( ) Year of initial appointment at Binghamton
Blumler, Mark, Assistant Professor, PhD, 1992, University of California at Berkeley: Biogeography, early agriculture, environmental history. (1991)
Budin, Morris, Professor Emeritus, PhD, 1954, New School for Social Research: Statistical geography, urban planning analysis. (1964)
Butler, Joseph H., Professor Emeritus, PhD, 1960, Columbia University: Economic geography, water resources. (1963)
Dutko, David M., Adjunct Lecturer, JD, 1978, State University of New York at Buffalo. (2000)
Frazier, John W., Professor and Director of Graduate Program, PhD, 1976, Kent State University: Urban geography, geographical theory, applications of geographic information systems. (1976)
Henry, Norah F., Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Administration, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, PhD, 1976, Kent State University: Automated cartography, medical geography, social geography. (1976)
Hsu, Shin-yi, Professor, PhD, 1967, University of California at Los Angeles: Cartography, remote sensing and GIS, East Asia. (1970)
Margai, Florence, Assistant Professor, PhD, 1991, Kent State University: Spatial statistics, environmental analysis, Africa. (1994)
Montz, Burrell E., Professor, PhD, 1980, University of Colorado: Natural hazards, resource management and planning. (1979)
Palella, William C., Adjunct Lecturer, JD, Syracuse University. (2000)
Sheret, Gordon, Adjunct Lecturer, MA, 1997, State University of New York at Binghamton: Geographic information systems. (1999)
Sweet, Robert, Adjunct Lecturer, MA, 1989, State University of New York at Binghamton: Urban planning. (1992)
Tettey-Fio, Eugene, Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, PhD, 1996, Kent State University: GIS and advanced cartography, location allocation modeling. (1995)
Timofeeff, Nicolay P., Associate Professor Emeritus, PhD, 1967, Columbia University: Physical geography, quantitative geography, computer graphics. (1966)
Willis, Lucius S., Lecturer, MA, 1983, State University of New York at Binghamton: Geographic information systems. (1983)
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The Geography Department offers students the opportunity to study a number of contemporary problems such as physical resource development, urban decay, business geography, pollution and other human problems. Geography stresses strategies for solving locational and environmental problems. Map design, computer mapping, GIS, statistics and the use of remotely sensed data are central to the field.
The department offers four tracks within its BA program. The general curriculum encourages interdisciplinary work; the computer applications geography specialization emphasizes computers and related automated techniques used in geographic analysis; the urban planning track emphasizes the environmental, economic and institutional aspects of urban planning; the environmental track focuses on environmental and natural resource management. All four tracks provide preparation for graduate work and careers in public and private planning agencies. The courses emphasize the problem approach, both theoretical and applied. Double majors are encouraged and special programs may be designed on request.
The Geography Department views the grade of D as passing but unsatisfactory. Courses passed with a grade of D, or P, do not fulfill requirements for the major.
Grievance procedure: resolution of student-faculty grievances should be worked out in accordance with the departmental grievance procedure, available from the department office.
Independent study courses (GEOG 497) count toward the major tracks only with the approval of the director of undergraduate studies.
GEOG 121. Physical Geography
GEOG 151. World Regional Geography
GEOG 261. Introduction to GIS and Cartography
MATH 147. Statistics
Two cultural/regional courses
Four upper-division courses
TOTAL: 10 courses (40 hours). Credit is granted for equivalent courses.
GEOG 103. Computer-Based Analysis in Geography
GEOG 261. Introduction to GIS and Cartography
GEOG 361. Introduction to Raster GIS and GPS
GEOG 465. Remote Sensing and GIS
GEOG 463. GIS and Spatial Analysis
MATH 147. Statistics
CS 140 or 160. (preferred) Introduction to Computer Programming
Three courses to be selected from the following:
GEOG 221. (a course in physical geography) or GEOG 233. Urban Geography
GEOG 476. Environmental Analysis
GEOG 481. Special Topics (techniques-oriented)
GEOG 482. Applied Urban Research
GEOG 495. Internship
GEOG 497. Independent Study
GEOG 499. Honors Thesis
TOTAL: 10 courses (40 hours). Credit is granted for equivalent courses.
