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FRE 303 - French Conversation 3 Credit(s)
Proficiency is developed in the use of the vocabulary and idioms encountered in day-to-day living. Three hours of class work per week. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 304 - French Through Sight and Sound 3 Credit(s)
Further practice in hearing and speaking French through the use of a variety of audio-visual materials and techniques, such as films, plays, music, art, photography, news broadcasts, interviews, CD-ROM’s, and Web sites. Students will discuss materials presented in class and create their own materials to present in class, such as plays, art or photography exhibits, Web sites, and short films. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 305 - French Literary Stylistics 3 Credit(s) DI
An introduction to analysis of literary texts. Students will acquire skills in explication de texte and the theme-version techniques as methods of better understanding the written word. Close readings of short texts, representative of a variety of literary styles. Conducted in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 301 or equivalent.
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FRE 351 - Advanced French Conversation 3 Credit(s)
Normal sequence course for students who have taken FRE 303 and who wish to continue to improve their conversation skills. Further proficiency is developed in the use of vocabulary and idioms in conversational French. Elective for Elementary Education - French specialization and French minors. Prerequisite: FRE 301 , or permission of Department Chairperson.
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FRE 352 - French Composition 3 Credit(s)
Guided and free composition in French. Elective for Elementary Education - French specialization and French minors. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 354 - Readings From French-speaking Africa and the Caribbean 3 Credit(s) DI V
This course teaches techniques of critical reading while exploring the French-speaking literatures and cultures of Africa and the Caribbean. Essays and literary readings introduce students to the principles of textual analysis and serve as topics for class discussion, while providing insight into the Francophone experience in Africa and the Caribbean. Emphasis will be placed on the themes of colonization, oppression, racism, and identity. Conducted entirely in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 360 - Contemporary France 3 Credit(s) DI
The French way of life. Social, cultural, intellectual and artistic currents in present-day France are analyzed and discussed. Conducted in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 362 - Quebec: Culture and Literature 3 Credit(s) DI
In this course, students will explore that culture and literature of French-speaking Quebec. Through essays, literary readings, songs, works of art, and films, students will follow the development of this providence of Canada from its origins as a French colony through the exodus of French-Canadians in the early 20th century and the “Revolution Tranquille” of the 1960’s, up to the present day. Conducted entirely in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 380 - Topics in French And Francophone Literature 3 Credit(s) DI
This course features in-depth study of a particular topic in French and/or Francophone literature, which may include the study of a particular genre, theme or literary period. The course topic, selected by the professor, will emphasize the analysis of literary texts, and may include a focus on stylistics, cultural themes and/or historical context. Conducted in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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FRE 381 - Topics in French And Francophone Culture 3 Credit(s)
This course features in-depth study of a particular cultural topic in French, which may include the study of France and/or other cultures of French-speaking world. The course topic, selected by the professor, will emphasize the analysis of authentic cultural texts, such as film, music, art, news or magazine articles, Web sites, literature, or historical documents. Conducted in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: or equivalent.
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FRE 401 - Introduction to French Literature I 3 Credit(s) DI
French Literature from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment. This course and FRE402 may be taken to satisfy the Literature Sequence distribution requirement. Conducted in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 402 - Introduction to French Literature II 3 Credit(s) DI
The literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. This course and FRE401 may be taken to satisfy the Literature Sequence distribution requirement. Conducted in French. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent.
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FRE 500 - Directed Study in French 3 Credit(s)
An individualized, in-depth course for French minors taking into account the needs and interests of the student and the areas of expertise of the faculty member supervising the directed study. Prerequisites: FRE 202 , FRE 202R , or FRE 201X-202X and permission of Department Chairperson.
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Fire Science |
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FSC 300 - Fire Science Administration 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce the student to modern management concepts and their relevance to the fire service. It will explore the skills and techniques used by competent management in business, government, and voluntary organizations, with emphasis on their linking to fire science. Decision-making, communications, motivation, leadership, stress and time management, among other management principles will be studied in depth. Three lecture hours per week. FSC major requirement.
