GEO5130 - Human Geography

Course Description

This class provides an overview of the major themes of human geography that comprise the complexities of systemic interactions between humans and the environment. Each lecture will highlight a specialized perspective and disciplinary skills that contribute to providing the human geography backdrop for a variety of global issues. Discussions will span data taxonomies and data visualization and analysis, biodiversity, cultures and geopolitics, a human security use case linking wildlife trafficking with disease vector analysis, and geo-political fora and policies with human geography applications.

Course Outline

Human Geography Defined for Intelligence and Security needs
Human Geography Practitioners on a Global Scale
Human Geography Data: collection, taxonomies, and standards,
Understanding and visualizing cultures, languages, and political boundaries
Human-Environment Interactions I: Impact of Climate Change on Human Populations
Human-Environment Interactions II: Countering Wildlife Trafficking
Human-Environment Interactions III: Socio-Cultural Perspectives of Communities & Sustainable Design
Human Security: Linking Multiple Themes through an Interactive Common Operating Picture
Global Geo-Political Forums, Polices and Law

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will:

Have working knowledge of human geography and its applications to real world issues;
Be able to understand the breadth and multi-disciplines needed to solve issues pertaining to human and environment interactions
Be able to apply systemic thinking to understand the value of geospatial visualization and present the complexity of multi-variant analysis;
Be able to both independently and in teams design and implement a project related to human geography.

Prerequisites

GEO5010 - Introduction to GIS and GEO5040 - Introduction to Remote Sensing or equivalent experience

Duration

30 Hours | 5 Days or 10 Nights