NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

372 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS GEOG 3000 Geography of Ecotourism (3 credits) Geography of Ecotourism examines physical and cultural attributes of countries and regions in the context of tourism. A general emphasis provides a broad overview of tourism around the world, but the majority of the instruction deals with the examination of ecotourism from a thematic viewpoint so that practitioners can learn to identify geographic locations with specific attractions and apply concepts so as to construct activities in any country. GEOG 3010 Amazonian Cloud Forest Biogeography (3 credits) This is a course for students traveling to Ecuador as part of a program to document the land, people, and cultures of this Latin America nation. Students will have the opportunity to explore Ecuador using a variety of themes: cultural, geographical, natural, and sustainable. Prerequisite: BIOL 1040 or higher or ENVS 1100. GEOG 3050 Applied Geographic Information Systems (3 credits) The course will explore applied topics in GIS including: GIS database development, Web-based GIS applications, spatial and 3-D analysis, and model development. This course builds on basic principles and applications developed in GEOG 2075, and will prepare students from various disciplines to use advanced GIS analytical tools in project development. Prerequisite: GEOG 2075. GEOG 3075 Geospatial Field Methods (3 credits) This course teaches students to geo-reference field observations, photos, and data for analysis and reports. Students are introduced to geospatial technology, including Global Positioning System (GPS), mobile Geographic Information System (GIS) tools, and basic GIS for field data gathering. The course consists of lecture, computer laboratory, student presentations, and field trips for data collection. This course is designed for students from diverse disciplines interested in using geospatial technology in their studies, research, and career. Prerequisite: GEOG 2050 or GEOG 2075. GEOG 4050 Space-Borne and Aerial Image Processing (3 credits) This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of satellite and aerial remote sensing and to teach methods for analysis and interpretation of digital imagery. Students will explore digital image processing of color satellite imagery used for monitoring soil, vegetation and water resources. In addition, the integration of GIS technology with remote sensing will be discussed. Students will also be exposed to the latest developments in airborne and satellite remote sensing technology and how it enhances decision making in science, engineering, emergency management and agriculture. Students who take this course will gain essential training towards a career in the natural resource, urban planning, emergency management, or intelligence communities. Prerequisite: GEOG 2075. GEOG 4900 Advanced Special Topics in Geography (1–3 credits) Advanced topics in geography that are not included in regular course offerings. Specific content and prerequisites are announced in the course schedule for a given term. Students may reenroll for special topics covering different content. GEOG 4950 Internship in Geography (1–2 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. GERO—Gerontology GERO 2000 Introduction to Gerontology (3 credits) This course explores the demography of aging and its implications for society, social structure, work and retirement, health care and housing, and the effects of an aging society on public policy. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or PSYC 1020H. GERO 2030 Gerontology and the Law (3 credits) This course covers an overview of critical legal issues affecting the elderly. Topics will include the following: guardianship practice and procedure, alternatives to guardianships, such as durable powers of attorney, trusts, and health care surrogates; government benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; and end of life decision making. Regulations and laws designed to protect the elderly against abuse and fraud are also covered. Prerequisite: GERO 2000. GEST—Gender Studies GEST 2050 Introduction to Gender Studies (3 credits) This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of gender studies. It is designed to help students develop a critical framework for thinking about questions relating to gender and the ways that gender is constructed and institutionalized. Attention is paid to ongoing debates concerning public and private, the politics of embodiment and sexuality, equality and difference, the intersection of gender with other axes of subordination, identity politics and essentialism. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H.