Natural Sciences Department

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Barstow Hall 202
Belknap and Catlin
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

ph. 715-394-8322

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Dr. Randy Gabrys-Alexson

Professor
Geography

rgabrys{atuws}

ph. 715-394-8428

office. Barstow 103A

Education
PhD The Union Institute                      1999
MA   University of Wisconsin-Superior   1987
BS    University of Wisconsin-Superior 1983

List of Courses
GEO 100 World Regional Geography
GEO 102 Cultural Geography
GEO 302 Economic Geography
GEO 350 Geography of Wisconsin
GEO 402 Urban Planning
GEO 450 Research in Geography for Teachers
GEO 481 Human Biogeography

Role as Faculty
As a geography educator my main objective is to excite students about this discipline, correct the often misconceived notion that it is merely memorizing state capitals, and accomplish this through offering classes that students find interesting and pertinent. Geography bridges the social and physical sciences. My goal, as a member of the interdisciplinary Department of Natural Sciences, is to teach classes that clearly demonstrate to students that no matter what their major area of interest may be, learning about humans and their interaction with the environment - becoming globally informed citizens - is necessary for all students.

We offer several minors in Geography:

Geography for Liberal Education - this minor is popular among students who major in political science, legal studies, history, communication and science.
Geography (715) for teacher licensure at the EA-A (73) level and MC-EA (72) level
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Individually-Designed - to meet your specific, unique career objectives

For more information on the geography minor for Liberal Education, teacher licensure or individually designed, please contact Dr. Randy Gabrys Alexson. For more information on the GIS minor, see Dr. Bajjali's webpage."

Recent Scholarly Activity
2007 An Online Teacher Preparation Model for Pre- and In-Service Geography Teachers. National Council for Geographic Education, Oklahoma City, OK.

2005 Gabrys-Alexson, R. Embarking on Collaborative Research in Geography Education. Journal of International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education 14(3):43-51.

2001 The World Bank Scenario: A Problem-based Learning Activity in Human Geography and Environmental Science. Planet, p 25-26.

Research Interests
My research interests are primarily in the area of geography education at all levels, from kindergarten through university level, and working with pre-service and in-service teachers. Development of innovative teaching methods as well as the assessment and evaluation of teaching and learning are also areas of particular interest. Securing funds for special programs for students, and in the area of professional development for current teachers, also provide employment and research opportunities for my students.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The scholarship of online course development
Evaluation and assessment of K-University level educational programs
McNair Scholar program interdisciplinary projects

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UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Gabrys-Alexson, Randy N
Fall Semester 2012

Note: Class Schedule information reflects data as of 5/22/12 11:45 AM.

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Class Nbr.	Catalog Nbr.	Course Title/Course Topics	Class Sect.	Credits	Days	Time	Seats Open
GEOG - Geography
2181	GEOG 100	World Regional Geography Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	001	3.00	TTh	1:00PM- 2:15PM	8 of 40
		All Natural Science classes will be assessed a program fee of $12 per credit
2182	GEOG 100	World Regional Geography Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	002	3.00	TTh	2:30PM- 3:45PM	0 of 0
		All Natural Science classes will be assessed a program fee of $12 per credit
2549	GEOG 100	World Regional Geography Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1	3.00			15 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
2571	GEOG 102	Cultural Geography Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1	3.00			13 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
2444	GEOG 302	Economic Geography Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	101	3.00	M	2:00PM- 3:50PM	0 of 20
		All Natural Science classes will be assessed a program fee of $12 per credit
					M	2:00PM-3:50PM
2445	GEOG 302	Economic Geography Lab Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	501	0.00	M	4:00PM- 5:50PM	0 of 20
					M	4:00PM-5:50PM
2185	GEOG 350	Geography of Wisconsin Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	001	3.00		ARR	0 of 10
		All Natural Science classes will be assessed a program fee of $12 per credit
2589	GEOG 350	Geography of Wisconsin Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1	3.00			9 of 10
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
2575	GEOG 402	Urban Planning & Trans Systems Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1	3.00			19 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
2655	GEOG 450	Research for Teachers Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1	3.00			20 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
GEOL - Geology
2590	GEOL 170	Earth Science Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1	3.00			13 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
2598	GEOL 170	Earth Science Lab Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1L	0.00			13 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.

Note: Class Schedule information reflects data as of 5/22/12 11:45 AM.

UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Gabrys-Alexson, Randy N
Summer Session 2012

Note: Class Schedule information reflects data as of 5/22/12 11:45 AM.

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Class Nbr.	Catalog Nbr.	Course Title/Course Topics	Class Sect.	Credits	Seats Open
GEOG - Geography
1294	GEOG 100	World Regional Geography 5/29/12 - 8/3/12	W01	3.00	14 of 20
		Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
1295	GEOG 102	Cultural Geography 5/29/12 - 8/3/12	W01	3.00	16 of 20
		Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
1344	GEOG 450	Research for Teachers 5/29/12 - 8/3/12	W01	3.00	19 of 20
		Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
GEOL - Geology
1296	GEOL 170	Earth Science 5/29/12 - 8/3/12	W01	3.00	8 of 20
		Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
1346	GEOL 170	Earth Science Lab 5/29/12 - 8/3/12	W01L	0.00	8 of 20
		Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail Tuition is not part of the plateau; online fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.

Note: Class Schedule information reflects data as of 5/22/12 11:45 AM.

UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Gabrys-Alexson, Randy N
Spring Semester 2012

Note: Class Schedule information reflects data as of 5/22/12 11:45 AM.

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Class Nbr.	Catalog Nbr.	Course Title/Course Topics	Class Sect.	Credits	Days	Time	Seats Open
GEOG - Geography
2973	GEOG 100	World Regional Geography Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	001	3.00	TTh	10:00AM- 11:15AM	1 of 40
2618	GEOG 100	World Regional Geography Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1	3.00			4 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
2974	GEOG 102	Cultural Geography Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	001	3.00	TTh	1:00PM- 2:15PM	1 of 40
2619	GEOG 302	Economic Geography Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1	3.00			9 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
2624	GEOG 302	Economic Geography Lab Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1L	0.00			9 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
2617	GEOG 481	Special Topics Human Biogeography	E1	4.00			16 of 20
		Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
GEOL - Geology
2032	GEOL 170	Earth Science Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1	3.00			0 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
2635	GEOL 170	Earth Science Lab Course cannot be taken Pass/Fail	E1L	0.00			0 of 20
		Tuition is not part of the plateau. Distance Learning fees apply. For tuition and fees see www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.

Note: Class Schedule information reflects data as of 5/22/12 11:45 AM.

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