GEPL - 1100 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] While gaining a fundamental understanding of the world�s physical environment,
students explore issues regarding humanity�s interaction with the earth. Current issues such as global warming, acid rain, ozone depletion,
deforestation, and desertification are addressed. (not for major credit)
GEPL - 2030 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 2030. A learning-through-writing course.
Systematic applications of the concept of cultural to geographic themes: culture areas, cultural landscapes, culture history, cultural
ecology and cultural diversity.
GEPL - 2040 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] The course examines the geographical distribution of urban, cultural,
economic and demographic phenomena in several contrasting regions of the world.
GEPL - 2400 GEOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES
[4 hours] Introduction to geographic methodology and techniques with an emphasis on
development of skills in assembling, processing, analyzing and displaying geographical data. Prerequisite: GEPL 1010 and 1100
GEPL - 2980 SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] Explores a topic representing a contemporary and significant issue of
interest to geographers, the study of which reveals appropriate geographical principles, concepts and methodologies.
GEPL - 3030 GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE
[3 hours] A detailed study of several regions. Special consideration of agriculture,
industry and commerce from a regional viewpoint. Russia excluded.
GEPL - 3050 GEOGRAPHY OF U.S. AND CANADA
[3 hours] Systematic and regional survey of physical, social and economic geography
of the region. Emphasis on the region with respect to worldwide/continental problems and prospects in economic development, management of
resources and population adjustment.
GEPL - 3120 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA
[3 hours] Compares and contrasts physical and human aspects of Asian countries and peoples in
relation to economic development.
GEPL - 3160 PATTERNS OF WORLD DEVELOPMENT
[3 hours] An examination of contemporary global economic patterns and trends.
Compares and contrasts population problems; the diffusion of multinational corporations, and the emergence of post-industrial economies.
GEPL - 3220 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as AFST 3220. Course begins with a general overview of
Africa�s physical environment, its colonial history and its people and cultures. It then examines a variety of themes associated with
development, population, urban and political geography.
GEPL - 3300 GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA
[3 hours] Survey and analysis of the physical and cultural characteristics of Latin
America.
GEPL - 3410 CARTOGRAPHY
[4 hours] The presentation of cartographic principles and laboratory practice in the use of drafting
equipment and in the construction of maps.
GEPL - 3440 POPULATION GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] A learning through writing course. Space and place facets of population
size, growth, migration, distribution and composition with emphasis on the population trends and patterns in both developing and developed
nations.
GEPL - 3460 GEOGRAPHY OF HOUSING
[3 hours] An examination of the spatial dynamics and socioeconomic problems associated with
housing submarkets in the US and in selected countries. Innovative policies for neighborhoods, communities and cities are reviewed.
GEPL - 3540 WEATHER AND CLIMATE
[3 hours] A survey analysis of meteorology and climatology. The physical processes of
weather and the pattern of climate provide the basis for this course.
GEPL - 3550 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] The development, characteristics and distribution of landforms, soils, vegetation,
water resources and climates are presented.
GEPL - 3610 CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES
[3 hours] An examination of the basic philosophies, principles and ethics of
conservation and resource use. Case studies of selected resource management and environmental problems
GEPL - 3650 INDUSTRIAL GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] An introduction to industrial geography; including industrial location theory,
competing production systems, and shifts from manufacturing to service-based economies.
GEPL - 3710 URBAN ENVIRONMENTS
[3 hours] Social, political and economic functions of cities. Geographic perspectives
on land use, residential and consumer behavior, health care, recreation and criminal justice systems in contemporary and future cities.
GEPL - 3750 TRANSPORTATION GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] The role of transportation and communication in the economic development of
places. Theories of geographic interaction, location of transport routes and the developmental implications of transport investments are
explored.
GEPL - 3810 POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 3810. An examination of geopolitical and
geostategic issues at the nation-state and international level.
GEPL - 3840 GEOGRAPHIC PERCEPTION: INFLUENCE
[3 hours] Geographic Perception: Influences of Arts. Explores
writers� and artists� portrayals of distant locales, and how these interpretations have influenced the decisions of immigrants and nations.
GEPL - 3860 GENDER ISSUES IN GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 3860. Traces the development and
institutionalization of gender roles and how these influence spatial decisions and the formation of perceptual landscapes.
GEPL - 3890 GEOGRAPHIC RESEARCH & NATURAL DISASTERS
[3 hours] Analysis and evaluation of all types of natural disasters
within a geographic framework. Some discussion of physical processes, but focus is on social/economic implications of natural hazards and
disasters on a worldwide scale.
GEPL - 3900 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
[3 hours] GEPL 1100, 3550 or 3540 recommended. Explores history, goals, methods,
ethics and social dilemmas encountered when trying to achieve environmentally sensitive planning. Presents case studies of environmental
planning successes and failures, both within and outside the US.
