The following courses may be offered at any time, yet in recent years not all have been offered. Those which are underlined were offered between Fall 1998 and Spring 2003 (excluding Fall 1999, whose schedule I couldn't find!). Students interested in courses not available in a particular term may arrange with an instructor for a tutored study. Independent study is another option for students interested in advanced work under the supervision of a full-time faculty member.
G&ES-140 Water Resources and Development, 3 cr. Survey of surface and subsurface water resources and their impact on human, industrial,agricultural, and recreational development.
G&ES-150 Introduction to Environmental Studies, 3 cr. Environmental relations, problems and proposed solutions, such as environmental degradation,law and impact; land- use planning; resource development; population-resource pressures;urbanization; and technological development; from local to global issues.
G&ES-205 Physical Geography: Climate, Vegetation, and Soils, 3 cr. Introductory survey of the earth's physical environment emphasizing earth-sun relationships, theprocesses functioning in the atmosphere and oceans, and the development and interrelationships of climate, soil, and vegetation. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours.
G&ES-206 Physical Geography: Landforms, 3 cr. Introductory survey of the earth's physical environment examining the earth's land surface, itscomposition, its relief forms and the processes that determine landforms, and the mapping of this global surface. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours.
G&ES-213 Cultural Geography, 3 cr. Social-cultural organizations and their relationships with the physical environment. Human spatialbehavior, determinants of rural and urban settlement patterns, and urban settlement types.
G&ES-220 Environmental Pollution Control, 3 cr. Introductory course in environmental pollution with emphasis on air, noise, solid waste, sourcesof pollution, methods of measurement and analysis, as well as legal and economic factors whichdictate possible solutions.
G&ES-302
Regional Geography, 3 cr. Exploration and analysis of the physical,
cultural, political, and economic make-up of regions andregional settings.
Regions covered may include: Africa, Anglo-America, Central America, South
America, Asia, Australia and Islands of the Pacific, Europe, China, Japan,
India, the Soviet Union, etc. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific
region.
Between Fall 1998 and Spring
2003
G&ES-304
Women's Place and Space, 3 cr. Representation and realities related to
women's space and women's role in spatial change.
G&ES-305 Geography and Map Skills for Teachers, 3 cr. Focuses on five main themes in geography; methods and materials to teach the themes in K-12classes. Map skills and instructional strategies will also be presented.
G&ES-307 Environmental Education Seminar, 3 cr. Analysis and development of environmental education instructional materials and teachingstrategies. Seminar focus varies depending on the interests of the participants.
G&ES-309 Principles and Methods of Environmental Interpretation, 3 cr. Naturalists and environmental educators learn how to interpret the environment to others in parkand camp settings; philosophy, organization, administration, and program skills involved in the use of outdoor interpretive methods, such as field trips, nature trails, campfire programs,overnight camping, and trailside museums, with emphasis on meeting the needs of urban citizens. Prereq.: consent of instructor.
G&ES-310 Environmental Interpretation Program Development, 3 cr. This course is designed to apply the general principles of environmental interpretation at aparticular field site through the development of an interpretative master plan, environmentaleducation lesson plans, etc. Students will work in cooperation with field professionals individually or as members of a team on an applied project that will be implemented at the interpretive site.
G&ES-312 Economic Geography, 3 cr. The influence of free market economics on spatial patterns of production, transportation, andconsumption in the United States and worldwide.
G&ES-314 Political Geography, 3 cr. Differences in territorial control existing in selected places in relation to landforms, populationdistribution, economic activities; areas of current friction between nations.
G&ES-316 Location Analysis, 3 cr. Theoretical analysis of the distributional pattens of phenomena on the earth's surface, design ofoptimal spatial arrangements, location theory, emphasis on economic activities. Prereq.:G&ES-312 or consent of instructor
G&ES-317 Urban Geography, 3 cr. Application of geography to the interpretation of urban settlement using both topical and regionalapproaches; emphasis on major local cities, field trips.
G&ES-318 Conservation of Natural Resources, 3 cr. Historical approach toward understanding concepts, principles and problems in the managementof natural resources: air, water, minerals, soil, forest, grasslands, and wildlife.
G&ES-319 Natural Resources: Policy and Planning, 3 cr. Physical, economic, social and political factors involved in policy determination and planning fornatural resource development; emphasis upon relations between public and private enterprise and policies for international resource development. Prereq: G&ES-318 or consent of instructor.
