S- Empire and Nation

This undergraduate seminar explores the history of British Empire in India from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth centuries. We will examine how Britain derived power, profit, and glory from its colony in India. We will also examine the ways in which religion, caste, class, and gender influenced the ideas and practices of anti-imperialist nationalism in India. Topics include indentured servitude; the opium

S-Migration,Diaspora,Refugees

This course provides an introduction to the literature, theory, and practice of geographies of migration, diaspora, and refugees. Students will examine historical migrations of humans beginning with the Out of Africa theory leading up to present day issues of the European migrant crisis and transnational migration phenomena. There will also be modules on refugee studies especially looking at internally displaced peoples and cases that destabilize what it means to be a ?refugee.? Climate change and its causal relationship to refugees will be critiqued.

S-Migration,Diaspora,Refugees

This course provides an introduction to the literature, theory, and practice of geographies of migration, diaspora, and refugees. Students will examine historical migrations of humans beginning with the Out of Africa theory leading up to present day issues of the European migrant crisis and transnational migration phenomena. There will also be modules on refugee studies especially looking at internally displaced peoples and cases that destabilize what it means to be a "refugee." Climate change and its causal relationship to refugees will be critiqued.

American Politics

This course offers an introduction to American politics and citizenship. We will examine the philosophical, ideological, and theoretical foundations of the American system of government, as well as the actual institutions that make up this system. We will also spend some time looking at the ways in which citizens (and other activists) who are not part of this institutional system of government influence outcomes through voting, and participation in political parties, the media, and social movements.

S-Teaching and Learning in GIS

Students in this course will learn about the pedagogy behind GIS curriculum and
instruction through practice as lab assistants in an introductory GIS course. Alongside readings establishing evidence-based practices in GIS instruction, students will work to identify barriers and frustrations for GIS learners, and ways to overcome them.

S- WebGIS

Students in WebGIS will explore web-based applications in geographic information science. This course will focus on hands-on practice using and building web-based mapping and analysis platforms, including Google Maps, ArcGIS Online, Leaflet, and Open Street Map. Along with conceptual discussion of how the internet, web servers, and cloud-based GIS services function, students will create and host web services relevant to their coursework, research, or professional goals.

S- WebGIS

Students in WebGIS will explore web-based applications in geographic information science. This course will focus on hands-on practice using and building web-based mapping and analysis platforms, including Google Maps, ArcGIS Online, Leaflet, and Open Street Map. Along with conceptual discussion of how the internet, web servers, and cloud-based GIS services function, students will create and host web services relevant to their coursework, research, or professional goals.

ST-Python for ARC GIS

This course will cover a number of methods and applications in GIS. Basic automation methods of repetitive or complex tasks using Model Builder and Python scripting will be covered first. Then these methods will be applied to a number of common problems in Natural Resources including home range definition species habitat relationships, occupancy models, and movement analysis.
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