GEOGRAPHY (GHY) GHY 5000. Research Themes and Methods/(3).F. Study of major ongoing and emerging foci in geography in the context of the scientific method; appropriate attention paid to field and literature search methodologies and the essentials of scientific report writing. Required within initial 12 hours of graduate study. GHY 5100. Seminar in Physical Geography/(3).S. An exploration of special problems related to physical geography with emphasis placed on their impact on the human environment. Barring duplication of content, a student may repeat this course for credit. GHY 5110. Special Topics in Regional Analysis/(3).On Demand. Analysis of regional theory and method. Various regions within North America and/or on the world scale will be chosen for examination. Barring duplication of content, a student may repeat this course for credit. GHY 5130. Seminar in Cultural Geography/(3).S. An exploration of special problems related to cultural geography with emphasis placed on their spatial patterns and processes. Barring duplication of content, a student may repeat this course for credit. GHY 5301. Regional Geography/(3).SS. An in-depth examination of the world from a regional perspective with special attention given to conceptual topics such as world population growth, economic development and environmental problems. GHY 5400. Planning Process/(3).F. The planning process is explored in detail by examining the roles and relationships of planning agencies/functions at the various levels of government and in the private sector. The functions and goals of planning are also approached from a topical point of view in order for the student to see how continuous planning enhances decision-making processes. Selected planning theories/techniques are reviewed and evaluated. GHY 5500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S. GHY 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand. GHY 5620. Synoptic and Regional Climatology/(3).F.Alternate Years. This course focuses on atmospheric controls and processes at the synoptic scale. Basic meteorological elements and concepts such as jet streams, long-range forecasting, cyclogenesis, and vorticity are discussed. Local and regional climatic patterns and anomalies are examined with respect to the dynamics of the large-scale circulation features of the atmosphere. (Dual-listed with GHY 4620.) GHY 5800. Quantitative Methods/(3).F;S. The study of the quantitative methodology relating to the analysis of relationships between people and their physical environment, their spatial consequences, and the resulting regional structures that have emrged on the earth's surface. (Dual-listed with GHY 4800.) GHY 5810. Digital Image Processing/(3).F. Course focuses on acquisition of digital images, image processing, image enhancement techniques for interpretation, and applications of remote sensing technology. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory. (Dual-listed with GHY 4810.) GHY 5812. Advanced GIS/(3).F;S. GIS is a wide ranging topic encompassing five distinct functions within a total system context. These functions are: 1) data input, 2) data storage, 3) data management, 4) data manipulation and analysis, and 5) data output. Emphasis will be placed on the applications frequently found in geography and planning. This course is project oriented to give the student maximum experience in each of the functions of a GIS and to allow the student to associate the technical areas of GIS with "real world" scenarios. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory. (Dual-listed with GHY 4812.) GHY 5820. Geographical Hydrology/(3).S. Study of the occurrence and movement of water on the earth, with a focus on applications of surface hydrology. Water movement through the hydrologic cycle, flood analysis, and water use/water policy are emphasized.(Dual-listed with GHY 4820.) GHY 5850. Social Science Seminar/(3).On Demand. A review and evaluation of the literature of the individual social science disciplines, as well as social science in general, emphasizing contemporary contexts, philosophical underpinnings, theoretical concerns, and methodological convergence. Prerequisite: twelve semester hours of graduate work. (Same as CJ/HIS/PS/SOC 5850). GHY 5900. Internship in Geography/(3-12),F;S. The internship emphasizes field work in the areas of locational analysis, environmental assessment and impact, and/or land use planning. For the Master of Arts (teacher licensure program) the internship involves teaching one or more geography courses in an appropriate setting. The type of internship, location of field experience, and sponsoring agency must be satisfactory to the student and to the department. A research paper is required. Graded on an S/U basis. GHY 5989. Graduate Research/(1-9).F;S. This course is designed to provide access to University facilities for continuing graduate research at the master's and specialist's levels. It is graded on an S/U basis and does not count toward a degree. GHY 5999. Thesis/(4).F;S. Graded on an S/U basis.