G&ES-320 Geography of Urban Land Use, 3 cr. Land use planning processes focusing on urban areas. Emphasis on the determinants of land useand the techniques required to analyze land use. Field experience in land use mapping will beincluded . Prereq.: G&ES-317 or consent of instructor
G&ES-321 Environmental Impact Assessment, 3 cr. This course is an in-depth analysis of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and therequirements for environmental impact assessment. Topics include NEPA requirements,categories and methods of environmental assessment, agency direction for implementing NEPA, role of impact assessment in planning and decision making, and the role of public participation and conflict management.
G&ES-322 Aerial Photographic Interpretation in Geography, 3 cr. Development and use of aerial photographs with emphasis on proper techniques for interpretationof geological structures, landscapes, cultural and economic activities. Prereq.: G&ES-206, G&ES-312, or consent of instructor.
G&ES-326 Recreation Geography, 3 cr. Recreation location, management, and planning in rural and urban areas. Emphasis on the urbanarea, its recreational needs, and the needs of urban residents in rural areas. Prereq.: consent of instructor
G&ES-327 Forest Resources Management, 3 cr. Overview of forestry, forest uses, forest problems, and forest management policies and practicesin the United States and the world.
G&ES-328 Wildlife Resource Management, 3 cr. General wildlife management course for resource planners, interpretative naturalists, and teachers.Basic understanding of wildlife values, wildlife conservation principles and practices, and current wildlife policy issues with emphasis on wildlife and its management, appropriate for ametropolitan area such as northeastern Illinois. This field-oriented course is a useful preparationfor students considering an advanced degree in fish and/or wildlife management.
G&ES-329 Alternate Energy: Policy and Practice, 3 cr. Study of renewable energy resources as alternatives to nuclear energy and the traditional fossilfuels; the current state of the art in using sunlight, wind, water, and biomass for energy; policy options and issues in implementing such alternative technologies.
G&ES-330 National Parks and Forests, 3 cr. An overview of the policies that guide the management of the national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and wilderness preserves. Students also consider current management problems and the interdisciplinary concepts for addressing these problems. The final part of the course deals withrelations with external communities and interest groups and future policies for managing national and international parks and equivalent reserves.
G&ES-331 The Natural Environment in Spring, 3 cr. Integrative study of seasonal changes of the natural environment in spring; climate, soils, water,plants, animals, and the human relationships associated with seasonal changes. Conductedprimarily in the field.
G&ES-332 The Natural Environment in Summer, 3 cr. (See G&ES-331 for course description.)
G&ES-333 The Natural Environment in Autumn, 3 cr. (See G&ES-331 for course description.)
G&ES-334 The Natural Environment in Winter, 3 cr. (See G&ES-331 for course description.)
G&ES-339 Geography of Fossil Energy Resources, 3 cr. Examination of the geographical distribution and locational factors influencing the use of fossilenergy resources and the dynamics of their consumption, including an overview of historicalpatterns, and current and future trends; new technologies and management strategies against the background of finite resource base and projected need for worldwide conservation of fossil fuels. Several sessions to be held in the field.
G&ES-340 Water Resources Planning, 3 cr. Detailed investigation of need for water resources planning and the use of appropriate planningtechniques, with emphasis on multipurpose resource management.
G&ES-341 Field Methods in Water Resources, 3 cr. Examination and application of methodologies utilized in water resource exploration anddevelopment, with emphasis on seismic and resistivity techniques. Field trips and research project required Prereq.: G&ES-340 and ESCI-337 or consent of instructor.
G&ES-342 Wastewater Treatment, 3 cr. Analysis of waste water treatment systems, including water contaminated by toxic and hazardoussubstances. Use of treated waste water and sludge. Field trips and projects. Prereq.: G&ES-340 and CHEM- 211 or equivalent
G&ES-346 Geography of Metropolitan Chicago, 3 cr. Geographical factors affecting Chicago; detailed study of communities within Chicago and itssuburbs in Illinois; field trips.
G&ES-347 Rehabilitation of Historic Urban Areas: Neighborhood Renovation, 3 cr. Basic issues and principles of historic urban neighborhood preservation, revitalization, restoration and gentrification emphasizing public and private market initiatives. Field work in the Chicagometropolitan area provides exposure to preparation and methods of surveying, collecting,recording and processing data for the preservation of historic districts.
G&ES-350 Marketing Geography, 3 cr. Spatial patterns of market activities at the wholesale and retail levels, theories of the location ofprivate and public service facilities and methods of store location; planning and market areaanalysis. Prereq.: G&ES-312, or ECON-217, or consent of instructor.
G&ES-351 Statistics for Geographers and Earth Scientists, 3 cr. Introduction to statistical problems, principles, and techniques for the study of geography or earthsciences. Prereq.: nine credits in geography and environmental studies or earth science.