GEOG 121. Physical Geography
GEOG 261. Introduction to GIS and Cartography
MATH 147. Statistics
GEOG 233. Urban Geography
One cultural/regional course
Two urban/economic courses
One physical/environmental course
One mapping course
One applications course
TOTAL: 10 courses (40 hours). Credit is granted for equivalent courses.
GEOG 121. Physical Geography
GEOG 261. Introduction to GIS and Cartography
MATH 147. Statistics or
MATH 221. Calculus I
One regional/cultural course
Four physical/environmental courses
Two courses from mapping and applications categories
TOTAL: 10 courses (40 hours). Credit is granted for equivalent courses.
Four credit hours are permitted for those geography majors interested in writing an honors thesis. Students must be declared geography majors, have a 3.5 grade-point average for geography courses attempted and be in the final year of undergraduate studies. Not more than one semester (total) in researching, writing and editing of the thesis is permitted. Requirements and guidelines are available in the Geography Department office.
The six courses required for this minor are:
GEOG 261
One course from: GEOG 101, 121, 151
Four courses: GEOG 361, 463, 465 and 475.
Environmental Resource Management
The six courses required for this minor are:
GEOG 121, 151, 232
Any three courses from: GEOG 323, 330, 339, 341, 361, 421 and 422.
Physical Geography
The six courses required for the minor are:
GEOG 121, 151, 261
Any three courses from: GEOG 321, 323, 325, 341, 361, 421 and 422.
Geography majors are eligible for participation in a special joint program between Binghamton University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. The program permits students to take the final year of undergraduate education in Syracuse while beginning the master of landscape architecture program. The undergraduate degree in geography is granted by Binghamton University; the MLA is granted by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Contact Professor Eugene Tettey-Fio for details.
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The departments master of arts program in geography educates qualified students for work toward the PhD degree, and for professional careers in government service, industry and regional or urban planning. There is a thesis option for each of the four tracks. Each track requires a total of 40 credits, as well as oral and written comprehensive examinations.
Undergraduate specialization in geography is not required. However, students lacking a suitable background in geography are required to take appropriate undergraduate work beyond course requirements for the MA degree. The deficiencies to be made up are determined by the department. All applicants are required to submit scores of the Graduate Record Examination aptitude tests.
The program provides disciplinary foundation along classical liberal arts lines that can lead to interdisciplinary work in scholarly areas such as conservation, environmental management, economic development and international studies. A total of 40 credits is required.
Required:
GEOG 500. Geographical Theory
GEOG 533. Advanced Statistical Techniques for Geographical and Spatial Analysis I.
Select two of the following:
GEOG 573. Seminar in Physical Geography
GEOG 575. Resource Management
GEOG 581. Applied Urban Research
GEOG 599. Thesis.
Plus five electives, no more than three in any one area:
| Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 |
| GEOG 508 | GEOG 502 | GEOG 509 |
| GEOG 535 | GEOG 532 | GEOG 511 |
| GEOG 576 | GEOG 545 | GEOG 566 |
| GEOG 591 |
Language requirement: a foreign language.
This track educates students as spatial analysts, with emphasis on cartography, remote sensing and geographic information systems. The other essential components of the program are theory, research methods and advanced statistics. The objective of this track is career preparation in the specified area. To fulfill this goal, practical experience obtained from internships and field research is integrated into the formal curriculum. This track also provides the option of pursuing the PhD degree at many institutions. A total of 40 credits is required.
Prerequisites include elementary statistics and GEOG 261, Cartography, or their equivalents.
Required:
GEOG 500. Geographical Theory
GEOG 502. Introduction to Geographical Information Systems and Computer Mapping (GIS I)
GEOG 503A and 503B. GIS in a Visual Basic
GEOG 533. Advanced Statistical Techniques for Geographical and Spatial Analysis I
GEOG 545. Advanced GIS and Spatial Analysis.*
Select three of the following:**
GEOG 532. Remote Sensing of the Environment
GEOG 550. Photogrammetry
GEOG 555. Seminar in GIS Research
GEOG 566. Advanced Statistical Techniques for Geographical and Spatial Analysis II
GEOG 598. Internship in Geography, Cartography and Planning.
Select two of the following (substitution is at the discretion of the director of graduate studies):
GEOG 570. Urban Planning Seminar
GEOG 573. Seminar in Physical Geography
GEOG 574. Economic Geography Seminar
GEOG 576. Advanced Environmental Analysis
GEOG 597. Independent Study (in Cartography or GIS)
GEOG 599. Thesis Research.