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FSC 350 - Advanced Arson Detection and Prevention 3 Credit(s)
This course studies the problems and techniques of fire investigation, the chemistry of fire, and combustion properties of selected fuels. Emphasis on modern investigative methods and on the application and assistance of various scientific aids available to the fire investigator. Arson prevention programs, their success and/or failure, will be discussed. Three lecture hours per week. FSC major requirement.
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FSC 360 - Fire Service Law 3 Credit(s)
This course will cover the legal principles that serve as the foundation for proper decision-making and protocol in a fire service organization. Case studies will be used to explain how to avoid problems by learning from the experience of others. Three lecture hours per week.
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FSC 370 - Managing Community Based Fire Prevention Programs 3 Credit(s)
This course provides fundamental information on the organization and management of a community based fire prevention program with emphasis on the fire prevention bureau structure and functions, the local and state code process, the business of fire prevention, budgeting and cost recovery, and public education. Case studies will be used in this course. Three lecture hours per week.
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FSC 380 - Managing the Emergency Scene: Principles and Practices 3 Credit(s)
This course will provide an educational foundation to prepare members of the fire service for the structure and accountability required to assume responsibility at an emergency scene. Emphasis will be on proper decision-making strategies and tactics. An important element of this course is the use of case studies to show the application of theory to real world situations. Three lecture hours per week.
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FSC 520 - Internship in Fire Science 3 Credit(s)
The internship affords students the opportunity to translate theory into practice, to apply and gain knowledge, and to experience directly the operations and functions of a Fire Service agency. This fieldwork may assist students in clarifying their career goals and exploring future employment opportunities. Interns must be available for eight to ten hours per week for fieldwork and regular meetings with the Coordinator of Fire Science. Open only for FSC majors. Prerequisites: FSC 300 , FSC 350 . OM/MIS Department Chairperson.
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GER 101 - Elementary German I 3 Credit(s)
An introductory course in German. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Typically offered only through the Division of Continuing Education and Non-Traditional Programs.
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GER 102 - Elementary German II 3 Credit(s)
Continuation of GER 101 . An introductory course in German. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Three hours of class work per week; supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Typically offered only through the Division of Continuing Education and Non-Traditional Programs. Prerequisite: GER 101 or equivalent.
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GER 201 - Intermediate German I 3 Credit(s)
The principal aim of this course and its continuation is to solidify and expand upon skills acquired in GER 101 -GER 102 . Basic grammar is reviewed while new grammatical material is introduced. In addition, some literary texts are studied. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Typically offered only through the Division of Continuing Education and Non-Traditional Programs. Prerequisite: GER 102 or equivalent.
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GER 202 - Intermediate German II 3 Credit(s)
Continuation of GER 201 . The principle aim of this course and its continuation is to solidify and expand upon the skills acquired in GER 101 -GER 102 . Basic grammar is reviewed while new grammatical material is introduced. In addition, some literary texts are studied. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. Typically offered only through the Division of Continuing Education and Non-Traditional Programs. Prerequisite: GER 201 or equivalent.
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GGR 240 - Map Reading and Interpretation 3 Credit(s)
Basic concepts of map scale, relief, direction, symbolization and map analysis are presented. Exercises familiarize students with a variety of map types and techniques of data collection and measurement from maps, and the interpretation of physical and cultural features. Three lecture hours per week.
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GGR 336 - Urban and Environmental Planning II 3 Credit(s)
The focus of the course is the collection, analysis, and application of data related to environmental planning in urban-suburban areas. The activities of regulating agencies are examined. Surface water runoff, groundwater supply and quality, the upland/wetland boundary, and pollution detection are major areas of concern. Three lecture hours per week, plus local field trips.
