Population processes and policies in different geographical contexts: fertility, mortality, migration, and policies affecting these; population-environment relations; interactions of population and economic development.
Prerequisites: jr st; Geog 105(P), 110(P), 114(P), or 140(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2009.
Various ways feminist geographers have analyzed gender in relation to phenomena such as the body, home, work, the nation, colonization, and globalization.
Prerequisites: jr st & one of Geog 105(P) or 110(P) or Wmns 200(P) or 201(P) or equiv; or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2008, Spring 2007.
Analyzing climatic processes at the microclimate scale. Budgets of radiation, energy, water, and momentum at the earth's surface, sensible-latent heat, and soil-plant-atmosphere interactions.
Prerequisites: jr st, Geog 120(P) or Atm Sci 100(P) or 240(P), & Geog 310(R); or grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2006, Fall 2003.
Role of water in geographic systems. Interaction of water with physical and human systems, key hydrological processes, spatial and temporal variations of water, data collection, modeling.
Prerequisites: jr st, Geog 120(P) or 125(P), & Geog 215(P); or grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2013.
Role of water in geographic systems. Interaction of water with physical and human systems, key hydrological processes, spatial and temporal variations of water, data collection, modeling.
Prerequisites: jr st, Geog 120(P) or 125(P), & Geog 215(P); or grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2013.
Geographic qualitative and quantitative methods in land form analysis and principles of landscape evolution.
Prerequisites: jr st & Geog 120(P) or 121(P) or Geo Sci 100(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2003.
Topical and regional analysis of physical features, discovery and exploration, processes of settlement, evolution of the landscape, and problems of development through modern times.
Prerequisites: jr st & Geog 110(P) or 120(P) or 125(P); or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2011, Spring 1997, Spring 1996.
Description and analysis of karst (limestone) processes and landforms.
Prerequisites: jr st; Geog 004(P), 120(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2004.
Extent, localization, and geographic relations of land uses, facilities, and internal circulation, with particular reference to large North American cities.
Prerequisites: jr st & intro course in geog or acceptable course in an urban related field, e.g. Econ, UrbPlan, Urb Std; or grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Extent, localization, and geographic relations of land uses, facilities, and internal circulation, with particular reference to large North American cities.
Prerequisites: jr st & intro course in geog or acceptable course in an urban related field, e.g. Econ, UrbPlan, Urb Std; or grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Geographic analysis of world urban systems with emphasis on the cultural traditions, form, function and socio-economic development of cities.
Prerequisites: jr st & Geog 110(P), 115(P), or 140(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Climatic history of the earth and climate models. Milankovitch theory, quaternary climates, temporal-spatial scales of change, general circulation, and earth system models.
Prerequisites: jr st, Geog 120(P) or Atm Sci 100(P) or 240(P), & Geog 310(R); or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Climatic history of the earth and climate models. Milankovitch theory, quaternary climates, temporal-spatial scales of change, general circulation, and earth system models.
Prerequisites: jr st, Geog 120(P) or Atm Sci 100(P) or 240(P), & Geog 310(R); or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
Applications of climate processes and data. Solar energy, wind energy, food production, water usage, building design, urban environments, ecological assessment, and land form development.
Prerequisites: jr st, Geog 120(P) or Atm Sci 100(P) or 240(P), & Geog 310(R); or grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Spring 2006, Fall 1997, Spring 1990.
Development of cultural landscapes, with emphasis on land use and environmental change resulting from European introductions; historical explanation of modern landscapes and environmental problems.
Prerequisites: jr st; one of Geog 105(P), 110(P), 421(P), 422(P), Hist 180(P), 388(P), 389(P), or 390(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2001, Fall 1999.
General discussion and case studies of geographical contexts and historical roots of modern environmental problems. History of human concern over adverse environmental impacts.
Prerequisites: jr st & an intro course in a life science or environmental science.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
General discussion and case studies of geographical contexts and historical roots of modern environmental problems. History of human concern over adverse environmental impacts.
Prerequisites: jr st & an intro course in a life science or environmental science.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
Survey of the historical, cultural and economic geography of South Asia, including India and adjacent countries.
Prerequisites: jr st; intro Geog, Anthro, or Econ course.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2010, Spring 2007, Spring 2006.
Systematic and regional study of soils, interrelationships of soils with the physical and cultural landscape. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: jr st; Geog 120(P), 121(P), or 125(P) or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Systematic and regional study of soils, interrelationships of soils with the physical and cultural landscape. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: jr st; Geog 120(P), 121(P), or 125(P) or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2014.
Spatial aspects and interactions of plants, animals, climate, soils, and water resources relevant to human activities in the urban environment.
Prerequisites: jr st & Geog 120(P) or 125(P); or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Fall 2010.
Spatial aspects and interactions of plants, animals, climate, soils, and water resources relevant to human activities in the urban environment.
Prerequisites: jr st & Geog 120(P) or 125(P); or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Fall 2010.
Spatial aspects of globalization and their impact on the city. Topics include emergence of global cities, impacts on urban development, and global era urban strategies.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Spatial aspects of globalization and their impact on the city. Topics include emergence of global cities, impacts on urban development, and global era urban strategies.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Spatial aspects of contributors to urban environmental change affecting social justice. Inequitable distribution of environmental risks and benefits; challenge of developing policies.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Geographic field techniques and field problems; classroom preparations and field projects.