Language requirement:
Approved computer language or foreign language.
* GEOG 545 must be taken before GEOG 555.
** Any three computer science graduate courses may be substituted for three of the four geography courses to be selected for completion of track.
The program educates students in physical environmental systems, with particular emphasis on the integration of the environmental and institutional aspects of planning. Among the essential components of this concentration are geographic techniques, geomorphology, environmental concerns, community involvement and practical experience through internship programs. As with Track 2, graduates from this program may work for planning agencies or pursue an advanced degree. A total of 40 credits is required.
Prerequisite: elementary statistics or equivalent.
Required:
GEOG 500. Geographical Theory
GEOG 509. Conservation of Natural Resources or
GEOG 575. Resource Management
GEOG 533. Advanced Statistical Techniques for Geographical and Spatial Analysis I
GEOG 542. Water Resource Management
GEOG 573. Seminar in Physical Geography
GEOG 576. Advanced Environmental Analysis.
Select four of the following:
GEOG 502. GIS and Spatial Analysis
GEOG 511. Advanced Geomorphology I Fluvial
GEOG 516. Hydrogeology
GEOG 522. Biogeography
GEOG 523. Soils and Environment
GEOG 530. Natural Hazards
GEOG 545. Advanced GIS and Spatial Analysis
GEOG 566. Advanced Statistical Techniques for Geographical and Spatial Analysis II
GEOG 574. Economic Geography Seminar
GEOG 598. Internship in Geography
GEOG 599. Thesis Research.
Language requirement:
Approved computer language.
This program encompasses urban analysis and planning, with emphasis on the integration of the institutional, environmental and urban-economic aspects of both public and private planning. Essential components of the program are geographic techniques, urban development, community involvement, seminars in urban planning and practical experience through internship programs. As with Track 2, graduates from this program may work for planning agencies or pursue an advanced degree. A total of 40 credits is required.
Prerequisite: elementary statistics or equivalent.
Required:
GEOG 500. Geographical Theory
GEOG 502. GIS and Spatial Analysis
GEOG 533. Advanced Statistical Techniques for Geographical and Spatial Analysis I
GEOG 508. Urban Planning Seminar I
GEOG 535. Urban Planing
Seminar II GEOG 574. Seminar in Economic Geography
GEOG 581. Applied Urban Research.
Select three of the following:
GEOG 518. Legal and Administrative Aspects of Planning
GEOG 542. Water Resources Planning and Management
GEOG 566. Advanced Statistical Techniques for Geographical and Spatial Analysis II
GEOG 573. Seminar in Physical Geography
GEOG 576. Advanced Environmental Analysis
GEOG 595. Research and Colloquium
GEOG 598. Internship in Geography, Cartography and Planning
GEOG 599. Thesis Research.
Language requirement:
Approved computer language.
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Note: None of these can count toward the major.
GEOG 101. INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY: PEOPLE, LAND AND SPACE
Concepts basic to geographic inquiry, such as areal differentiation,
environmental linkages, central place, human-environmental interaction, spatial
organization, spatial interaction, spatial behavior. Problems of urban areas,
population trends, economic development, human-land relationships.
GEOG 103. COMPUTER-BASED ANALYSIS IN GEOGRAPHY
Survey of major research themes of geography, environmental processes and
patterns, human-environmental relationships, regionalization and spatial
analysis. Introduces computer-based techniques and explains their use in
research and understanding of geographical problems related to the
aforementioned themes.
GEOG 120. WEATHER AND CLIMATE
A systematic study of processes that govern variations in atmospheric
conditions over time and space. Elements of heat exchange, moisture exchange and
dynamics of air movement examined in relation to causes for various climatic
patterns on earth. Elements of applied climatology related to specific problems
such as irrigation needs, wind erosion of soils, acid rain, water pollution,
flood and storm prediction.
GEOG 121. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Description, interpretation, human significance of major global patterns of
climate, land forms and surface configurations, vegetation and soils. Energy
flow processes in various subsystems of global earth-atmosphere system.
GEOG 261. INTRODUCTION TO GIS AND CARTOGRAPHY
Map compilation, map design and reproduction. Cartographic methods for
mapping discontinuous and continuous areal data.
