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GENAG 189 - Introduction to the University Honors Program Credits: 1
Overview of the University Honors Program including directions, goals, and student requirements for completion of the program.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENAG 200 - Topics in Agriculture Credits: 0-3
Selected issues in agriculture.
Note
Repeatable.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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GENAG 210 - Human and Cultural Diversity in the Food and Agricultural Sciences Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce agriculture students to concepts of diversity by learning about cultural awareness, issues, and contributions made by different ethnic groups to the field of agriculture.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
Historical Perspectives
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GENAG 225 - Fundamentals of Global Food Systems Leadership Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary approach to the fundamental roles people, policies, and cultures play in the global food system enterprise as it relates to sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and availability. Students will explore complexities within self, others, and community related to leadership in the context of a rapidly increasing global population.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Cross-listed
DAS 225, LEAD 225
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
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GENAG 325 - Uncertainty in Global Food Systems Leadership Credits: 3
Explore technical and adaptive elements of grand challenges across disciplines. This course addresses the impact of cultural identity, life experience, and world views on leadership relationships as it relates to privilege and inclusion in the context of global food systems. Students will consider elements of community-engaged work.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GENAG 225 or LEAD 225 or DAS 225.
Typically Offered
Spring
Cross-listed
LEAD 325, DAS 325
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
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GENAG 396 - Research Topic and Proposal Development Credits: 1
Undergraduate honors and scholars students learn the research process and identify and work with a faculty mentor to prepare an individual undergraduate research project proposal. Class presentations focus on strategies to identify and narrow a research topic, seek a research mentor, and develop a research proposal. Additional content will address common research methods, safety and compliance issues, and tips for persuasively presenting research results.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENAG 425 - Global Food Systems Leadership in Action Credits: 3
In this capstone course, students will conduct a community-engaged global food systems leadership research/service project. Emphasis will be placed on data collection, analysis and dissemination to appropriate audiences. Additional emphases will be on ethical dimensions of leadership and individual exploration of careers and roles within global food systems.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GENAG 325 or LEAD 325 or DAS 325.
Typically Offered
Fall
Cross-listed
LEAD 425
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
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GENAG 450 - Citizenship and Ethics in Agriculture Credits: 3
The study of agriculture’s relationship with society while encompassing ethics and personal development. Current controversial issues and multidimensional policy topics facing the agricultural industry will be explored with an emphasis on moral and philosophical debates. Issues regarding professional ethics and decision making will also be an emphasis.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
None
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GENAG 495 - Honors Seminar Credits: 1-3
Seminars treat topics relevant to students participating in the University Honors Program.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the University Honors Program.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENAG 505 - Comparative Agriculture Credits: 1-4
A travel-study program which is intended to acquaint students with agriculture of other countries and other parts of the United States and how it differs from Midwest-Great Plains agriculture relative to climate, crops, soils, livestock practices, marketing, and cultural attitudes toward agriculture.
Note
Repeatable.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
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GENAG 515 - Honors/Scholars Project Credits: 0-1
Completion of an independent undergraduate research project or scholarly activity required for the University Honors Program or the College of Agriculture Scholars Program. Oral presentation and written report required. Taken during the semester when the project will be completed.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Approved project proposal.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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GENAG 582 - Natural Resources/Environmental Science Project (NRES) Credits: 3
A comprehensive project in NRES. Requires integration of information and understanding acquired in NRES secondary major courses. Students must prepare and present written and oral reports.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: All writing and oral communications courses required for major. Prerequisite or corequisite: 15 hours of approved courses in NRES secondary major.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Cross-listed
DAS 582 and DEN 582
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
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GENAG 670 - Introduction to Agricultural Resources and Environmental Management Credits: 2
Interdisciplinary, international study of agricultural and natural resource management sustainability. Discussion of agro-ecologic, economic, and social science perspectives; sustainability criteria; issues of scale and culture; disciplinary methods; and systems-level approaches. Applications to important natural resources and environmental management issues in Kansas, U.S., and in other countries.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
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GENAG 690 - Seminar in International Agriculture Credits: 1
An in-depth study of international agriculture topics.
