Bio
John holds a Ph.D. in geography with an emphasis in geotechniques and physical geography
from the University of Oklahoma, an M.A. in geography from California State University,
Hayward, and a B.S. in Physical Science (meteorology) from California State University,
Chico. His research interests include GIS representation, environmental analysis,
urban and historical geography. John joined the NSU faculty in Fall 2016. He is a
relative latecomer to academia and has over 20 years prior experience in urban planning,
environmental planning, and GIS management in both the public and private sectors.
Education:
- PhD, Geography, University of Oklahoma, 2003
- MA, Geography, California State University, Hayward, 1992
- BS, Physical Science, California State University, Chico, 1987
GIS representation, environmental analysis, urban and historical geography
I am a generalist and teach a variety of courses including GIS, sustainability, weather,
historical geography, and human geography
Courses Taught:
- FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOGRAPHY - GEOG 2243 - Spring 2025
- EXTREME WEATHER - GEOG 3343 - Spring 2025
- GIS AUTOMATION AND SCRIPTING - GEOG 4853 - Spring 2025
- ADV AUTOMATION AND SCRIPTING - GEOG 5853 - Spring 2025
- GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS - GEOG 3813 - Fall 2024
- FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOGRAPHY - GEOG 2243 - Fall 2024
- HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF U.S. - GEOG 4303 - Fall 2024
- SEM IN AM HISTORICAL STUDIES - AMST 5413 - Fall 2024
- SEMINAR IN APPLIED GIS - GEOG 5943 - Fall 2024
- FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOGRAPHY - GEOG 2243 - Spring 2024
- WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY - GEOG 2253 - Spring 2024
- WORKSHOP IN GEOGRAPHY - GEOG 4003 - Spring 2024
- GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES - GEOG 4803 - Spring 2024
- ADV GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES - GEOG 5803 - Spring 2024
- FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOGRAPHY - GEOG 2243 - Fall 2023
- GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS - GEOG 3813 - Fall 2023
- HUMAN GEOGRAPHY - GEOG 4133 - Fall 2023
- SEMINAR IN AM CULTURAL STUDIES - AMST 5213 - Fall 2023
- SUSTAINABILITY & URBAN COMM - GEOG 4193 - Fall 2023
- SUSTAINABILITY-URBAN SETTINGS - GEOG 5193 - Fall 2023
- EXTREME WEATHER - GEOG 3343 - Spring 2023
- FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOGRAPHY - GEOG 2243 - Spring 2023
- GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES - GEOG 4803 - Spring 2023
- FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOGRAPHY - GEOG 2243 - Spring 2023