GEOG 897A - Cultural Intelligence, Applied Geography, and Homeland Security
Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 168319
Important Dates
Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/28/2013
First Day of Class: 5/22/2013
End of Class: 7/31/2013
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University Park PA 16802
Course Description
The process of geographically analyzing social, political, economics, anddemographic information to understand human history, institutions, beliefs,and behaviors.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Schedule This Course
| If you are a: | Please: |
|---|---|
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**The first day to schedule classes is based on the priority registration process.
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Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Accidental Guerrilla: Fighting small wars in the midst of a big one | 1st | Kilcullen, David | 9780195368345 | Students Choice |
| That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back | 1st | Friedman and Mandelbaum | 9780374288907 | Student's Choice |
| The Next Decade: Empire and Republic in a Changing World | Friedman, George | 9780307476395 | Student's Choice |
Technical Requirements
Requires: For this course we recommend the minimum technical requirements outlined on our "Program Technical Requirements" page, located at https://gis.e-education.psu.edu/course_prog/geoint_techspecs.
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Software Requirements
Requires: Students need a browser and Word Compatible text processing capability.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.