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Geological Sciences
Web site at: http://www.geo.utep.edu/
1.- Department Information
2.- Baccalaureate Degrees
3.- Geography (GEOG) Courses
4.- Geology (GEOL) Courses
5.- Geophysics (GEOP) Courses
3.- Geography (GEOG) Courses
For Lower-Division Courses
1106 Laboratory for Geography 3106 (0-2)
Required for minors in geography and students who select the geography option to fulfill the natural science component of the core curriculum. It is
optional to all other students. GEOL 1106 may be taken concurrently with 3106. Laboratory fee required.
3106 Physical Geography (3-0)
Introduction to features and processes of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere, with emphasis on spatial (distribution) patterns, and
interactions between the four earth realms and human activities. The course culminates in a discussion of global environmental regions. Required of all
minors in geography. Minors should take GEOG 1106 concurrently.
3110 Cultural Geography (3-0)
Introduction to cultural elements, their spatial distribution, and their interrelationship to the physical environment.
Upper-Division Courses--Junior standing prerequisite
3306 Weather and Climate (3-0)
Study of the components of weather, weather processes, and measurement, climate elements and control factors; geographic classification of climates
and natural vegetation on the earth's surface. Prerequisite: GEOG 3106 or GEOL 3103 or GEOL 3101 or instructor approval.
3312 Geography of Latin America (3-0)
Study of the physical and cultural features which characterize the economic, social, and political geography of Latin America. Prerequisites: GEOG
3106 and GEOG 3110, or instructor approval.
3407 Geography of Arid Lands (3-0)
A study of the physical complexes of the world's dry regions. Salient factors emphasized include climate, land forms, water, soils, natural vegetation,
and various aspects of human occupance. Prerequisite: GEOG 3106 or GEOG 3110 or GEOL 3103 or instructor approval. GEOG 3306
recommended.
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