral formats. Required
within the initial 12 hours of graduate study.
GHY 5100
Seminar in Physical Geography (3) Spring
An exploration of special problems related to physical geography with emphasis placed on their impact on the human environment. Barring duplication of content, a student may repeat this course for credit.
Recent courses offered under this Seminar:
Natural Hazards
Stream Restoration and Riparian Buffers
Biogeography & Ecosystem Management
GHY 5110
Seminar in Spatial Analysis (3) On Demand
An exploration of unique problems related to one
component of spatial analysis: cartography, remote sensing, quantitative/
qualitative research methods, geographic information systems,
or regional analysis. Barring duplication of content, a student may
repeat this course for credit.
GHY 5130
Seminar in Human Geography (3) Spring
An exploration of special problems related to human geography
with emphasis placed on spatial patterns and processes. Barring duplication
of content, a student may repeat this course for credit.
Recent courses offered under this Seminar:
Globalization and Geography
Feminist Geography
Landscape and the Geographer's Craft
GHY 5240
Transportation Geography and Planning (3) Fall
Students will apply urban planning principles, basic geographic theory and spatial statistics to policy and analysis issues of transportation and transportation planning. The course emphasizes transportation as a spatial phenomenon, and transportation planning as an activity and profession. Dual-listed with GHY 4240.
GHY 5301
Regional Geography (3) Spring, Summer
An in-depth examination of the world from a regional perspective with special attention given to conceptual topics such as world population growth, economic development and environmental problems.
GHY 5312
GIS Management (3) Spring
The study of management issues, technological and management perspectives, and organizational settings necessary for developing a successful geographic information system- GIS can vary from a single-user workstation with a sole purpose to a complex multi-user, multi-department system, with different hardware and software environments, varied data requirements and standards for a variety of applications. These complexities and the manager's perspective cover a wide array of GIS related topics.
GHY 5400
Planning Theory and Process (3) Fall
Foundations of community and regional planning, including linkages with planning theory and growth management, comprehensive planning steps, and how practicing planners use various planning aspects and applications to address contemporary urban and regional issues. Same as PLN 5400.
GHY 5500
Independent Study (1-4) Fall, Spring
GHY 5530-5549
Selected Topics (1-4) On Demand
GHY 5620
Synoptic and Regional Climatology (3) Fall , Alternate years
This course focuses on atmospheric controls and processes at the synoptic scale. Basic meteorological elements and concepts such as jet streams, long-range forecasting, cyclogenesis, and vorticity are discussed. Local and regional climatic patterns and anomalies are examined with respect to the dynamics of the large-scale circulation features of the atmosphere. Dual-listed with GHY 4620.
GHY 5800
Advanced Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Geography(3) Spring
This course will examine quantitative and qualitative procedures commonly used in the analysis of geographic and planning research problems, including research in both human and physical geography. The course focus will be on applications of quantitative and qualitative procedures in research, but conceptual and theoretical aspects of all procedures will also be discussed. Students will apply quantitative and/or qualitative methods to a geographic topic and will report on the results in a professional quality paper. Prerequisite:GHY 3800 or the equivalent.
GHY 5810
Digital Image Processing (3) Fall
Course focuses on acquisition of digital images, image processing, image enhancement techniques for interpretation, and applications of remote sensing technology. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Dual-listed with GHY 4810.
GHY 5812
Advanced GIS (3) Fall, Spring
GIS is a wide ranging topic encompassing five distinct functions within a total system context. These functions are: 1) data input, 2) data storage, 3) data management, 4) data manipulation and analysis, and 5) data output. Emphasis will be placed on the applications frequently found in geography and planning. This course is project oriented to give the student maximum experience in each of the functions of a GIS and to allow the student to associate the technical areas of GIS with "real-world" scenarios.
Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Dual-listed with GHY 4812.
GHY 5814
Principles of GeoComputation (3) Spring
GeoComputation is spatial analysis with or without a geographic information system (GIS). The increasing power of computational environments enables the creation of new methods for analyzing geographic data. This course will include: an introduction to GeoComputational theory, GIS programming, and applications of GIS and environmental models. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Dual-listed with GHY 4814. Prerequisite: GHY 3812, or permission of the instructor.