Note
One hour lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
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GENAG 711 - Occupational and Agricultural Health Credits: 3
Addresses the identification, evaluation, and control of health hazards in occupational and agricultural settings. Topics include occupational toxicology, air contaminants, noise, radiation, thermal stress, ergonomics, biological hazards, emerging health risks, and health risks of special populations.
Note
This is a Distance course.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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GENAG 712 - Occupational and Agricultural Injury Prevention Credits: 3
Explores traumatic injuries and their prevention in occupational and agricultural settings. Topics include falls, workplace violence, animal handling, mobile equipment, fixed machines, work tools, electrical hazards, fires, and explosions.
Note
This is a distance course.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENAG 721 - Occupational and Agricultural Safety and Health Credits: 3
Examines the design and evaluation of behavioral interventions to prevent occupational and agricultural injuries and illnesses. Topics include theories of safety and health behavior; effective communication and persuasion strategies; planning, conducting and evaluating interventions; interventions for diverse populations; and intervention strategies in evolving occupational and societal contexts.
Note
This is a Distance course.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENAG 780 - Current Topics in Agriculture Credits: 1-3
Selected topics studied to provide an in-depth understanding of current agricultural issues.
Note
May be repeated with change in topics.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 020 - University Honors Program Credits: 0
All students participating in the University Honors Program and who are enrolled in the College of Business Administration must enroll each semester.
Note
Repeatable.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 105 - Business Orientation Credits: 0
A general orientation to the College of Business Administration and university, academic planning, advising and enrollment processes.
Note
Repeatable.
Required for all students with fewer than 45 credit hours.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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GENBA 110 - Business Foundations Credits: 3
In a highly interactive learning environment, topics in accounting, business creation, finance, information systems, management, marketing, and operations are covered, while integrating ethics and responsible business citizenship. The course demonstrates how core business areas are interrelated and the importance of creativity and innovation to business. In this applied class, students well engage in the process of making business decisions.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 166 - Business Information Technology Skills Proficiency Credits: 0
In this course, students will demonstrate skills and knowledge of working effectively with spreadsheets, databases, word-processing and presentation software in a business setting. This proficiency is demonstrated by passing the Information Technology Sills Proficiency Exam administered through this course.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 189 - Introduction to the University Honors Program Credits: 1
Overview of the University Honors Program including directions, goals, and student requirements for completion of the program.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 205 - Career Accelerator Credits: 0
Essential course on career preparation for all business students with topics focused on career exploration, personal brand, networking, resumes, interview skills, and workplace expectations. Students completing this course will be well-equipped to engage with employers while leveraging extensive campus and College of Business resources to enhance internship and future employment opportunities.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Corequisite: GENBA 105.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 299 - Honors Colloquium in Business Credits: 1
Discussions and lectures on topics of interest to business students.
Note
Open to freshmen and sophomores in the honors program for the College of Business Administration.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 375 - International Business Experience Credits: 0
An international business experience that requires travel to a foreign country. The length of the tour varies from one week to 16 weeks. This course enables students to complete an international experience that would include study, research, or work in a foreign country. The course provides enriched experience in the financial and business practices in a foreign country and enhances students” global and cultural awareness.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 391 - Administrative Communications Credits: 3
Preparation of business communications, reports, and correspondence, and analysis of communication systems within an enterprise structure.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 120 and COMM 106.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 399 - Honors Seminar Credits: 1
The Honors Seminar is designed as a follow-up course to the Honors colloquium and it prepares students for the honors capstone project that culminates into the honors project. It also provides a forum for all honors students who are working on their capstone honors project to share and discuss their project ideas.
Note
Although students are encouraged to focus on a business-related topic, the choice of topic is open to all disciplines. The selection of an area of study is subject to the approval of the Honor Director (or Honors Committee).
