Courses currently taught at Indiana University:
Water in the Midwest (GEOG 368)
The U.S. Midwest presents a fascinating range of water issues including chemical contamination, environmental justice, flooding, invasive species, agricultural and urban water needs, and effective regulation of complex problems. Combining natural and social science methods, this course will introduce you to a variety of methodological tools for thinking through eco-social issues related to water, and help you understand the hydrological, historical, social, and political-economic context that shapes them. We will begin at the scale of the IU Bloomington campus, and then work our way up to issues facing the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basin.
Computing in the Geospatial Sciences (GEOG 250/577)
A first course in scientific computing that emphasizes practical applications in the geospatial and environmental sciences. Requires high-level programming using MATLAB for visualization, data analysis, and modeling. Teaches problem solving through analysis and interpretation of a wide range of environmental and geographic data.
Physical Hydrology (GEOG 451/551)
Introduction to hydrological processes occurring at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Principles of water resources such as infiltration, runoff, surface- and groundwater flow will be explored. Topics covered also include the environmental, economic, and social implications of floods, droughts, dams, and water usage as well as current and future issues in water quality, water pollution, and water–resource regulation.
Geographic Information Science (GEOG 338/538)
The course will deal with issues of spatial data models, database design, introductory and intermediate GIS operations, and case studies of real-world GIS applications. Laboratory exercises will provide significant hands-on experience. Lecture and laboratory.
Environmental Change (GEOG 185)
How has the global environment changed? How are we influencing Earth's natural processes, now and in the future? Learn about climate change, resource consumption, land use change, and another environmental topics.
Water in the Midwest (GEOG 368)
The U.S. Midwest presents a fascinating range of water issues including chemical contamination, environmental justice, flooding, invasive species, agricultural and urban water needs, and effective regulation of complex problems. Combining natural and social science methods, this course will introduce you to a variety of methodological tools for thinking through eco-social issues related to water, and help you understand the hydrological, historical, social, and political-economic context that shapes them. We will begin at the scale of the IU Bloomington campus, and then work our way up to issues facing the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basin.
Computing in the Geospatial Sciences (GEOG 250/577)
A first course in scientific computing that emphasizes practical applications in the geospatial and environmental sciences. Requires high-level programming using MATLAB for visualization, data analysis, and modeling. Teaches problem solving through analysis and interpretation of a wide range of environmental and geographic data.
Physical Hydrology (GEOG 451/551)
Introduction to hydrological processes occurring at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Principles of water resources such as infiltration, runoff, surface- and groundwater flow will be explored. Topics covered also include the environmental, economic, and social implications of floods, droughts, dams, and water usage as well as current and future issues in water quality, water pollution, and water–resource regulation.
Geographic Information Science (GEOG 338/538)
The course will deal with issues of spatial data models, database design, introductory and intermediate GIS operations, and case studies of real-world GIS applications. Laboratory exercises will provide significant hands-on experience. Lecture and laboratory.
Environmental Change (GEOG 185)
How has the global environment changed? How are we influencing Earth's natural processes, now and in the future? Learn about climate change, resource consumption, land use change, and another environmental topics.