GEOG 221

Maps are an essential tool for conveying geographic information, and are also useful for other disciplines that rely extensively on maps and satellite images, such as environmental studies, forestry, geology, archaeology, history, and tourism. This course covers the basic principles of map and photo interpretation, surveying and satellite imaging, and analyses both human and physical landscapes. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>Maps are an essential tool for conveying geographic information, and are also useful for other disciplines that rely extensively on maps and satellite images, such as environmental studies, forestry, geology, archaeology, history, and tourism. This course covers the basic principles of map and photo interpretation, surveying and satellite imaging, and analyses both human and physical landscapes.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>GEOG 221 is an approved Science course. GEOG 221 is an approved Lab Science course.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Mixed Mode. This section requires students to meet in-person once per week for 3 hours with the balance of the class delivered online-asynchronous each week.<br/><strong>