Requisites
Prerequisite: GENBA 299.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 498 - Problems in Business Administration Credits: 1-18
In-depth analysis of special problems in general business including study of current literature.
Note
Repeatable.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor and the department head.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 499 - Business Honors Project Credits: 3
A business honors project is an independent study in an intellectual endeavor (research or creative activity) under the supervision of a faculty member. The project must be approved by the College of Business Honors Director in consultation with the faculty supervisor and the University Honors Program Director. Deliverables of an Honors project may include a paper presented at a student or professional conference, a paper presented at a faculty/student seminar, a paper appearing in a poster presentation or a paper submitted for a national competition.
Note
Open to juniors and seniors in the honors program for the College of Business Administration.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GENBA 399.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 506 - Theories of Gender Credits: 3
Surveys major contemporary United States theories of gender and their development, including impact of feminist movement on the development of theory, interactions of race and gender, women’s culture and men’s roles. Compares approaches of social sciences and humanities.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Six hours of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GENBA 675 - International Business Experience Credits: 0
An international business experience that requires travel to a foreign country. The length of the tour varies from one week to 16 weeks. This course enables students to complete an international experience that would include study, research or work in a foreign country. The course provides enriched experience in the financial and business practices in a foreign country and enhances students’ global and cultural awareness.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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GEOG 100 - World Geography & Globalization Credits: 3
Introduction to geography structured on a framework of major world regions and countries. Within the regional approach is an explicit discussion of the essential concepts rooted in historical, cultural, social, political, economic, religious, gender, urban geography, and globalization.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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GEOG 121 - Introductory Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science Credits: 3
A systemic introduction to the processes and spatial patterns of the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere and their interactions at the Earth’s surface. Prepares science and engineering majors for more advanced coursework and promotes improved environmental literacy of non-science majors.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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GEOG 122 - Introduction to Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science Laboratory Credits: 1
Laboratory investigation of the processes and spatial pasterns of the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere and their interactions at the Earth’s surface.
Requisites
Corequisite: GEOG 121
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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GEOG 200 - Human Geography Credits: 3
A geographical assessment of the way human activities shape landscapes throughout the world. The course is especially appropriate for students interested in the social and behavioral sciences.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Social Sciences
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GEOG 201 - Human Geography (Honors) Credits: 3
Spatial aspects of human organization and behavior are examined through selected concepts in modern geography. The course is especially appropriate for students interested in the social and behavioral sciences.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Membership in arts and sciences honors program.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Social Sciences
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GEOG 235 - Atmospheric Science Credits: 4
A comprehensive scientific study of the physics, chemistry, and dynamics of the earth’s atmosphere, from the earth’s surface to several hundred kilometers. Fundamental topics covered include atmospheric composition and variability, subdivisions of the atmosphere, energy and mass transfers within the Earth-atmosphere system, atmospheric circulation, and accurate prediction of atmospheric phenomena.
Requisites
Prerequisite: MATH 100 recommended.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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GEOG 300 - Geography of Tourism Credits: 3
The geography of tourism is concerned with the structure, form, use, and conservation of the landscape as well as with such spatial conditions as the location of tourist areas and the movements of people from place to place. This course addresses such concepts as the economic, environmental, social, and cultural impacts of tourism as well as examining the tourist geography of each of the world’s regions, focusing on the major tourist areas.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Social Sciences
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GEOG 302 - Cartography and Thematic Mapping Credits: 3
Introduction to cartographic history, theory and principles, thematic map design, symbolization, map perception, color theory, typography, and digital cartographic research. Laboratory work will familiarize students with the latest cartographic software that will be used to produce a series of thematic maps.
Note
The course will consist of two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: STAT 325 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 310 - Geography of Kansas Credits: 3
A regional and historical analysis of Kansas including discussion of the physical environment, historical development, and current geographic patterns.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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GEOG 331 - Introduction to Japan Credits: 3
Geographical survey of Japan from prehistoric times to the present day, which may include material on society, politics, and culture.
Cross-listed
HIST 331
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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GEOG 332 - Introduction to China Credits: 3
Survey of the geography, history, politics, and culture of China from prehistoric times to the present day.