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GGR 337 - Planning Pre-practicum 3 Credit(s)
Offered to third year students in the Urban and Environmental Planning Concentration in preparation for the fourth year Internship in a public or private planning agency. Basic instruction in the writing of a resume and a cover letter will be followed by a discussion on the effective use of interviews to secure employment. Graduate School as an option discussed. Each student will, using suggested references, conduct a thorough “job search” within the greater Boston area. Two lecture hours per week; each student will be placed in one or two planning agencies in the last half of the semester for six hours per week in order to become acquainted with structure and operation of a planning agency. Prerequisites: GGR205, GGR265 and GGR335 or GGR 336 .
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GGR 340 - Preservation Planning 3 Credit(s)
Preservation planning, historic landscapes and cultural conservation have become important subfields in planning. These areas consider the value of America’s heritage and methods to maintain their integrity, significance, and continued viability in a rapidly changing world. The course covers the development of preservation planning, examines current examples, and presents a theoretical overview of the field. Three lecture hours per week.
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GGR 366 - Introduction to Travel Industry Computer Systems 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the principles and capabilities of computers with a study of their application to information management and task functions in the travel industry. Computer laboratory exercises will be assigned. Prerequisite: GGR361.
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GGR 371 - Land Use Techniques and Applications 3 Credit(s)
A field application of land use planning which involves discussion of specific techniques used in preparing land use plans to be followed by the application of these techniques to field problems. One lecture hour per week and extensive fieldwork. Prerequisite: GGR370.
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GGR 372 - Growth Control Techniques 3 Credit(s)
This course deals with three specific growth management techniques used in urban areas: zoning, subdivision control, and preservation (environmental and historic). Three lecture hours per week.
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GGR 427 - Visual Digital Interpretation of Aerial Photography 3 Credit(s)
Investigation, analysis, and development of reflection signatures of Earth surface features. VIsual and digital techniques are employed to identify patterns of characteristics that will enhance identification of specific surface phenomena. Black and white, color, and color infrared aerial images will be utilized. Three lecture hours per week plus local field trips. Cartography elective, B.S. Cartography. Prerequisite: GGR342 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GGR 456 - Field Methodology in Wetlands Investigation 3 Credit(s)
The focus of the course is “hands on” training in techniques employed to identify and map the wetland areas of Massachusetts. Macro and micro approaches to wetland investigation include the study of topography, vegetation, hydrology, and soils using satellite images, air photos, maps, and on-site study. Three lecture hours per week plus local field trips. Free elective. Prerequisite: GGR256.
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GGR 470 - Geographic Aspects of Urban Planning 3 Credit(s)
Discussion of the role of geographic investigation in city, regional and resource planning. Designed to acquaint the student with the potential role of the geographer in the planning profession. Three lecture hours per week. Requires extensive field research that may substitute for some lectures. Prerequisite: GGR271.
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GPH 100P - Weather and Climate 4 Credit(s) DII Q
This course analyzes the elements and controls of weather on the earth’s surface including the extent and composition of the atmosphere, atmospheric heating and cooling, pressure and winds, moisture and precipitation. An introduction to weather forecasting techniques and a descriptive analysis of world climate regions. Introduction to maps and basic topics in physical geography. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Satisfies laboratory science sequence requirement with GLS100. Required of B.S. Geological Sciences, Earth Science Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR100P, GGR101P, or GPH 101P .
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GPH 101P - Physical Geography I 4 Credit(s) DII Q
This course is a survey of weather elements as the basis for the regionalization of world climate. Analysis of meteorological processes and the association of major elements to define climates. Laboratory study of weather elements with emphasis on the collection and presentation of data. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Satisfies laboratory science sequence requirement with GGR102P or GPH 102P . Not open to students who have received credits for GGR100P, GGR101P or GPH 100P .
