Courses marked with ++ are part of the University's General
Education program.
++GG 101 Introduction to Geography (3)
A study of the principal themes of geography: human and
environment in interaction, the patterns of distribution of natural phenomena
affecting human use of the earth, and the cultural patterns of occupancy and
exploitation of the physical world. This course satisfies general education
requirements.
++GG 102 World Regional Geography (3)
Regional comparative study of physical and human environments, the
interplay of forces which gives each its character. This course satisfies
general education requirements.
GG 151 Urban Geography (3)
Geographic origins and development of urbanism, with special emphasis on
physical attributes of site and spatial attributes of situation.
GG 201 Environmental Geography (3)
An introduction to physical geography, which introduces students to the
distribution and components of the natural environment, including climate,
biomes, soils, vegetation, and landforms. Also the interactions between these
elements, and the effects of humans on the natural environment. Prerequisite:
GG 101.
GG 220 Special Topics in Geography (3)
GG 300 Special Topics in Geography (3)
GG 302 Natural Resources Conservation
(3)
A study of the principles of natural resource conservation and
management, particularly as they relate to human populations, soil conservation
and agriculture, water and air pollution and energy resources. Human activities
that affect preservation, conservation, and multiple uses and options in a
sustainable economy and society are emphasized. Prerequisite: GG 101.
GG 303 Introduction to Land Use (3)
Introduces the conceptual basis of land use planning as it relates to
the determinants, classification and survey, and environmental and fiscal
impact analysis of the controlled use of land. Also examines zoning and
subdivision regulations in the approaches to land use planning at local, state
and national levels. Prerequisite: GG 101.
GG 304 Geography of Kansas (3)
A survey of the distributions and interrelationships of various
physical, cultural and economic phenomena of the state. Topics include
physiographic regions, settlement patterns, agricultural and urban geography.
The High Plains, the southeastern mining areas, and the urban northeast
regional cultures are examined. Prerequisite: Second semester sophomore status.