Geography
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Course Descriptions
GEOG 5250 The Ethnoecology of Southeast Asia (4 units)
(Same as ANTH 5250) Drawing on case studies from Island and Mainland Southeast Asia (including southern China) this course explores the long history of human-environmental interaction in the region. We examine the causes of stress and instability in that interaction and the attempts to restore viable relationships and systems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
GEOG 5800 Seminar in the Development of Geographic Thought (3 units)
Seminar in the history and philosophy of geography, its place among the sciences and humanities, and the major contributors to the development of modern scientific geography. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
GEOG 5850 Seminar in Graduate Research (2 units)
Considers the techniques used, problems encountered, and results of the current research of graduate students. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
GEOG 5900 Directed Field Research (1-5 units)
Field research conducted in a subdiscipline of geography under the direction of a specific faculty member. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Available only for postbaccalaureate credit.
GEOG 5940 Internship in Geography (1-6 units)
Designed for postbaccalaureate or graduate students who are serving as interns in public or private agencies. Students serve internship as arranged between the agency and the department. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
GEOG 5950 Selected Topics in Geography (1-5 units)
(Topics to be specified in Schedule of Classes.) Innovative course of study in seminar format. Topics vary. Different topics may be taken for credit. Available only for postbaccalaureate credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
GEOG 5980 Individual Study (1-4 units)
Individual study for qualified postbaccalaureate students in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
GEOG 5990 Thesis (3-6 units)
Thesis research. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