Cross-listed
HIST 332
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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GEOG 335 - European Landscapes Credits: 3
Explores how humans have interacted with their environment and modified the natural and cultural landscape within Europe.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
Historical Perspectives
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GEOG 340 - Natural Resources Credits: 3
The significance, environmental consequences, and locational characteristics of natural resources and resource-based economic activities, including agriculture, fishing, forestry, and mining. Sustainability and conservation considerations related to natural resource extraction, management, and use.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Natural and Physical Sciences
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GEOG 350 - Earth System Geography Credits: 4
A basic physical geography course emphasizing the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, including the processes, patterns, and physical science background required to understand related issues such as natural hazards and human modification of earth systems.
Note
Offered in an on-line format during summer semesters only through the Division of Continuing Education.
Typically Offered
Summer
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 360 - Sustainability Concepts & Issues Credits: 3
Exploration of sustainability concepts, approaches, and decision-making. Relation of sustainability to environmental, economic, and social considerations at global, regional, and local scales.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Social Sciences
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GEOG 399 - Honors Seminar in Geography Credits: 2-3
Selected topics.
Note
Open to non-majors in the honors program.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 445 - Biogeography Credits: 3
Covers: 1) the spatial and temporal patterns of the distribution of living organisms on Earth (including plants, animals, and microbes), and 2) the biological and physical processes responsible for these patterns. Biogeography has crucial insights to offer regarding conservation of rare species, global changes such as climate change, and human domination of the Earth surface.
Requisites
Prerequisite: One course in geography, life science, or physical science.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
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GEOG 450 - Geography of Economic Behavior Credits: 3
The location of manufacturing industries and patterns of commercial activity. Case studies and simulations are used with emphasis on modern concepts of site selection and community development.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Social Sciences
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GEOG 460 - Human Dimensions of Global Change Credits: 3
An examination of the complexity of forces driving global change, with an emphasis on change related to population growth, technological development, and sociocultural and socioeconomic institutions.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 121 and either GEOG 100 or 200.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Global Issues and Perspectives
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GEOG 490 - Problems in Geography Credits: 1-18
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 495 - Capstone Seminar in Geography Credits: 2
An integrative capstone seminar requiring geography majors to synthesize knowledge and skills acquired in prior geography courses. Students pursue independent projects in consultation with a faculty member and present their findings in written and oral reports. The course exposes students to and helps prepare them for a variety of professional and scholarly opportunities available after graduation.
Note
May be repeated.
Meets for two hours once a week. Required of and restricted to geography undergraduate majors.
Junior standing recommended.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior geography majors.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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GEOG 497 - Undergraduate Research in Geography Credits: 1-3
Independent research project conducted with the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Repeat for Credit
Repeatable
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 498 - Honors Tutorial in Geography Credits: 1-3
Individual directed research and study of a topic in geography, normally as a preliminary to writing a senior honors thesis.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, membership in the honors Program of the College of Arts and Sciences, and permission of the instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 499 - Honors Project Credits: 3
Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 500 - Geography of the United States Credits: 3
A regional analysis of the United States with special attention to the historical, political, economic, and social factors which contribute to areal differentiation within the area.
Typically Offered
Fall, odd years
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
Social Sciences
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GEOG 505 - South Asian Civilizations Credits: 3
Interdisciplinary survey on the development of civilization in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan, including geography, philosophy, social, economic, political institutions, and historical movements.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Three hours of social science or junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, even years
Cross-listed
ANTH 505, ECON 505, HIST 505, POLSC 505, SOCIO 505
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Social Sciences
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GEOG 506 - Geography of South Asia Credits: 3
This course will provide a survey of the physical and human geography of South Asia. More specifically, it will cover the major environmental, economic, demographic, and cultural geography patterns, processes, and issues of the region. Problems related to religious, ethnic, and linguistic diversity, along with environmental problems associated with global climate change and others will be examined in the context of modernization and economic development.