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GPH 102P - Physical Geography II 4 Credit(s) DII Q
This course describes and analyzes climate and its influence on the spatial pattern and properties of plants, soils, and landforms. Integrated and process-oriented study of the geography of the world’s biomes, soils, and physical landscapes. Includes study of soil, erosion, desertification, and watershed processes. Laboratory practice in the methods of landform analysis, climate data analysis, and problems in biogeography and soils. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Satisfies laboratory science sequence requirement with GPH 101P . Not open to students who have received credit for GGR102P. Prerequisite: GGR100P or GPH 100P or GGR101P or GPH 101P or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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GPH 105 - Introduction to Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the perspectives of geography, its evolution as a problem solving science, and its application to contemporary issues. Topics emphasizing spatial relations such as population dynamics, the impact of economic development, and political organization are utilized. Case studies from around the world are used to increase the student’s awareness of Geography. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR105.
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GPH 110 - World Regions 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course examines the interrelationships of the physical and cultural patterns of the world regions. Special attention will be given to various specific locations. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR110.
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GPH 140 - Introduction to Maps and Geographical Information Systems 3 Credit(s) DII Q
This introductory course is designed to provide a working knowledge of maps as a medium of communication and a general overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The cartographic component includes material on map components, history, and use. The GIS component includes historical background, field developments, current trends and future prospects in this rapidly expanding field. Basic methodologies and analytical functions of GIS will be introduced along with additional spatial and geographic concepts including the nature of spatial data, data capture and acquisition, data sources, spatial queries and spatial analysis. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR150.
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GPH 220 - Geography of New England 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course present New England, a relatively distinct cultural, economic and historical region, in terms of its physical features and the urban and rural economic structure with a view towards evaluating the future potential of the region. Three lecture hours per week. Field trips may be included. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR158.
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GPH 221 - Geography of Canada 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course is designed as an introductory survey course on the geography of Canada. It will be structured around the five fundamental themes of geography (i.e. location, place, human-environment interaction, movement and regions). The course will analysis the physiographic, climatic, cultural, economic and political regions and patterns of Canada. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR159.
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GPH 222 - Geography of the United States 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course provides a detailed regional analysis emphasizing the interrelationship of the physical, historical, economic and social geography of the United States. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR222.
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GPH 229 - Geography of the Caribbean and Middle America 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course examines that portion of Latin America between South America and the United States. Emphasis upon the interrelationships of the physical and cultural environment. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR229.
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GPH 233 - Russia and Its Neighbors 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course analyzes the human and physical geographies of Eastern Europe, Russia, the Southern Caucuses and Central Asia. Special attention will be paid to the contemporary problems of the region and the geographic influences of these problems. Examples may include the rise of nationalism in the region, the new role of local governance, the collapse of central planning and its impact on regional development, major environmental crises that were inherited from the Soviet era and the establishment of new ties with its neighbors including: China, Afghanistan, and the European Union. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR244.
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GPH 234 - Geography of Europe 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course presents a detailed geography of Europe. Emphasis will be placed upon the geographic aspects of physiographic, social, economic, political, and cultural patterns. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR234.
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GPH 235 - Geography of Africa 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course deals with the complexities of the human and physical environments of Africa. The role of European colonialism in the economic development of the continent is studied. Emergent nationalism in independent states and racial policies in several of the major political units are analyzed. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR235.
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GPH 236 - Geography of Asia 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course analyzes the cultural and physical patterns of South, Southeast and East Asia. Special topics for consideration include population dynamics, economic development, climatic and physiographic variety, and cultural regionalism. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR236.
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GPH 237 - Geography of the Middle East 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course concentrates on the southwest portion of the Middle East. The northern tier of states in Africa is also considered. The approach is largely cultural and historical, set within the political and physical framework. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR237.
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GPH 238 - Geography of the Southwest Pacific 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course analyzes the cultural and physical features of Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the Pacific with emphasis on the geographic factors influencing the present landscape. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR238.
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GPH 239 - Geography of the Mediterranean 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the regions of southern Europe, northern Africa, and southwest Asia, which are located on the coasts and immediately adjacent areas of the Mediterranean. Specialized landscapes reflect the long period of settlement and development within a unique physical and cultural geographic environment. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR239.