G&ES-352 Independent Study in Geography and Environmental Studies, 3 cr. Study of a topic of special interest to the student. Prereq.: consent of instructor
G&ES-353 Independent Study in Geography and Environmental Studies, 2 cr. (See G&ES-352 for description.)
G&ES-354 Independent Study in Geography and Environmental Studies, 1 cr. (See G&ES-352 for description.)
G&ES-355 Metropolitan Transportation: Problems and Planning, 3 cr. Problems of transportation in the metropolitan area, focusing on commuting, expresswaydevelopment, the automobile vs. public transportation, and congestion in the central business district. Emphasis on the attempts to plan more effective transportation systems, lookingparticularly at the Chicago area. Prereq.: G&ES-317 or consent of instructor
G&ES-356 Coastal Environments, 3 cr. Analysis of the morphology of coastal environments including the factors that influence theirdevelopment and distribution including human impact on contemporary coastal environments.Prereq.: six hours in geography and environmental studies and G&ES-206 or consent of instructor.
G&ES-357 Geography of Natural Hazards, 3 cr. Investigation of varied natural and quasi-natural hazards (river and coastal flooding, problemsoils, earthquakes, etc.) with emphasis on human/hazard interactions, the spatial distribution of these geomorphic phenomena, and related impacts on the planning strategies will be explored using case studies. Local field trips. Prereq: G&ES-317 or G&ES-206 or consent of instructor.
G&ES-358 Urban Atmospheric Environment, 3 cr. Interaction between cities and their atmospheres. Emphasis on micro-climatic and meso-climaticeffect of urban environments. Causes, types and implications of inadvertent climate modification in cities. Field work in the Chicago area. Prereq.: G&ES-205 or consent of instructor
G&ES-359 Environmental Planning, 3 cr. Principles of land development with emphasis on physical environmental opportunities andlimitations; concepts of land ownership, tenure and use; ecological and environmental analysis;techniques of site design. Prereq.: G&ES-150 and G&ES-361.
G&ES-360 Environment and Behavior, 3 cr. Concepts from several social science disciplines important for understanding the relationshipbetween human behavior and the environment. Topics include environmental attitudes and perception, attitude and behavior change, environmental conflict and conflict resolution, public participation, and behavioral aspects of global resource management problems.
G&ES-361 City Planning, 3 cr. City planning process; historical development of planning in the United States; basic planningstudies including the components of a comprehensive plan; planning theory and practice;implementation procedures; social planning. Prereq.: G&ES-317 or consent of instructor
G&ES-362 Population Problems, 3 cr. Growth and distribution of population; elements of population change such as birth, death, andmigration; short and long term problems of local and global nature.
G&ES-363
Field Experience, 3 cr. Investigation of a variety of specific
geographic and environmental issues such as water resources;waste; environmental
health; environmental law and economics. Classroom and field experiences.
Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics. Prereq.: twelve hours
in geography or environmental studies.
Betweem Fall
1998 and Spring 2003
G&ES-365 Field Experience, 5 cr. (See G&ES-363 for course description.)
G&ES-366 Field Experience, 6 cr. (See G&ES-363 for course description.)
G&ES-368 Changing Global Climates, 3 cr. Using basic meteorological concepts, this course explores the changing patterns and cycles ofglobal climates. Specific attention is given to both natural phenomena, such as El Nino, andhuman impacts such as deforestation, ozone depletion, and the greenhouse effect.
G&ES-369 Urban Land Use Planning, 3 cr. Major topics in urban land use planning such as zoning and transportation; residential,commercial, manufacturing, or recreational land use. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific topics. Prereq: G&ES-361 or consent of instructor
G&ES-370 Regional Economic and Social Development, 3 cr. Variations in the economic and social development and social conditions of United States andworld regions;
G&ES-371 Geomorphology, 3 cr. Sequential landform processes emphasizing the integration of diastrophism, weathering, and theerosional agents of gravity, water, wind, ice, and waves. Prereq. G&ES-206
G&ES-373 Biological Geography, 3 cr. Geographical distribution of living organisms and the principles underlying this distribution.Prereq.: six hours of general biology.
G&ES-374 Research Methods in Environmental Perception, 3 cr. Survey and analysis of literature and research related to environmental perception; methods ofdata collection, interpretation and evaluation for students' original research projects. Prereq: junior standing or consent of instructor
G&ES-375 Regional Climatology, 4 cr. Controls of climate, the development of regional climatic characteristics and their spatialarrangement, and the development of climatic classifications. Laboratory.
