2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

GC 435 Geography of Michigan 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information.
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of the physical, historical and cultural geography of Michigan.

GC 428 Spatial Analysis 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: GC 335 or GC 425.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Examines the collection and management of spatial data. The application of appropriate quantitative, GIS and remote sensing techniques for the analysis of geographic problems is emphasized.

GC 425 Remote Sensing 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: GC 225, junior standing and a course in statistics, preferably GC 235. Other statistical options include BI 412 or MA 109.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of remotely sensed imagery and datasets for spatial analysis. Introduction to aerial photographic interpretation techniques and computer digital image processing of satellite and other spatial datasets, including preprocessing techniques, enhancements, classification and GIS modeling.

Notes:

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

GC 401 Biogeography 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: GC 100, BI 111 or BI 112, and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Examines spatial distribution of life forms on global and regional scales from ecological and historical perspectives. Topics include factors than influence the geography of plants and animals, dispersal of species, biodiversity, extinction and applied biogeography.

Notes:

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

GC 390 Oceanography 2 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Examination of historical, chemical and physical, aspects of the world’s oceans and seas. The course also deals with the interaction of water bodies with the atmosphere, solar energy and gravity.

GC 385 Weather and Climate 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: GC 100, MA 111 or higher, or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Advanced examination of atmospheric processes including energy transfer and exchange, global atmospheric circulation, precipitation processes and forms, weather disturbances and upper-level processes. Also explores global climatic systems, climate change and paleoclimatology, and the impact of human activities on climate.

GC 370 Geomorphology 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Contact department for information.
• Prerequisites: GC 225; and GC 100 or GC 255 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of earth surface processes and landforms. Surface features created by streams, glaciers, shorelines, groundwater and wind will be studied. Topographic maps, aerial photographs, the Atlas of Landforms and satellite imagery will be used in labs. Field trips are part of the course.

Notes:

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

GC 365 Historical Geology 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Contact department for information.
• Prerequisites: GC 255.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Examination of the techniques used by geologists in interpreting earth history. Particular attention is given to the physiographic provinces of the United States with emphasis on the Canadian Shield and interior plains and plateaus.

Notes:

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

GC 360 Population Geography 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: EN 211 and sophomore standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Examination of demographic processes and how these vary from one society to another. Considers, in depth, data sources, population geography literature and techniques used in analyzing population characteristics and distributions.

GC 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Social Studies Education 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Strategies, methods, materials and media that can be used to improve the teaching-learning process of geography in grades seven through 12.

Notes:

May not be applied toward a non-teaching major or any minor in the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Department. Can be applied to the secondary education geography minor if required.