GEO 103S - Peoples and Environments
	Study of the human activities that occur in places. Emphasis on the spatial organization of cultural, economic, political, and demographic processes of the human landscape. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. CCP Credit: 4

	GEO 104S - Global Transformations
	An introduction to debate over globalization examining the geographical dimensions of intensifying global connections. Addresses both the pros and cons of cultural, economic, political, and environmental change due to market liberalization, job outsourcing, global governance, global cultural flows, new social movements and climate change. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. CCP Credit: 4

	GEO 204 - Geospatial Information
	This is the first course in a sequence of courses that deal with spatial information. In this course students will acquire the skills necessary to read and interpret maps and aerial photographs. Basic data analysis techniques are introduced. Prerequisite(s): One geography course. Every year. Credit: 4

	GEO 205S - Geography in Education
	This course introduces teachers at all levels to the field of geography. Mapping and Geographic Information Science (GIS) are introduced to help prepare teachers to use these technologies in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): One geography course. Every years Credit: 4

GEO 206 - Analysis of Rural Landscapes

Survey of rural landscape elements and their cultural significance. The evolution of human-made landscapes is examined. Relationships among landscapes, economics, art, literature, film, mass media, and science are investigated. Emphasis is placed on environmental perception and writing skills needed to document landscape content. Films and local landscapes provide case studies. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or GEO 104S. (Pass/Fail option) Every two years. Credit: 4

	GEO 210S - Case Study in Regional Geography
	Survey and analysis of a world region such as: North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, or Latin America in terms of physical, cultural, political, economic and environmental geography. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or GEO 104S. Every year. CCP Credit: 4

	GEO 219S - Geography of Maine
	This course is an introduction to the physical, cultural and economic patterns of Maine. The notions of place and identity are explored. Every two years. Credit: 4

	GEO 235S - Physical Geography
	This course studies the forms and processes of the physical environment. Landscapes, climate, soils, and vegetation are studied in their natural and human modified contexts with emphasis on spatial distribution. Prerequisite(s): One geography or science course or permission of instructor. Every two years Credit: 4

	GEO 277 - Topics in Geography
	The study of a special topic in geography not offered in the regular geography curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Introductory level geography course or permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail option) Variable. Credit: 4

	GEO 304 - GIScience
	This is the second in a series of courses in which the student will use geographic information systems and global positioning systems to collect, analyze and represent spatial data. Prerequisite(s): GEO 204 or GEY 301 or permission of instructor. Every year. Credit: 4

	GEO 308 - GeoStatistics
	Study and application of statistical techniques for spatial problems. Includes applications in physical and human geography. Involves use of statistical and geographic information systems software. Prerequisite(s): MAT 120M and either GEO 103S or GEO 235S. Every two years. Credit: 4

	GEO 310S - International Development Issues
	Study of development in the world's less developed regions. Focuses on education, health, population, and environmental sustainability, as well as development strategies, organizations, and criticisms of western-led development. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or GEO 104S or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4

	GEO 320S - Economic Geography
	Analysis of the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activities through the use of location theory and case studies. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or GEO 104S. Every two years. Credit: 4

GEO 325S - Geography of Health and Disease

Health and illness occur within a cultural, economic and regional framework. This course uses geographic theories, methods and models, and epidemiological techniques to investigate patterns of health, illness, and health care delivery. Local case studies as well as international examples are used. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, one geography or science course or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4

GEO 331S - Environmental Issues

This course will examine the ethical, economic, cultural and geographic context in which environmental planning and policy decisions are made. Case studies of policy and planning successes and failures will be used to understand the perspective of decision makers and stakeholders. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, one geography or science course, or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4

	GEO 332S - Cultural Geography
	Study of the dynamic relationships between culture, space, and identity. Emphasis on understandings of cultural differences represented in landscapes, the build environment, popular media, arts. The class critically examines debates within geographic thought and society over cultural identities and culture values. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or GEO 104S. Every two years. CCP Credit: 4

	GEO 333S - Historical Geography
	Description and analysis of geographic change through time, as well as the politics, methodologies, and techniques of interpreting change. The course focuses on topics in the historical geography of the United States and Canada. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or GEO 104S. Every two years. CCP Credit: 4

	GEO 334S - Political Geography
	Evaluations of the physical, economic, and cultural elements that characterize political interactions and policies at the local, national, and international levels, with emphasis on current problem areas. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or GEO 104S or POS 136S or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4

	GEO 337 - Environmental Regulations
	This course examines the role of the local, state and federal governments in the regulation of economic and developmental activities. Students explore the economic impact of these regulations and the suitability to specific environments. Prerequisite(s): One geography or science course or permission of instructor. Every year. Credit: 4

	GEO 338 - Forestry Management and Practices
	This course is devoted to the study of forestry management practices. Local case studies are used to illustrate the impact of policy and planning decisions made at the state and federal levels impact one of Maine's largest and most important industries. Prerequisite(s): One geography or science course or permission of instructor. Every year. Credit: 4

	GEO 340S - Land Use
	This course addresses land use conflicts and land use controls, the history of urbanization and ownership regimes, and present-day property law and environmental regulation. Prerequisite(s): GEO 103S or GEO 104S. Every two years. Credit: 4

	GEO 343S - Town and Regional Planning
	Study of planning theory and practice, including the history of professional planning, problems of towns and cities, the comprehensive plan, public participation, redevelopment, and the regulatory process. This class has a major project component involving hands-on exploration of innovative planning tools. Prerequisite(s): GEO 340S or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4

	GEO 397 - Independent Study in Geography
	An opportunity to pursue independent research into selected geographic problems under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. Credit: 4

	GEO 404 - Advanced GIS Applications
	This course is the third in a sequence in which students collect, analyze and represent geographic information. This course is project-oriented and builds on the skills and expertise that the student has acquired in previous geography and planning courses. Prerequisite(s): GEO 304 Credit: 4

	GEO 450 - Research in Geography
	A course designed to be the capstone experience for students with a geography major or emphasis. The course concentrates on research design, field research and data collection, analysis and presentation of data for a topic in geography, and writing up finding in the form of a lengthy research paper. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Every year. Credit: 4