G&ES-377 Computer Cartography, 3 cr. Techniques and methods of cartography with primary emphasis on computer applications and useof geographic information systems. Prereq.: consent of instructor
G&ES-378 Physical Climatology, 3 cr. Parameters and processes in the atmospheric system. Energy budgets, evapotranspiration, waterbalance; climatic geomorphology and climatic change. Prereq.: G&ES-205 or consent ofinstructor
G&ES-379
Seminar in Physical Geography, 3 cr. Selected areas of current
research on problem resolution in physical geography. Consult theSchedule
of Classes for specific topics. Prereq.: six credit hours of physical geography
or earthscience or consent of instructor
Between Fall 1998 and Spring
2003
G&ES-381 Field Camp, 6 cr. Intensive study of a region emphasizing its physical and cultural geography as well as assessmentof environmental impact. Daily or extended field trips. Research paper required. Pre-camp briefing sessions.
G&ES-382 Remote Sensing in Geography and Environmental Studies, 3 cr. Basic principles of remote sensing and data collection with analysis of landforms, resourcedevelopment, pollution detection and land use with major emphasis on planning applications.
G&ES-383 Internship in Geography and Environmental Studies, 3 cr. Supervised field experience with an agency related to the student's career interest. Prior coursework and other experience are evaluated before approval is granted to enroll in the internship. Ahandout to guide the internship is available from the faculty advisor. Prereq.: consent of instructor and department chairperson.
G&ES-386 Internship in Geography and Environmental Studies, 6 cr. (See G&ES-383 for course description.)
G&ES-390 Environmental Digital Image Processing, 3 cr. Digital image processing as it applies to a variety of environmental issues. Students are requiredto use the computer to map and analyze satellite generated data.
G&ES-391 Geography Information Systems Research, 3 cr. A research course including computer cartography and incorporating GIS technology. Studentswill participate in all phases of research projects including design, data collection, analysis and display. Prereq.: graduate standing, G&ES-376 Cartography and G&ES-377 Computer Cartography, or consent of instructor
G&ES-401 Seminar in Cultural Geography, 3 cr. Selected theories and methodologies of cultural geography and the current trends within thediscipline; students prepare a seminar paper that incorporates the concepts of a specific approach applied to a local phenomenon. Prereq.: graduate standing, G&ES- 213, or consent of instructor
G&ES-411 Scope and Philosophy of Geography and Environmental Studies, 3 cr. Historical development of geography as a regional, spatial, and environmental science: its content,subdivisions, and methods of study. Prereq.:graduate standing and nine credit hours in geography and environmental studies.
G&ES 415 Computer Techniques and Spatial Data Analysis, 3 cr. The aplication of computer technology in the preparation of thematic maps and graphics, and an overview of spatial analysis with the aid of geographic information systems (GIS). Mapping will emphasize creation and display of statistical surfaces. Principles and applications of GIS, including vector and raster data structures, data input, storage, retreival, and data minipulation and output of geographic information will be examined. Various applications intended for the analysis of social, economic, political, and environmental systems will be presented. Prereq.: Not open to students who have taken G&ES 377 and G&ES 391.
G&ES 416 GIS for Natural Systems Management, 3 cr. Advanced principles and applications of gridcell-based (raster) Geographic INformation Systems (GIS). Theory and concepts of raster data storage, retrieval, visualization, modelling, and output for natural resource applications and management are presented. Students will investigate and develop spatial analysis techniques, referred to as cartographic modelling, culminating in independently designed research projects and class presentations. Prereq.: G&ES 415 or consent of instructor.
G&ES 417 Urban Information Systems, 3 cr. Advanced analysis of urban environment using vector-based geographic information systems (GIS). Students will employ various data sources such as TIGER line files, census and USGS information, as well as digitized paper map sources, to study urban processes such as suburbanization, segregation, economic development, network-ased transportation and site location analysis. Student exploration will culminate in a research project of the student's selection. Prereq.: G&ES 415 or consent of instructor.
G&ES 420 Classification and Mapping of Natural Land, 3 cr. An integrative study of multifactor ecological land classification and mapping as an instrument for evaluating the restoration potential of natural areas within the Chicago Region. This cartographic approach will address the landscape diversity of the tract, charactarize the physiography, soils, hydrology, and history of the area, attempt to estimate its presettlement vegetation, and evaluate its social context -- all as a baseline guide or future restoration management. Prereq.: G&ES 205 or consent of instructor.
G&ES 423 Landscape Restoration Management, 3 cr. An integrated study of restoration management planning for natural areas. This course will synthesize information from a variety of areas: landscape preservation and restoration, education, community involvement, community relations, volunteerism, and budgetary and manpower constraints. Each student will prepare a managment plan for a local natural area. Prereq: G&ES 420 or consent of instructor.
