Page 433 |
Previous | 433 of 528 | Next |
|
|
This page
All
|
surfaces. and graphic programming. (2lecture,
41ab bours) (Compurer lab fee, $15)
104. Map Interpretation (4)
Prerequisite: Geol 1, Geog 7, or permission
ofi nstruCtor. Reading and interpretation
of USGS-rype topographic maps.
Emphasis on interpretative inference concerning
both physical and cultural landscapes.
(2 leccure, 4 lab hours)
105. Aerial Pbotograph Imerpretation (4)
Prerequisites: Geoll or Geog 7; Geog 101
or equiv<llent. Aerial photography, videography,
and multispectral scanner technology;
image interpretation; computer-based
digital processing; monitoring and mapping
of terrain features; georeferencing
(CPS); GIS applicarions. (2 lecrure, 4 lab
hours) (Compurer lab fee, $ 15)
106. Advanced Aerial
Photo Interpretation and
Remote Sensing of Environment (4)
Advanced techniqucs ofremOte sensing, e.g.•
hyperspectral and radar imaging; advanced
computer-based digital processing: advanced
monitoring and mapping ofterrain features;
advanced GIS applications. (2 lecture, 41ab
hours) (Com purer lab fee, $15)
] 07. Introduction to
Geographic Informarion Systems (4)
Prerequisite: Geog 101 ot equivalent. Fundamental
concepts ofacquisition. structure.
manipulation, and analysis of data in a GIS
environment. Practice in the design, management,
and implementation of GIS. (2
[ecrure, 41ab hours) (Compurer lab fee, $1 5)
108. Spatial Analysis in
Geographic Information Systems (4)
Prerequisite: Geog 107. Spatial analysis
and modeling in a GIS environment. Spacialgeometry,
pattern analysis. terrain analysis,
path analysis, network analysis, surface
modeling, spatial autocorrelation, spatial
regression, spatial classification, and spatial
interpolation. (2 lecture. 4 lab hours)
(Compurer lab fee, $15)
109. Technical Field Geography (3)
Prerequisite: geography major or permission
of instructor. Gathering and analysis
of data pertaining to topics in physical or
human geography. Includes an on-campus
seminar [Q discuss issues and concepts. (1
lecture, 4-8 field hours)
110. Basic Quantitative Techniques (4)
Introduction of elementary statistical principlcs
and techniques: probability theory.
sampling. descriptive statistics, spatial statistics,
hypothesis testing, correlation analysis.
bivariate regression, and forecasting. (3lecrure,
2 lab hours) (Compurer lab fee, $15)
PlJysic(Il-Envi"onmenl(/[
GeograplJy (Geog)
111. Meteorology (3)
Prerequisite: Geog 5 or equivalent. Study
oftheearth'satmosphere: energy exchanges
and temperature; pressure and air circulation:
fog, clouds, precipitation and the
hydrologic cycle: cyclonic storms and orographic
processes; stability and thunderstorms;
weather modification and predictions
with application to agriculture,
aviation. and other activities.
112. World Climates (3)
Prerequisite: Geog 5 or 111. Study ofvarious
systems of climate classification. Climates
as they ex.ist throughout the world
and the reasons for their occurrence.
114. Microclimatology (3)
(Same as Plant 134.) Prerequisite: Geog 5
or equivalent. Micrometeorological influences
on [ocal climates including natural
ecosystems and varying agricultural canopies.
Local climate inHuences on wild[ife.
domesticaninlals. and humans. Manipulation
oflocal climate including frost protection,
irrigation and wind sheltering. Microclimatcs
of non-uniform terrain and
urban environment.
117. Planr Geogtaphy (3)
Study of earth's plant cover; world
floras; dispersal and migration: environmental
effects on distributions; plant communities;
major vegetation regions.
120. World Landform Regions (3)
A systematic analysis of types of world
landform regions with emphasis on glaciated
regions. arid lands, and volcanic lands.
121. United Stares Landform Regions (3)
Prerequisite: Geog 7 or equivalent. Narural
regions of the United States based on
study of types of landforms. Analysis of
unity and diversity in such landform regions
as the Colorado Plateau, Sierra Nevada
Province. Basin and Range. et. a1.
128. Environmental Pollution (3)
Adiscussion ofcurrent environmental pollution
problems involving rhe atmosphere.
land, and water. The adverse effects of
transportation. surface mining. sewage and
waste disposal. noise, the use of pesticides.
energy production and consumption. and
relatcd topics are examined. General Education
CAPSTONE Cluster course.
Geography
HlI111mt-Sysle111alic
GeogmplJy (Geog)
127. Human Impact on Nature (3)
Ways in which man's activities havealtcred
climate, landforms, soil and warer conditions,
and natural vegetation.
130. Geography ofWorld Economy (3)
An examination ofthe organization ofworld
economy and human economic activitics
from a geographical perspective. Discussion
ofcontemporary economic issues may
include industrial restructuring, rechnological
innovation, foreign trade and investment,
Pacific Asia dynamism, Third
World crisis, new international economic
order. regional inequality, and local area
development.
134. Geography of Energy (3)
The world's energy resources emphasizing
fossil fuels. The energy crisis. Alternative
sources ofenergy: solar, nuclear, hydroelectric,
geothermal. wind, and tidal. General
Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
135. The Protection of Nature (3)
An examination ofthe plight ofnature; the
values of nature preserved; man's a[(empt
to preserve nature. Attention focuses on
the national park movement. wilderness,
endangered species, the management of
lands for the purpose of preservation, and
related topics.
146. Land Use (3)
Principles and trends relating to the causes
and effects of existing land use patterns
throughom the world. Topics include climate
and soils, trade, transpo!"t, and manufacturing
systems; national and local policies,
and human abuse.
147. Population Geography (3)
Geographical analysis of the causes and
consequences ofglobal population growth,
migrations. distributions. and relationships
to natural resources.
150. Agricultural Geography (3)
Analysis of areal distribmion of agriculrural
(crops and livestock) patterns of the
world. Interactions with rhe environment,
role in economies.
160. Urban Geograpby (3)
The city environment. An understanding
of the changing urban environments from
ancient through medieval to modern times;
rhe relationship of the urban center to its
surrounding hinterland; the inrerdependence
of its functional parts: its problems
and future. General Education CAPSTONE
Cluster course.
433
Object Description
| Title | 1998-99 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 1998-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 433 |
| Full Text Search |
surfaces. and graphic programming. (2lecture,
41ab bours) (Compurer lab fee, $15)
104. Map Interpretation (4)
Prerequisite: Geol 1, Geog 7, or permission
ofi nstruCtor. Reading and interpretation
of USGS-rype topographic maps.
Emphasis on interpretative inference concerning
both physical and cultural landscapes.
(2 leccure, 4 lab hours)
105. Aerial Pbotograph Imerpretation (4)
Prerequisites: Geoll or Geog 7; Geog 101
or equiv |