Note
This will be a lecture type course and each relevant topic will be covered in some detail.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Three hours of Social Science or junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Social Sciences
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GEOG 508 - Geographic Information Systems I Credits: 4
Examination of the major theories, concepts, and operations in geographic information systems (GIS). Topics include: the structure of geographic data models, geographic data acquisition, spatial database management, data processing methods. Vector and raster GIS operations, and general approaches to GIS-based spatial modeling.
Note
The course will consist of two hours of lecture and two hours of lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 302.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Social Sciences
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GEOG 510 - Geography of the American West Credits: 3
A broad survey of the geography of the American West with a focus on the distinctive human and environmental characteristics of the region. Historical, cultural, ethnic, resource, land use, and physical landscape patterns are examined through lectures, readings, videos, and discussions.
Requisites
Prerequisite: A previous course in geography and sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Spring, even years
K-State 8
Aesthetic Interpretation
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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GEOG 535 - Fundamentals of Climatology Credits: 4
An examination of climatology on global, regional, and local scales, with emphasis on the physical processes and environmental factors that influence and control climate. Climatic change and its impact on human activities are explored.
Requisites
Recommended prerequisite: GEOG 121.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Historical Perspectives
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GEOG 600 - Mountain Geography Credits: 3
A broad survey of the human and physical geography of mountains. The course utilizes lectures, discussion, videos, and photographs to examine the human-environment interactions, cultural symbolism and sacredness, recreation and tourism, and sustainable development of mountain landscapes. The regional focus is primarily on the American West, but other mountains throughout the world will also be studied.
Requisites
Prerequisite: A previous course in geography and junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, even years
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
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GEOG 602 - Computer Mapping and Geographic Visualization Credits: 3
Basic cartographic principles, advanced methods for representing spatial data, approaches for exploratory spatial data analysis, and practical applications of thematic maps, animated and Internet-based maps, and geographic visualization techniques. Students will prepare a series of maps and visualization products using modern geographic information system and illustration software.
Note
The course will consist of two hours of lecture and two hours of lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 508.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 605 - Remote Sensing of the Environment Credits: 3
Remote sensing and its application to earth study, especially environmental problems and land use. Course employs both readings and the use of imagery.
Note
Two hours lecture, two hours lab.
Requisites
Prerequisite: One course in physical science and one in biological science.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Cross-listed
AGRON 606
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 608 - Geographic Information Systems II Credits: 3
Advanced principles of and applications for geographic information systems (GIS). Examines the nature and accuracy of geo-referenced data and methods of data capture, storage, retrieval, modeling, and digital map display. Students will use modern GIS software packages and digital geographic data from physical and/or cultural sources to explore software procedures and techniques of spatial analysis, decision support, and geographic visualization.
Note
The course will consist of two hours of lecture and two hours of lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 302 and 508 (or consent of instructor).
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 610 - Geography Internship Credits: 1-18
Faculty-supervised field experience, emphasizing the application of geographical topics and/or techniques. Student projects must be approved by both the on-site director and the faculty supervisor, and a report must be submitted at the end of the semester.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and junior standing in geography is required.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 620 - Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean Credits: 3
A broad survey of the physical and human geographic patterns of Middle America (Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean), past and present, with emphasis on the changing landscape features in the successive patterns of human occupancy and globalization.
Typically Offered
Spring, in even years
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
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GEOG 622 - Geography of South America Credits: 3
A survey of the physical and human patterns of South America, past and present, with emphasis on the changing landscape features in the successive patterns of human occupancy and globalization.
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Social Sciences
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GEOG 660 - Geography of East Asia/China Credits: 3
An introduction to the human and physical geography of East Asia, with emphasis on China. Examines this region’s physical, cultural, and socioeconomic patterns and changes, as well as interactions with other parts of the world.