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GPH 245 - Cartography 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the science of analytical map development employing computer cartographic technologies. Concepts stress data acquisition, spatial analysis, and data display coupled with theory of cartographic compilation and generalization to produce analytically useful maps. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR241.
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GPH 246 - Parks and Protected Areas 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course analyzes the origins, types and purposes of protected areas as part of integrated resource and environmental management. The emphasis is primarily on North America but will also address parks and reserves at the global level. In addition to the physical environment of protected places, human interaction with the landscape will also be discussed. This course is not a “tour” of national parks but a study of the ideas and “place” of protected areas. Three lecture hours per week.
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GPH 251 - Cultural Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the human imprint on the environment. Demographic, religious and language distributions are analyzed. Special topics such as local settlement landscapes may be included. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR204.
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GPH 252 - Native American Lands and Environments 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course will examine the cultural and political geography of Native Americans. It explores the lands and natural resources under Native American jurisdiction. Students will be introduced to the importance of law, legislation and federal policies in the changing geography of Native Americans. The course will also examine cultural differences in how American Indians and Euro-Americans think about land, natural resources and place. Case studies of reservation land use, hunting and fishing rights, environmental protection, sacred sites and tourism development will be used to explore the complex cultural and political geographies of Native Americans. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR248.
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GPH 253 - World Cities 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an introduction to the form and function of cities in regions of the world. The role of culture, technological change, economic activities, physical geography and political and religious organizations in influencing form, function and architecture will be studied. Environmental impacts, ties to rural areas, globalization and the role of tourism in representative cities will be reviewed. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR160.
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GPH 261 - Survey of Travel and Tourism 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an overview of the field of travel and tourism with an examination of the geographic, economic and cultural importance of travel and tourism. Topics will include reasons for travel, destination selections, travel modes, tourism development, and the role of the geographer. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR261.
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GPH 264 - Recreation Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course analyzes recreation user patterns and the form, function, distribution and impact of recreation facilities. Topics include outdoor recreation, leisure communities, and spectator sports. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR211.
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GPH 282P - Global Environmental Issues 3 Credit(s) DII
An introduction to the physical and human dimensions of global environmental change. The course will examine global elemental cycles and their interactions within the physical environment. In addition, human-driving forces will be analyzed such as land-use change and industrialization. Course will review use of remote sensing and GIS technologies for analysis of global and regional change. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR262P. Prerequisite: Completion of lab science sequence or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GPH 285P - Oceanography 3 Credit(s) DII
This course describes and analyzes the morphology of ocean basins and their geological origins. The physical and chemical characteristics of seawater, the dynamics of oceanic circulation, and the role of the marine environment as a human resource are discussed. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR252P.
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GPH 286P - Identification & Preservation of Wetlands 3 Credit(s)
This is an introductory course which explores wetland ecosystems. Understanding the definitions, classifications, origins, and natural processes of wetland environments will be the basis for case studies and field trips to local wetlands. Identification and discussion of the physical, biological and cultural aspects will follow. Human impact and management of wetland resources. Three hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR256.
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GPH 287P - Climatology 3 Credit(s) DII
This course studies the nature and distribution of world climatic regions. Local and regional variations in general patterns are analyzed by means of selected data. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR351P. Prerequisite: GGR100P or GPH 100P or GGR101P or GPH 101P or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GPH 301 - Introduction to Quantitative Geography 3 Credit(s) DII Q
This course provides an introduction to probability, statistics and spatial analysis techniques used in geographic research and in analysis of data in geographic information systems. The course includes: the meaning and significance of numerical data, the analysis of central tendency and variance, sampling, data distributions, point and area spatial measurement and models, inferential statistics, correlation and regression. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR206.
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GPH 302 - Geographic Research 3 Credit(s) W
This course prepares students for advanced research and departmental course work by examining the breadth of geography as an academic discipline, by understanding fundamental research techniques, by mastering basic computer skills and by developing and completing an original research project. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR205. Prerequisite: GPH 301 or GGR206.
