Get Hooked GES FALL [2021]

Intro to Map and CompassDo you know where you are headed? If you think you know, or even better, if you don't, you might want to give Map and Compass Class a look.

Brent Botts | GES1050-02

An introductory survey primarily concerned with the agents and processes of landform shaping and soil genesis. With a major emphasis is on the genesis, distribution, and utility of surface features through a variety learning situations, including lecture, web-based, laboratory, tutorials, and field trips.

Brandon Vogt | GES1010

Environmental Systems: Landforms and Soils

Remote Asynchronous

Climate and VegetationEnhance your awareness of the Earth's environmental systems, with an emphasis on how climate interacts with vegetation, animals, and humans in ecosystems! We will examine climate systems and vegetation dynamics emphasizing the spatial patterns, relationships between places, and the interconnectedness of environmental and social systems.

Christine Biermann | GES1000

Introductory GES CoursesUnderstand • engage • articUlate • develop

What is the relationship between COVID-19, climate change, and racial justice? How are these seemingly separate issues deeply intertwined in our environment? GES 1500 will examine how many of the world’s most pressing issues are tied to the environment.

Dylan Harris | GES1500

Remote Asynchronous

Intro to Environmental Studies & Sustainability

Remote Asynchronous

In Person

Human and Cultural Dynamics

The World of Wines and Vines

Bob Larkin | GES4910Remote Asynchronous

Focus on the physical and cultural geography of the world's grape-producing regions. Coverage will include the study of terrain, soils, climate, and other aspects of physical geography; the historical geography of viticulture; the procedures and processes associated with growing grapes and making wines; and a detailed analysis of specific regions such as the Bordeaux area, the Napa Valley, and German wine regions. Prer., Must be 21 years of age.

Geography of the Pikes Peak RegionInterpret historical events that shaped our landscape to create the place we call home! Starting with the physical setting, we will situate local initiatives into the larger regional and national economic conditions, cultural and social movements, and political trends to understand how and why our urban landscape and social environment was created and how Colorado Springs is connected to the larger Rocky Mountain West.

John Harner | GES 3800

GES Fall [ 2021 ]

navigate • Perspective • cUltUre • Diversity • Society

Global Migration

Stephen Suh | GES4780

This course examines contemporary human migration at a global scale. Drawing from works on world systems, transnationalism, and immigrant assimilation, among others, we will explore how social science perspectives on human mobility can expand our understandings of place, citizenship, and borders.

Remote Synchronous

In Person

Geospatial Tools / GIScience Studies

Intro to Geospatial Computing

Diep Dao | GES4130Remote Asynchronous

This course itroduces students to the main computational concepts and techniques relevant to geospatial applications, from basics of programming and algorithms to automating geospatial analysis tasks. The course will allow students to extend their abilities to analyze geospatial data and prepare for higher-level classes.

Prer., GES 3030; GES 3060 recommended.

Environmental Remote SensingThis course introduces the basic principles of remote sensing, and considerations central to the acquisition and interpretation of satellite imagery. Through lectures and labs, students will explore the benefits and limitations of using remotely sensed for environmental studies.

Cerian Gibbes | GES3060

GES Fall [ 2021 ]

navigate • perspective • solUtions • problem solving

Statistical Analysis in Geography

Cerian Gibbes | GES4000

This course satisfies the LAS and Compass Curriculum Quantitative and Qualitative Reasoning requirement as a statistics course when taken by a student who has either 1) successfully completed MATH 1040 (or a mathematics course that has college algebra as a prerequisite), OR 2) scored 87% or higher on the College Algebra placement test and scored 50% or higher on the Business Calculus placement test.

Prer., MATH 1040 or equivalent knowledge, or instructor consent.

Remote, Asynchronous

Remote Asynchronous

GES Fall [ 2021 ]Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Examines the legacy of public lands in the U.S. and whether management policies have evolved from an emphasis on resource extraction to one focused upon conservation. Topics will include national parks, forests, recreation, and wildlife conservation. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Sustainability.

Conservation & U.S. Public Lands

David Havlick | GES 4420

GES 4700: How have ideas of power and energy developed together? Why are nations with more reliable energy sources among the most powerful in the world? GES 4700 will examine issues of energy and power, and how they are deeply tied to issues of social justice. *This course counts for upper-division credit.

Geographic Issues: Energy, Power and Justice

Dylan Harris | GES4700Remote Asynchronous

persUe • question • examine • know • empower

Inventory, policy, and management of natural resources. Nature, significance, distribution, and problems associated with water, forest, wildlife, soils, and recreational resources. Emphasis is on experience in the United States, but other global problems may be included.

Resource Management & Conservation

Margaret Gaddis | GES 4410Remote Synchronous

In Person

This class covers weather and meteorological phenomena. From atmosphere structure to severe weather, and preciptation to remote sensing technologies this class addresses the application and topics surrounding practical meterology.Join us as we explore case studies on the interactions between topography (mountains) and weather, with a focus on Colorado and the unique and extreme weather along the Colorado Front Range.

Practical Meteorology

Brandon Vogt | GES3200

GES/GEOL Fall [ 2021 ]explore • take a class • discover • connect

Curtis Holder | GES4510

This class explores the core principles of hydrology and their application to environmental investigations and systems.

HydrologyRemote Asynchronous

Introduces several technologies used to collect, store, manage, analyze, and disseminate information about the earth. These technologies include geographic information systems (GIS), web maps services (WMS), global positioning systems (GPS), cartography, geovisualization, and remote sensing.

Digital Earth

Matthew Gottfied | GES2050

Online

Intereted in the geologic aspects of our national parks? In this course student will be given fundamental background in the geological processes which have worked to evolve the spectacular or unique scenery found in the national parks. Because the approach to this class is of a qualitative nature, the prospective student need not have a prior background in the earth sciences.

Bob Larkin | GEOL3170

Geology of National Parks

Remote Asynchronous

In Person

GES Fall [ 2021 ]

Meet Our Department Chair, Dr. Emily Skop

A message from Dr. Skop,Welcome to the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (GES) where award-winning faculty provide a wealth of high-impact learning opportunities to students in inclusive, small-sized settings both inside and outside the classroom. Our outstanding faculty and inquisitive students are compelled to a greater understanding of the places, people, and environmental systems that affect us as a planet and as global citizens. Our degrees incorporate diverse intellectual approaches, conceptual tools, and geospatial technologies all of which prepare graduates for professional careers that have real-world impacts and make a difference. Take a class and get hooked!

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