GEOG 151. WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
The world is partitioned into major regions or realms for comparison. The
geographic similarities and differences between them are examined. The central
theme is the interrelationship between nature, society and location. The roles
of human institutions and how they vary and affect each other across the world
are discussed.
GEOG 211. CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY: SOCIETY, ENVIRONMENT AND CHANGE
Ecological/spatial expressions and processes of culture. Interrelationship
between human and physical environments.
GEOG 212. HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES
Outline of the changes in the American landscape over time as a result of
interactions of peoples and cultures with each other and with environment. Three
themes are stressed; cultural diversity; human-environment relationships; and
organization of space in differing cultural/political economic systems.
GEOG 221. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF GLOBAL CHANGE
Description of the major terrestrial biomes, both globally and in the U.S.
Relationships to climate and soils, and effects of trophic interactions, climate
change and humans on vegetation dynamics and species-diversity. Constraints on
human use of environment. Methods for studying paleoenvironments and for
predicting future changes in species-composition under human effects and global
climate change.
GEOG 257. GEOGRAPHY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Physical, environmental, social, historical and regional geography of the
Middle East. Emphasis on the diversity of people in the region and their
interactions with environment, with each other and with the people of other
regions, both historically and today.
GEOG 259 (also MDVL 279J). EASTERN ASIA: LAND AND PEOPLE
Systematic study of landforms, climate, their effect on development of early
regional cultures in China and Japan; population, rural and urban settlements in
relation to natural resource management. Natural disasters and coping process;
regional planning in modern China.
GEOG 232. ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Spatial patterns of economic activity. Relationship of land use to spatially
variable environmental factors. Introduction to location theory. Resource
management problems. Environmental consequences of production processes and
population growth.
GEOG 233. URBAN GEOGRAPHY
Processes involved in organization of space within urban areas. Theoretical
urban models; their application in empirical case studies in developed and
underdeveloped countries.
GEOG 235. INTRODUCTION TO URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
Theories and practices of planning at urban and regional levels. Planning
processes; environmental and ecological bases of planning; planning function in
government; urban and regional dynamics; strategy and conflict theory; planners
approach to locational analysis; grantsmanship planning data; planning
implementation, neighborhood as effective planning unit; comprehensive master
plan.
GEOG 321 (also GEOL 211). GEOMORPHOLOGY
Sculpting of earths crust by exogenic forces, integration of classical
and modern views in analysis of erosional and depositions landforms. Laboratory
and field exercises; independent study. Three lectures, one three-hour
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 121 or introductory geology.
GEOG 323 (also ENVI 323). SOILS: PROPERTIES, PROCESSES AND DISTRIBUTION
Morphological properties of soils as natural bodies, factors in processes of
development, role in natural ecosystems; and systems of classification at
topographic, regional and global scales. Soil fertility and its role in land
use. Prerequisite: GEOG 121 or equivalent.
GEOG 330 (also ENVI 330). NATURAL HAZARDS
Analysis of physical, geographic, political and perceptual aspects of
natural hazards. Evaluation of physical environments in which natural hazards
occur, land use and development patterns in hazardous areas, tools and methods
for evaluating hazardousness and vulnerability. Prerequisites: GEOG 121 or ENVI
201; junior or senior standing.
GEOG 337. NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION: THEORY, POLICIES
AND PRACTICES
Historical and contemporary examination of geographic, economic, environmental,
cultural and economic factors relating to natural resource use and management.
Effective conservation of biota and of resources such as minerals, soils and
water; policy goals; global and local control. Conservation policy practice and
theory. Prerequisite: GEOG 121 or 232, BIOL 104 or 360, ENVI 101 or 102, or
consent of instructor.
GEOG 339 (also ENVI 339). ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Geographic, environmental, economic and cultural determinants of resource
management. Policy goals and decision-making elements influencing management of
environmental and natural resources. Management policy, practice and theory.
Prerequisites: any one of GEOG 121, 232, 233 or 235, or ENVI 101 and 201.
GEOG 341. WATER RESOURCE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Role of water in environmental planning. Hydrologic, engineering, economic,
ecological and institutional aspects of water management. Runoff models. Flood
hazard analysis. Water supply systems. Water quality management. Drainage basins
as planning units. Field trips; research reports.
GEOG 421. ADVANCED PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY SEMINAR
Detailed study of selected aspects of landforms, climates, soils. Field
measurement techniques, qualitative record analysis and interpretation.
