Geography Course Descriptions
GEOG 5023: Economic Geography
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or Department Head.
A study of the resources at man's disposal and his economic activities in utilizing these resources. Special attention is
given to industrial and agricultural resources of leading nations.
Note: May not be taken for credit after completion of GEOG 4023 or equivalent.
GEOG 5803: Seminar in Global Studies
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or Department Head.
A directed seminar in a major world region. The region and specific focus will depend upon the current world situation and
student needs.
Note: May not be taken for credit after completion of GEOG 4803 or equivalent.
GEOG 6881,6882,6883: Workshop
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or Department Head.
The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.
GEOG 6891,6892,6893,6894: Independent Study
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or Department Head.
Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which
complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare
formal written reports of their findings.
Note: The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.