• GEOG 3550: Natural Hazards and Society

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Considers societal structures and processes as they interact with hazards in the natural environment. (H,P,R)
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• GEOG 4000: Terrain Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies techniques for acquiring and analyzing spatial data from maps, remotely sensed imagery and field surveys for landscape assessment. Emphasizes deriving maps that describe physical suitability of landscapes for specific human activities. Field trip required. Prerequisites: GEOG 2150 and junior standing. (P, R)
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• GEOG 4013: Political Geography

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Geographic space is subdivided into political units to aid human interaction and to facilitate political processes. Examines the spatial organization of political space and its effects upon political processes at varying geographic scales ranging from the local to international. Dual listed with GEOG 5013; cross listed with POLS 4013. Prerequisites: GEOG 1000 or 1020, or 9 hours of social science.
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• GEOG 4020: Geography and Tourism

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies concepts, methods, conflicts and opportunities of national and international tourism. Emphasizes recreation and the environment. Prerequisite: GEOG 1000. (R)
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• GEOG 4040: Conserv Nat Res

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Geographically analyzes conservation of natural and human resources, as well as political, social and ethical ramifications of our environmental policy. Prerequisite: . 6 hours of Geography or ENR. (R) Cross listed with BOT 4040.
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• GEOG 4051: Enviro Politics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Analyzes environmentalism as a political phenomenon. Provides students with a basic understanding of how to analyze political issues by: (1) examining the historical and contemporary issues that produce controversy over environmental matters; and (2) surveying the impacts of these issues on the formulation and implementation of laws, policies, and regulations. Cross listed with POLS/ENR/AMST/REWM 4051. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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• GEOG 4052: Fed Land Politics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the political forces that have shaped and continue to shape federal land policy and management. Explores the interactions between democratic decision making and science in the management of federal lands. Surveys the sources of controversy over federal land management and methods for harmonizing public demands with technical expertise. Cross listed with POLS/ENR/AMST/REWM 4052. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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• GEOG 4080: Mgmt Major River Basins

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines geography of water resources, including distribution, water as a resource and water as a hazard to humans. Focuses on water management case studies on the scale of major river basins in North America and elsewhere in the world. Prerequisites: GEOG 4040 and junior standing. (P, R)
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• GEOG 4111: Remote Sensing Environment

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This combined lecture and laboratory course introduces students to the fundamentals of remote sensing with a strong emphasis on vegetation, land cover and environmental applications. Students learn to use digital spectral data to distinguish characteristics of the terrestrial biosphere important for ecological and land management applications. Prerequisites: QA and 1 science course with lab.Dual listed with GEOG 5111 and cross listed with BOT 4111.
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• GEOG 4113: Geological Remote Sensing

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Acquaint students with aircraft and spacecraft remote sensing of the environment, emphasizing geologic application to earth and other planetary bodies. Includes visible, infrared, ultraviolet, radio and radar sensing. The laboratory exercises are applications related to techtonics, geomorphology, paleoclimate, structure, stratigraphy, environmental geology and geologic hazards. Dual listed with GEOG 5113; cross listed with GEOL 4113. Prerequisites: GEOL 1005 or 1100 or 1200 or GEOG 1010 and MATH 1400 + 1405 or MATH 1450.
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