Prerequisite: GEOG 121 or GEOL 111.
GEOG 422 (also BIOL 368). BIOGEOGRAPHY
Ecological principles applied to the study of past, present and future
distribution patterns of living organisms. Effects of earth history, spatial
pattern, plate tectonics, climate and climate change and human impacts on biota.
Prerequisites: GEOG 121 and/or an ecology course.
GEOG 476. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Problem-solving skills in environmental management based on research design,
spatial analysis and modeling. Topics include hazards and risk management;
attitudinal and behavior analysis; waste management; environmental equity; and
valuation of environmental goods. Prerequisite: any one of GEOG 121, 235, 337,
339 or ENVI 101, 102. Junior standing.
GEOG 333. RETAIL GEOGRAPHY
Examines the evolution of retail structure and the processes of retail
location and strategy as consequences of urban changes in the United States.
Techniques and methods of retail location decision-making, including those for
store siting and trade area determination, are employed. Discussion of models
and their applications is reinforced by practical assignments that involve field
data collection and analysis.
GEOG 335. LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF PLANNING
Applications of legislative action, administrative rules and regulations,
court decisions to urban and regional planning issues. Specific legislative
acts, their administration; particular major cases to develop basic techniques
of legal research. Prerequisite: one urban geography course.
GEOG 345. URBAN PLANNING ANALYSIS I
Basic analytical methods used by urban and regional planners. New
conceptions of functions of urban areas, population analysis and forecasting,
industrial location and methods for attracting firms, commercial growth, the
housing sector. Prerequisite: any one of GEOG 232, 233, 235 or ECON 360 or 362.
GEOG 445. URBAN PLANNING ANALYSIS II
Continuation of study of analytical techniques introduced in GEOG 345. Urban
renewal, reorganization of local services, planning for leisure and recreation,
transportation, zoning, overall plan and methods of evaluation. Prerequisite:
GEOG 345.
GEOG 481. SPECIAL TOPICS GEOGRAPHY
Special urban research topics.
GEOG 361. INTRODUCTION TO RASTER GIS AND GPS
Elementary photogrammetry; linear, area, height measurements on vertical
photos. Interpretation of agricultural land use patterns, urban-industrial
settings and landforms. Applications in regional planning, forestry,
environmental pollution, etc., pursued by students. Prerequisite: GEOG 121 or
261.
GEOG 463. GIS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS
Fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS), from data acquisition
to final reports and maps, with particular emphasis on their role in geographic
analysis. Projects cover environmental topics (with IDRISI) and urban-economic
topics (with MapInfo). ARC/Info is introduced. Prerequisites: GEOG 261 and
declaration of a major or minor in geography.
GEOG 465. REMOTE SENSING AND GIS
Fundamentals of remote sensing, various satellites and methods of data
acquisition and processing, applications in land use mapping. Prerequisite: GEOG
361 or permission.
GEOG 495. INTERNSHIP IN GEOGRAPHY: PLANNING var. cr.
Internship in agencies such as planning and engineering departments,
consulting firms. Prerequisites: two upper-level geography courses and consent
of instructor.
GEOG 497. INDEPENDENT STUDY var. cr.
Meets special needs and interests of advanced students on tutorial or
seminar basis. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department chair.
GEOG 499. HONORS THESIS var. cr.
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*Pending Graduate Council approval.
GEOG 500. GEOGRAPHIC THEORY
Theoretical foundations of modern geography.
GEOG 502. GIS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS
The fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS), from data
acquisition to final reports and maps, with particular emphasis on their role in
geographic analysis. Projects cover environmental topics (with ARC/INFO) and
urban-economic topics (with MapInfo). Limited to geography students.
Prerequisite: GEOG 261.
GEOG 503. SPECIAL TOPICS GIS IN A VISUAL BASIC 2 cr.
Explores the use of map objects in a Visual Basic environment for the
purpose of creating mapping output and conducting spatial analysis in a Windows
environment. Prerequisite: GEOG 502 or equivalent.
GEOG 505. ADVANCED AIR PHOTO INTERPRETATION
Advanced photogrammetry, manual, semiautomatic and automatic photo
interpretation techniques; their applications in urban and natural resources
analysis.
GEOG 508. URBAN PLANNING SEMINAR I
Basic theory and techniques used in urban and regional planning analysis.
