Geography (GEOG)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/geography/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in KAP416; phone 740-0050.
Evolution of Los Angeles and its role in the American Dream. Diversity in social/spatial organization, urban experiences, access to resources, and exposure to environmental risks. Empirical approaches to geography.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, lab and one section of WRIT 140 listed below (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement)
- Concurrent enrollment: WRIT 140
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35600R | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 200 of 207 | Michael Dear | THH201 | ||
| 35601R | Discussion | 9:30-10:20am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Jacob Peters | GFS228 | ||
| 35602R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | Andrew Burridge | THH215 | ||
| 35603R | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 26 of 26 | Andrew Burridge | GFS228 | ||
| 35604R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 25 of 26 | Jacob Peters | VHE210 | ||
| 35605R | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 24 of 26 | Nathan Sessoms | KAP144 | ||
| 35606R | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 27 | Jacqueline Holzer | THH213 | ||
| 35607R | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 25 of 26 | Jacqueline Holzer | KAP158 | ||
| 35608R | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Friday | 25 of 26 | Nathan Sessoms | KAP158 |
Concurrent Course
WRIT 140: Writing and Critical Reasoning (4.0 units)
Focuses on analytical and argumentative writing skills requisite to academic and professional writing. Emphasizes logical analysis of texts and other data, effective use of evidence, ethical argumentation, and stylistic and grammatical fluency. Requires concurrent enrollment with an affiliated General Education course in the Social Issues category. Students must achieve a satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the SAT, the USC Writing Examination, or credit for WRIT 120 or 121 bef
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64270D | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 15 of 16 | Jeffrey Chisum | GFS111 | ||
| 64275D | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 16 of 16 | Christie Cleveland | GFS108 | ||
| 64375D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 16 | Jeffrey Chisum | GFS107 | ||
| 64380D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 16 | April Davidauskis | GFS105 | ||
| 64385D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 16 | Kevin Long | GFS108 | ||
| 64390D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 16 | Julie Fishman | GFS109 | ||
| 64395D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 13 of 16 | Eric Rawson | GFS213 | ||
| 64400D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 16 of 16 | David Tomkins | GFS228 | ||
| 66998D | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 438 of 2000 | BOV AUD |
Sustainability theory, analytic tools and solutions. Focus on climate change, ecosystem appropriation, resource exploitation, and urbanization. Role of sustainability science in public policy.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35644R | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 101 of 120 | Jennifer Wolch | THH301 | ||
| 35645R | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 17 of 20 | Jennifer Mapes | KAP445 | ||
| 35646R | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Monday | 14 of 20 | Jennifer Mapes | KAP445 | ||
| 35647R | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 15 of 20 | Su Lee | KAP445 | ||
| 35648R | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 20 of 20 | Jennifer Mapes | KAP445 | ||
| 35649R | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 20 | Su Lee | KAP445 | ||
| 35650R | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 20 | Su Lee | KAP445 |
Examination of ethical issues in environmental context: systematic analysis of problems associated with protection and use of selected environments.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture, one discussion, lab and one section of WRIT 140 listed below (unless you have already satisfied the Writing Requirement)
- Concurrent enrollment: WRIT 140
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35655R | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 45 of 50 | Roderick Mc Kenzie | KAP345 | ||
| 35656R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Tuesday | 22 of 25 | Roderick Mc Kenzie | SGM226 | ||
| 35657R | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 23 of 25 | Roderick Mc Kenzie | KAP113 |
Concurrent Course
WRIT 140: Writing and Critical Reasoning (4.0 units)
Focuses on analytical and argumentative writing skills requisite to academic and professional writing. Emphasizes logical analysis of texts and other data, effective use of evidence, ethical argumentation, and stylistic and grammatical fluency. Requires concurrent enrollment with an affiliated General Education course in the Social Issues category. Students must achieve a satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the SAT, the USC Writing Examination, or credit for WRIT 120 or 121 bef
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64280D | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 14 of 17 | Alex Wescott | GFS112 | ||
| 64405D | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 17 of 17 | Erika Wenstrom | GFS222 | ||
| 66998D | Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 438 of 2000 | BOV AUD |
Evaluates the causes, effects, and responses to international environmental disasters. Emphasis is on contemporary case studies in a theoretical context.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35693R | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 16 of 40 | Roderick Mc Kenzie | KAP345 |
Intensive experience in local public agency, private firm, or nonprofit agency engaged in applied geographic work. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35704D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 5 | Stephen Koletty | OFFICE | Word (35840 KB) |
Cities as geographic phenomena: location, size, spacing, structure, functions, form, and shape; regional variations; urban areas as central places.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35707R | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 12 of 40 | Michael Dear | KAP345 |
