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  • GEOG 5425: Hate, Place, & Culture

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Hate is everywhere, and although we all have implicit biases, we should do our best to understand our biases and those of our society in general. This is how we can build a kinder, safer, and more equitable future. In this class, we will discuss topics that are aligned with hateful thought, behavior, and organization, as well as geography's role in hate.
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  • GEOG 5460: Pop Lit Global Change

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Graduate students should enroll in GEOG 6460 and will be held to higher standards and/or more work. Climate is changing and with it we are witnessing changes in ecosystems, weather and storm patterns, ice volume, sea levels and more. the debate about this change is based largely on misunderstanding, misrepresentation, and ignorance. The scientific data are incontrovertible that climate change is happening - so why don't most Americans know it? This class will examine several recent books written for the public about issues related to global change. We will read them, discuss them, and evaluate their efficacy in communicating this critical issue to lay and scientific audiences alike. Come ready to read, think, learn and discuss!
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  • GEOG 5680: Intro to R

    2.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Graduate students should enroll in GEOG 6680 and will be held to a higher standard and/or more work. Over the past few years, the R programming language has become increasingly widespread in academia and industry for statistical analysis, bioinformatics, data mining and graphics. This increase in its use means that many people have encountered it through journals, websites, coursework and colleagues, but may have little training in the basics of the language, and are unaware of the full set of possible applications. This course is designed to give an intensive introduction to R for analysis, programming and as a graphical tool. The main focus of the courses will be on R, although some analysis will be covered. It is aimed at people with little to no prior experience with R or programming, although some basic knowledge of statistics is assumed.
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  • GEOG 5712: Paleo Field Methods

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course will be conducted in conjunction with the University of Utah's summer program in archaeological field methods (ANTH 5712), held at Range Creek Canyon. This ten-day field course is designed to teach methods used by paleo-researchers for reconstructing past environments on a local to regional scale. Students will receive training in a variety of field techniques including survey, mapping, site description, and soil identification. Paleoenvironmental methods currently being applied in Range Creek include packrat midden analysis, bog and sediment coring, and alluvial stratigraphy, and students will participate in actual data collection contributing to the current project. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent.
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  • GEOG 5810: Field Seminar

    4.00 - 12.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Graduate students should enroll in GEOG 6810 and will be held to higher standards and/or more work. Repeatable for credit. One or more field trips. Student responsible for selected aspects of cultural and/or environmental patterns and processes.
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  • GEOG 5940: Internship

    3.00 - 5.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Undergraduate geography students are responsible for finding a faculty member in the department who is willing to work independently with the student. An independent study form must be filled out and signed by student and faculty member. Forms are available in the department office. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent.
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  • GEOG 5950: Undergraduate Research

    3.00 - 5.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Undergraduate geography students are responsible for finding a faculty member in the department who is willing to work independently with the student. An independent study form must be filled out and signed by student and professor. Forms are available in the department office. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent.
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  • GEOG 5951: Directed Reading

    3.00 - 5.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Undergraduate geography students are responsible for finding a faculty member in the department who is willing to work independently with the student. An independent study form must be filled out and signed by student and professor. Forms are available in the department office. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent.
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  • GEOG 5963: Special Topics

    1.00 - 5.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Generally offered on a one-time basis depending on faculty/instructor availability and interests.
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  • GERM 1010: Beg German I

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    First-semester German for students who have never taken German. Students who have received any high school credit in the last five years for German must take the language placement exam. Students must receive a grade of C- or better to continue in the series. Develops listening and reading strategies with an emphasis on oral and written forms of communication.
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