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Fall, even years
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Social Sciences
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GEOG 680 - Seminar in Regional Geography Credits: 1-3
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 690 - Historical Geography of the United States Credits: 3
Interpretation and analysis of the American landscape and its regions from c. 1500 to c. 1950, with particular emphasis on landscape as both place and history. Also introduces and examines such current research topics as identity, contested places, landscape-as-text, and cultural politics.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 100 and one course in American history.
Typically Offered
Summer
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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GEOG 700 - Quantitative Analysis in Geography Credits: 3
Quantitative methods employed in modern geographical research. Applications of both statistical and mathematical approaches will be treated. Emphasis will be placed on interpretation and evaluation of techniques employed in spatial analysis.
Requisites
Prerequisite: One course in statistics.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 705 - Thematic Remote Sensing Credits: 3
Introduction to digital image analysis in remote sensing, with an emphasis on extraction of thematic information from imagery. Emphasizes mastery of both practical classification techniques and the theory behind those techniques. Topics covered include preparing imagery for classification; per-pixel and object-based classification techniques; use of parametric, non-parametric, and machine learning\A1-based decision rules; and techniques for validating classification accuracy. Classification techniques for hyperspectral imagery will also be covered.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 605 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 706 - Biophysical Remote Sensing Credits: 3
An advanced seminar covering methods and models for retrieving quantitative information about the Earth’s surface from remotely sensed data. Topics covered will include inversion techniques for determining surface radiance and reflectance, correction of atmospheric effects, theory of vegetation indices and their use in empirical determination of canopy properties, canopy models and their inversion, and the use of hyperspectral data for retrieval of surface biophysical information.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 605.
Co-requisite: A course in a physical or biological science, MATH 210 or 220, or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 707 - Remote Sensing of Water Credits: 3
Reviews and expands the fundamentals of remote sensing theory, basic surface hydrology and hydraulics, remote sensing methods and instruments, measurements of various hydrologic parameters, and integrated approaches in water resource studies.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG and GEOG 605 or instructor permission.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 709 - Geography Field Research Techniques Credits: 2-3
Explores methods and techniques employed in modern field research. Stresses research design, field data acquisition techniques, and data analysis.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing and at least 6 hours in geography.
Typically Offered
Summer
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 711 - Topics in Remote Sensing Credits: 3
Examination of a selected remote sensing topic in an area of faculty specialization.
Note
May be repeated once with change in topic.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 705.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 712 - Internet GIS and Distributed Geographic Information Services Credits: 3
Introduces the development and deployment of Internet maps and GIS-related web services. Students will use virtual globes and Internet map servers to learn the techniques of Internet mapping and development/delivery of geodata and geoprocessing services via the Web. Studio-style classes will focus on building the necessary skills for creating, as well as the practical applications of, customized GIS map applications and “mashups”, web-based GIS services, and mobile GIS applications.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 708.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 715 - World Population Patterns Credits: 3
Geographical processes that govern population distributions, growth rates, and migrations. Emphasis on international comparisons and implications for world society of continued differential growth rates.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Six hours of social science.
Typically Offered
Fall, even years
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 718 - Geography of Public Lands Credits: 3
Overview of public lands systems, including distribution and uses of public lands, with an emphasis on United States federal lands. Historic and recent controversies regarding the public lands will be addressed. Seminar course with discussion and independent research components.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Six hours of social science.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 720 - Geography of Land Use Credits: 3
Critical factors affecting land use, scarcity, and management examined in a regional, national, and global context; land use classification system and variation of land use patterns.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Six hours of social science.
Typically Offered
Fall, odd years
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 722 - International Conservation Credits: 3
Examines geographic perspectives of global biodiversity loss and conservation landscapes with an emphasis on the political, economic, and cultural dimensions of conservation around the world.
Requisites
Prerequisite: 6 hours of social sciences.
Typically Offered
Fall
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GEOG 725 - Geography of Water Resources Credits: 3
Interpretation and analysis of the physical geography of water and water as a resource. Evaluation of water, emphasizing quality, hazards, institutions, and selected domestic and global issues.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Six hours of social science.