Topics for papers include population analysis and forecasting, uses of planning
data, regional analysis and balances, labor force policies, role of models in
planning and cost-benefit analysis.
GEOG 509. CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Historical and contemporary examination of geographic, environmental,
cultural and economic factors relating to natural resource use and management.
Effective conservation of biota and of resources such as minerals, soils and
water; policy goals; global and local control. Conservation policy, practice and
theory. Prerequisites: one of the following: GEOG 121 or 232, BIOL 104 or 360,
ENVI 101 or 102, or consent of instructor.
GEOG 511 (also GEOL 511). ADVANCED GEOMORPHOLOGY fall
Application of surface processes in solving problems of environmental and
human significance. Course emphasizes a case-study approach, using examples of
effects from landslides, surface hydrology, coastal zone preferences,
subsidence.
GEOG 512 (also GEOL 512). ADVANCED GEOMORPHOLOGY II GLACIAL every other
spring
Historical and geological importance of glaciation periods. Analysis of vast
landform changes created by glacial, periglacial, glaciofluvial processes.
Reference paper, independent study project, field trips. Two lectures, one
three-hour laboratory per week.
GEOG 516 (also GEOL 516). HYDROGEOLOGY spring
A survey of hydrogeology: hydrologic cycle; properties of rocks and soils;
fluid flow in porous media (Darcys Law, diffusion equation); hydrological
boundary conditions, numerical techniques; groundwater chemistry; case studies.
Prerequisites: calculus and introductory geology, or consent of instructor.
GEOG 518. LEGAL ASPECTS OF PLANNING
Administrative structures of planning systems at local, state and federal
levels. Particular administrative and legal relationships that apply to major
programs such as federal housing, urban renewal, state financing, local zoning,
etc.
GEOG 522. BIOGEOGRAPHY
Interrelationships between physical geography and ecology. Study and
explanation of distribution patterns of living organisms.
GEOG 523. SOILS AND ENVIRONMENT
Study of basic properties of soils and pedogenic processes operating in
environments. Survey of major types of soils and their world distributions, uses
of soils, their basis of land capability assessment. Material presented in a
structured modular format, highlighting the complexity of soils, their
interaction with physical and environmental systems. Local field trips consist
of examining and mapping soil development, collecting field measurements and
samples, and performing mechanical and chemical tests.
GEOG 530. NATURAL HAZARDS
Analysis of physical, geographic, political and perceptual aspects of
natural hazards. Evaluation of physical environments in which natural hazards
occur, land use and development patterns in hazardous areas, tools and methods
for evaluating hazardousness and vulnerability. Prerequisite: GEOG 121 or ENVI
201.
GEOG 531. ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC FIELD STUDY
Application of field research techniques in geography to analysis and
evaluation of human use of physical environment. Field research problems
requiring reconnaissance, intensive and multiple data gathering techniques,
quantitative and non-quantitative analytic methods. Written research reports.
GEOG 532. REMOTE SENSING AND GIS
Remote electromagnetic sensing, including photographic infrared and radar
imagery. Geographic research through manual and automated analysis of physical
and cultural data. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
GEOG 533. ADVANCED STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR GEOGRAPHIC AND SPATIAL
ANALYSIS I
Multivariate analysis that includes correlation and regression analysis,
analysis of variance, chi-square tests. Prerequisite: introductory course in
statistics.
GEOG 535. URBAN PLANNING SEMINAR II
Planning commercial development, industrial location planning, planning
housing development, public and private sectors, planning reorganization of
public services, transportation, urban renewal and zoning.
GEOG 536. LAND USE ANALYSIS
Analysis of urban, suburban and rural land and water use as basis for spatial
planning, resource and environmental management. Application of remote sensing,
air photo interpretation, surveying, field techniques, other tools to land use
problems. Classification methods and cartographic representation. Field
experience. Prerequisite: prior or concurrent courses in physical, economic and
urban geography and remote sensing.
GEOG 542. WATER RESOURCE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Hydrologic, engineering, economic, ecological and institutional aspects of
water planning and management. Urban industrial water quality, flood plain
management and river basin planning. Governmental and private water
decision-making systems and processes.
