GEO 381 - Cartographic Design
Basic elements of cartographic design, including symbolization, figure-ground relationships, color theory, and typography. Effect of scale and projection on design process. Computer-assisted methods of cartographic design, including graphic representations for geographic information systems.

GEO 578 - History of Cartography
Introduction to the history of cartographic representation. Maps as social constructs and political instrument.

GEO 580 - Research on Cartographic Techniques
Reading and special work.

GEO 681 - Map Design
Principles of cartographic design. Expository cartography for geographic research. Projections, symbolization, generalization, and use of electronic publishing technology.

GEO 781 - Seminar in Cartography
Research seminar devoted to topics of current interest in automated mapping and cartographic communication.

(ESF) FOR 302 - Forest Surveying and Cartography
Course stresses development of functional ability in the areas of cartography, overland navigation, and land measurement.

COG 301 - Introduction to Cognitive Science
Concepts and methods in the study and explanation of cognition. Knowledge that underlies such abilities as vision, language use, and problem solving. How it is represented and used. Comparison of methods in different disciplines studying cognition.

COG 490 - Independent Study
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student.

(ESF) CMN 440 - Environmental Visualization
The course includes an overview of graphic perception and cognition, a theoretical framework for classifying graphics, and introductions to the use and misuse of visualizations in the effective communication of environmental processes and project proposals to multiple publics.

CIS/NAS 312 - Data Structures
Programming structures. Records, arrays, and pointers. Lists, recursion, stacks, queues, trees, search, sorting, files.

CPS 406/606 - Computational Methods for Distributed Information Systems
Computational methods and algorithms for information technologies. Includes network issues, digital media, web access to databases, software and hardware architectures, and virtual reality.

CSE 581 - Introduction to Database Management Systems
Basic concepts of entity, attribute, field, record, file, and database. File design and organization, sequential list and hierarchical structures. File accessing and updating. Keys, directories, and hashing. Storage considerations and existing systems.

CSE 781 - Database Management Systems
Group discussion of papers in the field. Data and storage structures, interrogation and update, database creation, architectural alternatives, problem specification languages, and modeling and optimization.

IST 215 - Data Collection, Analysis, and Management
Information collection, analysis, and presentations as a basis for action research and policy recommendations. Use of public databases, original data collection through surveys, elementary computer analysis of data, and techniques for the effective reporting of results and recommendation.

IST 256 - Application Programming for Information Systems
Structured program design, development testing, implementation, and documentation of common information system applications using structured programming languages.

IST 337 - Information Retrieval Skills
Concepts and skills in computerized information retrieval systems. Database selection, search strategy development, use of documentation. General references sources in professional and research environments. Training for end-user system design specifications.

IST 459 - Introduction to Database Management Systems
Data structure, file organization, and principles and concepts of databases for information retrieval systems. Data analysis, design, models, management, evaluation, and implementation.

(ESF) ERE 310 - Environmental Measurements and Spatial Information
Fundamental concepts for properly collecting data and information about environmental variables. Collecting spatial information is emphasized through consideration of maps, aerial photographs and other imagery, and field surveying procedures.

(ESF) FTC 202 - Plane Surveying I & II
An introduction to the theory and practice of plane surveying. Emphasis is on individual skill development through small crew projects, handling typical surveying equipment in typical field situations. Lecture topics include the theory of measurements and errors, mathematics for plane surveying, introduction to field problems and introduction to map use and preparation, United States Public Land Survey System, and concepts of deed descriptions and record keeping procedures. A trip to the County Court House is scheduled for a tour of the Record Room. Field projects include traversing, using forester's and engineer's tools and methods, mapping using field and office methods, and proficiency projects in handling typical surveying instruments.

(ESF) FTC 250 - Surveying II
A study of traverse calculations, rectangular coordinates, and statistical analysis of surveying data. An introduction to the use of computers in the field of surveying with particular emphasis on entering data, surveying calculations, and development of computer-generated maps.