GEPL - 4180 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
[4 hours] Advanced applications in geographic information systems
(GIS) with an emphasis on advanced GIS analysis techniques, Global Positioning System applications in GIS, database design, and a survey of
vector- and raster-based GIS software and databases. Prerequisite: GEPL 4510
GEPL - 4210 LAND USE PLANNING
[3 hours] A broad review of urban and regional planning inthe US and Western Europe,
introducing land use planning concepts and practices and their role in shaping the direction of urban development.
GEPL - 4490 REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT
[4 hours] Introduction to theory, methods and techniques used to gather and
analyze remote sensor data. Topics range from low altitude air photo interpretation through satellite image acquisition. Recommended: GEPL 3350.
GEPL - 4500 DIGITAL IMAGE ANALYSIS
[4 hours] Explores digital image analysis techniques such as classification and principle
component analysis. Terrestrial and coastal applications of satellite image analysis are performed in intensive laboratory sessions.
Prerequisite: GEPL 4490
GEPL - 4510 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
[4 hours] Introduction to computerized methods for the capture, storage,
management, analysis and display of spatially-referenced data for the solution of planning, management and research problems. Prerequisite:
GEPL 2400
GEPL - 4520 ANALYTICAL AND COMPUTER CARTOGRAPHY
[4 hours] The theoretical and mathematical foundations of the mapping
process in a digital environment. An introduction to the structure and manipulation of graphic and nongraphic geographical data to produce maps.
Prerequisite: GEPL 4510
GEPL - 4530 PRINCIPLES OF URBAN PLANNING
[3 hours] An introduction to planning theory. the planner�s role in land use
regulation economic development, housing and social service delivery is reviewed.
GEPL - 4550 COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
[3 hours] This course explores community-based alternatives and
bottom-up development as a response to economic and social difficulties. The specific issues, strategies, and applications of this approach are
discussed.
GEPL - 4570 LAND DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
[4 hours] The exploration of theoretical location analysis, pragmatic land
development issues and analytic feasibility tools, and the consequences of land use policies that affect development.
GEPL - 4580 LOCATION ANALYSIS
[4 hours] The application of geographic location theory, spatial interaction modeling,
optimization techniques and geographic information system processing to the solution of facility location problems. Prerequisite: GEPL 4570
GEPL - 4600 URBAN DESIGN
[3 hours] Concepts and procedures for the organization, design and development of public and
private urban forms and spaces at the micro level, including a survey of intraurban elements, cultural, ecological and aesthetic considerations,
and interdisciplinary collaboration.
GEPL - 4890 FIELD EXPERIENCE
[3 hours] Personal explorations of urban space and place emphasizing an array of practical and
ethical issues in the collection and interpretation of primary geographic data.
GEPL - 4900 PROSEMINAR IN GEOGRAPHY
[3 hours] Prerequisite: 6 hours in geography and consent of instructor.
Specified courses numbers 4901-99 as yet undetermined.
GEPL - 4910 DIRECTED RESEARCH IN GEOGRAPHY
[1 - 4 hours] Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
GEPL - 4920 DIRECTED READINGS IN GEOGRAPHY
[1 - 3 hours] Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
GEPL - 4960 HONORS THESIS IN GEOGRAPHY
[4 hours]
GEPL - 5180 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
[4 hours] Advanced applications in geographic information systems
(GIS) with an emphasis on advanced GIS analysis techniques, Global Positioning System applications in GIS, database design, and a survey of
vector- and raster-based GIS software and databases. Research project required.
GEPL - 5210 LAND USE PLANNING
[3 hours] A broad review of urban and regional planning inthe US and Western Europe,
introducing land use planning concepts and practices and their role in shaping the direction of urban development.
GEPL - 5490 REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT
[4 hours] Immersion in theory, methods, and techniques used to gather and
analyze remote sensor data. Topics range from low altitude air photo interpretation through satellite image acquisition. Recommended
GEPL 3550.
GEPL - 5500 DIGITAL IMAGE ANALYSIS
[4 hours] Explores digital image analysis techniques such as classification and principal
components analysis. Terrestrial and coastal applications of satellite image analysis are performed in intensive laboratory sessions.
Prerequisite: GEPL 4490 or 5490
GEPL - 5510 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
[4 hours] Introduction to computerized methods for the capture, storage,
management, analysis and display of spatially-referenced data for the solution of planning, management and research problems. Prerequisite:
GEPL 2400
GEPL - 5520 ANALYTICAL AND COMPUTER CARTOGRAPHY
[4 hours] The theoretical and mathematical foundations of the mapping
process in a digital environment. An introduction to the structure and manipulation of graphic and nongraphic geographical data to produce maps.
Prerequisite: GEPL 5510
GEPL - 5530 PRINCIPLES OF URBAN PLANNING
[3 hours] Elaborations on planning theory. The planner�s role in land use
regulation, economic development, housing and social service delivery is reviewed.