Prerequisites: jr st; writ cons instr.
Course Rules: Students will pay fieldwork expenses. May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015.
Study of geographic field problems and techniques in the tropics. Classroom preparations, field projects and field trip to the tropics.
Prerequisites: jr st; writ cons instr.
Course Rules: Students will pay field trip expenses. May be retaken for cr w/chg of field topic & site to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2009.
Use of aerial photographs and digital imagery in environmental and land use analysis, including urban areas. 3 hrs lec; 2 hrs lab
Prerequisites: PC/Windows familiarity recom.
Thematic cartography; map communication, design principles, illustration and mapping software. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Geog 405. Not open for cr to students w/grad cr in Geog 405.
Theories and applications of analytical and modeling techniques for watershed processes, including geographic information systems (GIS), statistics, and computer simulations.
Prerequisites: grad st; working knowledge of GIS.
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students w/grad cr in Geog 515.
Geographic and information theoretical foundations of geographic information science (GIS). Use of macro languages in a software project to expand GIS functionality. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students w/ grad cr in Geog 525.
Geographic analysis of transportation, with emphasis on commodity flows and traffic patterns.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students w/ grad cr in Geog 430.
Investigation into how social movements use and produce various spatialities, in relation to state forms, other social movements and forces, media assemblages, the built environment
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2018.
Geographic perspectives on urban and regional change as 'developed' and 'less developed' parts of the world become more interconnected by wider international processes of change.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2010, Spring 2010.
Globalization process and impact on cities and regions, including emergence of global cities and regions, impact on uneven development, and global era urban strategies.
Prerequisites: grad st
Advanced analysis techniques, including multivariate relationships and spatial modeling.
Prerequisites: grad st
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students w/grad cr in Geog 547.
Fundamentals of Python programming language; focus on programming designed to automate ArcGIS geoprocessing tasks, manipulate spatial data (including geometries and rasters), and create customized tools.
Prerequisites: grad st; Geog 726(P).
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students w/ grad cr in Geog 647.
Practical GIS/cartography experience with government agency or private firm under supervision of working expert and faculty member. Intern's contract specifies duties and duration.
Prerequisites: grad st; writ cons instr & dept chair
Course Rules: May be retaken to 8 cr max.
Advanced techniques of image processing and analysis, including classification, georegistration, and spatial modeling.
Prerequisites: grad st; Geog 704(P)
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of Geog 703.
Proseminar on the scholarly use of materials in all aspects of geography; training for effective presentation in both written and oral form.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012.
Concepts and techniques of geographic information science (GIS), with emphasis on GIS-based spatial analysis, associated applications, and technology. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: grad st; Geog 525(P) or Geog 726(P) or UrbPlan 591(P) or UrbPlan 791(P).
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of Geog 625. Not open for cr to students w/grad cr in Geog 625.
Qualitative research as applied in geography, including the relationship between quantitative and qualitative approaches, issues of interpretation, and ethics of field work.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Fall 2010.
Interconnected relationship between Geographic Information Science (GIS) and society, including hidden impacts and implications of such a relationship.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Fall 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2008.
Foundations of geographic inquiry, with emphasis on the roles of sub-disciplines, and generalist/specialist approaches in the development of geographic science.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010.
Urban sustainable challenges and opportunities that impact the built environment. Includes review of traditional and innovative sustainable practices and regulations
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Jointly-offered w/& counts as repeat of UrbPlan 880.
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2010, Fall 2008, Fall 2007.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirements.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Fee assessed for 1 cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013.
Application of advanced principles of geography in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. Intern's contract specifies duties and duration.
Prerequisites: grad st; Geog 810(P); writ cons instr & dept chair.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013.
Research connected with master thesis.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014.
Seminar in remote sensing technologies and applications in urban analyses, including land use/land cover analysis, socio-economic information estimation, heat-island effect, sprawl monitoring, and growth modeling.
Prerequisites: grad st; Geog 403(P) or Geog 704(P); Geog 525(P) or Geog 726(P) or UrbPlan 591(P) or 791(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2012.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/topic chg to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.
Seminar on theoretical and practical aspects of geographic research, funding, presentation, and publication.
Prerequisites: grad st in Geog Ph.D. program.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012.
Advanced spatial modeling with both GIS and other tools of geo-computation, including examination of conceptual models aimed at an analysis of their possible implementation.
Prerequisites: grad st; Geog 826(P).
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of Geog 725.
Analysis in depth of significant topics in advanced economic geography specializations: agricultural geography, geography of manufacturing, and geography of transportation.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2006, Spring 2002, Fall 1989.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2007, Spring 2003.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2002, Fall 2001, Fall 1998, Spring 1998.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2005, Fall 1997, Fall 1995.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2006, Fall 2000, Spring 1994, Spring 1992.
The interaction of forces responsible for the evolution of the city as a spatial form and the allocation of economic and social activity within the spatial configuration.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Geog 945 & Urb Std 945 are jointly-offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2012, Fall 2004.
Research projects connected with dissertation.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable to 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017.
Independent reading or project.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.