(ESF) FTC 251 - Advanced Surveying Measurements and Computations
A study of advanced survey measurements and computational techniques including state plane coordinates, meridian determination, partition of land, trigonometric leveling and horizontal control. Students will make the necessary surveying measurements in the field and be expected to complete various surveying computations using a hand-held calculator and computer.

(ESF) FTC 259 - Advanced Topographic Surveying
A study of the techniques and methods used to conduct topographic surveys and develop topographic maps. Several projects are completed using a variety of survey methods and instruments. Maps are developed both by hand and by computer-aided drafting techniques.

(ESF) EFB 519 - Geographic Modeling
Students learn how to interface the traditional tools of ecological modeling with the new tools of Geographic Information Systems. Geographical modeling involves the simulation of natural earth systems with special consideration given to spatial position, adjacency, clustering, or distribution of system variables. Students will work on a project of their own choosing, learning to write FORTRAN code to model and display system dynamics in both space and time.

(ESF) FOR 302 - Forest Surveying and Cartography
Course stresses development of functional ability in the areas of cartography, overland navigation, and land measurement.

(ESF) FOR 324 - Introduction to GIS in Resource Management
An introduction to the use of raster and vector geographic information systems in resource management. Topics include comparison of raster and vector GIS's and their data structures, the importance of data quality in the application of geospatial analyses to resource management problems.

(ESF) FOR 556 - Spatial Modeling
An introduction to spatial thinking and the use of raster geographic information systems for spatial query, problem analysis, modeling, and decision support in natural and environmental resources analysis, management, and planning.

(ESF) FOR 557 - Practical Vector GIS
An introduction to the use of and planning for the use of vector geographic information systems for problem analysis, modeling, and decision support in resource and environmental management and planning.

(ESF) FOR 558 - Advanced Vector GIS
Course builds on FOR 557 and through learning-by-doing develops skills in using Arc/Info and database management software for the analysis and/or modeling of natural and environmental resource management and analysis problems.

(ESF) ERE 566 - Global Positioning Systems I
Introduction to the global positioning system (GPS). Practical use of GPS receivers capable of positioning points to 1-5 meters. Planning of GPS surveys, collection of GPS observations and the use of GPS software on personal computers to determine positions of targets of interest. Demonstration of porting collected GPS data to a geographic information system.

GEO 383/683 - Principles of Geographical Information Systems
Algorithms and data structures for geographic information systems (GIS). Decomposition of complex spatial operations to simple primitives. Case studies, demonstration of power and potential of GIS.

GEO 388/688 - Geographic Information and Society
Effects of geographic information technologies on governments, communities, and individuals.  Mapping as an information industry, a political process, a surveillance technology, and a communication medium.  Copyright, access, hazard management, national defense, public participation, and privacy.

(ESF) ERE 450/550 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Definition, development, and general concepts of geographic information systems (GIS's). Topics will include data acquisition and specification, data processing, data manipulation, and analysis, information output, and selecting and implementing GIS's.

GEO 583 - Environmental Geographical Information Science
Data types, collection techniques, and processing strategies in natural resource survey, monitoring, and environmental sciences. Basic concepts of GIS data structures and algorithms. Data quality issues. User requirements, management aspects, and implementation techniques.

GEO 593 - Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Application of spatial analysis tools to environmental problems. Review of environmental health and justice issues, and geographic sampling of environmental populations. Evaluation of monitoring networks and use of GIS decision support for superfund site remediation.

GEO 595 - Geography and the Internet An introduction to the structure and functions of the Internet and its impact on spatial relations from the global to the local.  A detailed examination of the World Wide Web and practical training in web page design.

GEO 782 - Seminar: Geographic Information and Analysis
Research seminar on topics of current interest in the development and use of geographic information systems.

ARC 256 - Introduction to Computer Applications in Architecture
Overview of the computer and its applications to architecture. Direct involvement with the computer to resolve problems in structures, design, environmental systems, specifications, cost estimation, etc.

ARC 550 - Advanced Computer Applications to Architecture
Individual and-or group efforts at investigating and developing new computer programming requirements for architectural applications.

