Jon Comer

Professor

Geography

  • Professor
    Geography
  • 405-744-6250 (Work)
  • 405-744-9176 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, Geography, 337 Social Sciences and Humanities, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

TEACHING SUMMARY

My teaching portfolio consists of spatial statistics for undergraduates and graduates, world regional geography, and an online course on Europe.

For the first 25 years I was at OSU, I also taught Meteorology.

I taught Economic Geography for the first 8 years I was at OSU.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy and consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Europe (GS)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course examines the cultural, economic, and natural diversity of Europe in relation to globalization, climate change, and popular culture. Basic geographic concepts such as migration, region, and culture will be linked to European current events. Students will learn to properly utilize online sources to understand current European issues and their relationship to other countries andregions around the world. May not be used for degree credit with GLST 3723.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Europe (GS)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course examines the cultural, economic, and natural diversity of Europe in relation to globalization, climate change, and popular culture. Basic geographic concepts such as migration, region, and culture will be linked to European current events. Students will learn to properly utilize online sources to understand current European issues and their relationship to other countries and regions around the world. Same course as GEOG 3723.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geographic Analysis I
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    An intermediate course in the application of statistical methods to spatial problems. Focuses on multivariate methods (e.g. multiple regression, factor and cluster analysis) and their use in geographic settings and with spatial datasets. Includes introductory spatial regression, methods for detecting spatial clusters (spatial autocorrelation), and the importance of exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA) in geographic research. Course previously offered as GEOG 5313.Prerequisite(s): One course in statistics.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy and consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Spatial Analysis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Spatial Analysis (Q)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    An introductory course in the application of basic statistical methods to spatial problems, including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and simple linear regression. Emphasizes the challenges of working with spatial datasets and choosing appropriate methods of analysis, as well as explicitly spatial methods such as spatial sampling, point and area pattern analysis, and spatial autocorrelation. Provides a foundation for further study in geospatial technologies.Prerequisite(s): STAT 2013 or STAT 2023 or STAT 2053 or STAT 4013 or STAT 4053.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geographic Analysis I
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    An intermediate course in the application of statistical methods to spatial problems. Focuses on multivariate methods (e.g. multiple regression, factor and cluster analysis) and their use in geographic settings and with spatial datasets. Includes introductory spatial regression, methods for detecting spatial clusters (spatial autocorrelation), and the importance of exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA) in geographic research. Course previously offered as GEOG 5313.Prerequisite(s): One course in statistics.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Spatial Analysis (A)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An introductory course in the application of basic statistical methods to spatial problems, including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and simple linear regression. Emphasizes the challenges of working with spatial datasets and choosing appropriate methods of analysis, as well as explicitly spatial methods such as spatial sampling, point and area pattern analysis, and spatial autocorrelation. Provides a foundation for further study in geospatial technologies.Prerequisite(s): STAT 2013 or STAT 2023 or STAT 2053 or STAT 4013 or STAT 4053.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy and consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy and consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geographic Analysis I
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    An intermediate course in the application of statistical methods to spatial problems. Focuses on multivariate methods (e.g. multiple regression, factor and cluster analysis) and their use in geographic settings and with spatial datasets. Includes introductory spatial regression, methods for detecting spatial clusters (spatial autocorrelation), and the importance of exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA) in geographic research. Course previously offered as GEOG 5313.Prerequisite(s): One course in statistics.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy and consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Problems in Geography
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Spatial Analysis (A)
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    An introductory course in the application of basic statistical methods to spatial problems, including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and simple linear regression. Emphasizes the challenges of working with spatial datasets and choosing appropriate methods of analysis, as well as explicitly spatial methods such as spatial sampling, point and area pattern analysis, and spatial autocorrelation. Provides a foundation for further study in geospatial technologies.Prerequisite(s): STAT 2013 or STAT 2023 or STAT 2053 or STAT 4013 or STAT 4053.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy and consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Europe (IS)
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    This course examines the cultural, economic, and natural diversity of Europe in relation to globalization, climate change, and popular culture. Basic geographic concepts such as migration, region, and culture will be linked to European current events. Students will learn to properly utilize online sources to understand current European issues and their relationship to other countries andregions around the world. May not be used for degree credit with GLST 3723.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Europe (IS)
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    This course examines the cultural, economic, and natural diversity of Europe in relation to globalization, climate change, and popular culture. Basic geographic concepts such as migration, region, and culture will be linked to European current events. Students will learn to properly utilize online sources to understand current European issues and their relationship to other countries and regions around the world. Same course as GEOG 3723.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Meteorology (N)
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    A non-quantitative introduction to weather. Physical elements that cause and influence the atmosphere over the short term. Energy, moisture, and storms. Interpretation of weather maps and satellite imagery.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy and consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Europe (IS)
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    This course examines the cultural, economic, and natural diversity of Europe in relation to globalization, climate change, and popular culture. Basic geographic concepts such as migration, region, and culture will be linked to European current events. Students will learn to properly utilize online sources to understand current European issues and their relationship to other countries andregions around the world. May not be used for degree credit with GLST 3723.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Europe (IS)
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    This course examines the cultural, economic, and natural diversity of Europe in relation to globalization, climate change, and popular culture. Basic geographic concepts such as migration, region, and culture will be linked to European current events. Students will learn to properly utilize online sources to understand current European issues and their relationship to other countries and regions around the world. Same course as GEOG 3723.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Problems in Geography
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Spatial Analysis (A)
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    An introductory course in the application of basic statistical methods to spatial problems, including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and simple linear regression. Emphasizes the challenges of working with spatial datasets and choosing appropriate methods of analysis, as well as explicitly spatial methods such as spatial sampling, point and area pattern analysis, and spatial autocorrelation. Provides a foundation for further study in geospatial technologies.Prerequisite(s): STAT 2013 or STAT 2023 or STAT 2053 or STAT 4013 or STAT 4053.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    10 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy and consent of major professor.