Introduction to how the Earth system works and what makes Earth livable.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload centers on four non-cumulative exams. Some find exams tough due to content volume, while others report easy tests if attending lectures. Textbook reading is often considered optional.
ENVIRST/GEOG 127 introduces physical environmental systems and their interconnections through case studies and field work.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Exams are considered difficult and heavily weighted, requiring students to study lecture notes and readings rather than relying solely on posted slides or lab work.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES explores the global and local nature of environmental problems through an interdisciplinary and geographic perspective.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Grades rely on three exams and weekly discussion papers. Exams are frequently described as difficult, specific, or poorly worded, requiring strict attendance and note-taking as slides are often unhelpful.
Examines conservation through a geographical lens, analyzing physical and social dimensions of environmental problems and debates.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is extremely easy, with exams based on provided review sheets. Turner requires reading and application of concepts, and he hosts review sessions before exams.
GEOG 101 introduces human geography by exploring the dynamics that drive spatial interrelationships and divisions in space, society, and politics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report a heavy workload with frequent large assignments and weekly quizzes. Quizzes are described as unnecessarily difficult, subjective, and containing confusing short-answer questions that require significant writing.
An overview of GIScience and its technology, introducing geospatial data collection, representation, and tools like GPS and GIS.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Qunying Huang: Workload is light with very few assignments and exams, but quizzes and exams carry heavy weight and may feature random questions from a test bank.
GEOG 370 introduces cartography theory and map-making practice, covering scale, projections, and design.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course features a high workload with tough labs and project-based assignments that vary in intensity. Students are advised to start labs early and attend office hours.