GHY 5820
Geographical Hydrology (3) Spring
Study of the occurrence and movement of water on the earth, with a focus on applications of surface hydrology. Water movement through the hydrologic cycle, flood analysis, and water use/water policy are emphasized.
Dual-listed with GHY 4820.
GHY 5850
Social Science Seminar (3) On Demand
A review and evaluation of the literature of the individual social science disciplines, as well as social science in general, emphasizing contemporary contexts, philosophical underpinnings, theoretical concerns, and methodological convergence. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of graduate work (Same as CJ 5850 /HIS 5850/ PS 5850/SOC 5850).
GHY 5900
Internship in Geography (3-12) Fall, Spring
The internship emphasizes field work in the areas of locational analysis, environmental assessment and impact, and/or land use planning. For the Master of Arts (teacher licensure program) the internship involves teaching one or more geography courses in an appropriate setting. The type of internship, location of field experience, and sponsoring agency must be satisfactory to the student and to the department. A research paper is required. Graded on S/U basis.
GHY 5989
Graduate Research (1-9) Fall, Spring
This course is designed to provide access to University facilities for
continuing graduate research at the master’s and specialist’s levels.
Graded on an S/U basis. GHY 5989 does not count toward a degree.
GHY 5999
Thesis (4) Fall, Spring
Graded on an S/U basis.
COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING (PLN)
PLN 5400
Planning Theory and Process (3) Fall
Foundations of community and regional planning, including linkages with planning theory and growth management, comprehensive planning steps, and how practicing planners use various planning aspects and applications to address contemporary urban and regional issues. Same as GHY 5400.
PLN 5420
Human Settlements and Planning History (3) On Demand
Foundations of community and regional planning relating to the growth and development of cities and historical aspects of planning. Examination of how design and form impact the built environment, to include prominent planners who have influenced planning over time. This course focuses on the American city, but some examples may be from European and Asian countries and colonial practices.
PLN 5425
Task-Oriented Group Facilitation Methods (3) Spring
Learn how to maximize the collective power of groups, organizations,
and communities by developing facilitation skills that help
groups think, talk, and work together. Application opportunities
using these skills include community development, organizational
planning, education, government, and other occasions when people
want to turn ideas into productive action and meaningful accomplishments.
(Same as COM 5425.)
PLN 5431
Planning Methods and Techniques (3) On Demand
Foundations of community and regional planning relating to skills, knowledge, and abilities that practicing planners use to develop a better understanding of place. Scope of research includes components of plan-making (e.g.,public opinion surveying;meeting facilitation;and demographic, economic, social, environmental, housing, land use, circulation, and community facilities studies).
PLN 5450
Planning for Sustainable Communities (3) Spring
This course familiarizes students with the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development in the context of community experience and civic life in the U.S.. Emphasis is placed on linking collective behaviors; the social, ecological impacts of those behaviors; and strategies for increasing sustainability at the community scales. Students will develop a project focused on a issue of sustainability. Dual-listed with PLN 4450.
PLN 5460
Environmental Policy and Planning (3) SS. On Demand
An in-depth look at issues of public participation and involvement, intergovernmental relations, and the tools and practices involved with environmental planning in the United States. Dual-listed with PLN 4460.
PLN 5470
Community Development (3) Fall
A study of conventional and alternative strategies used by community development professionals, activists, and community members in urban and rural settings. Community development issues will be discussed, including poverty and race, affordable housing, economic revitalization, environmental justice, and public participation in planning. Dual-listed with PLN 4470.
PLN 5530-5549
Selected Topics (1-4) On Demand
PLN 5700
Project Management (3) Spring
Simulated experiences involving complex procedures and methods
pertinent to planning projects. The student will have opportunities
to develop and utilize various project management skills and abilities,
to include preparation of a community development proposal
for external funding. Open to geography, planning, political science,
real estate and leisure studies majors; others by permission of
the instructor. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Dual-listed
with PLN 4700.
PLN 5730
Land Use Controls, Planning Law, and Ethics (3) On Demand.
Foundations of community and regional planning relating to plan implementation, including a spectrum of land use controls, the legal and constitutional framework of land use controls, and planning ethics.
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