Type study of a region; distribution of physical and cultural phenomena; delimitation into natural regions; analysis of human-environment interaction in regions of the state. Field trips.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35710R | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MWF | 9 of 40 | Roderick Mc Kenzie | KAP345 |
Theory and techniques for the evaluation of water resources. Details of the hydrologic cycle, water use, and hazards. Emphasis on problem solving.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35711R | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 40 | Jacqueline Mills | KAP345 |
Computer-based map design principles, especially for statistical maps; use of maps in geographical, social scientific, and environmental research.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35712R | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 40 | Jacqueline Mills | KAP445 |
Intensive experience in local public agency, private firm, or non-profit agency engaged in computer processing of geographic information using GIS and related technologies. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: GEOG 482
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35715D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | John Wilson | OFFICE |
Intensive experience in local public agency, private firm, or non-profit agency engaged in computer processing of geographic information using GIS and related technologies. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: GEOG 483A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35718D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | John Wilson | OFFICE |
Individual research and reading on the evolving science, technology, and application of Geographic Information Systems. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: GEOG 482
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35721D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | John Wilson | OFFICE |
Individual research and reading on the evolving science, technology, and application of Geographic Information Systems. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: GEOG 485A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35724D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | John Wilson | OFFICE |
Integration of intellectual trends in geography within the context of a professional project. Development of professional skills, analytic and field techniques in practice, professional ethics.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35730R | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 25 | Stephen Koletty | KAP345 | Word (56320 KB) |
Design, research, data analysis, and writing of an undergraduate honors thesis in geography.
- Corequisite: GEOG 494
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35731D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Stephen Koletty | OFFICE |
Design, research, data analysis, and writing of an undergratuate honors thesis in geography.
- Prerequisite: GEOG 495A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35734D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Carolyn Cartier | OFFICE |
Women and immigration, employment, and household and family relations in the context of the global economy; women's social and political movements in diverse cultural contexts.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the SWMS department but may qualify for major credit in GEOG. To register, enroll in SWMS 554.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34976R | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 15 | Sandra Gruner-Domic | KAP134 |
The unique characteristics and importance of spatial information as they relate to the evolving science, technology, and applications of Geographic Information Systems.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35747D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 20 | Stephen Koletty, John Wilson | OFF CAMPUS | Word (81920 KB) |   |
Design, implementation, and interrogation of relational, object-oriented and other types of geospatial databases. Recommended preparation: GEOG 581.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35748D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 20 | Karen Kemp | OFF CAMPUS | |
Principles of visual perception, spatial cognition and cartographic design and their contributions to the maps, animations, virtual reality and multimedia displays produced with modern GIS. Recommended preparation: GEOG 581.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35754D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 20 | Jacqueline Mills | OFF CAMPUS | |
Design, implementation, and technological building blocks (including GML) for distributed web-based services. Recommended preparation: GEOG 581.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35758D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 20 | Jennifer Swift | OFF CAMPUS | |
Seminar in selected topics in geography.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methods and Research Approaches in Geography | |||||||||
| 35770D | 4.0 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 6 of 20 | Andrew Curtis | KAP460 | ||
Advanced topics related to the collection, analysis, modeling, interpretation and display of environmental information using GIS and related technologies.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35778D | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 3 of 20 | John Wilson | KAP460 |
A forum for in-depth investigation of specific research topics in sub-disciplines of Geography. Offerings will depend on student and faculty interests.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35782D | Lecture | 2:00-5:00pm | Monday | 9 of 20 | Carolyn Cartier | KAP460 | ||
| 35780D | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 2 of 20 | Andrew Curtis | KAP460 |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: GEOG 794A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35786D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: GEOG 794B
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35789D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: GEOG 794C
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35792D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | OFFICE |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: GEOG 794D
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35795D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 10 | OFFICE |
Information accurate as of 8/7/2009 4:48 PM.