GEPL - 5550 COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
[3 hours] This course explores community-based alternatives and
bottom-up development as a response to economic and social difficulties. The specific issues, strategies, and applications of this approach are
discussed.
GEPL - 5570 LAND DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
[4 hours] The exploration of theoretical location analysis, pragmatic land
development issues and analytic feasibility tools, and the consequences of land use policies that affect development.
GEPL - 5580 LOCATION ANALYSIS
[4 hours] The application of geographic location theory, spatial interaction modeling,
optimization techniques and geographic information system processing to the solution of facility location problems. Prerequisite: GEPL 5570
GEPL - 5600 URBAN DESIGN
[3 hours] Concepts and procedures for the organization, design and development of public and
private urban forms and spaces at the micro-level, including a survey of intraurban elements, cultural, ecological and aesthetic considerations,
historic preservation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Research project required.
GEPL - 5890 FIELD EXPERIENCE
[3 hours] Personal explorations of urban space and place emphasizing an array of practical and
ethical issues in the collection and interpretation of primary geographic data.
GEPL - 5910 DIRECTED RESEARCH IN GEOGRAPHY
[1 - 3 hours] Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
GEPL - 5920 DIRECTED READINGS IN GEOGRAPHY
[1 - 3 hours] Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
GEPL - 6100 PHILOSOPHY & GENERAL METHODOLOGY
[3 hours] Past and current trends in geographic thought and related
methodological implications, with elaborations by current faculty members.
GEPL - 6150 SEMINAR IN RESEARCH METHODS
[4 hours] A computer-based course in geographic research methodology. The
course includes an introduction to research design, data measurement, spatial sampling and multivariate approaches to the study of areal networks
and spatial distributions.
GEPL - 6160 SEMINAR IN SPATIAL ANALYSIS
[4 hours] A computer-based laboratory course in multivariate spatial analysis
methodologies. The course includes the study of spatial graphics and mapping, computerized regionalization, areal forecasting and
predictive modeling techniques. Prerequisite: GEPL 6150
GEPL - 6170 SURVEY RESEARCH METHODS IN PLANNING AND GEOGRAPHY
[4 hours] The exploration and application of qualitative and survey research
methods used by urban planners and geographers to examine the human, social, and physical systems of our living environment.
GEPL - 6190 ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SEMINAR
[4 hours] Seminar in advanced GIS topics which include database
design, spatial analysis and specialized application to spatial problems. Prerequisite: GEPL 5180/6180
GEPL - 6300 SEMINAR IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] Intensive group study of major themes in the resource management
literature. Primary emphasis is placed on individual student research projects oriented toward resource management problems.
GEPL - 6400 SEMINAR/ENVIRONMENTAL PERCEPTION
[3 hours] Explores current research in environmental perception/behavioral
geography. Addresses how environmental perception (or, cognition) affects the way people respond to and interact with their surroundings.
GEPL - 6530 SEMINAR-URBAN/REGIONAL PLANNING APPLICATIONS
[3 hours] The course applies forecasting and projection techniques
to urban and regional problems. Population, economic base, land use, retail and fiscal impact analyses are examined
GEPL - 6550 SEMINAR IN ENVIRONMENT PLANNING
[3 hours] Intensive group study of major goals and methodologies of
environmental planning. Major emphasis is placed upon individual student research projects oriented toward specific environmental planning
problems.
GEPL - 6570 SEMINAR IN NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
[3 hours] Intensive group study of major themes in the revitalization of
urban neighborhoods, both residential and commercial. Major emphasis is placed upon individual residential and commercial. Major emphasis is
placed upon individual student research projects oriented toward specific revitalization problems.
GEPL - 6580 URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
[3 hours] Course examines the changing land use and functions of metropolitan
regions. City suburban linkages, urban restructuring, urban policy and metropolitan planning issues are examined.
GEPL - 6590 SEMINAR-HEALTH CARE SYSTEM DESIGN
[3 hours] A seminar in theoretical and applied location issues related to
medical geography and health care delivery systems. Emphasis is placed on the allocation of services to meet the geographic distribution of
health needs.
GEPL - 6700 TEACHING PRACTICUM IN GEOGRAPHY
[1 - 6 hours] Methods of teaching geography in a university of college setting.
Supervision of labs or discussion
GEPL - 6910 PROBLEMS IN GEOGRAPHY
[1 - 2 hours] The course is used to search for a thesis topic prior to formal admittance
as a M.A candidate.
GEPL - 6930 GENERAL SEMINAR
[3 hours] Prerequisite: 6 hrs in geography and consent of instructor. Specified
courses numbered 6931-99 as yet determined
GEPL - 6940 INTERNSHIP IN PLANNING
[1 - 6 hours] Professional work experience with a Greater Toledo planning
organization related to academic education.
GEPL - 6960 THESIS
[1 - 12 hours] Work on a thesis is the culmination of graduate education and occupies most of the second
year.
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