Typically Offered
Spring, even years
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 728 - Programming for Geographic Analysis Credits: 3
Introduces programming languages, scripting methods, and/or free and open-source software (FOSS) and their use with geospatial technologies and spatial data. Explanations of programming concepts, demonstrations of techniques, and practical exercises that will enable students to develop their own programs and workflows for geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and map production.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 608 is recommended.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 735 - Topics in Climatology Credits: 3
Examination of a selected climatology topic in an area of faculty specialization.
Note
May be repeated once with change in topic.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 535.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 740 - Fluvial Geomorphology Credits: 3
This course is a basic introduction to the field of Fluvial Geomorphology, the study of the forms and processes found within streams and rivers. Topics will include: Review of watershed hydrology and hill slope processes, mechanics of open channel flow, sediment entrainment and transport, channel geometry, longitudinal profile and gradient, effective flows/formative events, channel patters, pool- and river management and restoration.
Note
The course meets for three hours of lecture per week with one required weekend field trip.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 221 or permission of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
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GEOG 742 - Digital Geomorphology Credits: 3
An exploration of geomorphic concepts and ‘laws’ describing how landscapes and rivers can be used to understand historic and contemporary issues through raster-GIS and the ArcGIS toolbox.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Introductory-level knowledge of Geomorphology, GIS and/or statistics is recommended.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Natural and Physical Sciences
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GEOG 745 - Topics in Biogeography Credits: 3
Examination of selected biogeography topics.
Note
May be repeated once with change in topic.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 445 or instructor permission.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 747 - Soil Mapping Credits: 3
Presents various approaches to soil mapping including the traditional soil-landscape paradigm, digital soil mapping, and a novel computer modeling. Local field sites will serve to reinforce techniques discussed.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 121.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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GEOG 750 - Urban Geography Credits: 3
A study of geographic principles relating to the distribution, function, and structure of cities: a geographic analysis and classification of urban settlements.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Six hours of social science or planning.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 761 - Human Impact on the Environment Credits: 3
Assessment of human impacts on the natural environment. Surveys changing human impacts on and attitudes towards the environment, and details alteration of water systems, the atmosphere, landforms, plants, and animals.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Six hours of social science.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 765 - Geography of Natural Hazards Credits: 3
Examines important emergency management issues related to hazard mitigation, preparedness, disaster response, and recovery, including sociocultural and physical components of disaster process. Assesses human vulnerability and risk to environmental calamities, such as droughts, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Nine hours of social science.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 770 - Perception of the Environment Credits: 3
An examination of the way people perceive their geographic environment and the role of perception in spatial behavior. Perceptions of neighborhoods, cities, states, nations, frontier regions, and environmental processes are explored.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Six hours of social science with one course above the introductory level, and 6 hours of natural science with one course above the introductory level.
Typically Offered
Spring, odd years
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 780 - Cultural Geography Credits: 3
A study of the forms of human occupancy of landscapes, with consideration of innovations in the use of landscape, the origins and the dispersals of these innovations, and human attitudes toward the natural environment.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Six hours of social science.
Typically Offered
Spring, even years
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 790 - Seminar in Geography Credits: 1-3
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
K-State 8
None
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GEOG 795 - Topics in Geographic Information Science Credits: 1-3
Selected geographic information science topic in science topic in an area of faculty specialization.
Note
May be repeated once with change in topic.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOG 302 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOL 100 - Earth in Action Credits: 3
The earth’s physical, structural, and dynamic features; the most common minerals and rocks; processes affecting the earth.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Natural and Physical Sciences
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GEOL 101 - Geology Colloquium Credits: 1-3
Topics in earth science chosen to illustrate current research of scientists and methods chosen to study the physical universe. At each offering of this course a syllabus will be available giving the topics to be studied and the details of administration of the course.
Note
May be repeated once. Not open to geology majors.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
None
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GEOL 102 - Earth Through Time Credits: 3
An introduction to the immensity of geologic time and a review of the history of the earth and the life upon it.
Note
Three hours recitation a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: GEOL 100.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Natural and Physical Sciences
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