Discipline ID
8c6cc18f-a222-48fa-b32e-f6dd2519e1a6
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ECOLOGICAL PATTERNS AND PROCESSES
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University College London
Program(s)
University College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
125
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ECOLOGICAL PATTERNS AND PROCESSES
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECOL PATTERN&PROCES
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The course examines concepts in ecology relevant to geography, illustrated through examples from both terrestrial and aquatic habitats, and including both plants and animals. Subjects covered include species definitions, ecological niche, dispersal and biogeography, biodiversity, interspecific interactions, productivity and ecosystem functioning, population and community ecology, succession, community description, and ecological surveying.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEOG0020
Host Institution Course Title
ECOLOGICAL PATTERNS AND PROCESSES
Host Institution Campus
University College London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Geography
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AFRICAN CONFLICTS
Country
France
Host Institution
Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po)
Program(s)
Sciences Po Paris
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
Geography
African Studies
UCEAP Course Number
131
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
AFRICAN CONFLICTS
UCEAP Transcript Title
AFRICAN CONFLICTS
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course uses a regional approach to highlight the main areas of conflict on the African continent. Using a reading grid based on an understanding of the spatial logics of actors in conflict, drawn from both history and the analysis of very contemporary phenomena and current events, this course differentiates between types of space and isolates their more or less belligerent characteristics. Drawing extensively on geography and the sociology of actors (polemology), this geopolitical analysis of the African continent uses methodological tools such as cartography and satellite imagery, as well as numerous readings, to review all of the continent's conflict zones. Examples highlight the use of geopolitical reasoning by political, military, and humanitarian decision-makers, as well as by economic players.
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Host Institution Course Number
CAFF 25F05
Host Institution Course Title
LES CONFLICTUALITÉS AFRICAINES
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Seminar
Host Institution Department
International Relations
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INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) AND SCIENCE
Country
New Zealand
Host Institution
Victoria University of Wellington
Program(s)
Victoria University of Wellington
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
119
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) AND SCIENCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO GIS & SCIENCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
In this hands-on course, dive into real-world data and explore how GIS revolutionizes our understanding of the planet, people, and place. GIS combines the art of mapping, science of data analysis, and spatial understanding. From creating captivating maps to unravelling hidden patterns, you'll develop essential skills in demand in industry.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEOG215
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) AND SCIENCE
Host Institution Campus
New Zealand
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Geography
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Complutense University of Madrid
Program(s)
Complutense University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
122
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I
UCEAP Transcript Title
GEOG INFO SYSTEMS I
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to Geographic Information Systems technology and its applications. Topics include: information gathering and editing; visualization, symbology, and composition of maps; spatial database management; spatial analysis and geoprocessing of spatial data.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
801732
Host Institution Course Title
SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN GEOGRÁFICA I
Host Institution Campus
Moncloa
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Geografía e Historia
Host Institution Degree
GRADO EN GEOGRAFÍA Y ORDENACIÓN DEL TERRITORIO
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Geografía
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TOURISM POLICY AND PLANNING
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
124
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
TOURISM POLICY AND PLANNING
UCEAP Transcript Title
TOURISM POLICY&PLAN
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines critical importance of tourism policy to the competitiveness and sustainability of a destination and relates tourism planning to policy making. The course outlines the structure, content and formation of tourism policy and the planning and management
strategies articulated in the context of social, economic, political and environmental impacts of tourism.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEOG3304
Host Institution Course Title
TOURISM POLICY AND PLANNING
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
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Host Institution Department
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PERMAFROST AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of Sussex
Program(s)
University of Sussex
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
131
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PERMAFROST AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
UCEAP Transcript Title
PERMAFROST & CHANGE
UCEAP Quarter Units
12.00
UCEAP Semester Units
8.00
Course Description
Permafrost and Environmental Change (PEC) is a 30-credit module that examines present and past permafrost regions from an interdisciplinary perspective, linking permafrost science with physical geography, geology, ecology and Quaternary science. After introducing the general nature of permafrost regions and their vegetation and soils, PEC examines several important themes spanning scientific, engineering and resource issues, focusing particularly on the Arctic and mid-latitudes.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
F8023A
Host Institution Course Title
PERMAFROST AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
Host Institution Campus
University of Sussex
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
School of Global Studies: Geography
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ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES: THE FOUNDATION
Country
New Zealand
Host Institution
Victoria University of Wellington
Program(s)
Victoria University of Wellington
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
45
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES: THE FOUNDATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
ENVT & RESOURCES
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course integrates the physical, social, economic, and political factors associated with environmental change. First, the course introduces the earth systems associated with environmental change (both natural and human induced). Second, the course explore the social, political and economic implications of contemporary environmental issues and human-environment relations.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEOG114
Host Institution Course Title
ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES: THE FOUNDATION
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Geography
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GEOGRAPHIES OF FOODS
Country
Netherlands
Host Institution
Utrecht University
Program(s)
Utrecht University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
Agricultural Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
109
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
GEOGRAPHIES OF FOODS
UCEAP Transcript Title
GEOGRAPHIES OF FOOD
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Upon completion of the course, students are able to …..
1.. understand and apply key concepts and ideas relating to food and nutrition from a social science/human geography approach.
2.. understand and analyze food issues from a relational perspective, in terms of both its geographical dimensions as well as systems thinking.
3.. understand food as a contested domain, and being able to identify and analyze major issues of social justice and sustainability relating to food.
4. reflect critically on social and geographical issues of food, and develop and communicate an informed argument about them (academic skills).
5. apply a set of specific analytical tools with respect to food and nutrition issues.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEO2-3520
Host Institution Course Title
GEOGRAPHIES OF FOODS
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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FIELD METHODS FOR EXAMINING SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
Country
Chile
Host Institution
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Campus Villarrica
Program(s)
Social-Ecological Sustainability
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
Geography
Environmental Studies
UCEAP Course Number
140
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FIELD METHODS FOR EXAMINING SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
UCEAP Transcript Title
FIELD METHODS
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course examines different methods for studying wildlife species, communities, and their habitats. It uses a range of social science methods including standard qualitative and quantitative methods. This course explores methods for documenting local environmental knowledge and change and it discusses culturally appropriate, ethically-sound, and environmentally sustainable field studies. This course offers a combination of lectures, discussions, labs, and field activities to develop research skills relevant to sustainability and environmental conservation.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
VIL626
Host Institution Course Title
MÉTODOS DE CAMPO PARA EL ESTUDIO DE LOS SISTEMAS SOCIO-ECOLÓGICOS
Host Institution Campus
PUC-Chile, Villarica Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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GIS FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Country
Ireland
Host Institution
University College Dublin
Program(s)
University College Dublin
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
UCEAP Course Number
115
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
GIS FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
UCEAP Transcript Title
GIS/SOCIAL SCIENCES
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course introduces students to the use and application of a geographic information system (GIS). GIS allow the acquisition, processing, analysis, and visualization of spatial data, i.e. any data that can be assigned a location. GIS combine two of the major strands in geographic research: cartography and spatial analysis. The course uses an open source GIS application, familiarity with which forms the core of the work for the course. While learning how to use the software is an important part of the course, the focus of this course is on the basic components of GIS, the use of data and analysis and visualization of geographic data, and conducting research on substantive and topical issues. The lectures initially focus on mapping and the main parts of a GIS. Later lectures and the assessments are concerned with the tasks that a GIS is designed to handle, i.e. digitization, spatial analysis, and data management. An aspect of the course is the integration of GIS work with broader analyses and writing skills to produce relevant and comprehensible reports.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEOG20220
Host Institution Course Title
GIS FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Host Institution Campus
UC Dublin
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Geography