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GPH 313 - Political Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course is a study of the structure and organization of political areas at different levels and the impact of selected geographic phenomena on their development and interaction. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR313.
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GPH 314 - Population Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course covers the regional and national variations in population size, structure, and growth and the consequences for social and economic development. Case studies in the dynamics of migration and government population policies. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR315.
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GPH 315 - Economic Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an examination of economic activities on the earth’s surface. Basic location theory precedes a discussion of selected activities in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors of the economy. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR270.
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GPH 316 - Urban Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course covers cities from a geographic point of view: urban patterns, functions, and problems. In addition, the course looks at the origin, growth, and social and economic structure of selected cities. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR271.
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GPH 317 - Transportation Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII W
This introductory course is designed to provide a general overview of the field of transportation geography. Transportation is a very geographic phenomenon and also a crucial component for all aspects of society today and in the past. In this course, transportation geography from a historical, urban, facility, international, intermodal, and sustainable perspective will all be examined. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR374.
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GPH 318 - Urban Transportation 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines transportation systems in urbanized areas. Regional emphasis is upon the development of urbanization as a result of transportation improvements and current crises in transportation in urbanized America. Regional emphasis upon the Boston area. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR375. Prerequisite: GPH 316 or GGR271 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GPH 319 - Marketing Geography 3 Credit(s) DIII
This coure analyzes site selection analysis, retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing geography. Emphasis on trade-area regions and patterns. Three lecture hours per week. Fieldwork projects required. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR 337 .
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GPH 340 - Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s) DIII Q
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful forms of spatial information processing. Incorporating analytic geographic techniques to capture, maintain, analyze, and display data, GIS generate unique spatial information widely used by both the public and private sectors. Specifically, this course details the analytical and technical development and the applied uses of GIS for business, environmental, and social applications. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR320.
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GPH 343 - Air Photo Interpretation 3 Credit(s)
This course details the analytic use of various forms of aerial photography including manual interpretation, elementary photogrammetric techniques, mission design and planning, as well as integration and preparation of derived aerial photographic data for geographic systems analysis. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR342.
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GPH 344 - Remote Sensing 3 Credit(s) DII
This course explores the use of remotely sensed imagery excluding aerial photography. Various sensor families (LANDSAT, SPOT, RADAR, NESDIS) and platforms (manned, unmanned, satellite, and aircraft) are investigated. Emphasis is placed upon applied geographic analysis employing remotely sensed images. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR343.
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GPH 345 - Geotechniques in Information Technology 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the uses of automated techniques in Geography and Information Technology to disseminate, present and communicate geographic research and information. It will introduce students to the digital data and technological tools that geographers frequently use. These include: GIS techniques, remote sensing, global positioning systems, data mining and automated output devices, including the World Wide Web, listservs and computer assisted presentation and storage software. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR380.
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GPH 353 - Historical Cartography 3 Credit(s) DIII
Maps are a geographer’s primary tool, and their creation is the function of cartography. The course acquaints students with cartographic traditions of selected cultures and times, focuses on American maps from the 19th and 20th centuries as archival resources, and examines the elements of cartographic style. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR243.
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GPH 354 - Salem’s Trading Partners 3 Credit(s)
Students enrolled in Salem’s Trading Partners will explore the world through the eyes of Salem’s merchants as they sought exotic goods in the richest ports of the Orient. Primary source materials including ship logs, account books, letters, diaries, and maps from a corpus of material that each student will use to design an individualized research project. The course will include research of local institutions as well as trips to major museums. In all, students will have the chance to see Salem and, by extension, America in relation to the world at the time current American views began to take shape. Offered as a Summer Institute only. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR353.
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GPH 355 - Reading the Cultural Landscape 3 Credit(s) DIII
The cultural landscape reveals the intricate tapestry of human habitation and forms a primary document for geographic research. Using several techniques, students examine the cultural organization of the landscape. By understanding the landscape, students will have greater insights into economic activity, technological levels, the built environment, and cultural values. Students will undertake a series of projects to explore the world around them. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR280.
