• GEOG 4502: Images of Wyoming & the West

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The West is nothing more than a barren, desolate landscape to some while to others it offers great spiritual and cultural significance. Examines how individuals and groups perceive Wyoming and the West, how such perceptions have been constructed over time, and how these differing views create images of the region both real and imagined. Dual listed with GEOG 5502. Prerequisite: GEOG 1000 or GEOG 1020 and junior standing.
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• GEOG 4550: Geography of Wine

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the regional influence of climate, terrain and cultural characteristics on the production of grape varieties and demonstrates the implications of this influence on the location and distribution of wines produced. Discussion focuses on the world-wide production and consumption of wine and impacts of multi-national corporations. Prerequisites: junior standing and at least 21 years of age.
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• GEOG 4555: Political Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Political ecology is a multidisciplinary field of study that emphasizes the role of politics, power relations, and inequality in the study of human-environment relations. In this course we will consider how political ecology can help us rethink environmental knowledge and problem solving in a variety of contexts locally and globally. Prerequisite: 9 hours of international studies or social science coursework.
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• GEOG 4560: Global Cities

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Globalization accelerates urbanization processes and creates a new type of city, the global city. This course introduces debates over global cities, urban culture, new urban landscapes, urban planning practices, and social disparity. It uses case studies on the cities around the world to explore the diversity of global city formation processes. Cross listed with INST 4560, dual listed with GEOG 5560. Prerequisites: 9 hours of international studies or geography.
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• GEOG 4570: Cultural Geography

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Overview in qualitative cultural landscape studies. Emphasizes what a cultural landscape is, how it can be examined, and what can be learned from such landscapes. Readings in cultural geography from a wide array of viewpoints with an emphasis placed on classic works. Dual listed with GEOG 5570. Prerequisite: GEOG 1000 or GEOG 1020 and junior standing.
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• GEOG 4572: Experience of Place

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines how individuals and groups perceive specific geographic locations, how such perceptions are constructed, and how these differing views and feelings play out in our everyday. Dual listed with GEOG 5572. Prerequisites: GEOG 1000 or GEOG 1020 and junior standing.
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• GEOG 4580: Sense of Place

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines how individuals and groups perceive specific geographic locations, how such perceptions are constructed, and how these differing views and feelings play out in our everyday. Dual listed with GEOG 5580. Prerequisites: GEOG 1000 or GEOG 1020 and junior standing.
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• GEOG 4590: Geography of Conflicts

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Explores the representation of place and how various groups often have differing views of how a place should be represented and/or thought of. Various local representations of contested land use, group place identity, and personal place identity are discussed. Dual listed with GEOG 5590. Prerequisite: GEOG 1000 or GEOG 1020 and junior standing.
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• GEOG 4870: Internship/Practicum

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Experience in applying student skills and training in an agency, organization, or business. Prerequisites: for majors only, minimum of 12 hours in the major, junior standing and consent of the instructor. (A,H,P,R)
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• GEOG 4875: Independent Study

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Considers current research topics in consultation with faculty member. Dual listed with GEOG 5875. Prerequisite: 9 hours in subject area of topic of current research. (A, H, P, R)
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