GEOG 544. SAMPLING AND MEASUREMENT OF ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Field measurement, variable selection, numerical taxonomy, computer mapping
of physical land systems. Sampling techniques, variable ordination and coding,
measurement procedures, data bank structure and retrieval, variable association,
clustering and computer mapping of soils, topography, vegetation and micro
climate. Prerequisite: GEOG 501 or consent of instructor.
GEOG 545. ADVANCED GIS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS
This course focuses on theoretical and applied issues in desktop
Geographical Information Systems. The data acquisition, portrayal and analysis
functions of GIS are explored through research topics. Desktop GIS and ARC/INFO
UNIX are applied in a laboratory and project basis. Prerequisites: GEOG 261 and
502, consent of instructor. Limited to geography students.
GEOG 550. PHOTOGRAMMETRY
Systematic study of measuring data recorded on photographs; geometric
relationship between physical objects and their images. Geometry of aerial
photography, its relationship with terrain height, depression angle, flight
height, other camera parameters. Emphasis on numerical solutions rather than
instrument solutions. Relationship with modern remote sensing, traditional photo
interpretation. Available to undergraduates by petition.
*GEOG 555. SEMINAR IN GIS RESEARCH
Emerging theories of GIS; GIS and the quantitative revolution; policy issues
of GIS; increasing role of GIS in society; issues of mathematical examination of
spatial analysis and GIS; advanced and new research areas; diffusion of GIS and
component areas across world; GIS and educational training.
GEOG 566. ADVANCED STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR GEOGRAPHIC AND SPATIAL
ANALYSIS II
Advanced variance analysis, covariance analysis, future analysis, survey
sampling techniques.
GEOG 569. ADVANCED CARTOGRAPHY
Mapping and analyzing the statistical surface. Effect of class interval
systems and interpolating schemes on choropleth and isopleth maps. Map
perception. Automatic pattern recognition. Prerequisite: GEOG 261.
GEOG 573. SEMINAR IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Processes shaping physical environmental base for human use. Techniques of
sampling and inventorying aspects of soils and climate. Students prepare
climatic and soil maps both at micro and macro scales, perform mechanical
analyses of soils, use both heat and water budgets quantitatively. Prerequisite:
physical geography.
GEOG 574. ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY SEMINAR
Intensive study of selected problems in economic geography.
GEOG 575. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Decision-making methods used by administrators of public agencies concerned
with environmental issues. Public policy objectives and administration;
alternative environmental management systems; implications of alternative
methods of control; applied administrative methods for directing operations.
GEOG 576. ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
An analytical examination of selected environmental problems and issues.
Fundamental aspects of planning including research design, analysis, and
implementation of environmental policies are covered.
GEOG 581. SPECIAL TOPICS GEOGRAPHY
Design and execution of a contemporary urban/environmental/policy research
problem. Requires directed reading, discussion in seminar format and written
analysis.
GEOG 591. SEMINAR IN TEACHING METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY 1-4 cr.
Philosophy of teaching, course preparation and presentation, source
materials, tools, problems associated with college teaching. Graduate students
only. One hour per week, one credit hour.
GEOG 595. RESEARCH AND COLLOQUIUM
Geography faculty provides topic(s); research team of faculty and students
completes project and presents findings in Geography Colloquium Series.
Examination and attempted solution of geographical problems that exist in
Binghamton Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA). Applied problems
include monitoring of environmental systems, transportation planning and urban
planning. Students apply geographical and planning theory and techniques
obtained in other courses and work closely with faculty members. Community
experts invited to participate where appropriate.
GEOG 597. INDEPENDENT STUDY var. cr.
Research under direction of faculty member. Consent of instructor and
chairperson required.
GEOG 598. INTERNSHIP IN GEOGRAPHY CARTOGRAPHY AND PLANNING
One formal meeting per week with instructor, plus eight hours of interning
in an agency. Students undertake real-world problems approved by agency and
faculty member. Evaluation on basis of project performance at agency, judged by
agency sponsor and faculty. Consent of instructor required.
GEOG 599. THESIS RESEARCH 1-4 cr.
GEOG 700. CONTINUOUS REGISTRATION 1 cr./sem.
Required for maintenance of matriculated status in graduate program. No
credit toward graduate degree requirements.
GEOG 707. RESEARCH SKILLS 1-4 cr.
Development of research skills required within graduate programs. May not be
applied toward course credits for any graduate degree. Prerequisite: approval of
relevant graduate program directors or department chairs.
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