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219/319. Historical Geography of the United States. This course examines
the spatial dynamics of the frontier, regional development, the social
character of settlement patterns, and evolution of the cultural landscapes of
America from pre-European times to 1900. An all-day field trip is part of the
course. M. Conzen. Not offered 1995-96; will be offered 1996-97.
220/320. United States in Geographical Perspective. Students make a
systematic analysis of contemporary regional organization of American society
and its economy, emphasizing the dynamics that explain the locational
distribution of people, resources, and economic activity and the settlement
pattern. The course examines the regional restructuring of industry and
services, transportation, city growth, and cultural consumption. M. Conzen.
Not offered 1995-96; will be offered 1996-97.
227/327. Urban Structure and Process (=SocSci 251, Sociol 227/361). This
course reviews competing theories of urban development, especially their
ability to explain the changing nature of cities under the impact of advanced
industrialism. Analysis includes a consideration of emerging metropolitan
regions, the microstructure of local neighborhoods, and the limitations of the
past American experience as a way of developing urban policy both in this
country and elsewhere. G. Suttles. Autumn.
229/329. Changing Climate: Hazards and Opportunity (=PubPol 330). PQ:
Second-year standing. There are strong indications that anthropogenic gases
in the earth's atmosphere have already reached concentrations sufficient to
cause noticeable changes within the next thirty to fifty years, regardless of
any remedial actions that might be taken in the near future. This course
examines the type of effects that are likely to arise on a global and regional
basis, and how societies might best adjust to the changes as they occur.
Particular attention is placed on energy use and agricultural and coastal
inundation effects, but other effects are also considered. P.
Campbell. Spring.
233/333. Chicago as a Social System (=Sociol 333). This is an analysis of
the growth of Chicago into a major metropolis. The approach is based on an
interdisciplinary perspective and on the use of humanistic and literary
sources. We examine the characteristics that the city has in common with other
big cities and focus on the special features of the city. We also analyze
contemporary institutions and Chicago's economic base. The course includes an
emphasis on the current problems the city faces and an assessment of
alternative strategies for guiding social and political change. Students are
encouraged to undertake fieldwork observation, archival research, or critical
evaluation of contemporary, past, or recent research on Chicago. G. Suttles.
Not offered 1995-96; will be offered 1996-97.
235/335. Urban Geography. This course examines the spatial organization and
current restructuring of modern cities in light of the economic, social,
cultural, and political forces that shape them. It explores the systematic
interactions between social process and physical system, with emphasis on ways
in which human action and motive shape and are shaped by the contingent
circumstances of place. We cover basic concepts of urbanism and urbanization,
systems of cities (including central-place theory), urban growth, migration,
centralization and decentralization, land-use dynamics, physical geography and
urban morphology, and planning. Finally, we focus on American cities with brief
comparisons to European and non-Western urban contexts. M. Conzen.
Winter.
253. Seminar: Problems in the Human Geography of the Middle East. This
course includes a review and cartographic demonstration of habitat types, modes
of livelihood, and ethnic distribution, followed by student reports on selected
aspects of human geography. M. Mikesell. Spring.
254/354. Ancient Landscapes: Environmental Change, Geoarcheology and Off-Site
Archeology (=NEArch 355). PQ: Third- or fourth-year standing and consent
of instructor. The main focus of this course is on examples drawn from the
Old World and Near East; some New World material is also included. Topics
relevant to archeology, anthropology, geography, and environmental studies are
covered. T. Wilkinson. Winter.
255/355. Biogeography (=BioSci 255, EvBiol 455). PQ: Common Core biology
or consent of instructor. This course examines factors governing the
distribution and abundance of animals and plants. Topics include patterns and
processes in historical biogeography, island biogeography, geographical
ecology, areography, and conservation biology (the design and effectiveness of
nature reserves). Staff. Winter.
261/361. Roots of the Modern American City. This course traces the
economic, social, and physical development of the city in North America from
early industrialization to the present. Emphasis is on evolving urban systems
and the changing spatial organization of people and land use. An Illinois field
trip is included. M. Conzen. Autumn.
266/366. Urban Economics (=Econ 266, PubPol 245). PQ: Econ 201. This
course deals with the economics of spatial processes and structures within the
city: residential location, employment location, and spatial-temporal change.
The following topics are also considered: spatial aspects of the public
economic activity within a city, and relationships between central cities and
their suburbs; externalities in cities; and the geographical structure of Third
World cities. G. Tolley. Autumn.
267/367. Metropolitan Development and Planning (=PubPol 267, Sociol 247).
PQ: Third- or fourth-year standing. This course focuses on
metropolitan development patterns and the interplay of geopolitical, economic,
and social changes in U.S. cities after 1950. Intergovernmental relations and
urban planning concepts and institutions are also explored. Selected policies
for economic development, land-use management, housing, education,
transportation, energy, and the environment are analyzed in a regional context.
D. Holleb. Spring.
282. Introduction to Maps and Mapping. This course provides an introduction
to cartographic practices including map preparation, compilation, construction,
drafting techniques, and design. Lab sessions are included. Staff.
Autumn.
Go to top of document 284/384. Advanced Cartography and GIS. PQ: Geog 282 or equivalent.
This course covers the development of cartographic and computer-based
geographic information system techniques applicable to student research topics.
Staff. Winter, Spring.
291. Undergraduate Tutorial. PQ: Consent of instructor. Available
for either Pass or letter grade. This course is designed for
ndividual study of selected geographic problems. Staff. Autumn, Winter,
Spring.
293. Readings in Geographic Literature in French. PQ: Reading knowledge
of French and consent of instructor. Available for either Pass or letter
grade. M. Mikesell. Autumn, Winter, Spring.
294/394. Nature and Culture. PQ: Geog 200 or consent of instructor.
This course is an opportunity for research and discussion on the logic and
pathology revealed in evidence of the human use and misuse of the earth. M.
Mikesell. Autumn.
295/395. Culture and Nationality. PQ: Geog 200 or consent of instructor.
This course examines the role of language and religion in the integration
of nation-states and of examples of cultural dissidence and cultural conflict.
M. Mikesell. Winter.
298. Readings in Special Topics in Geography. PQ: Consent of instructor.
Must be taken for a letter grade. Staff. Autumn, Winter, Spring.
299. Senior Seminar. PQ: Open to geography concentrators with
fourth-year standing. Must be taken for a letter grade. This course is
designed for development of the bachelor's thesis. M. Conzen.
Winter.
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Geography Courses
200. Introduction to Geography. This course, which is a review of the
history and current orientations of human and environmental geography, is
designed for geography concentrators or prospective concentrators. Other
interested students are welcome to enroll with consent of instructor. It
includes a critical review of representative pedagogic works and selected
reading of recent periodical and monographic literature. M. Mikesell.
Autumn.
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