Montana State University

Department of Earth Sciences

Montana State University
P.O. Box 173480
Bozeman, MT 59717-3480

Tel: (406) 994-3331
Fax: (406) 994-6923
Location: 226 Traphagen Hall

Department Chair

Dr. David Mogk

earth@montana.edu

Andrew C. Epple, AICP

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Geography
Academic Advisor, Department of Earth Sciences

Contact Information

Office:   Traphagen Hall #212
Phone: (406) 580-3219
Email:  andrew.epple@montana.edu

Office Hours: Spring 2013
TR 9:30-11:00 am

Education

B.S., Geography, University of California, Los Angeles, 1976
M.S., Geography, University of Utah, 1979

Courses Taught

GPHY 121 Human Geography Syllabus
GPHY 121 Human Geography Schedule
GPHY 141 Geography of World Regions
GPHY 111 Introduction to Physical Geography

Professional Affiliations

American Planning Association (APA) 

  • Western Central Chapter APA President, 2002-2006
  • APA Chapter Presidents Council Executive Committee, 2007-2009
  • Chairman, APA Chapter Presidents Council, 2009-2011

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Montana Association of Planners (MAP)

  • MAP President, 1984
  • MAP Legislative Committee, 1984-2002

Relevant Work Experience

  • Director of Planning and Community Development, City of Bozeman, MT -- 1987-2009
  • Staff Planner for Communities of Big Timber, MT, Livingston, MT, and Kalispell, MT -- 1979-1987
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Planning and Urban Design, Department of Architecture, Montana State University -- 1991, 1994, 2001
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Urban Geography, Geographical Planning, and Weather and Climate, Department of Earth Sciences, Montana State University -- 2004, 2008, 2010
  • Academic Advisor, Department of Earth Sciences, Montana State University -- 2010-2012

Academic Interests/ Areas of Expertise

  • Physical Geography
  • Cultural Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Urban Planning