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History 105emanates, upon whom terrorists acts are perpetrated,and within which war is the prevailing form of politicalexpression.GEO 430/530 Geographic Information Systems (3) Thiscourse provides a basic introduction to the theory behindand hands-on usage of a Geographic Information System.An ability to manipulate and visualize data graphically isbecoming ever more important in today’s technologicalworkplace. A Geographic Information System is acomputing tool that allows the user to visualize informationin ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends notvisible using other presentation methods.GEO 435/535 Computer Mapping (3) An introduction tobasic concepts and techniques for the creating of maps viacomputers. Emphasis will be on interpretation of physicaland cultural information from maps, and on understandingmap layout and design. Hands on use of a computermapping program will allow students to create their ownmaps in lab.GEO 444 Topics in Geography (3) Current or special issues inGeography will be examined. The course offers studentsthe opportunity to discuss relevant issues facing society.The course may be repeated for credit, by advisement, whenno duplication of topics exists.GEO 445/545 Geography of Nebraska (3) A regionalanalysis of the Great Plains/Midwest region with a focusupon Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota. The physicaland cultural aspects of the region are examined with afocus upon the changing perceptions and utilization’s ofthe environment and the evolution of the contemporarylandscape.Eligible seniors may enroll in 500 level graduate courses.Graduate CoursesGEO 500 Topics in Geography (3) Reading and discussion ofselected topic in geography. Topic and title will vary. Maybe repeated if topic and title are different.GEO 510 Hazards and Disasters (3) See GEO 410GEO 520 Terrorism and War (3) See GEO 420GEO 530 Geographic Info Systems (3) See GEO 430GEO 535 Computer Mapping (3) See GEO 435GEO 545 Geography of Nebraska (3) See GEO 445Cross Listed Courses:Three hours from the following courses may be used aselectives in geography in the major, minor, and endorsementprograms:POS 340 International RelationsSOC 465 Peoples & Cultures of the Middle EastHistory (HIS)History, Politics & Geography DepartmentSchool of Natural & Social SciencesConnell HallObjectives: History offers courses designed to help thestudent understand something of human nature through anunderstanding of the past.Subject Endorsement in History (BA or BS) 42 hoursThe endorsement includes 15 hours of Block 3 GeneralEducation history and social sciences requirements.No course with a grade below “C” will be accepted as partof the minimum requirements for the endorsement. HIS 120and HIS 150 do not count in the History Subject Endorsement.GEOHIS120 World Regional Geography..........................3170 World Civilizations I....................................3171 World Civilizations II...................................3180 The American Experience I..........................3181 The American Experience II........................3U.S. Upper level History...................................................6Non-U.S. Upper level History...........................................6History Electives...............................................................9POS 100 American National Government..................3SSC 490 Social Sciences Research Seminar...............3(or appropriate Honors Course 395 or 499)EDU 409 Social Sciences Content Area Methods andMaterials must be taken as part of the professional educationrequirements.Major in History (BA or BS) 36 hoursThe Major includes 6 hours of Block 3 General EducationHistory requirements.HIS170 World Civilizations I....................................3171 World Civilizations II...................................3180 The American Experience I..........................3181 The American Experience II........................3U.S. Upper level History...................................................6Non U.S. Upper level History...........................................6History Electives...............................................................9SSC490 Social Sciences Research Seminar(or appropriate Honors Course 395 or 499)........3Minor in History: 21 hoursA minor must include a minimum of 12 hours unduplicated bythe student’s major(s) and minor(s).21 hours of History electives...........................................21A minimum of 12 of the 21 hours must be upper levelcourses.Undergraduate CoursesHIS 120 World History (3) An examination of the majorcultural traditions, trends, and events that have shaped the