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GPH 356 - New England Folklore & Regionality 3 Credit(s) DIII
The folklore of New England is a mirror of the region’s places, people, and culture. A rich legacy exists in the material cultural, stories, songs, and customs that continue to shape regional society, landscape, and identity. This course explores folkloric aspects of selected communities to better understand their cultural diversity and, at the same time, to appreciate their underlying human similarities. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR230.
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GPH 360 - Globalization: Geographies of Global Changes 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an introduction to the geographies of globalization. Four geographical dimensions of globalization will be studied: economic geographies, geopolitics, socio-cultural geographies and the impact of globalization on the biophysical environment. The goal in this course is to help students become familiar with the debates surrounding globalization, the geographical changes and consequences that are associated with the term and the theoretical constructs that have been employed to explain the geographies of globalization. Case studies from around the world will be used to develop an appreciation of global geographical changes. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR245.
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GPH 361 - Retail Travel 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the technical aspects of travel. Proper use of manuals used in the retail travel industry and development of required skills for manual documentation of foreign and domestic travel are introduced. Emphasis is upon air, land and sea transportation. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR361.
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GPH 362 - Comprehensive Travel Planning 3 Credit(s)
In this course students will learn proper procedures for packaging worldwide independent and group travel. International travel regulations and prepackaged tours are examined. Emphasis is on long arrangements. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR362.
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GPH 363 - Seminar in Ecotourism 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the growing importance of the ecotourism segment of the tourist industry and explores the ways in which scenic, pristine, and ecologically sensitive destinations are used (and misused) to generate income for firms, governments, and local communities. Case studies will be used throughout the course from a variety of regions and contexts and students will be expected to participate in in-depth discussions and analyses of these. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit or GGR367.
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GPH 371 - Geographic Perspectives On Sustainable Development 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course applies geography’s human-environment tradition to examine the regional and spatial dimensions of sustainability around the world. In pursuing sustainable development, humans seek to maximize the benefits of social and economic development while maintaining the services from, and quality of, the earth’s natural resources. Students will explore case studies addressing some of the conflicts between human desires for material well being and our ability to protect the natural environment and maintain cultural and social traditions. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR275.
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GPH 373 - Land Use Planning and Analysis 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces the process of land use planning as it occurs in the United States. The history of American urbanization is examined especially as it relates to the development of the American planning system. Individual topics such as zoning, infrastructure planning, growth management economic development planning and environmental protection are all analyzed in this course. Three lecture hours per week. Group field trips may be substituted for some lectures. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR370.
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GPH 374 - Urban and Environmental Planning I 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to prepare planners to work effectively in an urban/suburban setting. Planners work as a part of a team to create an acceptable work/home environment. The emphasis shall include a review of the role of the policy maker, the use of growth-control techniques; the preparation of comprehensive plans with citizen participation, and the careful examination of various land uses and potential impacts made on future land uses regarding issues such as housing, traffic, the economy, the environment, the quality of life, and the ability of the community to provide services. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR335.
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GPH 376P - Conservation of Natural Resources 3 Credit(s) DII
This course emphasizes the complexities of managing renewable and non-renewable resources at various geographic scales, local to global. Scientific and social concepts pertaining to resource assessment and use are presented, as are conservation policies, programs, and practices. Problems associated with resource-user conflicts are also discussed. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR250P.
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GPH 377 - Environmental Impact Assessment 3 Credit(s) DII
This course is designed to introduce students to the applied field of environmental impact assessment (or EIA). A comprehensive framework for evaluating environmental impacts is presented. Requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act for preparing and writing environmental impact statements will be covered with materials from actual EIS’s. Other environmental regulations to be covered include the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act. The course provides students with a working knowledge of the EIA process. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR352.
