Course Descriptions - 300 Level Courses

GRY 301: Science, Human Affairs, and the Environment
(S) Examination of origins, evolution and significance of Green-
house Theory of climate change. Investigation of other theories
advanced to account for climate shifts. Evaluation of evidence
suggesting a climatic warming of unprecedented magnitude is under
way and that anthropogenic increase in greenhouse gases is responsible.
(3 cr. hr.)*

GRY 315: Ecotourism
(S-C) A global and local analysis of the physical environment as a
tourism development resource. An examination of such natural
systems as the rainforest, ocean and desert as tourism resources and
the environmental impact of tourism on the viability of these
niches. Regional and local studies of the environment as a basis for
tourism development will be drawn from Amazonia, East Africa,
Central America, the Caribbean and North America. (Also listed as
REC 315.) (3 cr. hr.)*
Related Link:  Recreation and Leisure Studies

GRY 324: Cartography and Geographic Information
(F) Principles and methods of spatial data collection, processing,
analysis and display. Intorduction to Cartography, Geographic
Information Systems, and Global Positioning Systems. (3 cr. hr.)*

GRY 326: Computer Graphics
(S-C) Introduction to computer graphics. Development, use of
original, commercial programming to produce two and three-
dimensional images on the department's graphics terminal, plotter
and line printer. Emphasis upon skills used in cartography, business
and the sciences. Prerequisite: MCS 186 or CAP 200. (3 cr. hr.)
Related Links:  Computer Applications | Mathematics

GRY 327: Computer Mapping
(F) Introduction to desktop computer mapping. Practical experi-
ence in using computer mapping techniques to create thematic
maps that graphically display data. Database organization, manipu-
lation and analysis for efficient production of publication quality
maps for communicating spatial information. Three lectures and/or
demonstrations, one two-hour laboratory. (Also listed as CAP 327.)
Prerequisites: CAP 100 or CAP 110 and CAP 111. (4 cr. hr.)
Related Link:  Computer Applications

GRY 328: Geographic Information Systems
(S) Desktop computer-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Applications. Practical experience using GIS software to learn
geographic data management, thematic mapping, basic map and
database querying, as well as map creation and report writing.
Three lectures and/or demonstrations, one two-hour lab. (Also
listed as CAP 328.) Prerequisites: CAP 100 or CAP 110 and CAP 111. (4 cr. hr.)
Related Link:  Computer Applications

GRY 329: Special Topics in Geography
Selected Topics: May be taken more than once as subtitle changes.
Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate
for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)

GRY 330: Advanced GIS Techniques
(S-C) Planning, execution and delivery of a GIS-based project,
which demonstrates mastery of tools of GIS in a substantive
application tailored to field of interest. (Also listed as CAP 330.)
Prerequisites: GRY/CAP 327 or GRY/CAP 328. (4 cr. hr.)
Related Link:  Computer Applications

GRY 370: Will the World Provide?
A Research Experience for Elementary Education Majors
(F-C) This course provides a science, technology, and society
(STS) research experience for elementary education majors.
Through class, group, and individual projects, students develop
and pursue a research question, investigate resources, and reach
a set of comprehensive conclusions on one of the following
global resource topics: air, water, minerals, agriculture, energy,
forestry, fisheries, and wildlife. (3 cr. hr.)

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