EDGE announces another summer of
support for K-12 teachers in 2008!2007 Summer classes begin on June 23th. You may register for these courses online on "Duck Web" anytime after May 7th. Contact our trusty graduate secretary, Mary Milo (mmilo@uoregon.edu), if you need help figuring out how to get into and use the campus Duck Web system.
We recommend any of the courses listed below for K-12 educators, especially middle and high school Geography and Social Studies teachers (and future teachers):
A special note: If you can't make it to Oregon this summer, you may want to enroll in one or more of our 100% web-based classes. Register for GEOG 571:North American Historical Landscapes (4 credits, formerly called Historical Geography of the United States, taught by Don Holtgrieve), GEOG 512: Review of Geospatial Concepts (2 credits, taught by Nick Kohler) and/or GEOG 610: Preparing to Teach Advanced Placement Human Geography (4 credits, taught by Susan Hardwick). You will have eight weeks between June 23 and August 15th to complete these classes entirely online. For more information, contact Dr. Don Holtgrieve at:dgh@uoregon.edu; Dr.Nick Kohler at nicholas@uoregon.edu; or Dr. Susan Hardwick at susanh@uoregon.edu.
GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES FOR TEACHERS and FUTURE TEACHERS:
GEOG 512: Review of Geospatial Concepts (2). Concepts required for users of geographic information systems software-thematic map design, map data, symbology and Earth coordinate systems. Available only online at regular summer tuition cost. Taught by N. Kohler.
GEOG 516: Introductory Geographic Information Systems (4). Use of GIS software for analytical and cartographic purposes as well as product generation. Taught by A. Lake.
GEOG 571: North American Historical Landscapes (4). An integrated overview of geographic and historical patterns and processes in the U.S. and Canada. Explains how time and space relate in a geographical context. Available only online at a total cost of approximately $590 through Continuing Education. Taught by D. Holtgrieve.
GEOG 606 Field Studies in Human Geography (4). Field techniques and observations of land use in urban, suburban, and rural areas, as well as transportation, settlement, and development patterns. Four full day field trips on Fridays, extra fee. Taught by D. Holtgrieve.
GEOG 607 Seminar in Geographic Education (4). Analysis of research, theories and methods in geographic education. Taught by S. Hardwick.
GEOG 610: Preparing to Teach Advanced Placement Human Geography (4). Provides content and pedagogical support for middle and high school teachers interested in developing and teaching an APHG class. Class is structured around the College Board's approved APHG outline. Available only online at a special reduced fee of $575. Taught by S. Hardwick.
UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES (teachers and future teachers welcome!):
GEOG 141: The Natural Environment (4). The Earth's physical landscapes, vegetation patterns, weather, and climate; emphasis on the dynamic interactions among climate, landforms, vegetation, and soils. Recommended for adding important environmental content to your Social Studies classes. Taught by S. Walther.
GEOG 142: Human Geography (4). Ways in which various people live in and use environments. Discussion of the distributions of major cultural elements in the evolution of cultural landscapes. Recommended for integrating more geography into your Social Studies classes. Taught by L. McLees.
GEOG 208: Geography of the United States and Canada (4). Natural and cultural landscapes, settlement patterns, and urban systems of the US and Canada. Taught by M. Derrick.
GEOG 322: Geomorphology (4). Landforming processes with emphasis on mass movements, rivers, eolian, glacial, and coastal processes. Possbile field trip. Taught by P. Blanton.
GEOG 341: Population and Environment (4). Patterns of population growth over history and place, current policies and programs, and impacts and trends in U.S. and international contexts. Taught by P. Walker.
Summer Session II July 21-August 15
GEOG 143: Global Environmental Change (4). Natural and human-induced environmental changes and their impact on different environmental systems. Taught by S. Wynn
GEOG 205: Geography of Pacific Asia(4). Physical, cultural, and economic processes that have shaped the rural and urban landscapes of Pacific Asia. Taught by D. Hommel.
GEOG 406 Field Studies in Human Geography (4). Field techniques and observations of land use in urban, suburban, and rural areas, as well as transportation, settlement, and development patterns. Four full day field trips on Fridays, extra fee. Taught by D. Holtgrieve.
Questions? Please contact:
Prof. Susan Hardwick (susanh@uoregon.edu) or
Prof. Donald Holtgrieve (dgh@uoregon.edu)
Co-Directors, UO Summer Geography Program