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GPH 378 - Water Resources Management 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course presents a geographic approach to water resource management at various spatial scales. Concepts pertaining to watershed functions as well as water pollution, cost-benefit analysis techniques and both environmental and urban planning considerations will be covered. The course will also use an integrated GIS approach to water management. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR358. Prerequisite: GPH 376P or GGR250P or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GPH 379 - Environmental Justice 3 Credit(s) DIII V
This course explores the issue of Environmental Justice in both domestic and international settings. Environmental Justice is the fair treatment of all people with respect to environmental politics and their implementations. A hallmark of environmental injustice is the persistence of geographic inequalities in the distribution of environmental burdens or amenities. Students will review major theories of justice and discrimination and apply these concepts to case studies. Students will explore the social and structural factors that contribute to environmental inequalities and the innovative solutions that communities are using to address these problems. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR357.
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GPH 383P - Biogeography 3 Credit(s) DII
This course serves as an introduction to the basic facts and concepts of biogeography. It will review the biogeographical and other enviromental controls which help to explain distribution of plants and animals. It will bring together specialized subdisciplines and information of both plants and animals in order to explain patterns of geographic distributions of organisms in terms of the historical and contemporary environmental processes that have caused them. Finally, the course will review in detail the distributions of contemporary plant and animal groups with a special focus on North America. Computer analysis will be used to explore these concepts. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR332P Prerequisite: One introductory natural science course or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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GPH 385P - Soils and the Environment 3 Credit(s) DII
This course examines the fundamental principles of soil science and soils geography, including the origin, nature, and composition of soils; their physical, biological and chemical properties; and the geographical considerations of formation, soils distribution, and soil management. Planning, development, and environmental issues will be examined. Occasional local field trips are required. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR354P. Prerequisite: Completion of a lab science sequence or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GPH 386P - Meteorology 3 Credit(s) DII
This course analyzes the atmosphere, weather elements, air masses, fronts, and storms. It introduces the principles of weather forecasting and special problems of micrometeorology. Laboratory practice in the instrumentation and data analysis procedures of meteorological observation including the use of synoptic maps and upper air charts is provided. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR350P.
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GPH 387P - Severe and Unusual Weather 3 Credit(s) DII
This course examines the types, causes, formation and life cycle, frequencies, locations, and environmental impacts of severe and unusual weather. Students will have the opportunity to become certified as official National Weather Service/SKYWARN severe weather spotters. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR247.
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GPH 400 - Directed Study in Geography 1-6 Credit(s)
This course is an independent study of a selected topic in systematic or regional geography with emphasis on intensive research and analysis. Subject to the approval of the study advisor and the Department Chairperson.
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GPH 401 - Co-operative Education 3 Credit(s)
Not open to students who have received credit for GGR399.
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GPH 402 - Study-travel Seminar 3-6 Credit(s)
This is an orientation course concerning selected geographic problems of a specific region followed by intensive field study in the area concerned. Focus will be on regions in the United States and selected foreign areas. Course repeatable with permission of the Department Chairperson.
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GPH 404 - Seminar in Geographic Thought 3 Credit(s)
This course covers the contributions of geographers and geography from the time of Ancient Greece to the present. Special attention will be given to current professional research and publications as they relate to the development and change in the field of geography. Three seminar hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR404.
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GPH 405 - Seminar in Geographic Research 3 Credit(s) W
This course provides an introduction to the techniques and source materials of geographic research, including quantitative methods, and library resources. Research papers are required. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR405.
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GPH 406 - Seminar in Applied Geography 3 Credit(s)
This course provides a geographic approach to the identification, definition and solution of problems affecting environmental quality. Application of geographic concepts, techniques and tools will be discussed. Course topics will vary from semester to semester and may include the identification and preservation of wetlands, solid and hazardous waste management, and water resource management. Three lecture hours per week. Fieldwork will be included. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR450.
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GPH 409 - Geography Placement Seminar 1 Credit(s)
This course provides an awareness of occupational and graduate opportunities available in geography, and develops skills related to occupation and graduate research, resume preparation and interview techniques. One lecture hour per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR409.
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