ARC 557 - Reading the Landscape
Designed exterior space; gardens, parks, and park systems. Selected historical periods and cultural conditions as a means to explore landscape as an ever shifting construction of space, nature, and site.

(ESF) LSA 410/610 - Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of computer-aided design and drafting. It covers the commands needed to create a two-dimensional drawing, with particular emphasis on techniques used in the design profession applications.

ASC 206/PAF 276 - National Security Organization/Aerospace Forces
Organization and administration of the U.S. aerospace forces, including strategic defensive, general purpose, and support-force components of the Department of Defense budget.

(ESF) ERE 310 - Environmental Measurements and Spatial Information
Fundamental concepts for properly collecting data and information about environmental variables. Collecting spatial information is emphasized through consideration of maps, aerial photographs and other imagery, and field surveying procedures.

(ESF) ERE 552/FEG 352 - Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
Principles and techniques of environmental remote sensing including potentials, limitations, instrumentation, and unique requirements. Procedures and principles of acquiring, analyzing, and using a wide range of imagery types for environmental applications and design. Both qualitative and quantitative interpretation procedures are presented.

(ESF) ERE 563/FEG 363 - Photogrammetry I
Basic photogrammetric and photo interpretation concepts as a means of acquiring reliable data for engineering and management planning. Potentials, limitations, instrumentation, and unique requirements are considered.

(ESF) ERE 655 - Infrared Remote Sensing Measurements
An in-depth coverage of the reflective and emissive properties of terrestrial materials in the near-, middle-, and thermal-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The relationship between factors related to natural resources and the upwelling radiance field will be discussed. Techniques for recording images of the earth in the near- to thermal-infrared region will be considered. This will include a discussion of sensing systems, the atmosphere and relevant optical principles. Focal plane array sensors will be discussed.

(ESF) ERE 656 - Optical Remote Sensing Measurements
An in-depth coverage of the optical properties of terrestrial properties. The relationship between the radiance reflected from the earth's surface and factors related to natural resources will be considered. Techniques for recording images of the earth in reflected radiation in the 0.41-1.1m region will be discussed. This will include an extensive review of the design principles of imaging sensors. Both digital and analog remote sensing devices will be covered. Optical and electronic design criteria will be covered, together with a discussion of data characteristics.

(ESF) ERE 657 - Microwave Remote Sensing Measurements
A survey of the microwave emissivity and scattering cross section characteristics of a range of features. Techniques for imaging the earth in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum will be discussed. This will include consideration of various ground-based and airborne radars and passive microwave scatterometers. Search and phased array radars will also be considered. Data analysis will be dealt with.

(ESF) ERE 664/FEG 464 - Photogrammetry II
General analytic photogrammetry including interior and exterior orientation systems, intersection space resection and orientation. Correction of photo coordinates for film deformation, lens distortions, atmospheric refraction and earth curvature. Introduction to photogrammetric plotters. Planning photogrammetric projects, and designing optimum procedures for selected photogrammetric tasks.

(ESF) ERE 760 - Analytical Photogrammetry I
Mathematical theory of photogrammetry including space resection, orientation, intersection, and aerial triangulation.

(ESF) FTC 207 - Aerial Photogrammetry
Development of the ability to interpret important ground features by viewing aerial photos singly and in pairs, using stereoscopic techniques and equipment. Scale problems and the making of reliable horizontal and vertical measurements. Radial line plot control for the transfer of detail to base maps. Forest type mapping and forest mensuration using photos.

GEO 386/686 - Quantitative Geographical Analysis
Descriptive and inferential statistics, focusing on centrographic and geometric shape measures, locational information in geo-referenced data, spatial autocorrelation, and geostatistics. Geographical examples. Weekly computer visualization exercises and practice analyses of real world datasets.

GEO 587 - Multivariate Statistical Applications in Geography
Review, critique, and discussion of selected geographic articles that use multivariate techniques studied previously.

STT 101 - Introduction to Statistics
Provides a working knowledge of statistics: descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, data analysis using software.