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Geography
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GEOG 105. WORLD CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY (3)
A survey of human populations in their natural environments by the study of physical and cultural geographic components such as climate, landforms, culture, migration, settlement, economic activities, and global interconnectedness. Emphasis on geographic skills development through the use of maps, models, and satellite imagery.
GEOG 201. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
(3)
Focuses on the Earth’s place in the solar system; continental
drift theory; global energy-flow patterns; the causes and characteristics
of climate, including atmospheric pressure, air and water circulation,
air masses, and storms; landforms; biogeography; and climatic-biotic
soil-forming processes.
GEOG 301. WORLD ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
(3)
Involves the systems of livelihood of the industrial nations and
of the Developing World economies. Forsaking the traditional commodities approach, this
course employs the life-systems method. The geographical aspects of world food and population dynamics
and of economic
systems are investigated.
GEOG 400. GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA
(3)
Focuses upon pre-colonial Latin America, the colonial impact, and
modern Latin America, with its multitude of cultures, environments, and civilizations. The
geographical context of current social, economic, and ecological problems will be viewed.
GEOG 401. GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE
(3)
Will explore the continent of Europe and its people, with emphasis
upon the rich ethnic diversity of European people and their environment. The effect of environmental
changes since the Pleistocene Age upon human patterns of livelihood is examined. Folk
ethnographies and informal reports will familiarize students with local regions and with topics
of individual interest.
GEOG 402. GEOGRAPHY OF U.S. AND CANADA
(3)
A conventional approach to the study of the cultural and physiographic
provinces of Canada and the United States. Special topics involved will include agglomeration,
development of megalopolis, and matters of interregional circulation and interaction. GEOG 403. GEOGRAPHY OF THE FORMER UNION
OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS (3)
A study of the diverse Russian people and their state-planned economy
within a geographical context. Concentration will be upon the economic planning regions,
agriculture, industry, and transportation development.
GEOG 407. GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA (3)
A survey of Asia, excluding the Soviet Union, the East and South
Asian cultures, and the Arab states. The physical environment, cultures, and nations’ problems
and potential are given balanced emphasis.
GEOG 408. GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA
(3)
A survey of the more than 40 nations of Africa, their environment,
cultures, problems, and prospects.
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