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Geography 402 focuses on collective human causes of and response to natural hazards. The emphasis is on the human-environmental interactions that may result in natural disasters to human lives and properties. The course has four objectives: (1) Understand the physical processes that may lead to detrimental outcome to human lives and properties, which sets the foundation for the second objective; (2) Survey historical hazard causes and coping strategies, i.e., why natural processes would become disastrous to human societies and how humans make trade-offs between gains and losses in hazardous environment, which leads to the third objective; (3) Evaluate current natural hazard mitigation with case studies of recent and/or major natural disasters in order to gain insights into the role of stakeholders in mitigation strategies, which establishes a framework for the fourth objective; (4) Apply basic concepts and tools for hazard mitigation, focusing on hazard prevention (management) instead of disaster (emergency) response, and developing a conceptual framework of sustainable development in human-environmental interaction.

Term

Fall

Bay Area Environments

Jessica E Sendejo — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 23:30:53 +0000

Bay Area Environments Jessica E Sendejo Sat, 06/04/2016 - 16:30

Course Number

Geog 301

SFSU Bulletin Description

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Bay Area Environments is an introduction to the complex nature of human and environmental evolution in San Francisco’s Bay Area. We will explore the origins of Native American & European settlement, landforms, water, weather, climate and ecosystems, anthropogenic changes across the region, and the future of the Bay Area environment.

Term

Global Environmental Policy

Jessica E Sendejo — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:11:18 +0000

Global Environmental Policy Jessica E Sendejo Thu, 11/08/2012 - 09:11

Course Number

Geog 735

SFSU Bulletin Description

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College

Department

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International/global policy making process and responses to critical environmental problems confronting the world as well as underlying causes such as population explosion and energy consumption. Policy choices, negotiating strategies, and outcomes. (Also offered as IR 735. May not be repeated under alternate prefix.)

Urban Transportation

Jessica E Sendejo — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:47:33 +0000

Urban Transportation Jessica E Sendejo Tue, 11/06/2012 - 19:47

Course Number

Geog 433

SFSU Bulletin Description

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College

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We will examine the relationship between cities and transportation, with an emphasis on the Bay Area. The course includes a review of trends, history, and current issues in urban transportation in the United States and Bay Area. Other topics include the transportation planning process, environmental concerns, and financing urban transport. Throughout the semester we will consider a variety of mobility choices and investments that are being considered in the Bay Area. Students are expected to attend all lectures, conduct all outside readings, and undertake an in-depth, semester-long research project on an urban transportation issue. Students are also required to take one of two field trips.

Term

Fall

Environmental Problems and Solutions

Jessica E Sendejo — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:10:52 +0000

Environmental Problems and Solutions Jessica E Sendejo Tue, 11/06/2012 - 11:10

Course Number

Geog 600

SFSU Bulletin Description

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College

Department

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Ecological approach to nature and the landscape. Human populations, natural resources, and environmental quality, from both global and local perspectives.

Term

Emerging China

Jessica E Sendejo — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:48:03 +0000

Emerging China Jessica E Sendejo Mon, 11/05/2012 - 12:48

Course Number

Geog 575

SFSU Bulletin Description

Credits

Course Type

College

Department

Course Description

Geographic environment of China and impact on modern socioeconomic development. Environmental and resource challenges, regional development strategies, and geopolitical imperatives.

Term

Fall

Geography of California

Jessica E Sendejo — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:38:04 +0000

Geography of California Jessica E Sendejo Mon, 11/05/2012 - 12:38

Course Number

Geog 552

SFSU Bulletin Description

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This course examines California’s physical & social diversity and explores contemporary issues & controversies in geographic context. You'll learn more about the state in which we live – where things are, why they are where they are, how natural and social patterns are interrelated, and why this matters. You’ll learn to reflect critically upon your own roles and responsibilities in shaping California’s future.

Term

Geography of the United States and Canada

Jessica E Sendejo — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:34:03 +0000

Geography of the United States and Canada Jessica E Sendejo Mon, 11/05/2012 - 12:34

Course Number

Geog 550

SFSU Bulletin Description

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College

Department

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Anglo-America's physiography, climates, vegetation, soils, natural resources; the effect on development of industry, commerce, and population distribution.

Term

Spring, odd years

Geography of Ethnic Communities

Jessica E Sendejo — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:27:47 +0000

Geography of Ethnic Communities Jessica E Sendejo Mon, 11/05/2012 - 12:27

Course Number

Geog 455

SFSU Bulletin Description

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College

Department

Course Description

The spatial structure and organization of ethnic communities as illustrated by reference to San Francisco and other American cities.

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Geopolitics and Globalization

Jessica E Sendejo — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:22:10 +0000

Geopolitics and Globalization Jessica E Sendejo Mon, 11/05/2012 - 12:22

Course Number

Geog 445

SFSU Bulletin Description

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College

Department