G&ES 430 Research Seminar, 3 cr. Students conduct research and write a research paper on an approved topic to fulfill requirementsfor the Master of Arts degree. Credit for this course and G&ES 431 Thesis Seminar, will not be permitted.
G&ES-431 Thesis Seminar-Geography and Environmental Studies, 6 cr. Students conduct research and write a thesis to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts degree.Prereq.: acceptance to master's degree candidacy in geography and environmental studies.
G&ES-442 Geographic Problems in Quantitative Measurements, 3 cr. Statistical applications in geography and environmental studies; reliability of quantitative formulasand studies; geometrics; statistical project required as part of the course . Prereq. graduate standing and an introductory course in statistics or consent of instructor.
G&ES-443 Seminar in
Urban Land Use Planning, 3 cr. Urban spatial structure,
activity systems and land development processes, examination of surveytechniques,
analysis procedures and modeling systems of evaluating land use plans.
Topics may include housing, zoning, transportation relationships, and environmental
issues. Consult theschedule of classes for specific topics . Prereq.: graduate
standing and six hours of planningcourses.
Between Fall 1998 and Spring
2003
G&ES-444
Seminar in Regional Geography, 3 cr. Physical, cultural and economic make-up
of a region; intensive reading and discussion. Consult the schedule of
classes for specific topics. Seminar paper required. Prereq.: graduate
standing.
G&ES-445 Seminar in Resource Management and Decision-Making, 3 cr. Research seminar involving the principles of decision-making as utilized in the field of resourcemanagement; application of these principles through research projects conducted in the Chicago metropolitan area. Prereq.: graduate standing, G&ES-319, or consent of instructor.
G&ES-446
Seminar in Environmental Studies, 3 cr. Current environmental topics.
Students present a research proposal with a detailed resourcebibliography.
Proposals may serve as the basis for required research papers. Consult
the Schedule of Classes for specific topics. Prereq.: graduate standing,
nine credits in environmental studies, or consent of instructor
Between Fall 1998 and Spring
2003
G&ES-448 Seminar in Land Use Issues, 3 cr. Research seminar concerning the problems, issues, and solutions associated with the use anddevelopment of land. Prereq.: graduate standing, nine credits in environmental studies, or consent of instructor
G&ES-449 Seminar in Land Use Controls, 3 cr. Research seminar concerning the rationale and methods of regulating the use of private land: landsubdivision, zoning, growth control. Prereq.: graduate standing and six credit hours of planning courses.
G&ES-450 Seminar in Comprehensive Planning, 3 cr. Urban land use planning process emphasizing the analysis and application of policies for urbanspatial structure, activity systems, and land development. Review and criticism of officialcomprehensive plans of cities in the Chicago metropolitan area. Prereq.: graduate standing and six credit hours of planning courses.
G&ES-451 Seminar In Recreation Planning, 3 cr. Field work primarily in the Chicago metropolitan area. Examination of problems, hypothesistesting, and data processing on selected topics in urban recreation. Prereq.: graduate standing and consent of instructor
G&ES-452 Field Work in Environmental Studies, 6 cr. Field techniques in environmental science, covering drainage systems, location of sanitarylandfills, water pollution sources, distribution of landforms and glacial deposits. Prereq.: graduate standing and consent of instructor
G&ES-461 Independent Study in Geography and Environmental Studies, 3 cr. Independent research on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor. Prereq.: graduatestanding and consent of instructor
G&ES-471 Seminar in Urban Geography, 3 cr. Intensive discussion, study and research on the most essential topics in urban geography; centralplace theory, urban renewal programs, population and economic development; field work.Prereq.: graduate standing.
Oceanography G&ES-OC-324 Oceanography I, 3 cr. Ocean boundaries and bottom topography. Origin and evolution of ocean basins. Nature andcharacteristics of coastal and marine sediments. Gathering of oceanological data and development of the marine sciences. Prereq.: G&ES-205 or ESCI-121 or ESCI-211 or consent of instructor
G&ES-OC-325 Oceanography II, 3 cr. Physical and chemical properties and characteristics of sea water. Hydrodynamics, currents,waves, tides, circulation. Life conditions in the ocean environment, relationship to marine biology. Economic oceanography; the use of statistical methods and marine cartography. Prereq.:G&ES-324 or consent of instructor
G&ES-OC-335 Ocean Resources, 3 cr. Comprehensive study of the current and future exploitation of the ocean resources.